Porto Full-Day City Tour with Wine Tasting and Six Bridges Cruise
From€58
8 hours
Porto, Portugal
About this activity
Experience Porto's rich history, culture, and cuisine on this full-day tour, featuring a guided city exploration, wine tasting, and a scenic river cruise.
Highlights
- Explore Porto's historic center
- Visit iconic landmarks like the Ribeira District
- Enjoy a scenic Six Bridges Cruise on the Douro River
- Taste exquisite Port wines at a renowned vineyard
- Capture panoramic views from the Dom Luís I Bridge
Full description
Discover the enchanting city of Porto on this comprehensive full-day tour. Begin with a guided exploration of Porto's historic center, wandering through the charming streets of the Ribeira District, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Porto Cathedral and the Church of São Francisco, each offering a glimpse into the city's rich past. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic Six Bridges Cruise along the Douro River, providing stunning views of Porto's skyline and the surrounding hills. Conclude your day with a visit to a local vineyard, where you'll indulge in a tasting session of the region's renowned Port wines, learning about the traditional production methods that have been perfected over centuries. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and gastronomy, ensuring a memorable experience in Porto.
Included / Excluded
- Guided city tour of Porto's historic landmarks
- Wine tasting session at a local vineyard
- Six Bridges Cruise along the Douro River
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
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Pass by: It was in the Porto and in the North regions that Portugal was founded in the 12th century and the Portuguese became a people and a nation. Porto, a World Heritage city, is the gateway and departure point for a journey across the natural and cultural diversity of the region. It is known for the Port wine which is shipped from here all over the world, but also for a heritage which combines ancient churches and monuments, such as the Cathedral and the Church of São Francisco, and modern buildings, such as Casa da Música and the Serralves Museum. Discover this amazing city with our professional guide on our comfortable transportation.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Porto Cathedral, like the first band of city walls, was born in the 12th century by initiative of its first bishop, D. Hugo. The temple is also known as the church of Santa Maria do Porto, de Nossa Senhora do Porto da Eterna Salvação or Nossa Senhora da Vandoma – which attests to the importance the Marian cult has. Our guide will introduce you to Porto and Portugal history and will explain the archictecture of the building from the exterior and show you incredible views of the river and the wine cellars in Gaia.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
3
The S. Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the exact location of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria. The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles painted by Jorge Colaço that illustrate the transport evolution and events of Portuguese history and life. Our guide will explain you the Portuguese history ilustrated on those titles
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Historic Centre of Porto, the oldest area of the city and classified as World Heritage by UNESCO since 1996, is comprised of the civil parishes of Sé, Vitória, São Nicolau and Miragaia (including the Porto Wine Lodges). Dating back to Mediaeval times, and despite all the changes over the years, the Historic Centre of Porto maintains its unique urban characteristics, which are a world apart from other European cities. We will now take you on a walking tour through the typical streets in this part of the city, where you'll notice various monuments of incalculable cultural wealth and value, as though time had stood still in the Middle Ages!
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: Genuine baroque work by Nicolau Nasoni, an ex-libris monument of the city of Porto. The Church of Clérigos (Ecclesiastics) is a genuine baroque masterpiece dating from the mid-18th century. It was designed by Nicolau Nasoni, an architect of Italian origin. He stamped his mark on many monuments around Oporto and the north of Portugal. Nasoni, on his request, was buried here in a small chapel with its gateway at the same level as the top of the double bolster stairway.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Now its time to discover the Port Wine Lodges at Vila Nova de Gaia Port wine is born in the valley of the River Douro, but it is beside the city that gave it its name that it ages and gains the flavour that makes it quite unmistakable. The river has always been used to transport the wine barrels to the quays of Vila Nova de Gaia, where the lodges are clustered in which the wine ages before being marketed worldwide. You will get a Guided visit to a renown Port Wine Lodge in Gaia, getting to know the history and process of production of this unique wine. To end our morning part of the tour and to open your appetite for lunch, you will be able to taste and try different Port Wines samples.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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back to Porto, feel free to go lunch.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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After lunch, Grab your camera, relax and enjoy the views of Porto and Gaia from the Douro river. On board of a traditional "Rebelo" boat, you will sail through the 6 bridges that cross the river into Porto.
Duration: 50 minAdmission: YES
9
Pass by: To fully discover Porto and its history you must go to Foz do Douro. Facing the Atlantic you'll be struck by an incredible quality of life, the utmost romantic walks where every evening sun and sea merge into one spectacular climax. These beaches proudly display the blue flag eco-label, a sign of high quality unpolluted seawater. Take a stroll under the "Pergola da Foz" built in the 1930s. As the story goes, the Mayor of Porto’s wife at the time, had been so enchanted by the pergola of the "Promenade des Anglais » in the French town of Nice that she simply had to have the same in Porto. Here it is called the "Praia dos Ingleses" a reminder that the English (and other British citizens!) have always enjoyed a close relationship with Portugal.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: We'll end our tour discovering the modern part of the city. Boavista area, with the impressive Casa da Musica building, the biggest avenue that has the name of the area and the city park. Your guide will give you the farewell taking you back to the meeting point or to your accommodation (when selected)
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Living Tours, R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto, Portugal
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Confirm the meeting point and time upon booking to avoid any confusion.
- Be aware that the tour involves walking; consider your comfort with physical activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the city tour and vineyard visit.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as the tour operates rain or shine.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
- Tour services (wine estates, restaurants, etc.) depend on 3rd party availability and may include other groups.
- Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
- The first part of the tour takes place on foot, allowing a closer and more detailed exploration of the main points of interest.
Traveler reviews
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Comfortable and fun day trip in Porto
We enjoyed and learned a lot today thanks to Carlos! He explained everything so fun and answer all the questions kindly. They facilitated quite comfortable bus rides. The wine tasting and boating was great too.
bur_ingizemg2026May 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Super complete Porto tour
Super complete visit, with the great benefit of having a dedicated bus that makes moving around super easy an convenient, taking as much profit as possible from the time available. Carlos is a great guy and guide, same with the rest of the staff.
G8696QYluisnMay 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
CARLOS and MARCIA
Carlos and Marcia were outstanding. Very good tour and explanations. Everything was entertaining and very beautiful.
Pathfinder320368May 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Perfect
Very good tour with the guide Daniela, very kind and with a very good explanation
edgare615May 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Excellent overview of Porto from an excellent tour guide
Great Tour. Daniela, our guide, was such a joy. Always smiling, upbeat and a pleasure to spend time with. We went to many places and she expertly gave us a historical perspective of each stop. It was a small group, only eight, which made the tour intimate and not rushed. The highlight for me was visiting the ocean near Castelo do Queijo. So peaceful, and the smell of the ocean was invigorating. The final feature was the boat ride on the Douro past the six bridges. It was a great way to end the day.
fchrystopherhMay 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
Tour services (wine estates, restaurants, etc.) depend on 3rd party availability and may include other groups.
Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
The first part of the tour takes place on foot, allowing a closer and more detailed exploration of the main points of interest.