Highlights
- Virtudes Viewpoint and its views of Miragaia
- Infante Dom Henrique Square and its magnificent buildings.
- Barredo neighborhood and its narrow streets.
Description
On this Porto’s Old Town Tour: Stories, Views & Culture, you will have the opportunity to discover the authentic Porto as you make your way through the old, winding streets of this part of the city.
Barren soil and a growing economic crisis spurred Portuguese ingenuity, leading the people to turn to the sea in search of alternative solutions. Porto’s banks financed the first expeditions into the Atlantic, enabling the expansion of Portuguese colonies and ensuring the city's economic prosperity even during times of crisis. You will also discover why Porto is known as the 'Invicta' (Unconquered) city, having fought off the kings, bishops, and emperors who attempted to invade its shores. These are just a few examples of the stories and landmarks your expert local guide will share with you during this two-hour guided tour—a tour that covers many of the city's key attractions.
- 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...
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.
Includes
With this booking, you get:
A GUARANTEED SPOT in our group for the 'Porto’s Old Town Tour: Stories, Views & Culture' walking tour (a 2-hour walking tour through the city's oldest neighborhoods).
Access to local vendors offering fair prices and recommendations for activities.
A local guide.
Administrative fees and taxes from GetYourGuide and Revolutours are included in the booking payment.
Excludes
A tip for the guide is not included. If you enjoyed the tour, you can leave a tip :) - 'It's up to you'
Important Information
- - Don't forget to tip your guide. At the end of the tour, you decide the value of the guide's work and performance (you are the guide's boss).
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring a camera to capture the views.
- Consider bringing water on sunny days.
- Be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
