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Porto's Main Sightseeing Spots & Visit the Cathedral
This would be perfect for the 1st day you awaken in "the unconquered city".
The Historical Centre of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage, was built along the hillsides overlooking the mouth of the Douro river. It's an astonishing urban landscape with a 2.000-year history.
Located within the line of the 14th century Fernandine wall, we will explore it almost entirely in 3 hours and a half, from its highest points to its narrow winding lanes.
Meeting Point
We will meet in front of the Porto's Town Hall, in Avenida dos Aliados
Start of the tour - Câmara Municipal do Porto - Avenida dos Aliados
Town Hall of Porto (1950) and Avenue of Allies. Open in 1915, this avenue is mainly the Finance District with many banks and also filled with luxury hotels. Estalished the connection between the Historical Centre and the new town.
We will meet there, it's Downtown and reachable. Otherwise, we see options at your own convenience.
Brief introduction on the History of Porto.
Praça Gomes Teixeira - Praça dos Leões
The green winged lions' fountain; two twin churches, but so different; Porto's University Administration; and the so-called most beatiful bookshop in the world...
Igreja e Torre do Clérigos
In mid-18th century was one of the highest towers in Europe; an imposing prison, scenery of a forbiden love; the entrance into the medieval Jewish neighbourhood...
Estação de S. Bento
Porto's central train station.
22.000 painted tiles telling the major historical events, popular celebrations, faith and bravery of Porto's people...
Ponte D. Luiz
Porto, the city of bridges. Among them, the two 19th century wrought iron bridges stand out...like filigree. A monastery or a strategic point of defense? Fernandine walls: a ring of granite walls built to protect the town...
Top overview on the maze of alleyways and on the unique Rabelo boats.
Sé Catedral do Porto / Palácio Episcopal
The oldest monument in Porto (1147) is located at the top of the hill. A Romanesque style and stark building, with an exquisite interior...GUIDED VISIT INCLUDED WITH SKIP THE LINE TICKET.
Bishop's Palace (from the outside)
Morro da Penaventosa
The striking picturesque Penaventosa neighbourhood - we'll go there to feel the morning rhythm of locals opening the houses' windows and hanging the clothes to dry on the ropes...
Praça do Infante D. Henrique
We are at the Age of the Discoveries and, in the centre of the square, the statue represents obviously Henry the Navigator. I'll tell you why.
Here you find a spendid harmonious square, with 3 major buildings: Ferreira Borges Market, Stock Exchange Palace and Saint Francis Church.
Praça da Ribeira
Ribeira Square has been the centre of Ribeira District for at least 6 centuries.
Views over the Vila Nova de Gaia wine cellars, at the other side of the river...Nowadays, a typical city forum, with several bars, terraces, restaurants and handcraft shops. Music is everywhere! Time for you to have lunch on a terrace, enjoying the landscape... and time for me to say a friendly farewell until your next visit!
End of the tour
Ending Point
Praça da Ribeira
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-local licensed guide's fee
-tour in English, Portuguese and French
-skip the line ticket to Porto's Cathedral
-hotel pick up (walking) if necessary and if located in the Historical Centre
-snacks, food and drinks
-lunch
-personal expenses
-any other expenses not mentioned "what's included"
Tour Important Information
-This tour includes a guided visit to the Porto's Cathedral, with a skip-the-line ticket.
-Tour cannot take place neither on the 25th December (Christmas Day) nor the 1st January (New Year) once the Cathedral is closed
-This is a Walking Tour and Porto is a steep town. I was cautious designing this tour from high to low areas, for you not to be tired. Anyway, please bring comfortable shoes.
From the previous, this tour would not be suitable for people with mobility impairments or strollers.
-I advise you to bring euros with you for personal expenses. In some situations, payment by card is not available;
-I can pick you up at the hotel if it is located in Downtown/Historical Center and readjust the tour.
-If you are a group of more than 8 people, please contact me to customize this tour.
-In case of Force Majeure, like severe weather warnings (for rain, wind or floods), I shall make my best efforts to reschedule the tour, communicating with you and we can agree even cancelling the tour.
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I can guide you out of the city, making tours to Douro Valley, Guimarães, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Aveiro and Coimbra.
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
