Porto: Full Day City Tour
Appreciate the ancient splendor of the Capital of the North of Portugal with it's wonderful river — the city of Porto!
Uncover the mysteries of Porto on this full-day sightseeing tour. Meet your guide and spend the day traveling through the city’s charming corridors, compelling neighborhoods and seeing its historic landmarks. Learn about Porto’s history including Old Town, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro River and much more. Then, enjoy your free time to have lunch and continue your journey to the Se Cathedral, São Bento Railway Station and more. This is a great tour for a first-time visitor to orient themselves to many of Porto’s wonders.
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High Season
April - October
What's included in Porto: Full Day City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Porto
It was in the Porto and in the North regions that Portugal was founded in the 12th century and the Portuguese became a people and a nation. Porto, a World Heritage city, is the gateway and departure point for a journey across the natural and cultural diversity of the region. It is known for the Port wine which is shipped from here all over the world, but also for a heritage which combines ancient churches and monuments, such as the Cathedral and the Church of São Francisco, and modern buildings, such as Casa da Música and the Serralves Museum.
Catedral do Porto
The Porto Cathedral, located in the heart of Porto's historic city center, is one of Portugal's oldest and most important monuments. Also known as the church of Santa Maria do Porto, de Nossa Senhora do Porto da Eterna Salvação or Nossa Senhora da Vandoma. The guide will introduce you to Porto and Portugal history and will explain the archictecture of the building from the exterior and show the incredible views of the river and the wine cellars in Gaia.
Sao Bento Railway Station
Enter this train station and observe its twenty thousand painted tiles to discover the history of Portugal. Built at the beggining of the twentieth century on the exact location of the former Convent of St. Bento de Avé-Maria.
Inclusions
- 6 Bridges Cruise in Douro River
- Professional guide
- Porto City Walking Tour
- Stop at Cathedral of Porto and São Bento Station
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance and guided visit to one of the Finest Port Wine Cellars
- A delicious 2 Port Wine Tasting
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- There is no bathroom on board the bus
- Dress code is smart casual
- The tours may be changed without prior notice
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Our Tourism office is located on the top of Rua Mouzinho da Silveira door number 352-354, near São Bento Train Station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure time
