What You Will Do
See the best of Porto in half a day. This tour is a great introduction to the city and you’ll get to see Porto’s center most important sites in one single tour.
This walking tour will take you through 2000 years of history, showcasing the unmissable Porto and offering numerous local tips and plenty of activities to enjoy.
This ticket guarantees your place on the tour. Our guides, passionate about the city and its history, do their best to guarantee you an unforgettable experience. The tour has no pre arranged price, each participant will define the amount they consider appropriate according to their level of satisfaction and personal budget.
Please note that there are a lot of construction sites in Porto right now and the guide might be forced to take alternative routes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Monument in front of City Hall, please look for the blue umbrellas.
1
Porto City Hall
10 minutes
This is where we start the walking tour at the top of Aliados.
2
Avenida Dos Aliados
10 minutes
We descend Aliados, Porto's largest avenue.
3
Livraria Lello
10 minutes
Known for its long queues, Livraria Lello is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The entrance is paid and the waiting time extensive so we do not enter this space.
4
Igreja do Carmo
10 minutes
Right next to the narrowest house in Porto, this church stands side by side with the Igreja dos Carmelitas.
5
Edificio da Reitoria da Universidade do Porto
10 minutes
Porto's university life is vibrant and we have plenty to share about urban legends, centenary cafes and strange rituals.
6
Jardim de Joao Chagas
10 minutes
Commonly known as the Jardim da Cordoaria, this haunting garden is a special place to Porto's inhabitants.
7
Centro Portugues de Fotografia
15 minutes
The Portuguese Photography Centre is located in the former Porto prison and now houses a large part of the country's photographic heritage. We will not go inside it during our tour.
8
Torre dos Clerigos
10 minutes
Nasoni's creation stands above everything else in the city and it's probably Porto's most photographed monument next to the bridge.
9
Miradouro da Vitoria
15 minutes
Located in the old jewish quarters, the Vitória viewpoint has one of the most beautiful views to the city.
10
Rua das Flores
10 minutes
One of Porto's most charismatic streets, Rua das Flores was once known for its jewellery shops.
11
Sao Bento Railway Station
15 minutes
One of the most beautiful train stations in the world.
12
Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
20 minutes
The place where Porto begun to exist, at the top of Morro da Pena Ventosa, the cathedral holds many stories and anecdotes to share. We will not go inside the cathedral.
13
Ponte de Dom Luis I
5 minutes
We will mention this beautiful bridge from afar when the opportunity comes.
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