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Discover the best modern and contemporary architecture of Porto and its surroundings through this tourist experience.
In exclusive and comfortable transport with a specialized guide, you can visit and see some of the best works of architecture and urbanism in this region, such as the Casa da Música, the Faculty of Architecture, the Tide Pools, and the Boa Nova Tea House, among others. Some of its authors are world-renowned architects, such as the Dutch Rem Koolhaas and the Portuguese Álvaro Siza and Eduardo Souto de Moura.
These guided tours are a unique and personalized experience through which you can visit at a pleasant pace and explore various buildings and sites from an architect's perspective, so that you absorb the knowledge, beauty, and uniqueness of each one.
Choose one of the morning or afternoon slots available to you and book this excursion to the fascinating architecture of the incredible Porto region.
For more information, please contact us.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tour start from the Accommodation or Predefined Meeting Point on the Reservation.
End of the tour and arrival of the group at the predefined Accommodation or Meeting Point.
The transfer is free from and to the predefined accommodation or meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Casa da Musica
External visit to Casa da Música, one of the city's most iconic buildings, opened in 2005 and intended for musical events. It was designed by renowned Dutch architect and urbanist Rem Koolhaas, winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2000.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
External visit to the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto, inaugurated in 1994, being internationally known as the "School of Porto" and also attended by students from various parts of the world. It was designed by the renowned Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, winner of the Pritzker Prize in 1992.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
External visit to the two buildings of the Burgo, inaugurated in 2007, with a highlight for the unusual construction process and to the 70m tower, one of the highest in the city. It is a project by the renowned Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2011.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Edificio Vodafone
External visit to the bold Vodafone building, inaugurated in 2009 and designed by the Portuguese architectural firm Barbosa and Guimarães, Arquitetos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
SEA LIFE Porto (Pass by)
A panoramic visit to the modernized and refurbished seafront of Porto between 1999 and 2002, designed by renowned Spanish architect Manuel Solla-Morales. In this area is the building of Sea Life Porto, inaugurated in 2009 and designed by Portuguese architect Pedro Balonas.
Admission ticket free -
5She Changes (The Anemone)
External visit to the magnificent sculpture by American artist Janet Echelman, inaugurated in 2005 and named "She Changes", but locally known as the Anemone.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Piscina das Mares
External visit to the complex of the Piscinas das Marés, which are located by the sea in the outskirts of Porto and were inaugurated in 1966. It is one of the most iconic works of the renowned Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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External visit to Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, opened in 1963, but after rehabilitation, has been operating since 2014 as a two-star Michelin restaurant by a Portuguese chef. It is one of the most emblematic and well-known works of the renowned Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira from the beginning of his professional career, and is considered one of the best examples of Portuguese modern architecture in the twentieth century.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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