Historic Walking Tour with Local Expert

Highlights

• Discover Porto's importance to Portugal and how important Portugal is to history
• Marvel at the stunning views of the Douro Valley from Miradouro da Vitória
• Explore the medieval streets of Porto and the elegant Rua das Flores
• Visit the Time Out Market for a short break and local recommendations
• See the hand-painted azulejos at São Bento Station and Sé Cathedral

Description

Discover how important Porto's history is to Portugal, and how important Portuguese history is to the world at large. Begin just outside the UNESCO World Heritage zone and move through the city’s most important sites, using each one as a threshold into the deeper truths. Start with the Clérigos Tower, exploring the socio-economic roots of Porto. From there, walk to the Miradouro da Vitória, one of the city’s most impressive viewpoints, where the Douro Valley reveals itself in full glory. Next, descend into the city’s medieval streets, passing the elegant Rua das Flores as you head toward a short break at the Time Out Market. All the while, receive recommendations for the best deals in town. Afterwards, explore the high history of Portugal inside São Bento Station, home to more than twenty thousand hand-painted azulejos depicting the beginnings of Portugal's sovereignty and the inception of its Empire. Finish your journey under the millennial gaze of the Sé Cathedral, where the roots of Porto and Portuguese can be traced back to.

Includes

Guided walking tour with a local expert Exterior visit to the Lello Bookstore Exterior visit to Clérigos Tower Walkthrough Jewish Quarter Visit to Miradouro da Vitória Walkthrough medieval streets Interior visit to São Bento Station Exterior visit to Sé Cathedral

Excludes

Meals Personal expenses

Important Information

• Bring water Bring the good vibes Wear comfortable shoes for walking Bring a camera for photos The tour involves walking through steep medieval streets

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund