A king who left his heart in the city, the bookshop linked to Harry Potter and 20,000 azulejo tiles: the best of Porto in one walk, told by a local. Book for €1.50 and decide at the end what it was worth.
Wussten Sie schon? King Pedro IV's heart really is kept in Porto, in the Lapa Church: he bequeathed it to the city that stood by him in the civil war.
Highlights
- All of Porto's must-sees in a single walk
- Livraria Lello and its Harry Potter connection
- The azulejo tiles of São Bento Station
- Views of the Douro from the Vitória Viewpoint
- A finale at the Cathedral, heart of UNESCO-listed Porto
Vollständige Beschreibung
Porto makes sense when you walk it with someone who lives it. We start on Porto's grand central avenue, the Aliados with a story you won't forget: the king who quite literally left his heart to the city. From there, on to Livraria Lello, the neo-Gothic gem so many people link to Harry Potter, and to the Carmo and Carmelitas churches, separated by Porto's narrowest house. You'll crane your neck at the Clérigos Tower, gaze over the Douro from the Vitória Viewpoint while discovering the city's Jewish heritage and the origins of Port wine, stroll down the lively Flores street, packed with artisans and cafés and be left speechless by the 20,000 tiles of São Bento Station. We finish at the Cathedral, a fortress-like Romanesque church at the heart of Porto's UNESCO World Heritage centre. How does it work? The €1.50 you pay when booking is just a booking fee: it saves your spot in the group, but it doesn't go to the guide. The tour itself is pay-what-you-want: at the end, you give your guide whatever you feel they've earned. Most people leave €15–20 per person, but here your smile sets the price, not a rate card.
Route
Dauer: 2 h 40 min
- Treffpunkt
Zu Fuß
1Avenida dos Aliados & City Hall
Führung · 15 Min.
Meeting point: the king who left his heart in Porto
Zu Fuß (8 Min.)
2Livraria Lello
Führung · 10 Min.
The bookshop linked to the Harry Potter universe (seen from outside)
Zu Fuß (2 Min.)
3University of Porto
Vorbeifahrt · 10 Min.
Academic traditions and black capes
Zu Fuß (2 Min.)
4Carmo & Carmelitas Churches
Führung · 10 Min.
Separated by Porto's narrowest house
Zu Fuß (3 Min.)
5Clérigos Tower
Führung · 10 Min.
Nicolau Nasoni's Baroque masterpiece
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
6Vitória Viewpoint
Fotostopp · 15 Min.
Views over the Douro, Jewish heritage and the origins of Port wine
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
7Rua das Flores
Vorbeifahrt · 10 Min.
The liveliest street in the old town
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
8São Bento Station
Führung · 15 Min.
20,000 tiles telling the story of Portugal
Zu Fuß (5 Min.)
9Porto Cathedral (Sé)
Führung · 15 Min.
Finale in the heart of UNESCO-listed Porto
Nur zur Orientierung: Route und Zeiten können sich am Tag ändern.
Dauer: 2 h 40 min
Geteilte Gruppe
Bis zu 6 Personen
Guide / Fahrer spricht
Englisch
Enthalten
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through the historic centre
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Nicht enthalten
The pay-what-you-want contribution to the guide, at the end (average €15–20 per person)
Entrance fees (monuments seen from outside)
Food, drinks and transport
Treffpunkt
Porto, Portugal
Der genaue Treffpunkt wird in der Buchungsbestätigung mitgeteilt.
Wichtige Informationen
Nicht geeignet für
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
- Pessoas com mobilidade reduzida
Mitbringen
- Comfortable shoes (it's hilly)
- Water
- Cash for the tip
Nicht erlaubt
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Gut zu wissen
- Look for the blue umbrella with yellow "Free Tour" letters
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early
- The tour runs rain or shine
- At the end, tip what you think is fair, in cash
Stornierungsbedingungen
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Allgemeine Bedingungen des AnbietersAnzeigenAusblenden
Pay-what-you-want free tour: the €1.50 paid when booking is a booking fee and does not include payment for the guide. At the end, each person gives the guide what they feel is fair, cash only, in euros (the average is €15–20 per person). Maximum 6 people per booking: we do not accept groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. More of you? For larger groups we ask for a prepayment of €12 per adult and €5 per child, or you can book a private tour. There are hills. Monuments are visited from the outside: entrance fees not included. Drinks, food and transport not included. Stops may vary depending on the guide, the weather or events in the city. Free cancellation up to the start time.
Häufige Fragen
Wo ist die Abholung?
Am Hotel, der Unterkunft oder Adresse, die Sie angeben. Der Anbieter bestätigt Ort und Uhrzeit.
Kann ich Kinder mitnehmen?
Ja. Kinder zählen zur Personenzahl. Für Kindersitze oder anderes schreiben Sie dem Anbieter über die Buchungsnachrichten.
Können wir anhalten, wo wir wollen?
Bei einem privaten Service gehört das Fahrzeug nur Ihrer Gruppe: Stopps mit dem Fahrer absprechen, innerhalb der Dauer.
Kann ich stornieren?
Free cancellation up to the start time of the tour: your booking fee is refunded. If your plans change, please cancel so another traveller can take your spot.
Wie bezahle ich?
Online per Karte, Apple Pay oder Google Pay. Die Bestätigung kommt sofort per E-Mail.
Und bei weiteren Fragen?
Nach der Buchung über die Buchungsnachrichten mit dem Anbieter. Vorher schreiben Sie uns an [email protected].
