Discover Porto City Tour
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
During this tour you will discover the shoreline from the North to Porto. From the golden beaches, charming fishing villages to Porto, the birthplace of Port wine. Nestled at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a city that invites you to experience the best of both worlds: centuries of history and modern-day vibrancy, old-world charm and new-world creativity. Known for its Port wine, scenic riverfront, and stunning architecture, Porto is a destination that will captivate your senses.
Inclusions
What's included
- Boat tour on the Douro river on a typical boat
- Bottled water
- Glass of Port wine at a local cellar
What's not
- Entrance fees, unless specified
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
Itinerary
This typical blue tiles tell the stories of the fishermen fishing at the atlantic ocean. Nowadays the harbour of Póvoa de Varzim is still one of the most important fishers harbours in the north of Portugal.
The Fishing Port is located in the coastal area that served as the starting point for fishing activity, marking the cultural essence of Póvoa de Varzim.
The majestic fortress originally had the function of defending the coastal area. During the trip, you will observe its charm and beauty.
This church has a lighthouse at the front. In the old days this lighthouse guided the fisher boats.
One of the biggest traditional fishermen´s community in the north of Portugal. With small houses facing the beautiful beach and the ocean.
At this place the traditional salted and dried codfish was produced. The field with the ancient equipment is still there!
A replica of an old Nau (=ship) as used in the Portuguese discovery-times.
A small chapel at the top of a hill with a shape of a mosque. We will enjoy the view for the Ave river and appreciate the magnificent blue tiles inside of the chapel.
An old roman church in the middle of the city center.
Founded at the beginning of the 15th century to provide water to the monastery.
Here we will enjoy the view on the village and the Ave River.
The Port of Leixões is one of the most important port infrastructure in the Country.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- ImagineTours Portugal
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
How it compares in Braga
- Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 51 day trips we list in Braga.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Braga
Braga is a historic city in northern Portugal, known for its cathedral, Holy Week processions and the baroque stairway of Bom Jesus do Monte.
Braga was the Roman town of Bracara Augusta and has been a religious centre for centuries. Its cathedral, begun in the twelfth century, mixes Romanesque, Gothic and baroque styles. The old centre has pedestrian streets, squares and the Arco da Porta Nova, a baroque gateway; the Biscainhos Museum is set in an eighteenth-century palace, and the Santa Bárbara garden has neat hedges and flowerbeds.
Top-ranked sights in Braga: Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Bom Jesus do Monte, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira.
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