Private Porto City Half Day Tour
What your day looks like
Take maximum advantage of Porto’s city through this complete private tour, enjoy the city with your closest friends and family and feel free to ask anything, you have a private guide! Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation to bring you an exciting tour in Porto’s city and your tour will begin with the old part of the city, full of history and with such a rich heritage to explore. Porto’s historical center allows you to appreciate its Roman and medieval architecture, Porto’s Cathedral is one of those enchanting buildings. São Bento Railway Station is a like a tile museum, its walls tell the history of the city through the dazzling tiles. Your private guide will explain to you all the story details told by these tiles of unquestionable beauty. We will visit the main city avenue the Aliados Avenue, decorated with high granite buildings offering an extreme splendor. The surprises have no end, you will pass through one of the oldest bookstores in the world (panoramic), also known as the J.K Rolling inspiration to write the Harry Potter book collection. Lello’s Bookstore, a dazzling example of neo-gothic style opened since 1906. More enchanting architecture is about to come! Do not miss any important details about the D. Maria Pia Bridge design by the famous Gustave Eiffel, engineer of Eiffel Tower. Dom Luis, I Bridge is another construction with Eiffel design lines, built by one of his disciples. The best part of this visit, a Port’s wine tasting is included, a perfect opportunity to enjoy some of the best ones. Vila Nova de Gaia hosts the famous Port’s Wine Cellars, your next stop. You can also visit and learn all about the process behind the conception of Port’s Wine. Your private tour ends with a drop off in your hotel.
The experience, in brief
- Experience a private tour of the city of Porto
- Discover the Porto Cathedral, Sao Bento Railway Station, and Aliados Avenue and so much more
- Take the opportunity to taste the Port's wine
Your day, step by step
Porto
City/Town Tour.
Porto
Sightseeing at Porto Cathedral.
Porto
Sightseeing at Livraria Lello.
Porto
Sightseeing at Sao Bento Railway Station.
Porto
Wine Tasting.
What to know before booking
Included
Hotel pick-up and drop off Porto Private tour Professional guide Transportation on a comfortable minibus Entrance and Guided visit in one of the Finest Port Wine Cellars including a delicious and most appreciated Port Wine Tasting.
Not Included
Meals and drinks Personal expenses Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and to bring your voucher and a camera! Confirmation will be received at the time of booking You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. The first part of the tour takes place on foot, allowing a closer and more detailed exploration of the main points of interest.
Restrictions
People with physical disabilities
Meeting & Pickup
We pick up from any hotel in Porto city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Great tour of the city and highlights. Used to decide what we wanted to go back to and see
Great tour! We learned so much about Porto and the history of Portugal from our guide.