Free Tour Porto

Porto Free Tour Historial City centre will be a journey around the most emblematic places of Porto full of history, gastronomy and amazing legends. Do not forget that Porto is one the most traditional wine city, where many famous mariners have created one of the most important maritime and wine routes throughout the centuries.

Departure at 10:30 am and 15:30 from Avenida dos Aliados. Enjoy one of the most fascinating cities in Europe with an English-speaking guide, and discover why Porto is related with the name of Portugal.

Taste some of the exclusive porto wine bottles at the local restaurants, where you will also find the bifanas, francesinhas and pop into some of the legendary cork and azulejos shops.

What are we going to visit in Porto?

During the visit, our guides will tell you exciting legends related to Porto and the most significant stories related to the city where Douro river meets the Atlantic ocean.

• Praça da Liberdade

Many names have been given to this square where many historical events happened in the past centuries. Ask our guides more information and listen to them!

The Origin of the name of Portugal: where does the name “Portugal” come from?

• Lello Bookstore

Due to its historical and artistic value, the bookstore has been recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world by various personalities and entities.

•  Porto's University

• Carmo and Carmelitas Churches

it is actually composed by two separate buildings. A hidden three-foot-wide house separates the two structures. The house is so thin that it’s easy to mistake it for a wall.

• Torre dos Clérigos

This tower is 75 meters high and it can be climbed thanks to the internal staircase with more than 240 steps. Wanna try it?

• The World's Oldest Alliance

• Misericórdia Church

You will enjoy exploring the museum inside the building which exhibits many artworks and artifacts of the 15th century.

• Narrow streets of Barredo

After the development of the area around Sé Cathedral, where Porto first developed, the city started to expand towards the river. Barredo was the way to connect these two areas!  

• Ribeira

The narrow cobblestone streets of Ribeira are dotted with small bars and restaurants serving classic Portuguese dishes, such as grilled sardines. Next to the Douro River, Praça da Ribeira is surrounded by colorful houses from the 18th century.