Harry Potter and the City of Porto
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Porto
Explore Porto's magical influence on Harry Potter. Visit iconic sites, hunt Fantastic Beasts, and taste a sweet Horcrux. Perfect for all ages!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sao Bento Railway Station - Portugal’s most beautiful train station. An intro to the theme of the experience and the Hero’s Journey Concept, a warm-up remembrance of the Harry Potter saga.
  • Cafe Majestic - The most beautiful café in Portugal. Entrance is conditioned to the size of the group and capacity of the café, beverages are not included. Guests will be presented to the journey of the author J.K. Rowling during her stay in Porto.
  • Praca D.Joao I - Palácio Atlântico. Guests will discover the heroic journey of the Portuguese People and their Discoveries and also heroes of the city of Porto.
  • Avenida Dos Aliados - The heart of the Porto, where the City Hall is located. Depending on the day and time, guests will be invited to see the inside of the City Hall. This is the book club stop of the tour experience and also when guests will discover the origin of the mythical Dragon of Porto and the War of the Two Brothers.
  • Jardim de Joao Chagas - Courthouse. The stop to reflect about the relationship between the portuguese Dictator António de Oliveira Salazar and founder Salazar Slytherin.
  • Edificio da Reitoria da Universidade do Porto - Rectorate of the University of Porto. Lord Voldemort had 7 horcruxes that nearly made him immortal. The Portuguese nation has 7 horcruxes that make the soul of the country immortal throughout the centuries and in this stop guests will discover them. There’s also a Kahoot trivia to test their HP knowledge with a reward to the winner.
  • Livraria Lello - The world’s most beautiful bookstore. In this stop guests will discover the magical numbers behind the saga, the history of the Lello bookstore and its relationship to the Harry Potter saga.
What's Included
  • Guided tour experience with Porto’s n°1 Harry Potter’s expert
  • Certified Tourist Animation Agent by Tourism of Portugal - RNAAT n.799/2022
  • Personalized map with local recommendations
  • Activity insurance for all guests
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Tickets to the Lello Bookstore - Two types available: regular (8€) and priority (15.90€).
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Book this tour to discover how J.K. Rowling’s life experience in Porto inspired parts of the Harry Potter story. It starts at Portugal’s most beautiful train station, to discover why train stations are so important for J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, going to the most beautiful café the author ever wrote to find out about her own journey and inspirations and let’s not forget the world’s most beautiful bookshop, to unveil the spells behind magical numbers and connections.
In this tour you will also hunt the Fantastic Beast of Porto, the Dragon, discover Porto’s heroes and villains and taste a sweet Portuguese Horcrux!
This is an original and authorial tour, registered in the General Inspection of Cultural Activities, in which you will discover the Harry Potter saga relationship with the city but also Porto’s History through an unique perspective.
Suitable for Potterheads and for those who barely know who the Boy Who Lived is. This tour experience has something for everyone, for all ages.

  • Time to travel between stops is allocated to the total duration of the visit
Location
Porto São Bento
Praça de Almeida Garrett
Beginning of the platforms 3 and 4, inside the train station of São Bento. Please note: it's the TRAIN STATION, not the SUBWAY STATION. The guide will be holding a wand.
Cancellation Policy

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

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