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Porto Private Tour: Explore Hidden Gems
4.9
19 Ratings
Porto
Immerse yourself in the richness of Porto with a bespoke private city walking tour. Discover hidden secrets, vibrant culture, and authentic flavors in a personalized experience.
Immerse yourself in the richness of Porto with a bespoke private city walking tour. Discover hidden secrets, vibrant culture, and authentic flavors in a personalized experience.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - This site dates back to the Iron Age, offering a journey through time to appreciate the stunning landscape.
- Sao Bento Railway Station - A lively and vibrant place, showcasing some of the finest azulejos in the city.
- Antiga Cadeia da Relacao - The old city jail, known for housing the most famous Portuguese…
- Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - This site dates back to the Iron Age, offering a journey through time to appreciate the stunning landscape.
- Sao Bento Railway Station - A lively and vibrant place, showcasing some of the finest azulejos in the city.
- Antiga Cadeia da Relacao - The old city jail, known for housing the most famous Portuguese love story.
- Torre dos Clerigos - A city landmark designed by Nasoni.
- Livraria Lello - Often called “The most beautiful bookstore in the world.”
- Miguel Bombarda Art Block - From street art to galleries, this is the hub for art enthusiasts.
- Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis - The home of Portuguese art.
- Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes - Featuring a creek, a Jewish neighborhood, and a battlefield, this is one of the city’s most unique gardens.
- Ribeira Square - A picturesque spot perfect for recharging and enjoying the beauty of this former market area.
- Ponte de Dom Luis I - The city’s most iconic bridge, known as the city of bridges in Portugal. We’ll cross it and delve into its stories.
- Praca da Batalha - From here, we’ll reach the old city walls’ boundary, concluding the basic tour. Any additional curiosities can be explored from this point.
- Teatro Nacional Sao Joao - The oldest theater in the city.
- Cafe Majestic - A luxurious café known for its long queues. JK Rowling confirmed she visited here.
- Mercado do Bolhao - The recently renovated city market, offering the most authentic products and vendors. We can eat, drink, and shop here.
- Monumento Almeida Garrett - Dedicated to one of Porto’s most iconic writers, this monument names the City Hall square.
- Praca da Republica - A historic square that is key to understanding the cultural nuances of the locals.
- Douro River - Essential to the city’s life and history.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience a tailor-made and entirely unique adventure in Porto. Engage in a private tour to explore the city’s richness in a personalized manner. Each itinerary is crafted based on your interests, unveiling hidden gems and often overlooked spots. Led by an enthusiastic local, discover Porto’s fascinating history, vibrant culture, and genuine flavors,…
Experience a tailor-made and entirely unique adventure in Porto. Engage in a private tour to explore the city’s richness in a personalized manner. Each itinerary is crafted based on your interests, unveiling hidden gems and often overlooked spots. Led by an enthusiastic local, discover Porto’s fascinating history, vibrant culture, and genuine flavors, while being captivated by the architecture, Portuguese cuisine, and the authenticity in every encounter. This initiative stands against the commercialization of tourism, striving to preserve identity and heritage. More than just a guide or a tourist entertainer, the operator is a local who cherishes the city and wishes to present it without filters.
Location
Sao Bento station
Praça de Almeida Garrett
12 minute walk from Trindade metro station;
1 minute walk from São Bento metro station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(19 Ratings)
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Martin_b
Nov 1, 2024
Things you don't know about Porto - Great host, true stories, interesting walks and places.
He individually tuned the tour for us, Thanks a lot!
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Y9484jzb_rbarab
Jun 25, 2024
The best guide in the city of Porto! - An extraordinary day! The city is fantastic and Rui is an exceptional guide who knows all the places and secrets of Porto, which allowed us to spend a wonderful day without bothering the passing of time. We recommend everyone who wants to know this city to do it in the company of Rui, the best professional we could have found, thank you!
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Paulap4518
Jun 25, 2024
Fantastic!! - Beautiful tour of the city of Porto!
The city, already unforgettable, gained new charm after the tour with Rui!
A true journey in time, in history and in its architectural and cultural heritage.
To repeat without a doubt!
I highly recommend, for professionalism, sympathy, and for the deep knowledge of your city!
Thanks for the dream script!
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Kumudj2017
Jun 19, 2024
Amazing experience - We sent a very interesting day with Rui. He was very well informed and made the walking tour very comfortable in a city like Porto. He took us for a local wine tasting and introduced us to a delicious local snack. Being born and brought up in Porto, He knew undisclosed locations. Thank you Rui and will surely reach out to you when we are in Porto again
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Zephra
Jun 4, 2024
An enchanting day in Porto! - We had an absolutely delightful time with Rui! From the moment we met him on our first day in Porto, he set the tone for the day with his playful jest, “I’m by the clock tower.” A perfect icebreaker to begin our adventure! Rui guided us on a leisurely stroll through Porto, weaving tales of the many illustrious writers and historical figures who had once walked the same streets.
With each step, he vividly recounted the stories of influential political figures and their lasting impact on the city. Rui’s passion for the arts, the rich history of Porto, and his deep love for Portugal shone through in every anecdote. By the end of the day, we felt as if we had spent time with an old friend, sharing laughter and uncovering the hidden gems of the city.
We eagerly look forward to reconnecting with Rui for another day of exploration and discovery when we return!
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Tourist11192541638
Oct 25, 2023
Just try - Rui is an interesting conversationalist who knows Porto and Portugal in many ways. What could be better than a company with a true Portugal fan? I recommend it.
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Elina11t
Oct 22, 2023
Amazing day with Rui! - We had the most amazing day in beautiful Porto with Rui! He is super knowledgeable about his city and the history. He took us to his favourite places with best views and delicious authentic food. We saw all the highlights of Porto and Rui sent great recommendations for the rest of our trip. Rui went above and beyond to make sure and not only make the most of our tour with him, but also the rest of our trip to Portugal. We strongly recommend his tour!
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Buddywakefield
Jun 29, 2023
Undeniable Portuguese Food Tour - Rui is a passionate gem of a man with a keen eye and great experience, who took me on a tailor made tour I’ll be talking about for years.
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Filipesfernandes
Jun 26, 2023
A Great Experience with BE LOCAL - This was a great experience and I highly recommend people to take a tour as well. Whether alone or in group, it is deffinitely worth it! The host is incredibly nice and explained everything really well to us. Porto is a lovely city and it is with experiences like this you get to know the city's history :)
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585nellym
Jun 25, 2023
Friendly guide - Few years ago, I met Rui. Me and my friend did couxhsuat his place. Still, when booking him I did not know that he will show us all hidden and nice places of Porto! Also adding cute stories to this! I am happy that he is not doing the tours officially!
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