Hello,
I'm very dissatisfied with the services of Luka Urban Trail via Viator. I'd booked a visit (the 30th of september) to the Lello Bookshop in Porto for october 11 at 10:30am. The day before, you sent me a email saying that the reservation had been moved to 11:15am.
I was no longer available at 11:15, consequently, because of you, i was unable to visit the bookstore.
I'm requesting a refund for this reservation, as I was unable touse it.
This is, in the first instance, an amicable request. Regards
Dominique Lefrere
事業者からの返答
Dear Dominique,
We sincerely apologize for the change to your reservation time and for the inconvenience this caused during your visit to Porto.
We understand your frustration at being informed, just one day before the activity, that your originally booked time had been changed. We recognize that such changes can disrupt travel plans, especially when other commitments have already been arranged.
We're sorry that the new time was not compatible with your schedule and that, as a result, you were unable to visit Livraria Lello.
We also understand your request for a refund, considering that you were unable to use the experience under the conditions originally booked. Your situation deserves proper attention, and we regret the inconvenience involved.
We sincerely apologize for your experience and appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.
Kind regards,
The Luka Destinations Team
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tenspeed21
October 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Queue after Queue
Long queues even after you enter, you have to keep moving forward, and when you have chosen a book to buy with your entry ticket I had to queue another 45 minutes at the till before you can exit. Staff were standing around doing nothing instead of opening another till to deal with the queues.
事業者からの返答
Dear Guest,
We're sorry to hear that the long queues inside Livraria Lello negatively affected your experience.
We understand how frustrating it can be to wait approximately 45 additional minutes to purchase a book, especially after already spending time in the entrance queue.
Queue management, staff availability, and checkout operations are handled directly by Livraria Lello and are not under the control of Luka Destinations. Nevertheless, we understand your disappointment and regret that these conditions made your visit less enjoyable.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback is valuable in helping us better understand the challenges visitors may encounter.
Kind regards,
The Luka Destinations Team
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Lee_S
October 5, 2026 · via Viator
Greatly Disappointed with Viator
I booked and paid for my "tickets" a week in advance. What I got was a voucher. I was out of Internet availability when I got the email saying there were no spots available for my chosen time and to choose another time. We were traveling with a friend who purchased the ticket at the same time the day before. This is beyond ridiculous. Then to add to the insult, you still need to stand in a long line and wait. Upon getting to the front of the line I saw travelers go directly in with no waiting. I had asked them, and they had the same ticket, same time, same price. DO NOT BOOK with VIATOR!!!
事業者からの返答
Dear Lee,
We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We understand your frustration at booking in advance and subsequently receiving a notification that your selected time slot was no longer available. We recognize that changes like this can cause significant inconvenience, especially while traveling, when internet access may be limited and itineraries are already planned.
We're also sorry for the confusion regarding the voucher and entry procedures. While queue management and admission control are handled directly by Livraria Lello, we understand your disappointment at seeing other visitors enter while you were still waiting.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback is valuable as we continue improving the clarity of our communication regarding reservations, time slots, and entry procedures.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
The Luka Destinations Team
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Eva_M
July 22, 2026 · via Viator
Breathtaking Bookshop
Beautiful bookstore. Be prepared for a lot of people as it is a popular tourist site. Lots of books in a variety of languages. It is a one way tour so be sure to look around each floor before you move on to the next.
事業者からの返答
Dear Eva,
Thank you very much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you found Livraria Lello breathtaking and enjoyed exploring its beautiful architecture and diverse selection of books in different languages.
Your helpful tip about taking the time to look around each floor before moving on is greatly appreciated. As you mentioned, the bookstore is very popular, especially during busy periods, and planning your visit accordingly can make the experience even more enjoyable.
Thank you again for sharing your experience and useful advice with other travelers. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Porto!
Warm regards,
Luka Destinations
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Violet_D
June 20, 2026 · via Viator
I must see in Porto
I loved my visit to Livraria Lello bookstore it truly lives up to it's reputation, well worth visiting.
事業者からの返答
Dear Violet,
Thank you very much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you loved your visit to Livraria Lello and felt that it truly lived up to its reputation. Its unique architecture, atmosphere, and history make it a very special place to discover in Porto.
We’re especially happy to know that you found the visit well worth it and would consider it a must-see experience. Thank you for sharing your recommendation with other travelers!
We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Porto.
Warm regards,
Luka Destinations
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Pooja_V
June 6, 2026 · via Viator
Worth every penny
It’s always better to pre book the slot and visit the library because of huge crowds. It’s better to take the silver ticket without any time limit. Great arrangements by Viator making the experience seamless
事業者からの返答
Dear Pooja,
Thank you very much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you found the experience worth every penny and that your visit to Livraria Lello went smoothly. As you mentioned, pre-booking is often the best way to enjoy one of Porto’s most popular attractions, especially during busy periods.
We’re also pleased to know that the booking process and overall arrangements contributed to a seamless experience for you.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again with Luka Destinations in the future!
Warm regards,
Luka Destinations
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OhioSix
May 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Viator cancelled to get a higher profit!!!!
Be careful with the Viator tour we booked ours weeks in advance and because of high demand and their ability to get a higher price this operator canceled our tour the night before. We were able to get the same tickets for four times price if you are unable to pay that increase price, you will have disappointed children. As a result, we canceled two other viator tours worth many times the value of this small book tour, very disappointing and will never use Viator again.
事業者からの返答
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are truly sorry to hear about your experience.
We want to clarify that we do not cancel bookings in order to resell them at higher prices. This is absolutely not our policy, and we fully understand how upsetting and disappointing this situation must have been—especially with children involved and plans made in advance.
In rare cases, cancellations may occur due to operational constraints or availability issues beyond our control, but we acknowledge that the timing and impact in your case were far from acceptable. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and for the disruption to your travel plans.
We also regret to hear that this situation affected your confidence in booking through platforms like Viator and led to the cancellation of other experiences. That is certainly not the experience we want any of our guests to have.
Please feel free to contact us directly so we can review your case in detail and provide a clearer explanation of what happened. Your feedback is extremely important to us, and we are committed to improving our processes and communication to prevent situations like this in the future.
We truly regret the disappointment caused and hope to have the opportunity to restore your trust.
Warm regards,
Luka Destinations
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chicagogirl18
April 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
THIS TICKETING IS A SCAM
We paid almost $130 for three “exclusive”, skip the line, special tickets. When we got there no one knew anything about these tickets. And we waited in line with everyone else. There was no guide or booklet or voucher for a book discount. The tickets that were finally sent to us at the last minute were basic 12 euro(@$15) entry tickets. So we were charged $130 for something that should have cost $45. I immediately complained to the provider and TripAdvisor. The provider refunded @ $50. Fine but $80 for three tickets valued at $45!!!!
I have reached out to the provider and TripAdvisor everyday for the past week but I have gotten no further response/ explanation at all.
I have been booking thru TripAdvisor for years and have always felt safe doing so as they vetted their providers. Now I will have to rethink my reliance on TripAdvisor as this was clearly a total scam!
事業者からの返答
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we are truly sorry to read about your experience.
We want to be absolutely clear: what you describe is not the standard of service we aim to provide, and we fully understand your frustration regarding the confusion with the tickets for Livraria Lello, the waiting time, and the difference between what was advertised and what you received.
Please note that our intention is always to provide a smooth and transparent experience, including clear instructions, correct ticket delivery, and full inclusion of all benefits described. In this case, it is evident that something went wrong, whether in communication, ticket type, or timing of delivery, and for that we sincerely apologize.
We also understand your dissatisfaction with the partial refund. While a refund was issued, we recognize that this may not fully reflect your expectations given the situation, and we regret the inconvenience caused.
Your case is being taken very seriously. We would kindly ask you to contact us directly once more at our official support email so we can review this situation in detail and work toward a fair resolution. We are also following up internally to ensure clearer communication and to prevent situations like this from happening again.
We truly regret the negative impact this had on your visit and on your trust, and we hope to have the opportunity to make things right.
Warm regards,
Luka Destinations
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LIsaMarie_112
March 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Worth the effort
Buy a gold ticket; saves you time. The crowds are annoying, but every book lover and history buff must go.
事業者からの返答
Dear Lisa Marie,
Thank you for your review!
We’re glad to hear that you found the experience worthwhile and appreciate your tip about the gold ticket—it’s indeed a great way to make the visit smoother. We completely understand that the popularity of Livraria Lello can lead to crowds, but we’re happy to know that, despite that, you still consider it a must-visit for book lovers and history enthusiasts.
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you again in Porto!
Warm regards,
Luka Destinations
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JeanClaude_L
March 4, 2026 · via Viator
Beautiful
It deserves a detour but too many people admitted simultaneously; it’s the rush. No time to appreciate the beauty of the place.
事業者からの返答
Dear Jean-Claude,
Thank you for your feedback!
We’re glad to hear that you found the visit to Livraria Lello magnificent and worth the detour. At the same time, we completely understand your concern regarding the number of visitors and how it can affect the overall experience and appreciation of such a unique space.
Due to its popularity, the bookshop can indeed become very crowded at peak times, but we always aim to help our guests have the smoothest experience possible.
We truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts and hope to welcome you again in Porto under even better conditions.
Warm regards,
Luka Destinations