Explore historic Porto on a 3-hour Segway tour and see dozens of landmark monuments and districts such as the Clérigos Tower, Luis I Bridge, Cathedral, and more. Ride the self-balancing vehicle around the Miragaia, site of the ancient city walls.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage district of Porto on a Segway
- Take a classic Segway tour of Porto to see all its main sites and historic neighborhoods
- Segway down the Avenida dos Aliados, one of Porto's most important streets
- See the opulently decorated Café Majectic
- Take a secret challenge at São Bento train station
- Admire the magnificent Romanesque architecture of the Sé do Porto
Full description
Explore Porto from the vantage point of a self-balancing Segway on this tour, and glide along historic streets to see the city’s main attractions.
After a brief training session on the self-balancing vehicles, follow your guide and head towards the Miragaia neighborhood; location of Porto’s ancient walls.
As you tour, your guide will describe Porto’s origin as a pre-Roman settlement, talk about Roman times, and how Portugal was reconquered from the Moors in 868, restoring the city of Portucale.
See attractions such as Clérigos Tower, the bell tower of the Baroque Igreja dos Clérigos (Church of the Clergymen); once Portugal’s tallest structure.
See the metal span of Dom Luis Bridge over the River Douro, and admire the magnificent Romanesque Cathedral (Sé do Porto), towering over the city’s historical center point.
Includes
- Segway equipment, including helmets, raincoats etc.
- Segway training
- Guide
- Local taxes and fees
- Coffee break
- Other food and beverages
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- Wheelchair users
- People over 260 lbs (118 kg)
- People under 4 ft 9 in (150 cm)
- People under 99 lbs (45 kg)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Bluedragon City Tours, Rua de Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Booking in advance is mandatory
- Please contact supplier for groups of more than 10 participants
- You must be over 14 years old to ride a Segway. Under 18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult
- Participants must weigh a minimum of 100 pounds and not exceed 260 pounds (45-118 kilograms)
- The following people may not participate in this activity: pregnant women, anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs or anyone who has had surgery recently
- This tour still operates in the rain so please check the weather conditions and dress accordingly. The local operator provides ponchos if needed
