Soak up Porto's fascinating history and rich culture on this tour through the city, which includes a delicious port tasting and a cruise along the Douro. As you explore this capital of Portuguese culture, try some of the famous port wine, explore the city center, and enjoy the iconic sights.
The tour will begin on foot, with a pleasant walk through the historic center. We'll start on Avenida dos Aliados, where you can admire the imposing architecture of the local buildings. From here, you'll have a view of the iconic ClƩrigos Tower. Along the way, you'll come across other monuments, including McDonald's, known as one of the most beautiful in the world.
The next stop is the SĆ£o Bento Train Station, where the guide will tell you about the history of the station and its famous tiles which illustrate significant scenes from Portuguese culture and history. We'll continue up to the SĆ© Cathedral, one of the oldest monuments in the city, where we'll take a short break to admire the view and learn about the history of the place (the visit will be external only). From the Cathedral, we'll head towards the Fernandina Wall, with impressive views of the city.
Arriving at PraƧa da Batalha, we'll board our comfortable bus to continue the tour. From here, we head to Vila Nova de Gaia, where we will visit a Port wine cellar for a full explanation of the Port wine production process, followed by a tasting of three wines.
A traditional Six Bridges Cruise in Douro River is a must-do in Porto! After the tour, you'll be given a voucher for you to enjoy the cruise on your own! Do not miss it!
