Full Day Porto Tour: Tailor-made experience by private car
Porto offers a blend of history and modern elegance, where we will discover unique places. This private tour is tailored to your pace and interests, allowing a relaxed visit to iconic landmarks and hidden gems. The focus is you enjoying every moment in Porto.
RIBEIRA RIVER SIDE - LUÍS I BRIDGE - CLÉRIGOS TOWER - LELLO BOOKSHOP AREA - BOLHÃO MARKET - CAPELA DAS ALMAS - S. BENTO STATION - PORTO CATHEDRAL - CRISTAL PALACE & GARDENS - FOZ DO DOURO & BEACH AREA - CASA DA MÚSICA - AV. BOAVISTA.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel in Porto
- Alternatively, we will pick you up at Air BnB, Oporto Airport, Bus/Train Station. Departure from your accommodation in a PRIVATE CAR.
RIBEIRA DO PORTO
We will start the tour in RIBEIRA DO PORTO enjoying one of the most iconic signs of the city. The Ribeira is the heart of Porto’s old town, where narrow streets, colorful facades, and the Douro River create a truly magical atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to stroll along the waterfront and simply watch the boats pass under the bridges while soaking in the city’s soul. In case you want to add doing the 6 Bridges Boat tour, just send me a message to organize that experience.
LUÍS I BRIDGE
This iconic iron bridge LUÍS I connects Porto and Gaia and offers some of the most breathtaking views in the city. Walking across it feels like being suspended above the river, with panoramic scenes in every direction. On both sides, you can explore viewpoints, riverside walks, and wine cellars just below in Vila Nova de Gaia.
CLÉRIGOS TOWER CITY LANDMARK
After leaving Ribeira, we will explore a very famous area of the city. CLÉRIGOS TOWER is a symbol of Porto and this impressive baroque tower rises above the city skyline. Around it, you’ll find charming streets full boutiques, unique shops full of portuguese culture and lively squares perfect to exploring.
LELLO BOOKSHOP AREA
One of the world’s most stunning bookshops, LIVRARIA LELLO feels like stepping into a fairytale, with its rich wood interiors, colorful stained glass, and iconic winding staircase. Just steps away, Praça dos Leões (Lions Square) adds to the charm with its lively atmosphere and central green fountain. Right in front, the unique sight of the Carmo and Carmelitas churches—two beautiful churches standing side by side—creates one of Porto’s most iconic views. The surrounding area is full of life, with creative boutiques, cozy cafés, and hidden streets waiting to be explored, revealing the city’s artistic and vibrant spirit.
AVENIDA DOS ALIADOS AND MUNICIPALITY
The grand heart of Porto, Avenida dos Aliados is a wide and elegant boulevard surrounded by impressive historic buildings, each reflecting the city’s pride and identity. At the top stands the City Hall, adding a sense of scale and importance to the avenue. This is where Porto comes together—whether for celebrations, events, or simply daily life. It’s the perfect place to take photos and feel the vibrant energy of the city in a truly iconic setting. Also, here you can find, what has been claimed the most beautiful McDonalds in the world.
BOLHÃO FOOD MARKET
BOLHÃO FOOD MARKET is a place full of life, colors, and authentic flavors. Here you can meet local vendors, taste fresh products, and feel the real rhythm of Porto’s daily life. Around the market, traditional restaurants and modern eateries mix old and new gastronomy, making it a perfect stop for food lovers. So if you want to try a VINHO VERDE, eat a PASTEL DE BACALHAU, a SARDINE on a bread, or a FRESH FRUIT JUICE here is the place. Next to Bolhão Market is the perfect place to enjoy the famous an amasing PASTEL DE NATA, in a true portuguese coffee lifestyle.
CAPELA DAS ALMAS WITH BLUE AND WHITE TILES
This striking chapel CAPELA DAS ALMAS is completely covered in traditional Portuguese azulejos, telling stories through its beautiful blue and white tiles. It’s a peaceful yet powerful place that reflects Porto’s spiritual and artistic heritage.
S. BENTO TRAIN STATION
This beautiful location of the city is more than a station, this is a masterpiece of Portuguese history. Its walls are covered with thousands of azulejo tiles represent key moments from the country’s past. It´s in RUA DE SANTA CATARINA, Porto’s main shopping street, full of life, movement, and local character. This lively pedestrian avenue is lined with a mix of traditional shops, international brands, and street performers that bring energy to every step. Along the way, you can admire beautiful tiled architecture and feel the vibrant, lively energy all around you.
LUNCH AT A TYPICAL PORTUGUESE RESTAURANT
Normally, I can recommend some local restaurants, and you can choose what best suits your taste. If you already have a specific place in mind, the tour can of course be adapted to include it, ensuring you enjoy exactly the gastronomic experience you are looking for.
PORTO CATHEDRAL & WALK ON LUÍS I BRIDGE
The Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) is one of the city’s oldest and most important monuments, standing proudly on a hill overlooking the historic center. With its impressive Romanesque architecture, cloisters, and panoramic terrace, it offers a powerful sense of Porto’s medieval past and breathtaking views over the rooftops and the Douro River.
From here, a walk towards the Luís I Bridge is a truly unforgettable experience. As you cross this iconic iron structure, you’ll enjoy spectacular panoramic views over both Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, with the river flowing far below. The walk connects history, architecture, and scenery in a unique way, making it one of the most memorable highlights of any visit to the city.
CRISTAL PALACE AND BEAUTIFUL GARDENS
The Crystal Palace Gardens are one of Porto’s most peaceful and scenic spots, offering breathtaking panoramic views over the Douro River and the city. Filled with beautifully landscaped gardens, fountains, peacocks, and shaded walking paths, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature in the heart of the city.
It's perfect for a stroll through themed gardens and find quiet viewpoints. It’s also a great spot for photography and enjoying a calm break away from the busy streets of Porto.
SCENIC DRIVE ALONG DOURO RIVER
This scenic drive follows the Douro River as it gently meets the Atlantic Ocean, offering some of the most beautiful and relaxing views in Porto. Along the way, you’ll pass riverside promenades, traditional houses, small marinas, and peaceful viewpoints where the river gradually transforms into the sea.
As you approach Foz do Douro, the atmosphere becomes more coastal and elegant, with palm-lined streets, charming cafés, and open ocean views. It’s a perfect journey to experience the contrast between the city’s historic riverside and its refreshing seaside charm, ending in one of Porto’s most sophisticated and picturesque areas.
FOZ DO DOURO, BEACHES & PÉRGOLA
Foz do Douro is one of Porto’s most elegant and relaxing seaside areas, where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
The nearby beaches are perfect for a peaceful walk by the ocean, enjoying the fresh sea breeze and watching the waves crash against the shore. Just above the promenade, the iconic Pérgola da Foz stands as a charming landmark, offering one of the best sunset viewpoints in the city. It’s an ideal place to slow down, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of Porto’s coastline.
AVENIDA DA BOAVISTA AND CASA DA MÚSICA
Avenida da Boavista is one of Porto’s most important and elegant avenues, known for its wide layout, modern buildings, gardens, and residential charm. It represents the city’s more contemporary side, offering a pleasant drive watching upscale architecture.
At the heart of this district stands the iconic Casa da Música, one of Portugal’s most impressive modern landmarks. Its bold and futuristic shape makes it instantly recognizable, making it a vibrant cultural hub where music, architecture, and city life come together.
End of the Tour
At the end of the tour, i can drop you at any place in Porto city, so what is move convenient for you, it's perfect for me! I'm sure at this point you have amasing memories of the unique and charming places we have explored together!
Ending Point
Hotel, Air BnB, Oporto Airport, Bus/Train Station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Experienced Tour guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish
- All transportation from and to your accommodation in a private car.
- Parking fees
- Toll fee
- Gasoline fee
- Typical portuguese sweets
- Change of plans... during the tour, we can change a bit the plan, so we can do things at your own rhythm! Most important is for you to enjoy your time!
- Experiences and Entrance fees.
The tour is planned to enjoy the city, with no need to enter in any specific place, but of course as it's tailor made, we can plan the tour according to your wishes.
- Clérigos Tower + Museum 8€/per person.
- Lello Bookshop 12€/per person, the amount you can use to buy a book.
- 6 Bridges Boat tour 20€/per person.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks,...) and personal insurance.
Tour Important Information
* The tour is exclusive for your group
* The tour will be a combination of driving around the city in a private car and short walks at key stops. All parking areas are conveniently located close to the main landmarks, so no long walking distances are planned. This ensures a comfortable, relaxed experience while still allowing you to fully enjoy Porto’s highlights at a slow and easy pace.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Joana A.
Hello! My name is Joana, and I'm passionate about travelling. I've been to around 70 countries and lived on three Continents, but there is nothing like showing my own country, which I love, and sharing secret places and curiosities of a city! Come and explore Portugal with me. It will be fun, relaxed, and insightful! Be ready for a memorable experience with an easygoing person who will respect your own pace!
Reviews
Jeremy S.
“Absolutely amazing and unforgettable ”
Joana was absolutely the best tour guide that we have ever had. She made the experience so special and tailored the entire tour to our specific needs. She made us feel comfortable from the moment that we met her, and even from the communication that we had before the tour. I would recommend Joana to all of my friends and family for any tour around Porto. I highly recommend Joana for your next experience whatever your needs may be. Thank you, Joana for the amazing immensely memorable time that you provided for myself in my family.
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Joana A.
Your kind words mean the world to me. For me was a very special day, as not only i was able to show you Porto city highlights and also some local places, but also being able to share interesting conversations about Portugal curiosities, compared to other countries! Was a true privileged to spend the day with such fun and relaxed family, that made the day totally perfect! I believe the highlight was our lunch, with typical portuguese food and a good cold Super Bock beer, where we could enjoy what life is all about, caring people around us, so many laughts and listen to your parents wise life advices. They were the best and so funny! Thanks again for picking me as your tour guide. I believe some people come to our life, as family that live in another country. All the best to all of you.
James K.
“Wine tasting in the Duoro Valley”
Joana is an excellent tour guide. I told her the wineries in the Duoro Valley that I would like to visit and she proceeded to make all of the arrangements. She is very professional, organized, knowledgeable and friendly. Driving around the Dupro Valley with Joana made for a very enjoyable day. In addition to the above, Joana chose a local restaurant where we had a lovely lunch. If I ever come back to this area in the future, I will definitely hire Joana again to be my tour guide and I will tell my friends to do the same.
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Joana A.
Being able to show you Douro Valley and its hidden gems was a true delight for me. With great conversations about Portugal history, Douro Valley heritage and your great tips about life experience, was an amasing day with so many highlights! Being able to do wine tastings in unique places, understand the type of wines that are more for your palate and enjoy a great meal in a local restaurant, were the best way to go outside Porto and get immersed by Douro Valley natural beauty, surrounded by nature, water and beautiful vineyards! Thanks for your great energy during the day and always keep that incredible positive atitude towards life! Thanks again for choosing me as your tour guide and wishing you amasing trips around the world. All the best to you and your beautiful family!
Tammy H.
“Joana is absolutely perfect!!”
Joana picked us up from our hotel on schedule and was a delight from our initial meeting. She was very knowledgeable about the city and the specific things we did. I made a list of things to do and she made sure that we checked ALL THE BOXES!!! She was perfect for me and my daughter. I think our special moment was when we saw the PORTO sign, she had packed a picnic basket with Port wine and glasses so we could salute at the sign. If you want a tour guide that is specific to your desires, Joana is the one. We had her for 8 hours and as a tour guide, she only took us to some places and my daughter and I entered them without her and she waited patiently until we were done. I wanted to pay for her to enter those places too. She felt like a friend more than a tour guide. If you select her, you will NOT be sorry. Joana is the very best!
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Joana A.
Our day exploring Porto was a true delight! So fun and relaxed, that there was time to explore the main places of the city, like Ribeira, Palácio de Cristal, Torre dos Clérigos, Mercado do Bolhão, Capela das Almas, Avenida dos Aliados... and also, we enjoyed a relaxed Boat ride along Douro River, visit Livraria Lello and it's amasing athmosphere, did a Wine Tasting & Tour in a Porto Wine Cellars, eat the famous Pastel de Natal and yet there was time for shoe shopping, and time to find some roasted coffee to bring home! Also we had moments of laughter, sharing interesting life stories and that's what i call a perfect day! Being able to show you and your daughter beautiful charming Porto was amasing and thanks again for choosing me to be your tour guide. Wishing you a great rest of birthday celebration trip in Portugal and keep celebrating life with that positive energy! All the best to both of you!
$185/ per person
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