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- Portuguese
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During this tour you will discover the shoreline from the North to Porto. From the golden beaches, charming fishing villages to Porto, the birthplace of Port wine. Nestled at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a city that invites you to experience the best of both worlds: centuries of history and modern-day vibrancy, old-world charm and new-world creativity. Known for its Port wine, scenic riverfront, and stunning architecture, Porto is a destination that will captivate your senses.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour does not start from Porto district, please check our pickup points.
Itinerary
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1
This typical blue tiles tell the stories of the fishermen fishing at the atlantic ocean. Nowadays the harbour of Póvoa de Varzim is still one of the most important fishers harbours in the north of Portugal.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Fishing Port is located in the coastal area that served as the starting point for fishing activity, marking the cultural essence of Póvoa de Varzim.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The majestic fortress originally had the function of defending the coastal area. During the trip, you will observe its charm and beauty.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This church has a lighthouse at the front. In the old days this lighthouse guided the fisher boats.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
One of the biggest traditional fishermen´s community in the north of Portugal. With small houses facing the beautiful beach and the ocean.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
At this place the traditional salted and dried codfish was produced. The field with the ancient equipment is still there!
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A replica of an old Nau (=ship) as used in the Portuguese discovery-times.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A small chapel at the top of a hill with a shape of a mosque. We will enjoy the view for the Ave river and appreciate the magnificent blue tiles inside of the chapel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
An old roman church in the middle of the city center.
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(Pass by)
Founded at the beginning of the 15th century to provide water to the monastery.
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4
Here we will enjoy the view on the village and the Ave River.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Port of Leixões is one of the most important port infrastructure in the Country.
Admission ticket free -
5
Foz do Douro where the Douro river meets the Atlantic ocean. A beautiful place with a spectacular view on the river and the ocean.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Igreja do Carmo (Pass by)
The Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest house. This baroque church has a famous tiled side facade.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Arriving to the Historical center of Porto, the first stop is in ´The hidden house´, it is situated between two churches. This house was built to make all contact between the nuns and the monks impossible.
Admission ticket free -
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The Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest house.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Livraria Lello (Pass by)
We will walk along the streets, passing ´Livraria Lello´, one of the oldest bookshops in Portugal and recognized as “one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world” by the magazine ´The Guardian´, and the travel guide Lonely Planet.
Admission ticket free -
Torre dos Clerigos (Pass by)
This is a Baroque church is the highest Point in Porto, that can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.
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The main square of the city with its impressive characteristic builings. Here we have a great view at the city hall and the statue of ´D. Pedro IV´.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Sao Bento Railway Station
´São Bento´ train station. A 20th-century building known for the massive symmetrical facade and the tile-adorned vestibule with approximately 20,000 ´azulejos´ tiles.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Catedral do Porto (Pass by)
The Sé, is an historic landmark in the old centre, where the city was born. The neighborhood ´Morro da Sé´ is the oldest district in Porto. The ´Sé Cathedral´ is one of the city's oldest monuments.
Admission ticket free -
Dom Luis I Bridge (Pass by)
We will cross the Douro river by the upper deck of ´Dom Luís I´ Bridge to ´Vila nova de Gaia´.The double-deck metal arch bridge from the 19th-century is one of the city´s most characteristic symbols. From here you will have amazing views to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Admission ticket free -
9
We will arrive in Vila Nova de Gaia at lunchtime. You will have free time to lunch and enjoy the boulevard on the riverside with the beautiful view on the city of Porto.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10Cais De Gaia
After lunch you will embark on a typical flat-bottom-boat the ´barco Rabelo´ for a trip on the river Douro.
55 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Your tour ends in the best way, with a Port wine tasting and a spectacular view on the city of Porto.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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