Essential Free Tour Porto

Step into the Portuguese tradition inside the Cathedral of Porto and the Dos Carmelitas Church.
In La Ribeira you can take a relaxing walk under the sun and next to the water canals.
Find the magic of Harry Potter in one of the film's most stunning locations, the Lello Bookshop.

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If you don't know Porto yet, then it's time to delve into its charms. This city located in the north of Portugal and next to the Douro River is the second largest in the country. In this Essential Free Tour Porto, your expert local guide will take you for a walk through some of the most beautiful streets and landmarks of this port city. Strolling through the city you will discover small corners full of magic that are not accessible on a tourist bus. With a small group of international travelers, you will visit small streets, neighborhoods, and villas that give Porto its famous air of nostalgia, and even a touch of romance. Soon, you will understand why the writer J.K. Rowling was inspired by Porto to write a literary work of fantasy that captivated the world.

At the highest point of the city, you will find the Cathedral of Porto. It combines Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque styles, but on the outside, it has the appearance of a crenelated fortress. Not far from there, guests on the Essential Free Tour Porto will enjoy the sight of the wonderful Church of Saint Ildefonso, a rarity worth seeing. Its facade is decorated with 11,000 blue and white tiles. Have your camera ready to take amazing pictures! Just nearby there’s another wonder, the Clerigos Church. It has the highest tower in Portugal, which with its 76 meters high, provides a privileged view. Undoubtedly, these are destinations of a religious nature, but they are also some of the great attractions of the city.

Walking along Porto, you will also learn about the history of this superb city, one of the oldest settlements in Europe. The Douro River has provided nourishment to the area for centuries, and then transformed Porto into a commercial route between the Americas and the rest of the world. Of the many bridges crossing the river, the most representative is the Luis I Bridge, designed by Theophile Seyrig, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel. From the Ribeira neighborhood you can see the magnificence of the bridge while walking past traditional taverns serving the famous sweet Port wine. This tour will likely be the highlight of your trip to Porto, so don’t wait and book your seat now! Come and share a wonderful day in Portugal.

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27/03/24

Porto was cold and windy today for our tour but Jaime, our tour guide, kept the 2.5 hour walk engaging and interesting! Jaime was a true storyteller and brought the history of the city to life. His knowledge was impressive and he puts a lot of effort and energy into his tours. Thank you Jaime for an excellent tour!

Robin

19/03/24

Great tour . Very informative about the history of Porto and of Portugal . João was very passionate about his subject and was a mine of informarion

Janet

04/03/24

Sara was a fantastic guide who brought the tour to life with a continual narrative that tied the stops together. We loved it and would highly recommend it!

Douglas

04/02/24

Philippa

29/11/23

Wayne

15/10/23

Excellent informative tour

Stephen

06/10/23

Our guide, Juoa, spoke excellent English and was really competent.

Iris

26/09/23

Maria was fantastic! Great personality!

Doug

24/09/23

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Essential Free Tour Porto