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Porto: Palácio da Bolsa Guided Tour

1. Porto: Palácio da Bolsa Guided Tour

Explore the historic Palácio da Bolsa in Porto with an entry ticket and guided tour. Discover master architectural work completed over 3 generations and pass through the elegant rooms in a palace that's over 180-years-old. The Associação Comercial do Porto started the construction of the Palácio da Bolsa, its headquarters, and property in 1842. Over three generations, many masters and craftsmen worked to build this architectural jewel of the 19th century in neoclassical style. Great names in architecture, painting, sculpture, and decorative arts contributed to the construction of the building, which is now classified as a National Monument and one of the main attractions of Porto e Norte, receiving more than 450,000 visitors annually. During this guided tour with a certified guide from Palacio da Bolsa, you will visit the authentic and impressive rooms of a building that is now over 180 years old. Learn about how the building has received governors from almost every country in the world and is the location of most of the official state receptions held in the north of Portugal.

Porto: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk and Douro River Cruise

2. Porto: Guided City Tour by Tuk-Tuk and Douro River Cruise

Embark on an electric tuk-tuk tour of Porto and discover the city's top sights. Choose between a private or shared tour and ride your tuk-tuk past Porto Cathedral in the city's historic center and down Aliados Avenue. Then, see Porto from the Douro river on a relaxing cruise. Begin your electric tuk-tuk tour in the historic city center. As you ride through the city, admire the exterior of some of Porto's most iconic landmarks, including the Sao Bento Train Station, Porto Cathedral, and the Clerigos Tower. Continue down Aliados Avenue and past Lello Bookshop to reach the banks of the Douro river. After admiring the beautiful river, finish your tour with a ride through the Stock Market Palace, passing by Miragaia on your way. After the 50-minute tuk-tuk ride, you can enjoy a ride on a rabelo, a traditional boat that will take you on a cruise on the Douro River. See the six bridges of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia on a 55-minute cruise.

Porto Card with Transportation (1, 2, 3 or 4 Days)

3. Porto Card with Transportation (1, 2, 3 or 4 Days)

See the sights of Porto at your own pace with a Porto Card plus transportation, valid for 1, 2, 3, or 4 days. Enjoy up to 150 discounts and benefits, such as free entrance to 7 city museums, 20% off cruises on the Douro River and up to 50% at Port wine tastings. The Porto Card is your key to the city, offering price reductions at shows, theme centers, tourist excursions in Porto and north Portugal, restaurants, wine shops, and fashion shops. The following is a short list of some of the benefits you can enjoy: • Free Metro Do Porto (all lines) • Free Bus STCP (all lines) • Free Train CP Porto (Urban to Paredes, Paramos, Lousado, Vila das Aves) • 50% of at Real Companhia Velha Port Wine Cellars • Casa Do Infante-Museu (free entry)* • Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro (free entry)* • Casa-Museu Marta Ortigão Sampaio (free entry)* • Museu Romântico (free entry)* • Museu Do Papel-Moeda (free entry)** • Museu Do Vinho Do Porto (free entry)* • Up to 50% off at the Casa Da Música • 25% off at the Tower + Exhibition Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos • 50% off at the Museu Da Farmácia Do Porto • 50% off at the Museu Da Misericórdia Do Porto • 50% off at the Museu De Arte Sacra E Arqueologia • 50% off at the Museu Militar Do Porto • 50% off at the Museu Nacional Da Imprensa • 50% off at the Museu Nacional Soares Dos Reis • 50% off at the Museu Das Marionetas • 50% off at the Museu Dos Transportes e Comunicações • 50% off at the Teatro Nacional São João • 35% off at the Catedral (cloisters) • 35% off at the World Of Discoveries, Interactive Museum & Theme Park • 30% off at Sea Life Porto • 25% off at Paço Episcopal • 25% off at the Igreja Monumento S. Francisco • 25% off at the Zoo Santo Inácio (individual tickets only) • 25% off at the Palácio Da Bolsa • 20% off at the Museu De Arte Contemporânea De Serralves • 10% off on Tour FC Porto Museum + Stadium *Closed on Mondays **Closed at the weekend

Porto: Privado CityTour Vintage Car Porto e Gaia

4. Porto: Privado CityTour Vintage Car Porto e Gaia

Meet your guide at one of several pickup points in central Porto. Embark on a 90-minute tour of Porto and Gaia in an electrical replica of a vintage Ford T car.  Learn about the history of Porto as well as local legends and anecdotes. Explore the historic center of Porto and the city of Gaia across the River Douro.  Enjoy some stops for photos at locations including São Bento Train Station, Porto Cathedral, Palacio de Bolsa, Clérigos Church, Rivoli Theater, and Serra do Pilar Monastery.

Porto: Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Cruise & Wine Cellar Options

5. Porto: Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Cruise & Wine Cellar Options

Explore the districts of Porto at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Learn about the sights you see with an included audio guide. Upgrade to include an optional river cruise ticket and/or a visit to port wine cellars. Visit the perfect combination of historic landscapes, River Douro, and learn the highlights of the port wine tradition. With this ticket, you can visit the cities of Porto, Gaia, and Matosinhos via sightseeing buses or a heritage sightseeing cruise. Also, learn about the historical and cultural significance of producing port wine along with a free wine tasting if you choose the optional upgrade to wine cellars. 

Porto: Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour

6. Porto: Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour

Get to know Porto at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. Discover 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Uncover clues at each attraction to find your next destination. Employ your logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Start your tour in the imposing Sao Bento station with the unique tiles! Learn about the Church of Clérigos which is considered a masterpiece. Learn about the Livraria Lello with its rare architecture, reminiscent of a Harry Potter movie, and relax in the peaceful Cordoaria Garden. See the Palácio da Bolsa with its unique aesthetics and neoclassical appearance. Next, the Igreja de São Francisco awaits you. Arrive at Ribeira Square, the historic meeting place in the city. Learn about Alminhas da Ponte and its tragic history. The icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Dom Luis I bridge, the symbol of the city of Porto. Enjoy feeling the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. View the city at your own pace. Learn interesting information and facts about the city. Snap pictures as you go. Solve a puzzle at the exterior of each attraction.

Porto: All inclusive Day tour (Walk, Tram, Lunch, Boat)

7. Porto: All inclusive Day tour (Walk, Tram, Lunch, Boat)

Explore a little of the city's history, walk through some emblematic streets, ride tram and boat, on the Douro River. Experience the Guided Tour of the magnificent Palácio da Bolsa, where you will certainly be fill with the beauty and history of this emblematic building. On the private boat trip, with a maximum of 6 people, you can enjoy the excellent views of both banks of the river and learn a little more about the city's and Port wine history. You can taste the best coffee in Porto at the Combi CoffeeShop and the best grilled fish, expertly prepared, at Afurada, in Vila Nova de Gaia, a typical fishermen's neighbourhood. 1 - We'll start the day with the best coffee in Porto, in the comforting Combi CoffeeHouse. 2 - Discover and fall in love with the wonderful Palácio da Bolsa, on an excellent guided tour (30 min). 3 - From the mythical Ribeira do Porto we will take the tram that will take us to Cais do Ouro, where we will take the boat to the picturesque Afurada. 4 - In the typical fishermen's neighborhood of Afurada in V.N. de Gaia, we will enjoy an excellent grilled fish lunch (or meat, if you are not a fish lover). 5 - After lunch, from Afurada, we will take a 2 hours boat trip on the Douro River, in a small and cosy boat, which will allow us to enjoy the landscape on both sides of the river in a relaxed way. You´ll have the chance to taste 3 different kinds of Port Wine. 6 - The boat tour will end at Cais do Ouro, where by tram, we will return to Ribeira do Porto. (around 17.30h).

Porto's Old City and Monuments Tour

8. Porto's Old City and Monuments Tour

Start the day with a visit to the wonderful Cathedral of Porto and its beautiful cloisters. Continue with a walk through the old city and the historical parts of Porto, right in the heart of the World Heritage area.  Visit the magnificent Bolsa's Palace, one of Porto's "ex-libris" and take a stroll around the city center, learning more about Porto and its history. Finally, end this unique tour with a visit to Clérigos Tower and leave with a better understanding of the city's rich history, mystique and legends.

Porto: Guided Walking Tour & Six Briges River Cruise Pass

9. Porto: Guided Walking Tour & Six Briges River Cruise Pass

Enjoy discovering Porto's most popular landmarks with our guided walking tours. Sail through the Douro river on the iconic Six Bridges River cruise. Download our VoxCity app and our Porto map and discover the best churches, markets and wineries with our self-guided features. All included in this pass. Join your walking tour and immerse yourself in Porto's exciting culture as your guide shows you the city's most famous landmarks, including the Torre dos Clerigos, Sé do Porto and Igreja de São Francisco. Hear about Porto's baroque architecture and famous six bridges from your local guide as they escort you around the city's hotspots. Embark on the popular river cruise and set sail along the Douro River, admiring Porto's colourful landscape and eye-catching architecture. You will see the famous six bridges, including the D. Luís Bridge and Infante Bridge, that have become Porto's most treasured and recognised landmarks. You will also hear how the cruises were once used to transport porto wine from the Douro Valley, therefore playing an important role in Porto's famous gastronomy scene. Don't forget to use the free Vox City app (included in your ticket) to discover more of Porto and its incredible sights. Old Town and City Highlights walking tour includes: Porto Cathedral Torre do Barredo Paco Episcopal do Porto Casa do Infante Igreja de Sao Francisco Casa da Rua Dom Hugo Ponte Dom Luis I Jardim do Morro Igreja de Santa Clara Santo Ildefonso Church Vimara Peres Mercado Ferreira Borges Miradouro da Vitoria Torre dos Clerigos Igreja do Carmo Livraria Lello Praca da Libertade Cafè Majestic Batalha Rua da Bainharia Universidade do Porto Our self-guided route's main sights: Sao Bento Station Palacete de Belmonte Rua das Flores Rua Afonso Martins Alho Camara Municipal Rua Galeria de Paris Igreja dos Clerigos Alfandega Nova Jardins do Palacio de Cristal Farolim de Felgueiras Parque Serralves

Porto: 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Burger Tour

10. Porto: 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Burger Tour

Enjoy the highlights of Porto with this 48-hour hop-on-hop-off ticket. Discover the Baroque side of the city with its sepia tones, the rich glazed tile panels on the façades, churches and São Bento Station. Visit the old Cathedral and Clérigos, and dive into the history of Porto. Visit the Lello bookshop where fantasy awaits you, or travel back in time in the Palácio da Bolsa to be amazed by one of its most luxurious halls, the Arab Hall. With your tour ticket, receive a Port wine tasting experience in Quinta da Boeira and Poças Júnior cellars or hop-off in Matosinhos for the best gastronomy. Don't forget to taste the seafood specialties. For the ocean lovers, don't miss a visit to Sealife. Show your tour ticket and receive a discount upon admission. Drive back along the Atlantic ocean toward the Douro river again. Stop for a drink in Ribeira or take a leisurely stroll in the downtown area. To compliment your sightseeing experience, enjoy one of the legendary hamburgers at the Hard Rock Cafe Porto, where the greatest music stars are honored, all within a character-filled building from the 19th-century.

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What people are saying about Palacio da Bolsa

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4.3 / 5

based on 3,460 reviews

A must see attraction in Porto. Makes most other European palaces pale in comparison. My advice....Don't take the last tour of the day if you can help it as you will be ushered out as soon as you are done unlike the others where you can linger on and take in the grandeur.

Very convenient for transportation facilities provided & great saving with discount for museum/ tourist spots entry

Knowledgeable, wonderful history, lovely guide. Made the visit the best! Well planned agenda and tour.

really cool way to see the city and learn about some of the buildings and sites! highly recommend

Our guide was couteous,friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time