Charming Porto
per person
The City that named Portugal
Porto is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Portugal.
Visiting Porto is discovering the history of Portugal. Porto is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Portugal. Its unique character is today promoted as a destination of choice throughout the world. In Porto you will experience Douro River, its welcoming people, Port Wine, gastronomy, museums, monuments, Pulitzer prize winning modern architecture, and a huge panoply of spaces dedicated to cultural life.
Its historical centre, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996, is a unique example of an urban landscape endowed with identity and aesthetic quality, rich in contrasts and immense treasures. Built on rugged terrain and with the river as a reference, the historic centre of the city acquires a unique panoramic value, combining a diversity of urban solutions with an ancient history.
Porto is where Port Wine comes from. The city that gave its name to the best known wine in Portugal always reminds us that any visit to Porto is not complete without sampling this famous wine. The financial, economic, and cultural capital of Northern Portugal awaits you.
Highlights
- Introduction to Portuguese History
- Explanation of the importance of Porto in the history of Portugal
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Walk through the streets of the historical center of Porto and visit some of its monuments
- Enjoy local cuisine through our suggested restaurants
- Visit traditional neighbourhoods
- Understand the importance of the Douro river for the city
- Introduction to the history of the Port Wine
- Visit Port wine cellars
- Inspiring wine tasting
- We do not attempt to control everything, deliberately leave room for improvisation
- Totally private tour exclusive for you and your party
Itinerary:
- Departure available from your hotel to the historical center
- Enjoy a guided walking tour through the historical center
- Visit Clérigos Church and Porto´s Cathedral
- Taste traditional products
- Admire the beautiful views overlooking the Douro river
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant
- Visit the traditional neighbourhood of Ribeira
- Head to Vila Nova de Gaia on the left side of Douro river
- Visit Port wine cellars
- Wine tasting
- Drive back to your hotel
The tour is totally customizable to suit your schedule and interests. Please let us know what is your perfect balance between free time and activities and we will adjust the tour to suit you.
Prices are available upon request since each itinerary is different and adaptable to your requests and schedule.
What is included:
- Pick up/drop off at your hotel
- Private transportation
- Experienced private tour guide/driver
- Fuel and parking costs
- Port wine cellar visit
- Wine tasting
- Full insurance mandatory by law
Not included:
- Admission fees for monuments
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Personal purchases