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Highlights
Description
After a convenient pick-up at your accommodation, be prepared to know the history and culture of Porto’s monuments and its historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Come with us to discover one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Our private tour begins in a historical monument, the stunning Cathedral of Porto, also known as Sé do Porto: birthplace of the city, a showy architecture of the Romanesque era. Discover the importance of this monument for the creation and History of Porto.
Later, have the opportunity to discover the highest tower in Porto, the unique Clérigos Tower, an emblematic landmark of the town in Baroque style. The Clérigos Tower can be seen from different parts of the city and the views from the top are simply majestic!
Near this amazing building, you can find the famous Lello Bookshop (panoramic), one of the most beautiful and oldest libraries in the world, known for having inspired the writer J.K. Rowling to write the Harry Potter book collection. If you are a true fan of Harry Potter, prepare to be amazed!
Next, we will move towards the São Bento railway station. With more than 2 thousand tiles, the walls of this dazzling train station will show you different scenes of Portuguese History. Perhaps, this is one of the greatest highlights of this tour. Prepare your cameras!
At the end of the morning, visit a prestigious Port Wine Cellar, in Vila Nova de Gaia, and discover the best secrets of the Port Wine production. Of course, the best part of this guided visit will be the Port Wine tasting experience. Enjoy some of the best ones.
It's time to appreciate a traditional lunch in one of the most popular sites in this city: discover the astonishing views in Ribeira quay. A great quality time awaits you! You are about to get inside the splendid traditional Douro River Rabelo boat and ride above the 6 Bridges of Porto. A 50 minute cruise with a great panoramic landscape that scrolls all the bridges that connect Porto to Gaia.
After your Douro River cruise, we will visit another part of the city of Porto is still unknown: Boavista and Foz do the Douro. These are some of the most modern areas of Porto and you are about to explore in a panoramic mode. Enjoy sightseeing in Boavista, passing by the Music House (Casa da Música), an icon of the new architecture, and, at the same time, the main concert hall in town. Pass through the Serralves Foundation, a stunning green area with 18 hectares!
Discover Foz do the Douro, one of the most exclusive areas in Porto, with gorgeous villas overlooking the sea. You can already see the beach and the famous Castle of the Cheese, built in the past to fight the invasive pirates. Take some time to appreciate the views and walk along the beach.
Your private tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.
Duration
8 Hours
Meeting Notes
We pick up from any hotel in Porto city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.
Skill Level
Easy
Food Included
Drink Included
Other Inclusions
Recommendations
Not Included
Restrictions
Start Time
Sep 11
Porto, Portugal
Project Expedition