Welcome to Porto, a place where history comes alive in its cobbled streets, vibrant markets and centuries-old buildings. Join our English free tour of Porto's Old Town and immerse yourself in the essence of this city and explore its historical treasures like a local.
Highlights
- Admire the Plaza de la Ribera, the city's former centre of commerce
- Enjoy fabulous panoramic views at the Parque das Virtudes viewpoint.
- Immerse yourself in the narrow alleys of Porto's oldest neighbourhood, Barredo
- Discover the history behind the Old English Club
Price
Itinerary
Come with us and explore Porto's oldest neighbourhoods with an English-speaking guide. We'll stroll along the Ribeira, where many of the city's main sights are located, and you will understand why the this area was declared, together with the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will meet at Largo Amor de Perdição, specifically at the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco. Here we will briefly see the house where Almeida Garrett, the famous Portuguese romantic writer, was born, and the Portuguese Centre of Photography, whose building was begun in 1767 and formerly served as a prison.
We will quickly set off to see the Parque de Cordoaria, considered the city's romantic garden par excellence; the Parque das Virtudes, famous for its belvedere with fabulous views of the Douro River; and the old English Club of Porto, a historic 18th century building that now houses the Order of Malta, a social and charitable organisation.
Our next stop will be at the Palacio São João Novo, with its beautiful baroque façade. We will take a short break to catch our breath and walk along Rua Nova da Alfândega and Rua de Belomonte, passing by emblematic sites such as the Casa do Infante, where the customs house operated since 1300, and the Church of São Francisco, built entirely in granite during the 14th century.
Of course, this experience would not be complete without seeing the amazing Palácio da Bolsa, of neoclassical architecture and considered a National Monument; the old Ferreira Borges Market, nowadays converted into a nightclub; and the Rua do Barredo, a very typical street that fully captures the essence of Porto.
After 2 hours of sightseeing, we will end this free tour at the Alminhas Bridge, a place with a very interesting history that you will already know. Your guide will be able to advise you about other places of interest, where to eat and interesting experiences that you can't miss in the city of Porto.
Free Tour: You choose the price
The word free does not mean "free" but "free", so you decide how much you want to pay for the tour. Book your place now and, at the end of the tour, give the guide a fair amount according to your satisfaction and budget.
Our guides know all the best kept secrets of Porto's Old Town, and on every tour they do their best to give you the best possible experience.
Meeting Point
Included
- 2-hour guided tour of Porto
- Professional guide in English
- Entrance to monuments
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Warnings
- The use of comfortable shoes and clothes is recommended. The entire tour is done on foot.
- A minimum of 3 participants is required for the tour. If there are less than 3 participants at the meeting point, the tour will not take place.
- Group bookings of more than 6 people are not accepted.
Additional Info
- Groups of more than 6 people are not allowed. Multiple bookings of the same group of more than 6 people are also not allowed. In this case you will be asked to leave the tour.
- Please be present at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts to check-in with the guide.
- It is not possible to join the tour after the tour has started.
