Private Walking Tours Porto - Oporto & Douro Moments

WELCOME TO PORTO!

Join us in our amazing Private Walking Tours Porto and discover those hidden gems that only a local can unveil. We invite you to explore this unique city with us!

About Porto

Porto is Portugal’s second biggest city and one of the country’s most beautiful destinations, offering its visitors the very best in life!

Porto was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 and declared European Capital of Culture in 2001. At the same time, it was elected several times, by travellers from all over the world, as the Best European Destination. With this in mind, we invite you to admire the old Porto town and its typical houses in the historic centre. Don’t miss the bustle of the “tripeiros” (the name given to its inhabitants) as well as the inspiring Douro river, which gives you the chance to admire its many bridges and the city slopes.

A must-see for discerning travellers who seek fine wine and unique Travel Experiences!

Porto is known not only for keeping alive its traditions, habits, and history… but also for its warm people. In fact, they will always welcome you and try to make you feel at home!

Porto icons are not to be missed!

In particular, its narrow and twisting streets, its medieval houses in slopes and its tile panels, give us an astonishing landscape and a unique architecture.

An undeniable historical wealth with genuine baroque palaces and churches lies within the city. Also, we should not miss the large boulevards and modern masterpieces of the most significant contemporary architects, such as Siza Vieira and Souto de Moura.

Namely, the ancient cafes, situated in the heart of the city, such as Majestic, Brasileira, Piolho and Guarany,… played an important role in Porto’s history. We can see from everywhere, the Clerigos Tower and Church, a baroque piece of art from Nicolau Nasoni, which offers a unique view of the city.

You can appreciate the 20 thousand tiles, painted by Jorge Colaço at the lobby of the S. Bento train station. In fact, they are illustrations from Portuguese history and ethnography from the north of Portugal, as well as the evolution of Portuguese transports.

You can also wander in the wide green spaces as well as in the delightful beaches and romantic gardens. In case you like, visit the museum of the local football club that is known internationally – the Futebol Clube do Porto!

Ribeira and the port wine cellars!

Nearby, Ribeira is one of the oldest parts of the city. At Praça da Ribeira or Cubo, you will be able to appreciate the Douro River and the Rabelo boats. In due time, these vessels were used to transport the wine barrels from the Douro Valley, where it is produced, to the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. In the meantime, admire the 6 bridges in Porto which connect the river banks of the two cities, and Eiffels’ work at Maria Pia bridge.

You can also visit the port wine cellars, and enjoy the rich cultural diversity and gastronomy of Afurada and Matosinhos.

Take a moment to contemplate the tile panels from Ribeira Negra, the sculpture of the Duke, and the table memory of the Ponte das Barcas tragedy!

Amazing events in Porto are not to be missed!

Porto has many events throughout the year. Therefore, we’ll give you notice in case you wish to take part in them: from sports to literature, from music festivals to congresses, as well as shopping. The St. John festivities, the most popular event of the city which takes place in June, are not to be missed, as well as its sailing race.
Finally, you should not miss the “Serralves em Festa”, the “Verão na Casa da Música” and the summer and jazz festivals like Marés Vivas,…

While in the city, with our private walking tours in Porto you have the opportunity to…

See magnificent and alive landscapes, medieval houses, wall tiles as well as works of the most celebrated contemporary architects;
Hear the sounds of the electric cars, the voices of its inhabitants with great life experiences and rich oral traditions, or watch the fishermen pulling the nets;
Feel strong emotions of pure pleasure, and unique experiences such as making bread, cakes, and regional dishes. At the same time, take a cruise on the Douro River and pass on its sluices, enjoy nightlife, or just relax in a wine Spa;
Enjoy traditional food, taste the best wines, and savour the nectar of Gods, the port wine, while you enjoy the northern hospitality. We invite you to join one of our private walking/food tours in Porto!

Also, if you want to see more images about Porto, get to know our page on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.pt/OportoDouroMoments/porto-hist%C3%B3ria-e-cultura/

Additionally, if you want to know more about the city, just click the link: https://visitporto.travel/en-GB/home#/

“After all, Porto, to truly honour its name is, first of all, this wide bosom open to the river…where the traveller can lean over to the open air and have the illusion that the entire city of Porto is the Ribeira, the old riverside”
José Saramago

PRIVATE WALKING TOUR WITH A LOCAL – the authentic PORTO

The Porto heart, namely, its historic area, was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. On this tour, we will take you to discover secret gems and hidden places that only a local knows, in a very friendly and laid-back atmosphere!

Pick up at 09:30 or 14:30
Guided tour around the main city icons. You will pass by Aliados Avenue, S. Bento train station, street art pieces, traditional stores, Clérigos church, Cordoaria garden, Lello bookstore, Flowers Street and Luís Bridge, with the best views of Porto.

INCLUSIONS: full insurance, experienced local guide, local degustation.
TIMETABLE: 3/3,5 hours
INFORMATION: Available daily. The tour will be customised to your interests.

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Toasting during Porto Food and wine tours

PRIVATE FOOD/WINE TOUR PORTO WITH A LOCAL

We will reveal to you the stories that are behind our traditional dishes and their recipes. Meanwhile, discover our traditional grocery stores, where you will meet the locals and get to know the very best goods used in our cuisine!

Pick up at 09:30/14:30
Visit the Bolhão Market and unveil genuine food in Porto spots/tascos. Meanwhile, taste regional specialities and learn their stories! Discover, particularly, our olive oil during a workshop and also the excellent Portuguese wines, such as Vinho Verde and Douro DOC wines. At the same time, find out about some of our beautiful and ancient stores and get to know those curiosities that only a local can unveil.

INCLUSIONS: full insurance, experienced local guide, all degustations.

TIMETABLE: 3,5/4 hours

INFORMATION: Our private walking/food tours in Porto are available daily and can be customised according to your interests and food/health restrictions. You can also experience the famous Francesinha, upon request.

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VISIT TO THE MARKET WITH A LOCAL & COOKING CLASS AT PORTO

Enjoy a private hands-on cooking class Experience to learn all about Portuguese family recipes. Join your family or friends and discover our Gastronomy with a local chef while tasting our famous wines.

Pick up at 09:30 or 14:30;
Visit the Bolhão Market (1h), unveil genuine food in Porto and discover the best goods used in our cuisine! We will reveal the stories that are behind our traditional dishes and their recipes, which integrate the Mediterranean cuisine. One of the healthiest in the world!
After visiting the market, you will do a cooking class (3 hrs) in a kitchen specially prepared to offer you long gastronomic journeys between knowledge and flavour, accompanied by a chef. You will cook a starter, the main dish and a dessert, always accompanied by our excellent wines (the cooking class can be adapted to your preferences)

INCLUSIONS: full insurance, experienced local guide, all foods and drinks
TIMETABLE: 4 hours
INFORMATION: Available daily and customised to your interests.

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TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE WALKING TOURS PORTO

If you wish to make your own personal tour, let us know the purpose of it, whom you travel with, and which interests you have.

We also organize customized tours and guiding services with specific themes like tiles, street art, architecture, filigree, traditional stores, and shopping experiences. In particular, guided visits with tastings to the most prestigious port wine cellars and a great variety of cruises on the river Douro are also available.

Describe to us how your perfect day would be and we will do our best to make it come true!

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