Discovering Porto in an eco-friendly vehicle: UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour with E-Mehari
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Porto
Explore Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in an eco-friendly E-Mehari. Discover the city's history, culture, and gastronomy while cruising through its narrow streets and along the Atlantic coast.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Serra do Pilar Viewpoint - We will make a brief stop at this magnificent viewpoint to observe the landscape and take photographs.
  • Livraria Lello - We’ll be passing through the famous Lello Bookstore without stopping.
  • Sao Bento Railway Station - The entrance hall of S. Bento railway station presents the magnificent tile panels that tell a part of the history of Portugal, by Jorge Colaço.
  • Fortress Sao Joao Baptista - Fort S. João Batista, built in the 16th century, for the defense of the Douro bar, is currently used for cultural events.
What's Included
  • A complimentary glass of Porto wine
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the captivating city of Porto, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996. This exceptional journey takes place within an E-Mehari (electric car), weaving through the tight roads of the historic district, cruising alongside the Douro’s right bank, Foz, and the Atlantic shoreline. We highlight the prevalent landmarks of the city, its historical moments, cultural riches and culinary delights. We present a unique, entertaining and specialized experience that ensures top-quality service, guided by a well-informed escort in a green and sustainable electric vehicle.

  • A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required.
Location
Calçada de Vandoma
I will be parked with my tuk-tuk, next to the statue of Vímara Peres.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Barry_b
Jun 20, 2024
Delightful Porto - Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable and spoke easily understandable English. He showed us all of the sights in both Porto and Gaia. He was obviously proud of his home and rightly so. More of the Duoro valley is now on our wish list.
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Anonymous
Jun 18, 2024
Hidden spots just magic - Ricardo had some secret viewing points where no other tourists were. He gave us a drink of port while we admired the view and took photos- magic
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Plainfacts
Jun 13, 2024
Ricardo is the Man - We were so lucky to find Ricardo during our stay in Porto. He and his electric car were exactly what we were looking for. His great knowledge and love for his city and his friendliness and willingness to share his information were exceptional. His open convertible car was far superior to the other vehicles being offered for similar tours. Being in close proximity to the driver, we were able to carry on a continuous conversation with him as we drove through the city, stopping for photo shoots, pointing out all of the historical sites, driving down very narrow streets and alleys to get the best views of the sites in this wonderful city and the nearby beach area and getting his insights on the social and economic conditions of the area. If you want an up close view of Porto, Ricardo is your man!
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Laurie_h
Jun 5, 2024
An outstanding experience - Ricardo was a terrific guide and a lovely man. He went out of his way to show us places that we would not have seen otherwise.
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Ann_l
May 26, 2024
Perfect historical tour of the city - Ricardo gave us a fantastic tour of the city, including driving us out to the coast which we wouldn't have done on our own. We definitely got a good feel for the city, as this was our first day. We were able to go back to a few places during our stay.
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Kevin_a
May 11, 2024
Porto perfection - Ricardo did an excellent job! He was extremely knowledgeable and customer oriented. Very engaged and passionate about his city! Would highly recommend.
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Aralynn_h
May 7, 2024
Fantastic Intro to Porto! - This tour was absolutely ideal! Ricardo brings the beautiful city of Porto to life, not only with his vast knowledge of his city, but with his absolute LOVE of his home. He customized our time together by focusing on our desire to see and learn about some of the city center highlights, and with his uniquely special eco-friendly car, he could safely zip-us around far, far more comfortably than an often quite bumpy tuk-tuk. We were even able to take in some incredible vistas from the Monestary of Serra do Pilar in Gaia, on the opposite side of the Duoro River from Porto. I also have to mention that we were beyond impressed with his insights into the stunning tiles adorning the historic Sao Bento Train Station...we would have missed so much if we were on our own! From personalized hotel pick-up to his special grand finale "treat", Ricardo truly made our intro to Porto so memorable.
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J
May 4, 2024
Amazing tour of Porto in eco vehicle - Ricardo Almeida ecolocaltours.pt was an excellent and knowledgeable guide who provided an amazing tour of Porto covering the historic district all the way to the ocean. He provided details on all the sights and there were many opportunities to stop and enjoy the incredible views. The eco vehicle was comfortable and navigated the narrow streets easily. Highly recommend!
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Charles_h
Apr 22, 2024
Nice tour of Porto - Ricardo was a wonderful tour guide - very knowledgeable about the history of Porto and Portugal. We enjoyed seeing places that we probably wouldn't have done on our own because of the hills. The port tasting near the end of the tour was a classy touch.
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Jperrino007
Apr 19, 2024
Totally Enjoyable! - Ricardo is an excellent tour guide! He is very knowledgeable of the history and monuments of Porto. His vehicle is exceptionally comfortable, it has plenty of room for 2 adults to sit side by side. The car is very easy to see out of. The tour covered a lot of ground, it gave us bearings for what’s where on our first day!
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