Porto's Best Must - See Highlights - Half Day Tour

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

If this is your first time in Porto, join us and discover the best that Porto has to offer during this 4-hour private walking tour. Visit the city’s most iconic and recognized landmarks of Porto World Heritage classified area such as Clérigos Tower, the famous Lello Bookstore, São Bento Railway Station, Luis I Bridge, the Cathedral and more. Learn about the history and culture of Porto and Portugal and get insider tips for restaurants and sites from our tour guide, as you explore Porto’s most vibrant and important neighbourhoods!

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Food and Drinks
Entrance Fees

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be by the fountain holding a sign with your name.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    This church stands side by side with Carmo Church, separated only by one of the world’s narrowest houses.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Livraria Lello

    Housed in a neo-gothic building, Lello Bookshop, the oldest bookshop in the city, is considered to be the most beautiful library in Europe and the third most beautiful in the world.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Considered a National Monument, since 1910, Clérigos Church and Tower are part of an 18th century Baroque style building, which marked the city's urban landscape. One of the most emblematic monuments in the city, Clérigos Tower, with i225 steps, is the tallest campanile in Portugal.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Avenida Dos Aliados (Pass by)

    Regarded as Porto's city centre, Aliados Avenue connects the old town with the modern part of the city. Flanked by ornate buildings in a range of architectural styles, from neoclassical to French Beaux-arts, this avenue is home to some of the city's most prestigious hotels along with a number of banks. Standing at the head of the Avenida is the stately City Hall.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Sao Bento Railway Station

    One of Portugal's most striking railway stations, decorated with over 20,000 blue and white tiles in the main hall.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Catedral do Porto

    Built in the highest part of the city, next to the walls that once protected the city, the Cathedral is the most important religious building in Porto.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Praca Da Ribeira

    This district is one of the most colourful and picturesque neighbourhoods of Porto, known for its intricate group of high houses that seem to bend and narrow medieval streets.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Dom Luis I Bridge

    The double-decker Luis I bridge is an icon of the city of Porto. It spans the River Douro linking the Port wine houses of Vila Nova de Gaia with the bustling downtown Ribeira district of Porto.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Porto StoryWalks

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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