Explore the historic heart of Porto on a 3-hour guided walking tour!
You'll meet your local guide in the center of Porto to begin this immersion in the city's history and architecture. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto's historic center is brimming with cultural treasures and picturesque neighborhoods that bear witness to its rich past.
Your tour will begin with the discovery of São Bento Station, famous for its impressive azulejos tracing the history of Portugal. You'll then head to the Lello Bookshop, considered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, with its famous wooden staircase said to have inspired J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter saga.
You'll continue your stroll along the majestic Avenue des Aliados, the true heart of the city surrounded by imposing buildings and neoclassical edifices. You'll stop off at Place Gomes Teixeira, home to the superb Lion Fountain and the Carmelite Church, whose facade is adorned with magnificent azulejos.
Your guide will then take you to Porto Cathedral, one of the city's oldest and most important monuments. Perched high above the city, it offers breathtaking views of Porto and the Douro River.
Finally, you'll end your visit in the Ribeira district, one of Porto's most emblematic, with its colorful alleyways and lively atmosphere. As you walk along the river, you'll admire the famous Dom Luís I Bridge, designed by a pupil of Gustave Eiffel, and catch a glimpse of the traditional Rabelo boats that once carried Porto wine.
This tour will allow you to appreciate all the beauty and authenticity of Porto, while discovering its history and must-see monuments.