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.
Curiosità: 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.
Punti salienti
- 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
Descrizione completa
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.
Itinerario
Durata: 2 h 40 min
- Punto d'incontro
A piedi
1Avenida dos Aliados & City Hall
Visita guidata · 15 min
Meeting point: the king who left his heart in Porto
A piedi (8 min)
2Livraria Lello
Visita guidata · 10 min
The bookshop linked to the Harry Potter universe (seen from outside)
A piedi (2 min)
3University of Porto
Passaggio · 10 min
Academic traditions and black capes
A piedi (2 min)
4Carmo & Carmelitas Churches
Visita guidata · 10 min
Separated by Porto's narrowest house
A piedi (3 min)
5Clérigos Tower
Visita guidata · 10 min
Nicolau Nasoni's Baroque masterpiece
A piedi (5 min)
6Vitória Viewpoint
Sosta fotografica · 15 min
Views over the Douro, Jewish heritage and the origins of Port wine
A piedi (5 min)
7Rua das Flores
Passaggio · 10 min
The liveliest street in the old town
A piedi (5 min)
8São Bento Station
Visita guidata · 15 min
20,000 tiles telling the story of Portugal
A piedi (5 min)
9Porto Cathedral (Sé)
Visita guidata · 15 min
Finale in the heart of UNESCO-listed Porto
Solo indicativo: percorso e orari possono cambiare il giorno stesso.
Durata: 2 h 40 min
Gruppo condiviso
Fino a 6 persone
La guida / l'autista parla
Inglese
Cosa è incluso
Local guide in English
Walking tour of almost 3 hours through the historic centre
Stories, curiosities and insider tips from a local
Non incluso
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
Punto d'incontro
Porto, Portugal
Il punto d'incontro esatto è indicato nella conferma della prenotazione.
Informazioni importanti
Non adatto a
- Utilizadores de cadeira de rodas
- Pessoas com mobilidade reduzida
Cosa portare
- Comfortable shoes (it's hilly)
- Water
- Cash for the tip
Non consentito
- Groups of more than 6 people, even if booked separately
Buono a sapersi
- 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
Condizioni di cancellazione
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.
Condizioni generali dell'aziendaMostraNascondi
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.
Domande e risposte
Dove avviene il ritiro?
Presso l'hotel, l'alloggio o l'indirizzo che indica al momento della prenotazione. L'azienda conferma il punto esatto e l'orario.
Posso portare dei bambini?
Sì. Includa i bambini nel numero di persone. Per seggiolini o altre esigenze, scriva all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione.
Possiamo fermarci dove vogliamo?
Nel servizio privato il veicolo è riservato solo al Suo gruppo: concordi le soste con l'autista, entro la durata del servizio.
Posso annullare?
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.
Come posso pagare?
Online, con carta, Apple Pay o Google Pay. Riceve subito la conferma via e-mail.
E se ho altre domande?
Dopo la prenotazione, si rivolga all'azienda tramite i messaggi della prenotazione. Prima, ci scriva a [email protected].
