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Enjoy an extraordinary day exploring the historic centre of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided minibus tour. Our expert guide will take you through the city's fascinating history and show you its most emblematic monuments. Start with a stop outside Porto Cathedral, where the city's history originated, and continue with panoramic views of other highlights such as Batalha Square and Santa Catarina Street, home to the iconic Café Majestic. Continue your journey with visits to the famous Lello & Irmão bookshop, famous for its stunning architecture that inspired J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, and the impressive Church and Tower of the Clerics, a masterpiece by Nasoni.
Immerse yourself in the world of Port wine with a visit to a famous winery, where you can take a guided tour and taste two Port wines.
Afterwards, embark on a traditional Porto boat, known as "Rabelo", for a picturesque cruise on the Douro River, offering breathtaking views of Porto and its six bridges. Return to our comfortable minibus to explore beyond Porto's historic centre, with stops at Foz on the Atlantic Ocean coast, the Cheese Castle and the picturesque lighthouse. Then, drive through Boavista, where contemporary architectural marvels such as Rem Koolhaas' iconic Casa da Música adorn the skyline.
Don't miss the opportunity to discover the wonders of Porto on this unforgettable tour.
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Additional information
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour begins
● Children must be accompanied by an adult
● Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extras language or more
● The services included in the tours/wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and may change without prior notice
● Not wheelchair accessible
● Minimum of 2 people to guarantee the departure of the tour
Inclusions
✔ Professional expert tour guide
✔ Comfortable minibus with a/c
✔ Admission ticket to visit a renowned Port Wine Cellar with tasting of two Port wines included
✔ Local guide at wine cellars
✔ 50 minutes river cruise of the 6 bridges on a traditional "Rabelo" boat
✔ Panoramic modern city highlights through Foz and Boavista
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
Meeting point
Calçada de Vandoma, 4050-620 Porto, Portugal. Find our guides with a red Living tours badge in the parking lot just a few meters from the Porto Cathedral