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Porto Private Tour - Ribeira view
Ribeira view
Porto Private Tour - Ribeira view
Ribeira view
Porto Private Tour - Ribeira View
Ribeira View
Porto Private Tour - Porto city center
Porto city center
Porto Private Tour - Ribeira
Ribeira
Porto Private Tour - Souvenir shops
Souvenir shops
Porto Private Tour - Palácio da Bolsa
Palácio da Bolsa
Porto Private Tour - Typical portuguese drink
Typical portuguese drink
Porto Private Tour - Secret Spot
Secret Spot
Porto Private Tour - Typical store
Typical store
Porto Private Tour - Famous Pasteis de Nata shop
Famous Pasteis de Nata shop
Porto Private Tour - Torre dos Clérigos
Torre dos Clérigos
Porto Private Tour - Famous Canned fish shop
Famous Canned fish shop
Porto Private Tour - Recommendations for great places to eat
Recommendations for great places to eat
Porto Private Tour - Secret spots in Porto
Secret spots in Porto
Porto Private Tour - Beautiful hidden places
Beautiful hidden places
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Porto Private Tour -
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Half Day Porto Tour: Tailor-made experience by private car

Off the Beaten Path
Car Tour (driving guide)
Porto Tour Guide - Joana A.

Joined 2024

Joana A.
5.00 / 5
(28 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Porto
English, Spanish, Portuguese (Native)
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Joana A.)
Up to 6 people

RIBEIRA RIVER SIDE - LUÍS I BRIDGE - CLÉRIGOS TOWER LANDMARK - LELLO BOOKSHOP AREA - AV. DOS ALIADOS - BOLHÃO FOOD MARKET - CAPELA DAS ALMAS - RUA DE SANTA CATARINA - S. BENTO TRAIN STATION


Porto blends historic charm with modern elegance. This exclusive experience is tailored to your pace and interests, offering a relaxed journey through iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Most importantly, it’s about enjoying your time in Porto. I look forward to welcoming you for a memorable experience.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel, Air BnB, Oporto Airport, Bus/Train Station

- Departure from your accommodation in a PRIVATE CAR.

09:10 AM

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.

09:40 AM

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.

10:00 AM

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.

10:30 AM

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.

11:00 AM

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.

11:20 AM

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.

12:20 PM

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. 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.

12:40 PM

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.

01:00 PM

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

Arrive at your accommodation or other convenient place for you in Porto.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- 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!

What‘s not included

- 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
Porto Tour Guide - Joana A.

Joined 2024

Joana A.
5.00 / 5
(28 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

“Our great Minho experience with Joana A!”

Joana A. is a great tour guide, one of the most thoughtful, energetic, and organized that we’ve worked with on 20+ tours over the years. In Oct 2026, she guided us (a couple in our late 50s) on a tour of some of the key sites and experiences in Minho from Porto. She figured out how to get us to an ancient hill town (Citânia de Briteiros), a vinho verde vineyard with a wine tasting, Guimarães, and Bom Jesus in Braga… all in a single day. To be honest, we didn’t realize the size of the logistical challenge until we did the tour — there are many guides who could never accomplish that. She seemed to think it was a fun challenge and just made it happen. One thing we appreciated was that she was a very proactive communicator. For example, when she was initially putting together the plan, she was going to be away. Rather than going silent, she reached out to give a time when she’d reconnect. Later, she reached out to adjust the start time and proposed a light lunch to ensure we could accomplish our aggressive itinerary. On the days before the trip, she connected via WhatsApp for final details. In terms of thoughtfulness, she was on time at our hotel in Porto to retrieve us, despite nasty Porto traffic. To keep us fed and happy, her car was full of snacks and water. Throughout the tour, she checked to make sure our experience was as expected. To top it off, she created a video of our tour so that we had memories of all the sites! Finally, she is really a fun person to be around. She is personable, has lots of stories about life in Portugal and her own travels, and has a great sense of humor. In short, we had a wonderful experience with Joana. We definitely recommend her, especially if you have unique or complex requests.

Victoria and damian E.

Joana A.

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review! It was an absolute pleasure to plan and share this special day with both of you. Was also a very fun day for me! From our epic and unforgetable entrance in Citânia de Briteiros, the charming Vinho Verde wine tasting in a family Quinta, visiting Guimarães and watch that funny little video of its history and ending the day in Bom Jesus in Braga... all in a single day was quite an adventure. Proof that ambitious plans from your side and a little Portuguese determination can go a long way! For me, a great tour is about much more than visiting places. It’s about understanding each guest’s interests, taking care of the little details, and making sure everything feels effortless and enjoyable along the way. I’m delighted that you appreciated these personal touches, and I’m especially happy that the video will help you relive some of your memories from Minho Region. Thank you again for your trust, your wonderful company, and your kindness. It was a pleasure sharing that part of the country with you! All the best to both of you and keep your amasing great energy, was truely inspiring. Thanks so much for choosing me as your tour guide and safe travels around the world.

“Phenomenal Private Tour with surprise elements”

We had a fantastic day with Joana! She picked us up from our hotel in Gaia, complete with basket of treats and water for our comfort for the day! She was extremely knowledgeable about Porto and explained much about the culture of the Portuguese people as well. She captured photos and videos of us throughout the day and then sent them to us that evening! One of our stops was by the plaza with Porto letters where she surprised us with a quick sip of port wine and photo. We thoroughly enjoyed her hospitality and gracious personality, carefully guiding us through a variety of stops all through Porto and ending with a visit to the Atlantic beach to close out of the day. She even provided additional info for our planned day to Aviero with lunch and tourist stops to consider. The value for the day was exceptional! Thank you Joana!

Marilee V.

Joana A.

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a real pleasure showing you around Porto and sharing some of the stories, culture, and little surprises that make Portugal so special. I’m delighted you enjoyed the experience, from the treats along the way to the photos and videos capturing your memories. Ending the day by the Atlantic Ocean was indeed a very special moment with that amasing light! I hope you had a wonderful time in Aveiro as well and that the rest of your journey through Portugal was just as memorable. It was a pleasure meeting you both, and I hope our paths cross again someday! Warm wishes from Porto, Joana

“Best tour guide ever!!”

I can honestly say that Joana is the best tour guide I have ever had. I have been taking a big trip 1 to 2 times a year for the last 14 years. And in almost every city I go to, I go on some sort of a tour and this was the best tour experience I ever had. Joana is the nicest, most thoughtful person I have ever met while traveling. She worked very hard to make sure she was taking us to locations that we would genuinely be interested in. I absolutely loved her from the moment we met. Her kindness and thoughtfulness was just amazing and I feel like I have made a new friend!

Stacie B.

Joana A.

I believe somedays everything is aligned and you meet people that could be your family from another country! And being able to show my country, the fun stories of Porto while meeting special people, that is the biggest blessing I could have! Thanks for your super kind words, and for the fact that the time with you and your daughter passed so quickly! Hope the world is small and our paths cross again! Thanks again for picking me as your tour guide.

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