Lonely Planet Experience: Highlights and Hidden Gems of Porto

Highlights

Make your own way to Praça de Gomes Teixeira at the Lions fountain in time for a 9am departure. Accompanied by your private guide, Nuno, set out to discover the rich history and heritage of Portugal’s second city. Your tour can be customized to suit your interests, so perhaps browse the stalls at Bolhão Market, visit the Museum Casa do Infante (entrance included), or admire architectural wonders such as Lello book store. Along the way, stop to sample traditional treats such as Pastel de Nata (egg tart), and taste regional wines. Finally, ride the cable car across the Douro River and enjoy magnificent views over the city. Your tour ends in Gaia, on the opposite bank of the river, around 2pm. Please note: Although this tour is longer than usual city tours and Porto is know for its hilly landscape, this tour has been designed to only take a downward walking trail around the city. No major hills will be climbed during this tour.

Summary

Make your own way to Praça de Gomes Teixeira at the Lions fountain in time for a 9am departure. Accompanied by your private guide, Nuno, set out to discover the rich history and heritage of Portugal’s second city. Your tour can be customized to suit your interests, so perhaps browse the stalls at Bolhão Market, visit the Museum Casa do Infante (entrance included), or admire architectural wonders such as Lello book store. Along the way, stop to sample traditional treats such as Pastel de Nata (egg tart), and taste regional wines. Finally, ride the cable car across the Douro River and enjoy magnificent views over the city. Your tour ends in Gaia, on the opposite bank of the river, around 2pm. Please note: Although this tour is longer than usual city tours and Porto is know for its hilly landscape, this tour has been designed to only take a downward walking trail around the city. No major hills will be climbed during this tour.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Meet your host at the Fountain of the Lions and get the perfect introduction to magical Porto. See what might look like one building but in reality, are two churches separated by the world’s narrowest house, and wander through Carlos Alberto Square for more treasures. Admire the imposing Clerigos Tower, and take a walk through Rua de Flores and Avenida dos Aliados. A tour in Porto would not be complete without a stop at the Sao Bento Station and the historical Porto Cathedral. Discover where the locals like to go out at night as you pass by the Cervejaria do Carmo and Embaixada do Porto. Explore the last Jewish Quarter in Porto and hear more about the struggles of the Jewish community in Portugal.Visit a local bakery where you’ll try their signature dish, empada de vitela (chicken pie). Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.