Porto City Tour Half Day - Private

Porto City Tour Half Day - Private

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About This Tour in Porto

The award of "Best European Destination" assigned in 2012, 2014 and 2017 gives to Porto the highlight of beeing the only city in Europe to get this conquer 3 times. Adding the award of " Best Vacation Destination" owned in 2013. we get enough motifs to visit and check the reasons behind of these awards. Explore Batalha Square, Santa Catarina Street, Majestic Café, Bolhão Market, and Aliados Avenue in the UNESCO-listed historic center. Enter in S. Bento Train Station and Se Cathedral, this last one from the 12th-century. See the Clérigos Church, a masterpiece by architect Nasoni, with its Classic Renaissance style and view the Neo-Gothic facade of the Lello Bookstore. Appreciate the sights from Ribeira with the typical Rabelo boats. Tour a Port wine cellar in Gaia to learn about the production and enjoy a tasting.

Why Visit Porto?

Porto, Portugal offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Porto provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Porto

The easiest way to reach Porto is by flying into Porto Airport (OPO). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided visit to a Port Wine Cellar/Lodge in Gaia with tasting of different Port Wines
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Driver/Guide
  • Luggage support not available – please contact supplier before booking if you have bags. Itinerary subject to change as needed.
  • Itinerary might be amended in case of need
  • Guided visit to Port Wine Cellar/Lodge is shared with other passengers, not private.
  • Activity duration may vary due to traffic; avoid scheduling other plans immediately afterward.
  • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Welcome to Porto 2 hours

Welcome to Porto!! At the designated time and place our private guide will be there to welcome you to Porto and show you the incredible sites of this one of the oldest cities in Europe. This private half day city tour of the city of Porto will be guided by an expert guide which will drive you through the historical center, giving you explanations of the most important sites and will take you to a renown Port Wine Cellar in Gaia for a guided visit (shared with other passengers) including a tasting of different Port Wines.

Steping down of the transportation, your private guide... 20 minutes

Steping down of the transportation, your private guide will take you to famous train station São Bento to admire the incredible lobby filled with titles with representation of the Portuguese history through the centuries.

Other stop will be at the entrance of the Cathedral of Porto 20 minutes

Other stop will be at the entrance of the Cathedral of Porto. This incredible building is dated as one of the oldest in town and its located at the birthplace of the city. From that location you will be able to see the historical city center, the douro river and the south shore of the River and its wine lodges.

Lello bookshop is consider to be one of...

Lello bookshop is consider to be one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. It is also very famous as it inspired the writer JKRowling on her process of creation of the universe of Harry Potter. Entrance is not included as theirs always a huge queue, but the guide will give you all the explanations from the exterior, giving the perfect appetizer for you to enter and visit later on your own.

Your guide will drive you to Vila Nova... 1 hour

Your guide will drive you to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the Wine Lodges are located, where you will join a guided tour of a renown Wine Logde with a local expert guide and enjoying a tasting of different Port Wines. Please note at Wine Cellar might be changed to other similar one with the same experience. The guide visit to the wine cellar is shared with other passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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