Duration: 2 h

Activity Level: Easy

Experience: Adventure, Unesco, Family, Historical, Short Break

Language: English

Photo permit included

Tour by public transport

Canal Boat tour included

Train tickets included

Suitable for little children

Wheelchair accessible tour

Museum ticket included

Light snack included

Lunch included

Transportation included

Walking Tour

Overview

Porto is known for its River Douro and its famous Porto wine. In this central Porto city, you will have the chance to reach the highest points of the "undefeated city" and will have a fantastic view over the river and its banks.

What's included

Tour with GPS AUDIO GUIDE with a duration of 2 hours
Rental of Renault TWIZY
Free Wi-Fi
Digital recording of the whole experience to later enjoy
Civil Liability, Personal and Car Insurance

You will need to present a valid Drivers License and a Credit Card to do a deposit of €100 (We accept cash however Credit Card is preferred) – This €100 is to be refunded at the end of your tour.

Highlights

Alfandega Congress Center (Alfândega do Porto)

The Porto Customshouse Congress Centre is a convention centre and former-customshouse situated in the civil parish in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the northern Portuguesemunicipality of Porto.

Clerigos Church

The Clérigos Church is a Baroque church in the city of Porto, in Portugal. Its tall bell tower, the Torre dos Clérigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.

Cordoaria's Garden

Small, historic urban park with a serene vibe featuring a variety of trees, plants & sculptures.

Livraria Lello

The Lello Bookstore, also known as Livraria Lello & Irmão and Livraria Chardron, is a bookstore located in civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the northern Portuguese municipality of Porto.

Palacio da Bolsa

The Stock Exchange Palace is a historical building in Porto, Portugal. The palace was built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association in Neoclassical style. It is located in the Infante D. Henrique Square in the historical centre of Porto, designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Porto

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.

Ribeira

The narrow, cobbled streets of Ribeira are dotted with small bars and eateries serving classic Portuguese fare like grilled sardines. Beside the Douro River, Praça da Ribeira square is lined with colorful 18th-century townhouses, while the neoclassical landmark, Palácio da Bolsa, is known for its ornate interiors. Hard Club hosts rock gigs and club nights in a restored market building.

Sao Bento Station

São Bento Railway Station is a 20th-century railway terminal in the civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the municipality of Porto, district of Porto. The English translation of São Bento is Saint Benedict.

Vila Nova de Gaia

A hub of the port wine industry, Vila Nova de Gaia is peppered with cellars offering tours and tastings. It’s also known for sandy beaches like Praia da Madalena, and the scenic riverside road Cais de Gaia, with its cafe terraces and expansive views across the Douro. Small restaurants serve grilled fish and seafood in the old fishing village of Afurada, where picturesque tiled houses line narrow streets.

Itinerary

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Why not begin your journey by climbing up to the gardens of the Crystal Palace which offers spectacular views. You will pass by the Cordoaria’s garden and Clerigo’s tower before arriving at the Lello bookstore. Opened in 1906 it is considered one of the most beautiful in the world and is famous for being an inspiration being J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter saga.

Now you will be in the heart of the historical area of the city. Make your way through the avenues and plazas absorbing the vibrancy of the city until you reach the Sao Bento train station and the Se Cathedral.

It is now time to cross the river and explore what lies on the opposite banks. Visit Vila Nova de Gaia where you can admire the city in all of its glory at the Serra do Pilar viewpoint.

Next, we suggest whizzing your way along the streets of Calcada da Serra to the foot of the Dom Luis I bridge. After crossing the bridge, you will pass the Ribeira neighborhood, a typical example of Porto living and the Bolsa Palace.

You will finish your tour as you pass along the Alfandega do Porto and by the Vila Nova de Gaia.

With your tour now over, you will return your electric car and make your way back to the port.

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Porto City Center – Private Self Drive