Porto: Historical Center Walking Tour

Duration

3 hours

Learn all about the history of the city and its monuments. Discover medieval buildings, the Clérigos Tower, and one of the world’s most beautiful bookshops.

Highlights

  • Get to know the most emblematic sites and monuments of Porto
  • Discover the narrow and medieval streets
  • Finish your fantastic tour with a toast of Porto wine and an olive oil tasting

 

Full description

Explore the historical center of Porto on a guided walking tour. Visit the Sé neighborhood, wander down narrow alleys, and see the area’s highlights. Opt to end your tour with a picnic in the scenic Virtudes Gardens.

Meet your local guide and discover the neighborhood of Sé. Get lost in the small alleys and narrow streets of the medieval part of the city. After that, make your way to the most beautiful train station in the country. On the way, discover where the city’s nightlife takes place.

Next, marvel at some beautiful art nouveau buildings until you reach the famous Lello Bookshop. Discover one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal rated among the top bookstores in the world.

After that, pass by Clérigos Tower. This church can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols. Finally, get an astonishing panoramic view of the downtown, the river, and Vila Nova de Gaia.

At the end of the tour, hang out with your group and enjoy a little surprise. If you choose to have a picnic in the beautiful Virtudes Gardens, you’ll also enjoy a picnic box with bread, cheese, hams, fruit, 1 bottle of wine, Portuguese pastries, and a traditional Portuguese picnic blanket.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • You must be willing to walk to explore the city.
  • Prepare yourself for weather conditions and bring comfortable clothes and shoes.

Included/Excluded

  • Tour guide
  • Porto wine
  • Bread and olive oil
  • Picnic (if option selected)
  • Tips

Tour Plan

Starting location: R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 34
Porto District Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (80 minutes)

Porto District: Break time (10 minutes) Optional

Porto District Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (80 minutes)

Porto District:  Wine tasting, Food tasting (20 minutes)  Optional

Arrive back at: R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 34

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