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Enjoy a full-day of exploration by combining a half-day tour of Porto and a half-day tour of Aveiro. Visit a Port Wine Cellar and take a boat ride in Aveiro, known as the "Venice of Portugal".

Highlights

• Visit the historic center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Learn the secrets of making port wine, and enjoy a tasting at a local wine cellar
• Cruise along Aveiro’s channels in a unique 'moliceiro' boat
• Hear about Aveiro’s culture and its traditional connections with the river and the sea

Description

This guided tour of the city of Porto begins in the historic center, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Cathedral, the São Bento train station, known for its beautiful tiles representing important moments in the history of Portugal, and stop at the Lello bookstore. Later in the morning you’ll visit a port wine cellar, learn how the wine is made, see some of the rarest bottles that currently exist, and enjoy a port wine tasting. You will then experience the beauty of Aveiro’s water channels, which are natural formations along the Portuguese coast. Traditionally connected to the river and to the sea, the city has been called the Venice of Portugal. You’ll feel the culture of this city that was once a fishing village, where residents made their living from the river, the sea, and salt production. Your Aveiro tour begins at the fish market square, where you’ll have great views of the city center. Next you’ll head out on an hour’s cruise along the city’s beautiful water channels. Travel by a typical, yet unique boat called a moliceiro that is decorated with motifs related to the local culture.

Includes

Guided tour Port Wine Cellar (visit and tasting) 1 Cruise Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)

Important Information

• Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
• Tours are available in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
• The group size will be from 8 to 27 people
• The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
• Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service
• Children from 4 to 12 years pay half price
• Children aged 0 to 3 are free of charge
• The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
• This tour is not available on 25 December and 1 January
• Experience Porto in a special way with Living Tours' Free Walking Tour, available to all customers who reserve this activity. Our tours are conducted daily, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The tours start from the Living Tours Agency at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund