Porto City Tour Half Day - Private
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $136 / person
- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 90 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Living Tours
Description
The award of "Best European Destination" assigned in 2012, 2014 and 2017 gives to Porto the highlight of beeing the only city in Europe to get this conquer 3 times. Adding the award of " Best Vacation Destination" owned in 2013. we get enough motifs to visit and check the reasons behind of these awards. Explore Batalha Square, Santa Catarina Street, Majestic Café, Bolhão Market, and Aliados Avenue in the UNESCO-listed historic center. Enter in S. Bento Train Station and Se Cathedral, this last one from the 12th-century. See the Clérigos Church, a masterpiece by architect Nasoni, with its Classic Renaissance style and view the Neo-Gothic facade of the Lello Bookstore. Appreciate the sights from Ribeira with the typical Rabelo boats. Tour a Port wine cellar in Gaia to learn about the production and enjoy a tasting.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $136
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $242.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:38 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 36 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Porto
Welcome to Porto!! At the designated time and place our private guide will be there to welcome you to Porto and show you the incredible sites of this one of the oldest cities in Europe. This private half day city tour of the city of Porto will be guided by an expert guide which will drive you through the historical center, giving you explanations of the most important sites and will take you to a renown Port Wine Cellar in Gaia for a guided visit (shared with other passengers) including a tasting of different Port Wines.
Sao Bento Railway Station
Steping down of the transportation, your private guide will take you to famous train station São Bento to admire the incredible lobby filled with titles with representation of the Portuguese history through the centuries.
Catedral do Porto
Other stop will be at the entrance of the Cathedral of Porto. This incredible building is dated as one of the oldest in town and its located at the birthplace of the city. From that location you will be able to see the historical city center, the douro river and the south shore of the River and its wine lodges.
Livraria Lello
Lello bookshop is consider to be one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. It is also very famous as it inspired the writer JKRowling on her process of creation of the universe of Harry Potter. Entrance is not included as theirs always a huge queue, but the guide will give you all the explanations from the exterior, giving the perfect appetizer for you to enter and visit later on your own.
Vila Nova de Gaia
Your guide will drive you to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the Wine Lodges are located, where you will join a guided tour of a renown Wine Logde with a local expert guide and enjoying a tasting of different Port Wines. Please note at Wine Cellar might be changed to other similar one with the same experience. The guide visit to the wine cellar is shared with other passengers.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided visit to a Port Wine Cellar/Lodge in Gaia with tasting of different Port Wines
Private tour
Professional guide
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We collect the passengers from all hotels, apartments, guest houses & hostels from the city of Porto.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
90 reviews
How it compares in Porto
- Starting price $136 is close to the typical $126 for tours of similar length in Porto
Excurgo comparison of 1,622 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Driver/Guide
- Luggage support not available – please contact supplier before booking if you have bags. Itinerary subject to change as needed.
- Itinerary might be amended in case of need
- Guided visit to Port Wine Cellar/Lodge is shared with other passengers, not private.
- Activity duration may vary due to traffic; avoid scheduling other plans immediately afterward.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Porto City Tour Half Day - Private take?
Porto City Tour Half Day - Private lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Porto City Tour Half Day - Private cost?
Prices start at $136 per person for this Porto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $242. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Porto City Tour Half Day - Private run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Does Porto City Tour Half Day - Private sell out?
It can: 36 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Porto City Tour Half Day - Private for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We collect the passengers from all hotels, apartments, guest houses & hostels from the city of Porto. Pickup points include Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton, Portofino Motel.
What languages is Porto City Tour Half Day - Private offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Porto City Tour Half Day - Private worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 90 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Living Tours.
Reviews(90)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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