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Discover the best of Porto history on a guided walking tour of the city's highlights. See the main façade of the Clérigos Church, the Lello e Irmão Bookshop, and the São Bento Railway Station.

Highlights

• Discover the best of Porto on a guided walking tour of the city's highlights
• See the main façade of the Clérigos Church and the Lello e Irmão Bookshop
• Enjoy stunning views from Miradouro da Vitória one of the city's best viewpoints
• Explore the city's hidden gems, including the Church of São Francisco
• Visit São Bento Station and learn the story behind the tiles that line its walls

Description

The tour lasts between 2 to 3 hours, depending on the size and pace of the group, and starts at Calçada das Virtudes. We continue walking towards the panoramic views of the Miradouro da Vitória, passing through the old Jewish quarter and climbing up to the Monastery of São Bento da Vitória. The next stop is the former Prison and Courthouse, followed by the Clérigos Tower, the Baroque jewel of the city! The journey continues past the Lello & Irmão Bookstore and on to Gomes Teixeira Square, where we can admire the churches of Carmelitas Descalças and Carmo, the hidden house (the narrowest in Porto!), and the University of Porto’s Rectory. As you progress along the route, you’ll learn more and more about the city’s history and the logic behind its growth. Take advantage of the break to decide where you’d like to end your tour: at the Cathedral, also known as the Sé do Porto, perched atop the granite hill of Pena Ventosa, or at the Ribeira, overlooking the Douro River. Continue the journey towards the heart of the city, the Avenida dos Aliados, admiring the old banks from the imperial era, the Porto City Hall, and the old Imperial Café (now a McDonald’s, reputed to be one of the most beautiful in the world!). The next stop is São Bento Station, where more than 20,000 hand-painted tiles by artist Jorge Colaço depict key events in the formation of the Kingdom of Portugal. From here, you can choose to climb up to the Sé or descend to the Ribeira via the artistic Rua das Flores, lined with sculptures, tiles, and graffiti for all tastes. Along the way, take in Infante Square with its iron-era buildings like the Palácio da Bolsa and the Mercado Ferreira Borges, as well as historical landmarks such as the Casa do Infante. This tour concludes in the Ribeira, one of Porto’s oldest neighborhoods, where the ancient Fernandina Wall once stood, and where the city’s first port operated.

Includes

For 2 to 3 hours discover the beautiful historic center of Porto, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, with a local guide. Learn about the city’s history, its churches, squares, and also the best places to grab a drink or enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal. We have a route designed starting from the Passeio das Virtudes that will guide you through Porto’s main historical landmarks: the Miradouro da Vitória, the Monastery of São Bento da Vitória, the courthouse, the old Jail of the Relation (now the photography museum), the Clérigos Tower, and much more! We offer you the chance to choose where the tour will end, whether near the Douro River or atop the granite hill where the city was born, on Pena Ventosa Hill, where the Sé do Porto has stood since the 12th century. Book in advance and share your interests so we can plan a custom route just for you, starting from a meeting point of your choice. Porto has a little bit of everything; just ask the locals!

Important Information

• The tour involves a significant amount of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. Be prepared for various weather conditions; bring a hat and sunscreen for sunny days, and a jacket for cooler weather. Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed during the tour. The Tower of Clérigos entrance fee is not included; consider bringing cash for this optional activity. A break is included for trying a local treat, but the cost of the treat is not covered in the tour price.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund