PORTO HISTORY TOURS
Good porto history tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with Amarante, scenic viewpoints, lunch, Rabelo boat cruise, and wine tasting.
“The Douro Valley is a must see destination. I wish we were given more information about the production of wine from planting to harvesting to wine making. The boat trip and the lunch were excellent.”
Hear Coimbra and traditional Fado in a candlelit Porto tavern, with close-up music, Port wine, and an intimate one-hour show.
“There was no guide, just small tavern with nice music and port wine . Good atmosphere and authentic vibes”
Explore Porto’s old center, São Bento tiles, Ribeira, Aliados, and Douro River with a local guide on this 3-hour walking tour.
“Barbara was excellent! Very knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to. Highly recommend this tour and guide!”
See Porto’s hills, bridges, Gaia waterfront, and Port wine cellar in a private vintage Ford T tour with a multilingual guide.
“Collins was amazing and so knowledgable. He gave us loads of tips and covered the history of many different places. He was so friendly and a great tour guide.”
Explore Porto’s medieval center, Sé, Lello Bookshop, Clérigos Tower, scenic viewpoints, and finish with port wine and olive oil.
“Loved the many detailed facts and stories presented. Pedro could write a book because he had a few ideas and leitmotif that he’s weaves through and then tied it all up in one story at the end . He had detailed knowledge about a wide range of subjects .”
Review of Porto’s private electric tuk tuk tour, with landmark highlights, guide tips, pricing, route changes, and honest advice before booking.
“Do not waste your money. This is by far the worse “tour” I have ever taken in any country spanning an extensive travel history of many years. Crammed into a too small vehicle, with dilapidated roof coverings that marred any possible vision of sights, combined with a very erratic driver who was simply punching a time card to get the “tour” done as quickly as possible—-this was an ordeal best forgotten. Be advised the local government as recently as two weeks ago, issued new restrictions on where these vehicles are permitted, specifically NOT up close to any noteworthy landmarks. This makes for a ‘fast and furious drive’ along the cobble…”
Review of Porto’s 1-hour-50-minute tuk tuk tour, covering historic sights, viewpoints, Port wine, value, guides, and practical tips.
“Really good tour, very interesting and great guide. Highly recommend this trip. Nice touch to have a bit of port halfway around”
Explore Porto’s Jewish past on a three-hour walking tour with a local guide, historic viewpoints, old quarters, steep streets, and practical tips.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and his English was very good. We found the tour very informative. We would recommend this tour to everyone we know.”
Explore Porto’s Jewish heritage on a three-hour walking tour through old quarters, hidden symbols, steep lanes, and sweeping city views.
“Fab tour . Unfortunately the weather was bad. Enjoyed th info and the guide. Thank you”
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