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Tuk Tuk Tour: Porto's Landmarks & River Views
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Porto
Set off on a Tuk Tuk adventure to discover Porto’s major landmarks and monuments, explore the city’s neighborhoods, and finally cross the river for a stunning view of Porto and the Douro River.
Set off on a Tuk Tuk adventure to discover Porto’s major landmarks and monuments, explore the city’s neighborhoods, and finally cross the river for a stunning view of Porto and the Douro River.
Duration:
1 hour, 50 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Teatro Nacional São João - This historic building, erected in 1910, stands on the site of the Real Theatre, which was destroyed by fire in 1908. It features stylistic symbols representing pain, quality, hate, and love. The main façade reflects its renovation in the Louis XVI style, typical of early 20th-century France. Designed by Marques da…
- Teatro Nacional São João - This historic building, erected in 1910, stands on the site of the Real Theatre, which was destroyed by fire in 1908. It features stylistic symbols representing pain, quality, hate, and love. The main façade reflects its renovation in the Louis XVI style, typical of early 20th-century France. Designed by Marques da Silva, it is recognized as a building of public interest. Its primary goals are to create and present theatre shows of various genres and to promote greater public access to specialist, classic, and contemporary theatre works, covering both national and international drama repertoires. In addition to the National Theatre São João headquarters, the building connects the Carlos Alberto Theatre to the São Bento da Vitória monastery.
- Muralha Fernandina - The Muralha Fernandina do Porto is one of the city’s best-kept secrets, representing a significant legacy of military architecture. Built between 1368 and 1437, this historic wall was funded by the Sisa do Vinho and stretches approximately 3000 steps, with an average height of 30 feet.
- Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar - A World Cultural Heritage site, construction began in 1538 and was completed around 1670. Initially created to house the Augustinian Friars of the Monastery of Grijó, it later served as a base for the liberal army during the Civil War of 1832-1834. Due to the war and constant attacks, it fell into disrepair until 1834, when the Royal Brotherhood of Lady of the Pilar was established, followed by the Group of Friends of the Monastery of Serra do Pilar in 1925, leading to its restoration. The church, with a circular plan, features a dome surrounded by a balcony; the cloister is also circular, with 36 Ionic columns, the only example in Portugal. From its grand terrace, one can view the entire riverside area of Porto and Gaia up to the Arrábida Bridge, and the historic center, highlighting the Cathedral and D. LuÃs I bridge. In the opposite direction, one can see the Fontainhas area and the São João bridge.
- Igreja de São Francisco - The city’s most significant Gothic temple, construction began in the 14th century. It is one of the most important Baroque works, with its gilded interior from the 17th and 18th centuries. The opulence of its gilded woodwork led Count Raczinsky to describe it as the ‘Church of Gold’. He added, overwhelmed, ‘The gilding of this church is so beautiful and rich that it surpasses everything I have seen in Portugal and the entire world’. Noteworthy are the Tree of Jesse and the catacombs. It has been a National Monument since 1910 and a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO since 1996.
- Palácio da Bolsa - A National Monument, the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) is owned and headquartered by the Commercial Association of Porto. Designed by Joaquim da Costa Lima in a neoclassical style in 1842, it is located in the historical center and is one of the most visited monuments, with the famous Arabian Room being its major highlight. As a Cultural and Conference Centre, the Stock Exchange Palace offers unique conditions for hosting events and excellent initiatives. It is part of the Urban Wine Route and is accessible for people with reduced mobility through a side entrance.
- Ponte de Dom LuÃs I - Designed by engineer Teófilo Seyrig, a disciple of Eiffel, it was inaugurated in 1886 and consists of two overlapping iron decks. The bridge is 395 meters long and 8 meters wide, and its arch is still considered the world’s largest in forged iron. Today, the upper deck is used by the Metro of Porto, connecting the area of Porto’s Cathedral to the Garden of Morro and Avenida da República in Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Alfândega Porto Congress Centre - A neoclassical building constructed in the 19th century, based on a project by engineer Jean F. G. Colson. It has two facades, one facing the Douro River and the other facing the city. Note the structural solutions that used iron in conjunction with other materials - stone, brick, or wood - depending on the functionality of the different spaces. In 1987, it was decided to house the future Museum of Transport and Communications in the building belonging to the Association with the same name. Restoration and adaptation works were carried out according to the project by architect Eduardo Souto Moura. The Association for the Transport and Communications Museum (Associação para o Museu dos Transportes e Comunicações-A.M.T.C) also manages a Congress Centre, spread across various areas in the Building of Alfândega Nova do Porto.
- Ponte Infante Dom Henrique - The bridge was inaugurated on March 30, 2003, following a project by engineer Adão da Fonseca. It was built to replace the upper deck lane of the D. LuÃs I Bridge, now used by the metro line D. With a 371-meter-long and 20-meter-wide deck, it is a Maillart-type arch bridge, built at a high altitude level, presenting a span-rise ratio of 11.2, with a 280 m arch span - a world record. It is considered by world experts to be one of the most elegant of its type. It connects the Fontainhas area to the Parish of Oliveira do Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique - Established in 1885, this square is surrounded by Mercado Ferreira Borges and Palácio da Bolsa, located in the historical center. Here, there is a small garden, under which an underground car park was built, and a Monument to the Infante D. Henrique, inaugurated on the occasion of the 5th centenary of his death. Its construction started in 1894, was completed in 1900, and represents the triumph of Portuguese navigation and faith.
- Mercado Ferreira Borges - This market was built in 1885 by order of the City Council to replace the old Mercado da Ribeira (Ribeira Market). It operated as a market for a very short period, having been used for various purposes. It represents an important example of iron architecture in Porto, which was later renovated to become an entertainment venue, where Hard Club is now located.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Port Wine Glass
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Port Wine Glass
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Monuments Entrance
- Gratuities
- Monuments Entrance
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Each TukTuk, has capacity for 2, 3 or 4 adults of average height (up to 75 kg each). For larger groups, we’ll use multiple vehicles,…
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Each TukTuk, has capacity for 2, 3 or 4 adults of average height (up to 75 kg each). For larger groups, we’ll use multiple vehicles, but we will always travel in a group, making the same stops at the same time.
Location
R. de Augusto Rosa 180
Rua de Augusto Rosa
In front of Café Batalha.
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
4.6
(343 Ratings)
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Kaitlin_c
Nov 3, 2024
Perfect way to see Porto and save time walking all the steep hills - Highly recommend doing a tuk tuk tour if you only have a short time in Porto to see all the great sights. We were definitely able to experience a lot more, by doing so. Our tour guide was epic, super friendly, and we ended up chatting about all aspects of life in addition to learning everything about the city. Highly recommend.
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Maria_p
Oct 18, 2024
Great way to see Porto! - Fabio was a great guide , despite the last minute changes we had a wonderful time and saw things we would have never seen on our own !
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Vicki_v
Oct 14, 2024
We loved the tour! - Claudio was the perfect guide! Porto has changed where the Tuktuk tours can go but don’t let this detour you from doing this tour you really are able to see so much of the city this way.
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Debi_w
Oct 6, 2024
Proto Tour - Gabby and Ana were fabulous, very knowledgeable, and passionate about the city and its history. Fun to be with, we felt like old friends with both of them. The best part was one passenger left his backpack on the TukTuk and Ana noticed it and waited for us to come back and get it. Be aware that some places close early and while could see them, we could not go in. Great your, highly recommend this tour and both Gabby and Ana.
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Susan_f
Oct 6, 2024
Easy way to see Porto - Gabi was an attentive and informative guide. It was a fun and easy way to see the city, protected from the rain. Despite recent restrictions on where Tuk Tuks can go we saw a lot of Porto.
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Robert_t
Sep 29, 2024
Fun tour with a great guide - I really enjoyed this tour and our guide matched my style of humor. It was a great time and learned a lot about Porto.
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Michael_h
Sep 29, 2024
So much fun!!! - Our entire group gave this a thumbs up. There were 7 of us. Drivers were great and knowledgeable. Glad we did 9am, city was still asleep.
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Sajedi
Oct 19, 2024
Interesting but not complete! - The Tuktuk driver was charming and well educated, your explanations understandable and interesting! What was very disappointing is that Viator or Getyourguide did not warn us that the historic center for Tuktuk is prohibited. The round trip has accordingly been limited to a few vantage points - unfortunately. Nevertheless, we had fun.
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Christine_a
Oct 17, 2024
Overpriced - The guide was knowledgeable and friendly..
However, the city changed the rules and does not allow tuk tuks in the historical center.
As a solo traveler, that means I ended up paying double for a tour of the outskirts of the city instead of the historical center.
Not the driver’s fault and the company offered me the opportunity to cancel for a full refund. However, walking is challenging for me, so I went ahead and kept the tour. I ended up walking the historical district after the tour…
It was a long day, but very comprehensive.
I wish I could pay for one person instead of paying double. Maybe they could slow solo travelers to share a tuk tuk? There was room in the vehicle for 3 more passengers..
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Leah_d
Oct 26, 2024
We didn't get to go,... - We didn't get to go. I would suggest to not even book it because it's nonrefundable within 24 hours even with circumstances beyond your control. I don't know if it would've been easier to cancel, had we booked directly with the tuk tuk company instead of viator.
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