Private Guided Visit of Porto, Porto

4.8 (41 reviews)
Immerse yourself in Porto's rich history and culture with a guided walking tour, exploring iconic landmarks.
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Cathy S.
Jun 08, 2025
Our guide Celia was well versed in the history of Porto, made our walk a bit easier by knowing the streets to take. Porto as is... Read more
Mike
Mike T.
May 26, 2025
Our guided tour was very thorough and infomative! Emanual Maia knew so much history and information. He helped us better understand Portuguese culture and life. Emanual... Read more
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Michael M.
May 18, 2025
Celia was our favorite guide of the entire trip. She was friendly, knowledgeable and a great ambassador for Porto. This quickly became our favorite city in... Read more
Randy
Randy F.
May 07, 2025
Our guide Celia did an excellent job of showing us the history and beauty of Porto.
Steven
Steven M.
Sep 21, 2024
Emanuel is a local expert and was such an amazing guide to have. His knowledge of the city and its history is so vast you were... Read more
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Overview

Discover the rich history and culture of Porto on a guided walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Begin by exploring Boavista Avenue and Foz, then head to the UNESCO-listed city center to marvel at various Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and neoclassical monuments and sites. Conclude the tour along the banks of the Douro River, enjoying picturesque views of Ribeira Plaza and Dom Luís I Bridge. Whether it's your first or second day in the city, this walking tour is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Porto's charm and make the most of your visit.

Highlights

  • Delve into Porto's rich history with knowledgeable and engaging local guides
  • Explore the city's trendiest and most cultural areas, including Boavista Avenue and Foz
  • Admire renowned Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and neoclassical monuments in the UNESCO World Heritage city center
  • Visit the stunning Porto Cathedral and its superb silver altarpiece
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Douro River, Ribeira Plaza, and the Dom Luís I Bridge

Know before you go

Duration
3h
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private

What you'll do

Embark on a memorable journey through the historic city of Porto with a knowledgeable and engaging private local guide. This walking tour is tailored to your interests, ensuring that you get the most out of your time in this fascinating city. The tour will take approximately four hours, providing ample time to explore Porto's rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture.

Your adventure begins in the trendiest and most cultural area of Porto, where you'll learn about the city's heroes, battles, and the reason it's called Invicta (the Unbeaten City). Stroll along Boavista Avenue, one of the city's most important streets, and explore Foz, home to some of the most revered museums and modern local treasures.

Next, you'll head to the city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to admire an array of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and neoclassical monuments and sites. Highlights include the São Bento Railway Station, Clerigos Tower, Church of St. Francis, Lello Bookshop, Sta. Catarina Street, Majestic Café, and Bolhão Market.

After visiting the imposing Porto Cathedral with its superb silver altarpiece, your guide will lead you to the banks of the immense Douro River. Here, you can soak in the breathtaking views of Ribeira Plaza and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, the perfect spots to capture some unforgettable photos.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share fascinating insights and stories about Porto's history and culture, as well as point out hidden gems and recommend additional sites and restaurants to visit during your stay. Feel free to ask questions and engage with your friendly guide, who is dedicated to ensuring your experience is enjoyable. Their expertise and willingness to assist will make your tour even more memorable.

As your tour comes to an end, you'll depart with a wealth of knowledge and a deep appreciation for the incredible city of Porto.

What's included

  • English-speaking local guide

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Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Knowledgeable Guides

Many reviews highlight the guides' deep knowledge of Porto's history and attractions. Reviewers appreciated learning detailed information and fun facts about the city. (16 mentions)

A
“She was very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us some unique insights into different aspects of the city”  — Andy P.
B
“He was extremely knowledgeable about Porto’s history, and he answered all of our questions along the way.”  — Brigette B.
Bob
“Tomash or Tommy was incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of our tour.”  — Bob B.
Friendly Guides

Reviewers consistently mentioned that the guides were friendly, engaging, and enthusiastic. Their pride in Porto was noted to be infectious and added to the overall enjoyment of the tour. (11 mentions)

Dee
“We found the time spent with Pedro to fly by quickly and his tour so interesting that we wished we had more time together.”  — Dee C.
joe
“Fun, friendly and high-energy which was infectious.”  — joe h.
B
“Pedro was warm and patient, adjusting the pace of our tour as necessary to help accommodate the elderly.”  — Brigette B.
Great Overview

Reviewers felt the tour provided a comprehensive overview of Porto, especially useful for those with limited time in the city. The tour covered a lot of ground and included major attractions. (5 mentions)

Kristen
“The four hours we had together flew by and the tour was one of the highlights of our trip.”  — Kristen C.
Jamie
“this three-hour tour gave us a great overview of the city.”  — Jamie B.
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“Walking tour was especially great in Porto because we really felt like we saw all of the city highlights.”  — Nina G.
Restaurant Recommendations

Guides often recommended and even took travelers to excellent local restaurants, enhancing the cultural experience of the tour. (5 mentions)

Natasha
“He also suggested and took us to an amazing restaurant after the hotel failed to secure a reservation for us.”  — Natasha G.
A
“She dropped us off near the river and suggested a place for lunch and called ahead for us to get us a table”  — Andy P.
C
“At the end of the tour, he helped us with directions for our next stop, a restaurant which was close by.”  — CHRISTINE A.

Traveler reviews

41 total ratings, 33 with reviews
4.8
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4.8
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4.8
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4.7
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Cathy S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2025
Our guide Celia was well versed in the history of Porto, made our walk a bit easier by knowing the streets to take. Porto as is Lisbon hills and cobblestone. She offered suggestions for the rest of our evening, where to eat more local, and a great Farmers Market that we went to the next day and which roads to take back to the hotel. We ate on the Riverfront and took the Funicular (cheated on the walk up the hill) to the top. Plus, a fun experience, never have been on one before. After many... Read more

Our guide Celia was well versed in the history of Porto, made our walk a bit easier by knowing the streets to take. Porto as is Lisbon hills and cobblestone. She offered suggestions for the rest of our evening, where to eat more local, and a great Farmers Market that we went to the next day and which roads to take back to the hotel. We ate on the Riverfront and took the Funicular (cheated on the walk up the hill) to the top. Plus, a fun experience, never have been on one before. After many days of Lisbon and Porto walks, it was a welcome treat to not walk the hill.

Tips for future travelers

In our opinion the walking tours help you see the cities in a comprehensive way, verses just aimlessly walking and not knowing what you are seeing. For us it helps to navigate the city with more confidence.

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Mike
Mike T.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 26, 2025
Our guided tour was very thorough and infomative! Emanual Maia knew so much history and information. He helped us better understand Portuguese culture and life. Emanual took us to many interesting places that we would not have found on our own. Additionally, he made several restaurant recommendations and sent me links to them to explore later. Emanual was an excellent guide. He was very friendly and personal and treated us like family. Read more

Our guided tour was very thorough and infomative! Emanual Maia knew so much history and information. He helped us better understand Portuguese culture and life. Emanual took us to many interesting places that we would not have found on our own. Additionally, he made several restaurant recommendations and sent me links to them to explore later. Emanual was an excellent guide. He was very friendly and personal and treated us like family.

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Michael M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 18, 2025
Celia was our favorite guide of the entire trip. She was friendly, knowledgeable and a great ambassador for Porto. This quickly became our favorite city in Portugal after spending time with Celia. Read more

Celia was our favorite guide of the entire trip. She was friendly, knowledgeable and a great ambassador for Porto. This quickly became our favorite city in Portugal after spending time with Celia.

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Randy
Randy F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on May 07, 2025
Our guide Celia did an excellent job of showing us the history and beauty of Porto. Read more

Our guide Celia did an excellent job of showing us the history and beauty of Porto.

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brad
brad m.
Japan | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
The weather dampened our experience but the visiting Man U football fans added some interest. Pestana Hotel on the River was great! Read more

The weather dampened our experience but the visiting Man U football fans added some interest. Pestana Hotel on the River was great!

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Steven
Steven M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2024
Emanuel is a local expert and was such an amazing guide to have. His knowledge of the city and its history is so vast you were getting a college semesters worth of history in a 3 hour tour. He loves the city and gets you to love it too. Read more

Emanuel is a local expert and was such an amazing guide to have. His knowledge of the city and its history is so vast you were getting a college semesters worth of history in a 3 hour tour. He loves the city and gets you to love it too.

Tips for future travelers

If you love history and want to feel comfortable in the city of Porto, do this tour.

Quality of Experience
Emanuel’s knowledge and expertise
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Emanuel’s enthusiasm and attention to city detail along with local pointers for things to do later
Jo Ann
Jo Ann T.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2024
Celia was so personable and excited to share her home town. I did not want the tour to end, Very special. Read more

Celia was so personable and excited to share her home town. I did not want the tour to end, Very special.

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Alyssa F.
Mundelein, IL | Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024
Celia was fantastic. Learned so much and one of the highlights of our trip. I recommend this to everyone. Read more

Celia was fantastic. Learned so much and one of the highlights of our trip. I recommend this to everyone.

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Mark
Mark D.
Canada | Reviewed on May 26, 2024
A great tour of the obvious sites and tourist attractions. Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Read more

A great tour of the obvious sites and tourist attractions. Friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Tips for future travelers

It would be advisable to do this tour before you walk the city on your own. We arrived in Porto the previous afternoon and so had already seen many of the sites the guide took us to. He obviously added much more to the history and stories of the city than our self tour.

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Jamie
Jamie B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 19, 2024
We didn't have much time in Porto, and this three-hour tour gave us a great overview of the city. Our guide was born in Porto and knew the ins and outs of the city. He was clearly very proud of his city, and his enthusiasm was contagious. We covered a lot of ground, and Porto is a hilly city. We got a good workout! Read more

We didn't have much time in Porto, and this three-hour tour gave us a great overview of the city. Our guide was born in Porto and knew the ins and outs of the city. He was clearly very proud of his city, and his enthusiasm was contagious. We covered a lot of ground, and Porto is a hilly city. We got a good workout!

Tips for future travelers

Do it - do be prepared for a few hills/steps.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Ricardo was awesome. We had another tour with the same tour company the next day, and everyone said Ricardo was the "Porto expert." We highly agreed!

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