Enjoy a full-day guided private tour through the historical center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel through centuries of history, visit a cellar to taste port wine, and enjoy a cruise to see the bridges that connect Porto and Gaia.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
Pickup included: Pickup at all hotels between Porto and central Gaia city.
Private group

Highlights

Visit the historic center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Learn the secrets of making port wine, and enjoy a tasting at a local wine cellar
Enjoy a cruise to see the 6 bridges that connect Porto and Gaia
See the beautiful seaside of the city

Full description

This guided tour of the city of Porto begins in the historic center, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Cathedral, the São Bento train station, known for it's beautiful tiles representing important moments in the history of Portugal. During the full-day tour you will learn about the streets, squares, and sites in the historic center, including the Praça da Batalha, Santa Catarina Street, Majestic Coffee House, Bolhão Market, and Aliados Avenue. Later in the morning you will visit a port wine cellar. Learn how the wine is made, see some of the rarest bottles that currently exist, and enjoy a port wine tasting. Stop for lunch a restaurant in Ribeira and take in the magnificent views while dining. In the afternoon, see the city from a different perspective on a 1-hour cruise, and have a chance to see all of the bridges that connect Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia. Lastly, see Boavista, Serralves, and Foz as you travel to Castelo do Queijo, where you will take a break, have a snack or drink, or just enjoy the magnificent views of the sea.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private Guide service
Private transportation
Port wine cellar visit and wine tasting
Lunch
6 Bridges cruise
Panoramic visit to Boavista and Foz (by the sea)

Other meals and drinks
Entrance fee to Clérigos Church and Tower
Personal expenses

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
Children aged 0 to 3 are free of charge
The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
This tour is not available on 25 December and 1 January
The entrance fee to Clérigos Church and Tower is not included
Other meals, drinks, and personal expenses are not included in the ticket

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Usually the many private tours we have done through Get Your Guide were always conducted with guides who had good academic knowledge and meals in good restaurants. This was not the case for Porto. We still enjoyed a good visit to Porto.

December 28, 2021

Porto: Full-Day All-Inclusive Private City Sightseeing Tour

Porto: Full-Day All-Inclusive Private City Sightseeing Tour

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