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Porto Private Walking tour with a Professional Guide
Porto
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Get your feet ready for one of the oldest and noblest cities in Portugal: the “cidade invicta”, the undefeated city” of Porto. Today Porto is the second largest and most important Portuguese city, classified by UNESCO’s as World Heritage in 1996. No other city embraces the river like Porto, with the Ribeira’s patchwork of tiled buildings and the view to the Port wine cellars. We will walk its narrow streets and cozy city center, enjoy breathtaking views from its several viewpoints, learn it’s rich history, tradition and get acquainted with the local lifestyle. We will also get to know the influence of this city in pop culture and the Harry Potter phenomenon.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
Private guided Tour
Local Guide who will be with your group only
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça da Liberdade 137
Avenida dos Aliados at the equestrian Statue
Return
Porto Private Walking tour with a Professional Guide
Porto
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Get your feet ready for one of the oldest and noblest cities in Portugal: the “cidade invicta”, the undefeated city” of Porto. Today Porto is the second largest and most important Portuguese city, classified by UNESCO’s as World Heritage in 1996. No other city embraces the river like Porto, with the Ribeira’s patchwork of tiled buildings and the view to the Port wine cellars. We will walk its narrow streets and cozy city center, enjoy breathtaking views from its several viewpoints, learn it’s rich history, tradition and get acquainted with the local lifestyle. We will also get to know the influence of this city in pop culture and the Harry Potter phenomenon.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
Private guided Tour
Local Guide who will be with your group only
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça da Liberdade 137
Avenida dos Aliados at the equestrian Statue
Return
Itinerary
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Porto
You will learn about:
Portus Cale roman village and the origin of the name Portugal
Visigoth rule
Moorish invasion
Reconquest of the Asturias
First capital of the 11th century county of Portugal
12th century foundation of the Kingdom of Portugal
Great naval and shipbuilding city
The history of Port wine
Liberal revolt of the 18th century
The locked away heart of a king
The notorious rebellious spirit of capital of the North
Early 20th century attempt of independency
Modern Porto
You will see:
Avenida dos Aliados
Carmo and Carmelitas Churches
Porto’s University
Lello bookstore (outside)
Clérigos tower
Cordoaria garden
Tribunal da Relação (Courthouse and former prison)
Miradouro da Vitória viewpoint
Miragaia neighborhood
S.Francisco church
Palácio da Bolsa
Praça da Ribeira
Porto Bridges / Dom Luís I Bridge
