Duration
2 hours
Languages
SPA · ENG · ITA
Meeting point
Largo Amor de Perdição, in front of the portuguese centre of photography
Description
This beautiful tour will take you to explore the authentic neighborhoods of Porto along the banks of the Douro River. This area has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the historic center.
Get your cameras ready to create memories while an experienced guide takes you through the oldest parts of town, known as the neighborhoods of Barredo Miragaia and Ribeira. This is going to be the way for you to feel the core of Porto’s beginning throughout its narrow medieval streets, portuguese sailors, and the creation of an endless naval period. The banks of Porto financed the first expeditions throughout the Atlantic which led to an expansion of the territory and subsequently colonies all over the world, and ensured the economic prosperity of the city in times of crisis. During this tour, you will hear the stories of the Porto explorers who created the first trade routes and the first Portuguese navy, and find out why Porto is known as Invicta and the undefeated city.
Highlights
- The Old Town RibeiraTour starts in front of the Portuguese Center of Photography.
- Discover where the old city walls of Porto were at.
- Enjoy fabulous panoramic views at the Virtudes viewpoint.
- Learn about the relationship with the United Kingdom and Portugal.
- Admire the church of San Francisco.
- Get to know Henry the Navigator Square, with the Stock Exchange Palace and the Ferreira Borges Market.
- Stroll along the Porto riverside.
- See the Ribera square, the old commercial center of the city.
- Discover the Barredo neighborhood, the oldest neighborhood in town.
- The story behind the old Ponte das Alminhas (1800’s barge bridge).
- And much more...
What you should know
Groups of 6 or more guests won’t be admitted. They will be refused at the meeting point. If you are a group of more than 6 guests please book a private tour. Click here to find out more and book a private tour. Different bookings that add up to more than 6 participants will also be considered a group.
Minimum attendees
A minimum of 4 attendees is required to run the tour. It can be booked individually but at the meeting point if there are less than 4 attendees the tour will not take place
Time of arrival
Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour and check in with the guide who will be waiting for you with a yellow umbrella.
Booking details
Even if you have reserved the tour, in the case of arriving late and not contacting in advance, in high season you cannot be guaranteed a place since they are limited.
Additional costs
The tour does not require additional expenses
Cancellation policy
FREE to cancel. But please cancel through the confirmation email at least 1 hour before the tour, so you can leave the spot to someone else.
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