Porto Half-Day Private City Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Porto's historic center
- Visit the iconic Ribeira district
- Discover the stunning Livraria Lello
- Admire the architecture of São Bento Station
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Dom Luís I Bridge
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Welcome to Porto!! At the designated time and place our private guide will be there to welcome you to Porto and show you the incredible sites of this one of the oldest cities in Europe. This private half day city tour of the city of Porto will be guided by an expert guide which will drive you through the historical center, giving you explanations of the most important sites and will take you to a renown Port Wine Cellar in Gaia for a guided visit (shared with other passengers) including a tasting of different Port Wines.
Steping down of the transportation, your private guide will take you to famous train station São Bento to admire the incredible lobby filled with titles with representation of the Portuguese history through the centuries.
Other stop will be at the entrance of the Cathedral of Porto. This incredible building is dated as one of the oldest in town and its located at the birthplace of the city. From that location you will be able to see the historical city center, the douro river and the south shore of the River and its wine lodges.
Pass by: Lello bookshop is consider to be one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. It is also very famous as it inspired the writer JKRowling on her process of creation of the universe of Harry Potter. Entrance is not included as theirs always a huge queue, but the guide will give you all the explanations from the exterior, giving the perfect appetizer for you to enter and visit later on your own.
Your guide will drive you to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the Wine Lodges are located, where you will join a guided tour of a renown Wine Logde with a local expert guide and enjoying a tasting of different Port Wines. Please note at Wine Cellar might be changed to other similar one with the same experience. The guide visit to the wine cellar is shared with other passengers.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately.
- Private tour; maximum group size may apply.
- Advance booking recommended to secure your preferred time.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets.
- Bring a camera to capture Porto's picturesque scenes.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Driver/Guide
- Luggage support not available – please contact supplier before booking if you have bags. Itinerary subject to change as needed.
- Itinerary might be amended in case of need
- Guided visit to Port Wine Cellar/Lodge is shared with other passengers, not private.
- Activity duration may vary due to traffic; avoid scheduling other plans immediately afterward.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
Traveler reviews
Rui is the best
Rui was the best guide! He was so knowledgeable and fun. He also gave us great recommendations for places around the city. It felt like we were locals.
Surprising Porto with Luis
Tour of the city with Luis who made us discover Porto with many anecdotes and valuable information about this very pretty city.
Under Miguel's spell!
This activity was included in our package, so no expectations! On the other hand, the charm and joy of our guide Miguel made this 4 hours an experience that we are not about to forget. He informed us very well about the city with a touch of humor! We highly recommend! (excursion in English)
Great Orientation to Porto with Bernard
We did this private tour with Bernard With Living Tours. The weather was rainy and cold, but we had an enjoyable time. Bernard was very knowledgeable and gave us some unique insights about Porto and the Portuguese culture. We did a driving tour around the city first to get our bearings, including the beach. We then did a walking tour including the train station which is a must see. We ended the tour in Gaia with a port wine tasting at Fonseca. Be prepared for hills, lots of walking, wear layers. A great time and hopefully you will have Bernard as a guide, he is excellent!
Two visits in the same day
Our guide Balthazar was very interesting, he made us discover lots of unusual places. Thanks to him. So after a visit in the morning, we made another one in the afternoon.