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Porto: Historic City Center Walking Tour

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Porto: Historic City Center Walking Tour
Top rated
4.7047453 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7047453 out of 5 stars
1138 reviews

Fall in love with the historic city of Porto on a guided tour of all the main monuments. Discover secret corners and hidden gems amongst the hilly streets covered with incredible architecture.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

L
Laura – United States

Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had an amazing time learning about Porto and its history.

J
James – United States

Our guide Ricardo was outstanding. And when I say outstanding, I mean he’s gotta be in the top five guides I’ve ever had.

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Itinerary

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    6 starting location options:

    Terreiro da Sé SE, Terreiro da Sé SE, Terreiro da Sé SE, Terreiro da Sé SE, Terreiro da Sé SE, Terreiro da Sé SE

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    Porto

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

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    São Bento Station

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (30 minutes)

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    Avenida dos Aliados

    Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Douro River

    Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

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    Cordoaria's Garden

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Avenida dos Aliados

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See all the most important monuments of Porto
  • Benefit from the insights of a local guide
  • Learn more about the history of the city
  • Feel the hustle and bustle of Ribeira
  • Marvel with the amazing tiles at São Bento Trainstation

Full description

Get a better appreciation of the beauty of Porto on a guided tour of the historic city center. Admire the typical architecture of the city as you discover its main sites.
Meet your guide in front of the magnificent cathedral, and then stroll to São Bento Train Station to look at its incredible tiles.
Discover the historical neighborhood and its mazes of narrow streets. Pass through one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world at the Livraria Lello, and see the remains of the medieval city walls.
Encounter lovely houses with amazing tiles, along with artistic shops full of local crafts and 19th-century gardens of fragrant flowers.

Walk beside the River Douro and discover charming areas, such as Pena Ventosa and Vitória Hill.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Visit to São Bento Train Station, the historical neighborhood, and Aliados Avenue
  • Food and drinks

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  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Face mask or protective covering

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  • Luggage or large bags

From $33.55 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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4.7 /5

based on 1138 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Laura – United StatesMay 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had an amazing time learning about Porto and its history.
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James – United StatesMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Ricardo was outstanding. And when I say outstanding, I mean he’s gotta be in the top five guides I’ve ever had.
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helena – FinlandApril 5, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide not only told about history but also about modern life in a lively and interesting way. The guide was perfect.

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