Great tour. António our guide customized the tour to our needs. We learned a lot about Porto and Portugal in general Very enjoyable and definitely worth it
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional local guide
- Private transportation
- All transportation costs, including hotel pickup and drop-off within Porto
- Port and Vinho Verde tasting aboard shared sailboat; light snacks included (Shared Sailing only).
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 90-minute shared sailboat cruise, only with the Shared Sailing option; max 12 passengers aboard.
- Complete Porto city tour with major landmarks
Excludes
- City Tour Only excludes the shared sailboat cruise, onboard wine tasting and snacks.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Your experience begins with convenient pick-up directly from your hotel or accommodation in Porto. Meet your private guide and travel comfortably in your exclusive vehicle as you set off to discover Porto’s most iconic landmarks, historic neighbourhoods and hidden gems. The shared Douro River sailing cruise is optional and is included only with the City Tour + Shared Sailing option.
View Porto Cathedral from the outside while your guide explains its history and Romanesque architecture. This is a pass-by stop; entry to the cathedral is not included.
Discover the iconic São Bento Station, renowned for its beautiful blue-tiled murals that depict key moments in Portuguese history.
Pass by the exterior of the Church of São Francisco with your guide. Entry to the church and catacombs is not included.
Wander through Porto’s oldest and most charming neighbourhood, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with cobbled streets, vibrant façades, and a unique atmosphere.
View the exterior of Clérigos Church and Tower as your guide introduces this Porto landmark. This is a pass-by stop; entry to the tower is not included.
Take a one-hour break in Porto. Guests may choose a café or restaurant during this time; meals and drinks are not included.
Pause briefly to see the azulejo-covered façade of Igreja do Carmo from the street. Entry to the church is not included.
See the exterior of Livraria Lello, one of Porto’s best-known bookshops, as you pass by. The tour does not include entry or admission tickets.
Spend time at Mercado do Bolhão, Porto’s historic covered market, browsing stalls with fresh produce, regional foods and local products. Admission is free; purchases are at your own expense.
This stop is included only with a sailing option. Board a shared sailboat at Douro Marina in Afurada for a 90-minute cruise along the Douro River. The boat is shared with other guests and carries a maximum of 12 passengers in total, including your group and any other guests. On board, sample the drinks available, including Port wine, Vinho Verde and Port tonic, and enjoy snacks such as fried corn, cashews and peanuts. This stop is not included in the City Tour Only option.
Your private city tour ends with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in Porto. If you selected the City Tour + Shared Sailing option, your experience will return to Porto after the shared Douro River cruise.
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Reviews
I can’t say enough about the day we spent with Alex touring Porto. We were picked up promptly from our hotel. Alex took us to almost every important spot in Porto. His knowlege and explanations of important stops along the way just brought the city to life for us. He arranged for us to have the most traditional lunch together off the beaten path that was exceptional. He arranged our tickets to visit the most famous book store in the world. I can’t say enough about this memorable day. Alex made our trip so special. Book this trip if you can you will not be disappointed. Oh and did I say he arranged for a boat ride as well. It just worked like clock work 😀 thank you again
This is a great private tour with a knowledgeable guide of Porto. Very convenient and flexible to fit what the traveler/s want to see and do.
Jewels was an amazing tour guide!!! He was very knowledgeable about his history and made the trip memorable by customizing and adding his authentic details to the tour. We had a lunch at a tasty local restaurant AND he managed to get me to ALL of the locations that I requested! I give this tour 10 stars ⭐️
Guide was very friendly, but we did not see much. In the city we did not see railway station , cathedral..etc
Honestly, Sofia made this experience the best! We wanted to experience Porto like a local and that’s what we did! We not only enjoyed a great day, we enjoyed making a new friend! Make sure you ask for Sofia if you book this experience, because she truly is the reason it was great! We had a wonderful day and hope you will as well
We used touch tours for both Porto day tour and our Douro valley tour. We had Alex as our tour guide both days. He was flexible, easy to communicate with and filled with all great facts about both locations. We had two boys ages 9 and 7 traveling with us. Both tended to get car sick but he was patient and help modify the itinerary where needed on the fly. Great company to work with. Excellent communication. Well worth the money.
Julio was truly an amazing guide. He showed up on time in a nice Mercedes wagon. He then completed customized the tour to our interests. My daughter even had a broken foot with a scooter so he went out of his way to get us close to everything. His knowledge of history and the sites was extensive and interesting. Also his English was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour.
Excellent service by Andre. Look no further, just book him. (He is as good if not better than the guides from Lisbon - inside joke, you will find out 😉🤫)
Júlio, was our guide. Knowledge and Passionate of Porto and Portugal’s Culture and history. Extremely professional, on time and spoke fluent English. Very engaging, encouraged discussions with great insights of Porto’s past and present.
André is an outstanding guide! We enjoyed our private tour of Porto while visiting on a cruise ship. André arrived at the port to pick us up, took us to major attractions, river cruise, and picked a fantastic seafood lunch spot. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with André and will look forward to booking another tour with him. André made sure we got to visit all of the sites we wanted to see while ensuring we arrived back to the ship on time.
Hands down, Andres is one of the best tour guides we've ever had...and we've had many! He kept our interest going throughout the full day with Porto's rich culture and history without sounding like a history professor. This tour is a must to appreciate what Porto has to offer!
Excellent tour by our guide Jean. Saw all key sites, wonderful suggestions for lunch and dinner, great Port tasting. Can’t say enough good things about our tour.
He knows his history. He loves his city. He's a decent normal (in the most complimentary sense!) no BS type of guy. Very easy to spend time with him. Walking through the streets of what is beautiful Porto. He knows the best (whether cheap or expensive) places and cheerful authentic places to eat and is enthusiastic to share. I'd highly recommend Andre and his team to anyone visying Porto. I will. And I'll be back. For sure. Enjoy.
So here is a comprehensive, but understandable review of this tour Tour Itself - In just a day, was able to visit the 'must-sees' in Porto - The tour includes the 'port' wine experience (tasting and winery tour) - Harmony of historical monuments, informative places. posh areas, city-side, relaxing views, and famous landmarks. Tour Guide (Andre) -Informative, but at the same time fun and cracks jokes -Has a positive vibe -Not the 'typical' tour guide who just blabbers historical facts. He tries to incorporate the past with the present and fun info. - Unlike other guides, he is flexible and adapts to the needs and demands of the customers. He gives the sufficient time possible in enjoying and trying everything. HE NEVER RUSHES. -Open to suggestions or changes in itinerary when needed - Offers to take pictures as many as possible -Treats you like a friend and not just a customer. - Unlike other guides, he tries to break the barrier between guide and tourist. You feel like you are with a friend. He interacts and eats with the tourists -Overall, he is not the tour guide who will just drop you off and gives the time of pick up in that certain location. He interacts Tour Experience / Company - Having a tour in a mercedes benz automobile in a quality and safe condition is a + - This is one of the few companies that value customer service in TripAdvisor. After booking, they will immediately contact your regarding the availability, meetup point, and problems (if there are any). - Again customer care and service. This is what i love most about this company and tour. After booking, Andre immediately contacted me and gave me assurance of the slot or availability (which is a + considering that I am a solo/student traveler in a different country - who wouldn't want an assurance that they would be picked up or would get what they paid for?) I have tried other tours in other sites or companies. Often times, you are the one who will contact them. The worst part is that sometimes, the contact information given is wrong or they will contact you the day after.
Júlio introduced us to the history of Porto and its gastronomy. We tasted specialities on the market at his butcher friend’s, learned through the streets the architectural intricacies of this beautiful city. Good advice we went to the fishing village, a very nice discovery. We thank him for this activity and his good humor. Marie & Thibault
Andre showed our party of 3 70+ couples around Porto on Tuesday 19/3. The walk was extremely friendly and pleasant. His knowledge of history and sights was excellent. Very pleasant also are additional explanations to all our questions. His tips, for example from special restaurants, also came in handy. Andre has just delivered customization and we have become much wiser. We had a great time. Andre is the perfect ambassador of his city. Even in his spare time, you can ask him a question. Chapeau! 👍👏👍
My companion and I had a great time with the guide who is very kind, simple and who knows how to pass on with passion the history of the city of Porto! I highly recommend this tour for your future stay in Porto!
We did an excursion through the Douro and the vineyards of a whole day, spectacular!! With drinks and a super full lunch, but the most amazing thing was the kindness and Service of the guide André, we have not brought a friend and we will surely be back with more friends, thank you so much for making our day unforgettable!!
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