Port in 4 hours: Visit to the Historic Heritage

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover with an expert guide, the vibrant soul of Porto on a walking tour through the charming historic centre, where each paved street tells a story and each colorful facade reveals centuries of tradition. From Baroque churches to stunning viewpoints, this tour invites you to dive into the authenticity of the Granite City, with stops and visits to some of the most iconic buildings of its rich heritage. The itinerary culminates in the stunning Plaza da Ribeira, near the Douro, where the magical view of the rivery houses and the energy of the riverfront cafes end this time trip with a simply unforgettable setting, classified as a World Heritage Site.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look at the entrance to the Clérigos Tower, a guide with a sign that has the company name LATOURS.

End point

Last exterior visit and final of the Tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Exterior visit to the iconic clergy church.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Interior and exterior views of the Church of the Carmelites.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Igreja do Carmo

    Symbolic church of the city of Porto, characterized by its Rocaille facade and its tiled panels.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Livraria Lello

    Exterior visit to the famous bookstore Lello, one of the former libraries of the city of Porto.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    External visit to the Armazéns Cunha building, which are housed in a magnificent Art Deco building designed by the architect Manuel Marques (1890-1956) and his associates Amoroso Lopes and Coelho Freitas. They combined three 19th-century buildings into a single Art Deco façade. It is easily recognized by the peacock with open feathers on the building's facade. Centenary warehouses in downtown Porto specializing in household items. The furniture is original, transforming a visit to this store into an extraordinary journey into the past.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    External visit to Garagem do Comércio do Porto, by the architect Rogério de Azevedo.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Avenida Dos Aliados

    Exterior visit to the City Hall of Porto and the main Avenida city, considered the visiting room of the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Overlooking the traditional Porto market, famous for its construction and activity.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Passage through the most important commercial of the city of Porto.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Exterior visit to one of the oldest and most iconic cafes in the city of Porto one of the best examples of Art Noveau style.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    External visit to this church famous for the tiles.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Praca da Batalha

    External visit to the cinema Batalha, a work of Portuguese modernist architecture and the National Theatre of São João, reconstructed by one of the most city architects in Porto, Maques da Silva.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Catedral do Porto

    Headquarters of the Church of Porto, in this 12th-century monument, you can find various styles ranging from Romanesque, Gothic, Maneirist and Baroque.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Sao Bento Railway Station

    External and internal visit to the most famous station in Portugal and one of the most beautiful in the world where the Beaux-Arts style and its decoration with tiled panels stand out.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Go down the street of Flores which was opened in the 15th century, flanked by traditional trade shops and beautiful palecetes.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    External visit to the most imposing Palace of the city of Porto and one of the most visited in the city classified as a national monument.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Gothic church exuberantly decorated in baroque style.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16

    The building of the first and old customs office in Porto is considered the birthplace of Infante D. Henrique, The Navigator who organized the start of the Portuguese maritime expansion.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Praca Da Ribeira

    We ended the tour with a visit to the Plaza da Ribeira located in the area classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Latours

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Hiking Tours
Half-day Tours
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Architecture Tours
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Small Group
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