Porto: Historic Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Discover Porto's history on a guided walking tour. Visit the Clérigos Tower, Miradouro da Vitória, São Bento Station, and Sé Cathedral with an expert guide.
Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning views of the Douro Valley from Miradouro da Vitória
- Discover Porto's importance to Portugal and how important Portugal is to history
- 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
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