PORTO HISTORY TOURS
Good porto history tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 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.”
Ride Porto’s electric Ford T from Ribeira to Foz, with historic sights, river views, beaches, photo stops, and a private guide.
“Paulo was an amazing guide! This tour was the perfect way to get to see Porto in a short amount of time”
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”
Review of Porto’s 50-minute historic center tuk-tuk tour, with river views, monuments, multilingual guides, pricing, and practical booking tips.
“Fabulous tour highly recommend! Knowledgeable guide who was so informative and engaging. Great recommendations as to where to dine and places of interest . Great photo opportunities. Thank you”
Hear soulful Fado in Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery, with a guided visit, Port wine, monk-made liqueur, and live music.
“The tour of the monastary was interesting and the very clever young lady who was our guide was excellent. The Fado show was awesome, the two guitarists, singer and guest singer were all mesmerising. Very intimate show and emotional to listen to and watch. Two lovely free drinks were a bonus! Highly recommend, thank you :)”
Review of Porto’s Douro Historical Tour, with Amarante, port tasting, lunch, vineyard views, and a scenic Pinhão cruise.
“We had an amazing day with our guide Tania and our driver Lucas. We had a wonderful lunch and Tania was super helpful in accommodating our different food requirements. There was a great mix of information and free time. We also got to go on an hour cruise of the Duoro Valley which was a real highlight. It was great value for money with a delicious lunch included! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!”
Braga and Guimarães from Porto in one small group day, with historic sights, local lunch, Vinho Verde, and expert guiding for $69.
“We had a great day with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We were in a small group and stopped several times at historic places”
Explore Porto’s medieval lanes, São Bento Station, Lello Bookshop, Clérigos, and river views on a lively three-hour walking tour.
“Pedro was a very knowledgeable guide, with a slightly cynical and sardonic style. Like having a walking tour from your favourite visiting university professor. I really loved the tour it brought Porto’s history to life. Really good value for money, 3 hours covering the whole City. I also had a really lovely feeling walking around, especially the local areas.”
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