Tour of the two banks of the Douro river in Porto

Portugal-Porto

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Discover the rich history of Porto on a guided tour. Visit iconic sites like the Church of San Francisco, Ribeira, Barredo, and learn about Port wine.

Your tour begins at the square of Henry the Navigator, also known as the Infante of Sagres - the cornerstone of imperial Portugal and Oporto's most cherished son. This square is also home to Portugal's first stock exchange, the Porto Stock Exchange.

One defining aspect of Portuguese history and character is faith. During your tour, you'll explore and discuss the Church of San Francisco, arguably one of Portugal's most beautiful churches. You'll delve into Ribeira and Barredo, Porto's oldest neighbourhoods. You'll learn about how the medieval city functioned, its old customs, and most importantly, the significance of the Douro River.

Like many great cities, Porto was born on this river's banks. On Porto's bank, you'll hear tales of bridges and French invasions, queens and kings, legends and stories, heroes and cowards. Next, you'll cross by boat to the other shore, Vila Nova de Gaia, or Gaia for short. Although not part of Porto, the two are intrinsically linked. You'll gain an understanding of Gaia's place in Portugal. You'll witness the contrast between modern and controversial urban art and traditional, legend-filled sites like the Convent of Corpus Christi.

Finally, you'll explore the most famous aspect of both shores - Port wine. At a small winery, you'll learn why it's neither wine nor Port wine, marking the end of your tour.

Highlights

There's a visit to the stunning Church of San Francisco, renowned for its ornate interior You'll wander through Porto's oldest neighbourhoods, Ribeira and Barredo A boat ride across to Vila Nova de Gaia is included, where you'll learn about its importance Your tour concludes with a Port wine tasting at a small, local winery

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What's included:


Guided walking tour

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Where:


Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique, Praça do Infante D. Henrique 4050-450, 4050-450 Porto, Porto, Porto District, Portugal




Meeting point:


The walking tour departs from the Monumento ao Infante Dom Henrique at 02:30 pm, your guide will wait for you with a blue umbrella or a name tag with the logo of Guides & Tours.




What to remember:


Accessibility:

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

  • The tour involves some walking
  • In case there are less than 4 participants, the tour could be cancelled
  • Wine tasting is only available for adults more than 18 years of age and requires at least 2 adults
  • It is recommended to check the weather forecast as it may be rainy, an umbrella or raincoat would be advisable or sunny and hot

Remember to bring:

  • It is recommended that you bring a hat and water



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How do I get my Ticket?

You will receive a QR code on the receipt sent to your mailbox.

Cancellation Policy

There is no return of the product

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