Porto City Center Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Porto's historic center
- Visit Porto Cathedral and Clérigos Tower
- Learn about Porto's rich history
- Discover Porto's unique architecture
- Experience Porto's vibrant culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Porto's historic center
- Visit to iconic landmarks like Porto Cathedral and Clérigos Tower
- Insights into Porto's rich history and culture
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
This is where we start the walking tour at the top of Aliados.
We descend Aliados, Porto's largest avenue.
Known for its long queues, Livraria Lello is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The entrance is paid and the waiting time extensive so we do not enter this space.
Right next to the narrowest house in Porto, this church stands side by side with the Igreja dos Carmelitas.
Porto's university life is vibrant and we have plenty to share about urban legends, centenary cafes and strange rituals.
Commonly known as the Jardim da Cordoaria, this haunting garden is a special place to Porto's inhabitants.
The Portuguese Photography Centre is located in the former Porto prison and now houses a large part of the country's photographic heritage. We will not go inside it during our tour.
Nasoni's creation stands above everything else in the city and it's probably Porto's most photographed monument next to the bridge.
Located in the old jewish quarters, the Vitória viewpoint has one of the most beautiful views to the city.
One of Porto's most charismatic streets, Rua das Flores was once known for its jewellery shops.
One of the most beautiful train stations in the world.
The place where Porto begun to exist, at the top of Morro da Pena Ventosa, the cathedral holds many stories and anecdotes to share. We will not go inside the cathedral.
We will mention this beautiful bridge from afar when the opportunity comes.
Meeting point
Start Location
Monumento a Almeida Garrett, Avenida dos Aliados, Porto, Portugal
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English
- The meeting point is at the designated location in Porto's city center
- The tour operates rain or shine, so plan accordingly
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Amazing experience in Porto
I had a tour with Gerson and he was incredible in his explaining about the history of Porto, its architecture , the important buildings, prominent historical figures and good food places to try. I definitely recommend Gerson whos really has a passion for the city and does an excellent job. Highly recommended
An excellent walking tour of Porto
The tour provided by Tiago was excellent. He was informative and entertaining. His knowledge of the history of Porto and Portugal was extensive, and was able to answer all the groups question. As we are new to Porto, it was a great way to get our bearings, and look forward to using his tips for resturants.
Tiago Show
Tiago coducted a wonderful tour: 1. His knowledge on the Porto's architecture was fantastic 2. His portrayal of Portuguese history interesting 3. His advice on what to see and do in Porto was great 4. His advice on foodi expetieces fine
Tiago - you showed us the real Porto
Tiago is a star! He showed us all the key sites and gave us recommendations for food, shopping, sights, cooking lessons and gave plenty of time for questions. He has a great sense of humour and is clearly proud of the city he was born in and calls home. I thoroughly recommend his tour. Easy to find. Clear English accent and he kept an eye of our group to prevent people being lost at all times. His coffee stop was perfect - caffeine and loo stop all in 10 minutes! Really easy to book and a great intro to the wonderful city.
Great intro to Porto
Was given a thorough and enjoyable introduction to Porto and its history by TIAGO our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the city, its history, places to eat, visit and ways to do so easily. I enjoyed his tour and would do it again. He went above and beyond!