Discover Porto’s charm with a private guide. Customize your 4-hour tour, explore iconic sites, and immerse in local culture. Book your adventure now.
Discover Porto’s charm with a private guide. Customize your 4-hour tour, explore iconic sites, and immerse in local culture. Book your adventure now.
- Matosinhos Beach - The largest beach easily accessible from the city, Matosinhos boasts a vast stretch of fine golden sand and attracts a diverse mix of Porto’s residents.
- Museu Serralves - Serralves Foundation. Recognized as one of the 12 must-visit museums globally by the esteemed American review “Artnet.”
- Jardim Botanico do Porto -…
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Matosinhos Beach - The largest beach easily accessible from the city, Matosinhos boasts a vast stretch of fine golden sand and attracts a diverse mix of Porto’s residents.
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Museu Serralves - Serralves Foundation. Recognized as one of the 12 must-visit museums globally by the esteemed American review “Artnet.”
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Jardim Botanico do Porto - Managed by the Faculty of Sciences at Porto University, this Botanical Garden is of significant scientific, historical, artistic, and literary interest.
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Jardins do Palacio de Cristal - A 19th-century Romantic Garden, it is one of Porto’s most cherished retreats.
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Torre dos Clerigos - The Clérigos Tower has been a prominent feature of Porto’s skyline for over 250 years. The Church within the same building is magnificent, and visitors can explore it for free (10 minutes).
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Antiga Cadeia da Relacao - Once a jail and court of appeal, this grand building now houses the Portuguese Center of Photography.
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Livraria Lello - Established in 1906, it is arguably the most iconic bookstore in the world.
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Praca Gomes Teixeira - Features the fountain with green-winged lions, the twin churches Igreja do Carmo and Igreja dos Carmelitas, and the University of Porto’s Administration (Reitoria da Universidade do Porto) - all viewed from the outside.
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Avenida Dos Aliados - From the base of Praça da Liberdade, admire the Town Hall, the Avenue of Allies, and the monument to King D. Pedro IV.
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Mercado do Bolhao - One of Porto’s most iconic buildings (closed on Sundays).
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Praca da Batalha - A lively 19th-century bohemian square.
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Rua Santa Catarina - Located in the heart of Porto’s shopping district, it’s a delightful area for shopping. Admire Majestic Cafe from the outside.
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Sao Bento Railway Station - The station’s concourse is adorned with numerous exquisite “Azulejo” tile paintings.
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Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - With its stark Romanesque fortified appearance, it is the oldest monument in the city.
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Rua da Pena Ventosa - Situated in the heart of the Medieval Historic Center, stroll through its narrow lanes.
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Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique - A splendid harmonious square featuring three major buildings: Mercado Ferreira Borges, Palácio da Bolsa, and Igreja de São Francisco. Admire the statue of Infante Dom Henrique at the square’s center.
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Palacio da Bolsa - The 19th-century Stock Exchange Palace of Porto.
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Igreja de Sao Francisco - Once the grandest religious building in Porto, it features a profusion of intricate woodcarvings and lavishly adorned altars.
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Ribeira Square - Offers views of the Vila Nova de Gaia wine cellars and Rabelo boats. A typical city forum.
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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar - A UNESCO World Heritage site offering a vantage point of breathtaking natural and urban landscapes.
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Ponte da Arrabida - Constructed in the 1960s, it was the first Douro bridge entirely built by Portuguese engineers.
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Jardim do Passeio Alegre - The vibrant Cantareira, the Lighthouse of São Miguel-o-Anjo, and the Jardim do Passeio Alegre, one of Porto’s most beautiful gardens.
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Forte de Sao Francisco Xavier do Queijo - A sea-front military defense fort that played a significant role during various periods in Portugal’s history.
- Private transportation
- Private Local Guide
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Visit to Mercado do Bolhão, Estação de S. Bento and Igreja dos Clérigos
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Private Local Guide
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Visit to Mercado do Bolhão, Estação de S. Bento and Igreja dos Clérigos
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Visit to Torre dos Clérigos 8€ per person
- Visit to the Cathedral of Porto 3€ per person
- Lunch
- Visit to Torre dos Clérigos 8€ per person
- Visit to the Cathedral of Porto 3€ per person
This tour offers a concise yet essential exploration of Porto’s sights. A private local guide will assist in understanding the historical significance of numerous locations and provide a glimpse into the local culture.
The standard tour duration is 4 hours, but it can be extended to 4.5 hours based on your interests and available time. A customized tour…
This tour offers a concise yet essential exploration of Porto’s sights. A private local guide will assist in understanding the historical significance of numerous locations and provide a glimpse into the local culture.
The standard tour duration is 4 hours, but it can be extended to 4.5 hours based on your interests and available time. A customized tour can be arranged, starting from the 4-hour base, allowing you to select a monument to visit, such as the Livraria Lello Bookstore, the Cathedral of Porto, or the Tower of Clérigos (each attraction requires up to 30 minutes to visit, and the choice is yours). Please note that skip-the-line entrance tickets for these attractions are not included in the final price, so kindly contact in advance to arrange bookings. The cost of these tickets should be paid to the guide on the day of the tour.
- Total duration of the tour includes travel time.
- Tickets to Torre dos Clérigos are not included. To visit, please contact in advance. Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other medical condition.
- Tickets to the Cathedral of Porto are not included. To visit, please contact in advance.
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.