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Essential Free Tour Porto

Explore Porto and its history on this Free Tour with an expert guide

Duration 2h 30min

Type of visit Free Tour

Languages Spanish

Porto, the most popular city in the north of Portugal, is world-renowned for its iconic spots that make up its urban landscape.

On this Free Tour, you will explore the most popular places in Porto with an expert guide. The tour will begin at the famous University of Porto, from where you will learn about the twin churches known as Igrejas do Carmo and the smallest house in the city. Additionally, you will visit the Lello e Irmao bookstore, which is not only known for being the second oldest bookstore in the city but also served as inspiration for J.K. Rowling to write Harry Potter.

The tour will continue to the old prison of the city of Porto and the Palace of Justice. From there, you will head to the tallest tower in the city, the Tower of Clerics. In this area, you will also see a bridge of iron architecture directly inspired by the Eiffel Tower and enjoy the wonderful views from the Victoria Viewpoint.

This Free Tour will conclude by revealing a large part of the history of Portugal, specifically the history behind the Avenida dos Aliados and the 20,000 tiles of the Sao Bento Station.

  • Discover the history of Porto through its most popular monuments.
  • Explore the city for two and a half hours with an expert guide.
  • A very complete Free Tour that you cannot miss on your trip to Porto.

Included

  • Expert guide.

 

Not Included

  • Entry to monuments.
  • Anything not specified in the 'what includes' section.

 

  • Remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the activity.
  • It is recommended to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for walking and suited to weather conditions, as well as to bring water or hydrating drinks.
  • During the Free Tour, access to the interiors of the buildings and monuments shown is not permitted.
  • Reservations for groups larger than 6 people are not accepted. If the group exceeds 6 people, a fee of €8 per adult must be paid.
  • If one of the participants uses a wheelchair, please indicate this at the time of booking.
  • The tour is suitable for children; you may bring up to 3 children per adult.
  • Pets are allowed.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation and modification.
  • Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend.

Porto, the most popular city in the north of Portugal, is world-renowned for its iconic spots that make up its urban landscape.

On this Free Tour, you will explore the most popular places in Porto with an expert guide. The tour will begin at the famous University of Porto, from where you will learn about the twin churches known as Igrejas do Carmo and the smallest house in the city. Additionally, you will visit the Lello e Irmao bookstore, which is not only known for being the second oldest bookstore in the city but also served as inspiration for J.K. Rowling to write Harry Potter.

The tour will continue to the old prison of the city of Porto and the Palace of Justice. From there, you will head to the tallest tower in the city, the Tower of Clerics. In this area, you will also see a bridge of iron architecture directly inspired by the Eiffel Tower and enjoy the wonderful views from the Victoria Viewpoint.

This Free Tour will conclude by revealing a large part of the history of Portugal, specifically the history behind the Avenida dos Aliados and the 20,000 tiles of the Sao Bento Station.

  • Discover the history of Porto through its most popular monuments.
  • Explore the city for two and a half hours with an expert guide.
  • A very complete Free Tour that you cannot miss on your trip to Porto.

Included

  • Expert guide.

 

Not Included

  • Entry to monuments.
  • Anything not specified in the 'what includes' section.

 

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation and modification.
  • Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend.

Itinerary and Meeting Points

Map

Gomes Teixeira Square, in front of the University of Porto and the Lion's Fountain. Look for a teal umbrella/banner with the name Walking Through Europe.

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FAQs

  • What does the activity include?

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    Expert guide.

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  • Can I cancel or modify my booking?

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    Free cancellation and modification. Please notify us in advance if you cannot attend.

  • How early should I arrive?

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    We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to organize access.

  • First time here?

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    Remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the activity starts. We recommend suitable walking clothes and footwear and bringing water or hydrating drinks. During the Free Tour, the interiors of buildings and monuments are not visited. Bookings for groups larger than 6 people are not accepted. If the group exceeds 6 people, you must pay €8 per adult. If any participant uses a wheelchair, please indicate this when booking. The route is kid-friendly; up to 3 children per adult may join. Pets are allowed.

  • How does the free tour work?

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    Pay-what-you-wish: you can tip the guide at the end according to your satisfaction.

FAQs

  • What does the activity include?

    arrow

    Expert guide.

  • arrow
  • Can I cancel or modify my booking?

    arrow

    Free cancellation and modification. Please notify us in advance if you cannot attend.

  • How early should I arrive?

    arrow

    We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to organize access.

  • First time here?

    arrow

    Remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the activity starts. We recommend suitable walking clothes and footwear and bringing water or hydrating drinks. During the Free Tour, the interiors of buildings and monuments are not visited. Bookings for groups larger than 6 people are not accepted. If the group exceeds 6 people, you must pay €8 per adult. If any participant uses a wheelchair, please indicate this when booking. The route is kid-friendly; up to 3 children per adult may join. Pets are allowed.

  • How does the free tour work?

    arrow

    Pay-what-you-wish: you can tip the guide at the end according to your satisfaction.

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