Name: Historical Centre Porto Free Tour
Start: 2021-09-25T10:30:00
End: 2021-09-25T13:30:00
Location: Avenida dos Aliados in front of City Hall

Historical Centre Porto Free Tour

When: Every day

Language: English & Spanish

Duration: 2,5 hours

Price: Free

Join our Historical Centre Porto Free Tour and discover the hidden charms and incomparable beauty of a city chiseled by age on the steep hills that grow from the magical Douro river. Understand the motives that brought in succession Celts and Romans to build settlements in a highly strategic enclave. A brave fortified city which has been the object of desire of countless invaders – Barbarians, Christians and Muslims- and all who succeeded fell hopelessly under its spell. Admire the city’s dazzling panoramic views from its pinnacle, the Pena Ventosa Hill, crowned by the majestic Porto Cathedral which dates back to the 12th Century, an ancient temple which tells stories of times past through each of its stones. Discover the secrets of its walled medieval town which gave its name to Portugal, one of the oldest countries in Europe.

Marvel at the wonderful tiles at the São Bento Railway Station, one of the finest examples of Beux-Arts architecture, and learn through them the crucial episodes of the city’s history. Navigate through to the 18th Century, Porto’s golden age, a time of amazing artistic creation in which all the baroque palaces and churches that now make up for its historical center were built: the Clérigos Tower, an emblem of the city, or the stunning churches of Carmo and Carmelitas. Dive with us to the heart of Porto’s most colorful fishermen neighborhoods of Ribeira and Barredo formed of an entwined maze of winding streets and serpent-like stairs. Explore its hidden squares and its darkest passages that invariably flown into the shores of the Douro river, a natural reflection of the Portuenses. On our Historical Centre Porto Free Tour, you will encounter a city proud of its past and aware of its destiny, a city that continually manages to reinvent itself yet preserves its authenticity and its eternal freedom. This tour will be operated by our local partners in Porto.

Price: Free

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Carmo and Carmelitas Church

Lello Bookstore

Clerigos Tower

Liberdade Square

Virgin Francis Church

Ribeira Houses

Barredo Neighborhood

Ribeira Square

Porto Viewpoint

Cathedral of Porto

Carmo and Carmelitas Church

Lello Bookstore

Clerigos Tower

Liberdade Square

Virgin Francis Church

Ribeira Houses

Barredo Neighborhood

Ribeira Square

Porto Viewpoint

Cathedral of Porto

Carmo and Carmelitas Church

Lello Bookstore

Clerigos Tower

Liberdade Square

Virgin Francis Church

Ribeira Houses

Barredo Neighborhood

Ribeira Square

Porto Viewpoint

Cathedral of Porto

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Carmo and Carmelitas Church

Lello Bookstore

Clerigos Tower

Liberdade Square

Virgin Francis Church

Ribeira Houses

Barredo Neighborhood

Ribeira Square

Porto Viewpoint

Cathedral of Porto

Starting Point

Starting Point: Avenida dos Aliados in front of City Hall

Ave. Aliados, next to the Garrett Monument, just in front of the Porto City Hall. (See map)

FAQ

When does the tour run?

The Historical Centre Porto Free Tour runs every day at 10.00 & 15.30 from Ave. Aliados, next to the Garrett Monument, just in front of the Porto City Hall. No tours on the 24/12, 31/12, 23/06 in the afternoon and 25/12, 01/01 and 24/06 all day.

Can we join with a larger group?

In an effort to keep the group sizes manageable and enjoyable for everyone in the group we don’t allow groups of 8 people or more to join the regular tours. For larger groups, please contact us previously.

What is the duration of the tour?

The Historical Centre Porto Free Tour lasts for around 2.5-3hrs.

Does the tour run when it’s raining?

Yes we will be there rain, hail or shine. Just make sure to have suitable clothing and consider bringing an umbrella if necessary.

How do I find the Tour Guide?

Go to the meeting point and look for the guide carrying a blue umbrella. If you have any problems please send us an email to porto@strawberrytours.com

Do I need to make a reservation?

Due to the high demand of the tours, you can only join the tour if you have made a reservation. So please make a reservation: it is absolutely free, it takes less than one minute. Please note that we can't take groups of 8 people or more on the regular tours, for larger groups, please contact us previously.

How can you operate free tours?*

We believe that everyone, no matter their budget, should be able to experience and enjoy what Porto has to offer. We also believe that the price of the tour should correlate with your budget and how much you enjoyed it. Therefore, our tours run on a “Pay-What-It’s-Worth” basis. So at the end of the tour everyone can choose to contribute with what they thought it was worth. Our Tour Guides work for tips only and receive no other compensation for running the tour.

Where does this tour end?

The Historical Centre Porto Free Tour ends around the District of Ribeira.

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Historical Centre Porto Free Tour