Porto Historic Center: Small Group Walking Tour & Cathedral

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Discover the main sightseeing spots of Porto's historic centre on a 3 hours guided walking tour. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the Cathedral and of the picturesque medieval alleys.

Highlights

  • Visit the Cathedral of Porto and marvel with its exquisite gilded woodwork.
  • At São Bento Train Station, immerse yourself in the Porto's finest tile panels.
  • Take a scenic walk across the top level of the striking D. Luiz Bridge.
  • Enjoy the story of Carmo and Carmelitas 'twin churches'.
  • Walking down into the Ribeira District, feel Porto's unique ambience.

Description

Meet your guide at Praça General Humberto Delgado, in front of Porto's Town Hall. Enjoy the story of Carmo and Carmelitas 'twin churches'. Recognize nearby, at a glance, the wonderful Lello Bookshop. Get yourself impressed by the 76m (249ft) height iconic Tower of Clérigos and visit the sumptuous church of the brotherhood. At São Bento Train Station, immerse yourself in the Porto's finest tile panels of 'azulejos', which will tell you the history of the town and of the country. Take a scenic walk across the top level of the striking D. Luiz Bridge, with panoramic views over Serra do Pilar monastery, Fernandine city's wall and the typical Rabelo boats. Visit the stark Romanesque style Cathedral of Porto and marvel with its exquisite gilded woodwork altarpiece. Walking down into the Ribeira District, feel Porto's unique ambience through a tangle of medieval alleys and stairways until you reach the riverfront at Cais da Ribeira. Here you have the real postcard Porto! Admire outstanding buildings from different periods, such as Palácio da Bolsa, S. Francisco Church and Ferreira Borges Market at Praça do Infante D. Henrique. Understand the link to the Age of Discoveries while passing by the old Royal Customs House, known as Casa do Infante.

Includes

Local guide Entrance tickets (skip-the-line) to the Cathedral of Porto Visit São Bento Train Station and the medieval neighborhood

Important Information

  • -This tour involves a 3-hour hike and Porto is a steep town, so a moderate level of fitness is required. -In case of Force Majeure, like severe weather warnings (for rain, wind or floods), best efforts will be made to reschedule the tour, but supplier reserves the right to cancel it. -Tours could be rescheduled at any time depending on availability.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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