Historical Tour in Porto
– Panoramic Tour (30′)
From the port/hotel to the downtown we will have a panoramic tour along the river passing by the `Castelo do Queijo, the ´Mouth of the River Douro´, the ´Arrabida Bridge´ and the ´Tram Museum´.
– Downtown (2 hours)
Carmo church (15′), the Cadeia da Relação (the old prison)(15`). We get to the main square in Porto, the Liberty Square where de San Bento train station is (20′), Clérigos Tower (10´), Lello Bookshop – guided visit inside ( 30´), Aliados Avenue and the council (15`), Bolhao Market (15`) and Café Majestic (pass by).
– Porto Cathedral (30′)
We visit the ‘Sé do Porto’ (Porto Cathedral- S.XII) in the highest part of the city next to the remains of the old walls that protected the city.
– Viewpoint (20′)
We make a stop at a viewpoint with the best views of the city where you can see the bridges and the river.
– Tram Tour in Old Town (1 hour)
We take the Tram Tour in Old Town visiting the oldest neighbourhood in the city and the Unesco Heritage Site, La Ribeira. Passing by Palacio da Bolsa (Palace of the Stock Exchange) and the San Francisco Church ( 30 mins tour). It takes 30 mins to get in and out.
– Panoramic Tour along the River (30′)
We go back to the port along the river.
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This city, located in the north of Portugal and the point where the river Douro meets the Atlantic, is a magical place; enchanted by an atmosphere full of mystery and life. Its elegant neighbourhoods and stately villas compare with narrow streets and old alleys, full of history and nostalgia.
A feeling of joy overwhelmed the visitor and she or he overlooks the city from one of its viewpoints. After a guided tour of some of its most relevant monuments, we will take a tram tour through the Ribeira, the oldest neighbourhood in the city and the Unesco Heritage Site.
This tour will facilitate a complete Historical Experience and discovery in one of Europe’s enchanted Atlantic cities.
Local professional guides, pick up at cruise port, special group rates and full refund if your ship can´t dock !!