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Porto City Tour: Urban, Cultural, and River Relaxation
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156 Ratings
Porto
Experience the urban, cultural, and historical richness of Porto’s city center, then relax along the river and explore the charming Afurada Fishing Village and Lavadores Beach on this half-day private tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rua de Alexandre Herculano - Meeting point
- Fontainhas Viewpoint - Fontainhas Viewpoint
- Ponte da Arrábida - You will pass under Ponte da Arrábida, a concrete bridge spanning 615 meters in length and 27 meters in width, connecting the South to the North of Portugal. This significant development for the country was designed by engineer Edgar Cardoso and inaugurated on June 22, 1963.
- Igreja Paroquial de S. Pedro da Afurada - Discover the charming fishermen’s village of São Pedro da Afurada, renowned for its traditions and its festival honoring São Pedro (St. Peter), the patron saint of fishermen, at the end of June. Wander through cobblestone streets lined with typical houses adorned with azulejos. Enjoy the catch of the day, especially grilled sardines served with “Broa de Avintes,” under the watchful eyes of the fishing community.
- Douro Marina - The Marina do Douro, or “Douro Marina,” features 300 moorings for boats. This innovative concept combines sport, leisure, tourism, and nature, offering a range of services and activities for both sailors and boat enthusiasts.
- Reserva Natural Estuário do Douro - Located 7 km from Ponte Luis I, Cabedelo, and Baía de S. Paio, this natural reserve is a treasure trove of biodiversity. The primary focus is on protecting birds and flora. Migratory birds from Africa and Scandinavia find refuge in this sanctuary, a protected area where they can feed and regain strength before continuing their journey to the Eastern Atlantic.
- Praia de Lavadores - Vila Nova de Gaia boasts 15 km of walking trails along the Atlantic, stretching from Lavadores Beach to Espinho.
- Vila Nova de Gaia - Cross the bridge to Ribeira de Vila Nova de Gaia, located on the left bank of the River Douro. Originating in Spain’s Soria province at an elevation of 2,080 meters, the Douro River flows through Portugal and empties into the Atlantic. The city flourished in the 18th century and is home to the largest Porto wine cellars, with a history dating back to 1692.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Private Guide
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
This excursion embodies the ideal blend of Porto’s city center’s cosmopolitan, cultural, and historical wealth, along with the tranquil ambiance along the river towards the intersection of Douro and the sea. This journey grants you the chance to delve into the quaint charm of Afurada Fishing Village, with its stone-paved lanes and mosaic houses, and allows for a relaxing stopover at Lavadores beach before re-immersing in urban living. It genuinely provides the optimum experience of contrasting atmospheres!
- Children under 7 years old are not allowed
Location
R. de Alexandre Herculano 251
Rua de Alexandre Herculano
Our Tuk is white.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(156 Ratings)
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Howard_s
Aug 21, 2024
Fun tuk tuk tour - Knowledgeable guide. Wonderful viewpoints for pictures. Excellent way to go up and down the hills. Everything we expected and more
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Daydream43520447836
Aug 17, 2024
Tuk tuk-port - Excellent experience, David (Guide) impeccable super friendly and helpful.
I highly recommend a way to get to know the city in a different way.
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Eleanor_b
Aug 11, 2024
3 hour tuktuk tour of Porto with david - David was an excellent tour guide. He catered to our preferences and made excellent suggestions. We enjoyed our 3 hour tour immensely. We saw all of the highlights of Porto in a comfortable tuktuk. Would highly recommend.
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Kdgladfelter
Aug 9, 2024
Informative and fun - We did a 3 hour ala carte tour and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our guide David was a Porto native and gave us great perspective on his beautiful city.
The Tuktour was a fantastic way to navigate through some of the narrow back streets. Great experience!
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Debri_r
Aug 1, 2024
Excellent tour - Great tour! Good way to get around and see Porto! Very knowledgeable guide showing us his favorite spots.
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Darrinian_t
Jul 31, 2024
Porto lives up to expectations - Porto is a beautiful city which has plenty to offer. Our guide David gave us a first class experience and was engaging and accomodating in every aspect.
We saw and learned a multitude during our half day which left us wanting more! We will definitely return to explore further and learn more.
A fabulous experience. Highly recommended.
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Curiosity52345353466
Jul 30, 2024
Great tour! - This was a great tour! I recommend going your first day in the city, but it was great on our second day as well. Deberah was a wonderful guide, she was very knowledgeable and didn’t mind our questions.
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Pels123
Jul 30, 2024
Wonderful! - Glad to experience this tour. Highly recommend! Tiago, our tour guide, was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Best way to learn Porto. Everyone should try it.
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Joao_c
Jul 26, 2024
Enjoyable Tuk Tuk Ride with Francisca! - We had an amazing time!
Francisca provided some historical facts and trivia about the city, she was a careful and conscious driver, and she was flexible with our requests about which sights to go to. It was a great way to cover a lot of sights without walking too much.
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190christianec
Jul 21, 2024
Stop the butts - Great place!
But how to make smokers understand that cigarette butts pollute.
We pick up lots of butts with my grandson every day.
What a pity
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