• Liberdade Square - This expansive avenue, flanked by buildings from the 1920s and 1940s, is enclosed on the south by the 19th-century Cardosas building and on the north by the Porto Town Hall.

In front of the Cardosas Palace, at the heart of D. Pedro Square—which is often mistaken for Avenida dos Aliados due to their proximity—stands the statue of D. Pedro IV, the Liberator.

• Sao Bento Railway Station - Constructed in the early 20th century on the site of the former 16th-century Convent of São Bento de Avé Maria, the São Bento Railway Station features a glass and iron structure designed by architect Marques da Silva.

The station’s vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles painted by Jorge Colaço, depicting the evolution of transport and significant historical events and lifestyles of the Portuguese in this region.

• Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - Dating back to the 12th/13th century, the Cathedral of Porto has undergone numerous expansions and renovations over the centuries, culminating in its 20th-century form while retaining its original medieval cathedral layout.

Special highlights include:

• The Gothic Chapel of St. John the Evangelist and its cloister

• The expanded chancel

• The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament with its silver altar

• Church of Santa Clara - Originally built in the 15th century in the Gothic style, this church underwent significant changes in the 17th century, including the addition of a beautiful Renaissance portal and ornate gilded carvings inside.

• Muralha Fernandina - Construction of this wall began in the 14th century during the reign of D. Afonso IV to replace the old wall and accommodate the city’s expansion. Although nearly completed around 1370, it was finished in 1409 during the reign of D. Fernando, hence its name.

By the 18th century, the wall was no longer needed for military purposes and began to be dismantled, with only a few sections surviving to this day.

• Teatro Municipal do Porto - Rivoli - Following the refurbishment of the former National Theatre in 1913, the Rivoli Theatre opened in 1932, adapted for cinema and hosting opera, dance, theatre, and concerts.

In 1989, it was acquired by the Porto City Council and closed in 1992 for a complete refurbishment, reopening four years later.

• Mercado do Bolhao - Mercado do Bolhão, the city’s most iconic market, was designated a property of public interest in 2006. Dating back to 1850, it features a unique two-story structure characterized by monumental neoclassical architecture.

The market is divided into various establishments facing the four streets that border it: Fernandes Tomás to the north, Alexandre Braga to the east, Formosa to the south, and Sá da Bandeira to the west.

It primarily focuses on fresh products, with traders specializing in different sections: fish, meat, vegetables, and flowers.

• Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis - As Portugal’s oldest public museum, it was initially housed in the Convent of Santo António da Cidade, now the National Public Library of Porto.

Since 1942, it has been located in the late 18th-century Palace of the Carrancas, which has undergone several refurbishments to serve its new museum function.

The museum features fine arts, decorative arts, and archaeology.

• Jardins do Palacio de Cristal - The Gardens of Palácio de Cristal, dating from the Romantic period, cover 8 hectares in central Porto and were designed in the 19th century by German landscape architect Émille David during the construction of the Palácio de Cristal building.

The gardens remain preserved according to the original design, featuring Jardim Émille David at the main entrance, Avenida das Tílias, the forest, and balconies overlooking the Douro River.

• Torre dos Clerigos - The Clérigos Tower is one of Porto’s most iconic monuments. This Baroque masterpiece by Nicolau Nasoni was built in the first half of the 18th century.

The panoramic view of the city and the Douro River from the top of the tower makes the climb up 240 steps worthwhile.

Interestingly, the tower appeared in the 2021 Hollywood blockbuster film “Suicide Squad.”

• Livraria Lello - Opened in 1906, the building housing this bookstore is classified as a property of public interest. It features a stunning Art Nouveau façade with Neo-Gothic details.

Inside, the library is decorated with painted plaster mimicking wood and boasts a magnificent staircase connecting it to the upper floor, one of Porto’s first reinforced concrete works.

The large stained-glass skylight, featuring the library’s monogram and motto, is also noteworthy.

• Edificio da Reitoria da Universidade do Porto - Designed by Carlos Amarante in a neoclassical style and funded by the Literary Grant, a wine tax, in 1803, this building shares similarities with the Hospital Santo António.

In 1911, it housed the Faculty of Sciences and now serves as the Rectory and the Museum of Natural History of the University of Porto.

• Palacio da Bolsa - A National Monument, the Palácio da Bolsa is owned by the Commercial Association of Porto. Designed by Joaquim da Costa Lima in a neoclassical style in 1842, it was built on the site of the former Convent of San Francisco, which was destroyed in a fire during the Siege of Porto.

Located in the historic center, it is one of the most visited monuments, with the famous Arab Room as its highlight.

The Bolsa Palace serves as a Cultural and Conference Center, offering unique conditions for hosting events.

• Pilares da Antiga Ponte Pensil - The suspension bridge, officially named D. Maria III, was built to provide a permanent connection between Porto and Gaia. Constructed by the French company Claranges Luccote et Compagnie, it was inaugurated in 1843 but deactivated four years later due to safety concerns.

Today, only two stone pillars shaped like obelisks remain.

• Ponte de Dom Luis I - In 1879, the government called for the construction of a metal bridge over the Douro River to replace the existing suspension bridge. The Belgian company Société de Willebroeck won the tender with a design by Engineer Teófilo Seyrig, who had previously worked with Gustave Eiffel on the Ponte D. Maria Pia.

The bridge was inaugurated in 1886 (upper deck) and 1888 (lower deck and full operation).

This bridge, part of Porto’s Historic Center on the UNESCO World Heritage list, features the world’s largest wrought iron arch.

• Ponte Infante Dom Henrique - Inaugurated on March 30, 2003, and designed by engineer Adão da Fonseca, this bridge replaced the upper deck of the D. Luís I Bridge, which now carries a Porto Metro line.

With a deck measuring 371 meters long and 20 meters wide, it is an arch bridge of the Maillart type, with a span-to-rise ratio of 11.2m for a 280m arch span, setting a world record for this bridge type.

Experts consider it the slenderest bridge of its kind.

• Ponte D. Maria Pia - Built to replace the suspension bridge, Gustave Eiffel’s first masterpiece, created in collaboration with his partner and former disciple Theóphile Seyrig, was inaugurated in Porto in 1877 and remained in use for 114 years until it was replaced by the São João Bridge.

The bridge features a biarticulated arch supporting a single-track rail deck through truss pillars.

• Ponte de Sao Joao - This railway bridge, designed by Edgar Cardoso, connects Porto’s Campanhã station to all southern destinations. It was inaugurated on St. John’s Day, June 24, 1991.

The bridge employs a gantry design with three spans (two of 125m and one of 250m) supported by two massive pillars founded on the Douro River bed near each bank.

• Igreja Paroquial de San Nicolau - This building is a prime example of late 17th-century religious architecture in Porto. It also exhibits Mannerist style influences, with some Baroque elements.

The nave features a remarkable altarpiece showcasing a beautiful image of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of metalworkers.

• Igreja de Sao Francisco - The city’s most important Gothic temple, construction of this church began in the 14th century. It is also one of the most significant Baroque works, with a lavishly gilded interior from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Count Raczinsky described it as a “Church of Gold” due to its opulent woodwork, stating, “This church is so beautiful and rich that it surpasses everything I’ve seen in Portugal and around the world.”

Notable features include the Tree of Jesse and the catacombs.

It has been a National Monument since 1910 and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1996.

• Alfandega Porto Congress Centre - This neoclassical building, constructed in the 19th century by engineer Jean FG Colson, features two façades: one facing the Douro River and the other facing the city.

The use of iron in combination with other materials—stone, brick, or wood—depending on the functionality of different spaces, makes this building particularly interesting.

The Museum of Transport and Communications opened here in 1992.

• Museu do Carro Electrico - Opened in 1992, the Electric Car Museum houses a collection of trams and other auxiliary vehicles that once operated in Porto, marking the history of light rail transport in the city.

The collection includes an example of American horse-drawn trolley buses first introduced to Porto in 1872.

Located in the former Massarelos central, a listed municipal building, the museum also displays some original equipment.

• Ponte da Arrabida - Designed by Edgar Cardoso, the Arrábida Bridge, with a span of 270 meters, was once the longest reinforced concrete bridge in the world.

Inaugurated in 1963, it stands 70 meters above the average water level.

Bronze sculptures atop the four large pillars supporting the central span add to the bridge’s modern, innovative spirit.

• Fortress Sao Joao Baptista - This fort, a fine example of Portuguese military architecture, was built at the end of the 16th century to protect the coast and the entrance to the Douro River.

Modern fortifications were added in the 17th century, along with an 18th-century access gate.

• Castle of the Cheese - Fort São Francisco Xavier (Cheese Castle)

Built in the 17th century to defend the coast from North African pirates, São Francisco de Xavier Fort is situated on a rocky hill shaped like a cheese, hence its nickname, Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle).

• Estatua Equestre de D. Joao VI - Created by Salvador Carvão da Silva d’Eca Barata-Feyo and inaugurated in June 1966, this monument features an elevated granite pedestal adorned with a crown and the legend of D. João VI.

Atop the pedestal is a brass statue of King John VI on horseback, conveying a sense of movement. He holds the reins in his left hand and a balloon in his right, symbolizing the imperial dignity achieved in 1816 with the creation of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves.

It is a replica of the statue Portugal gifted to Rio de Janeiro on its 4th anniversary.

• She Changes (The Anemone) - She Changes, commonly known as Anemone, is a sculpture by artist Janet Echelman for Porto and Matosinhos in northern Portugal.

This fluid and beautiful work of art, made from a fishing net that moves with the wind, resembles a giant anemone swaying with sea currents.

• Port of Leixoes - Located in a popular tourist area, Leixões Port has expanded its cruise operations.

Since the new Cruise Pier opened in April 2011, the port now has two docks for cruises and can accommodate larger ships (up to 300m).

In 2012, the number of passengers increased by 81% and the number of ships by 25%, with 75,613 cruise passengers visiting Porto that year.

In 2013, the Port of Leixões expected around 70 cruise calls, bringing over 66,000 passengers and 30,000 crew members to the region.

• Casa de Serralves - Built in the 1930s, the Serralves House is one of the finest examples of the Art Deco movement in Europe. It hosts exhibitions and events.

Located in Serralves Park, a unique landscape reference in Portugal, the park spans 18 hectares of meticulously designed gardens, a traditional farm, and a forest.

Designed by architect Jacques Greber, Serralves Park is one of the few Portuguese gardens built in the first half of the 20th century.

Situated in the heart of Porto, Serralves combines the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Deco House, and the Park, along with leisure facilities, shops, and a restaurant.

• Casa da Musica - Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, Porto’s main concert hall, Casa da Música, is located in the Boavista area.

Inaugurated in 2005, it has become an icon of contemporary architecture.

• Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque - The monumental 45m high statue in the center of the square—the Monument to the Heroes of the Peninsular War—was inaugurated in 1951. It is a grand historical, architectural, and sculptural work featuring an obelisk and various sculpture groups.

The monument symbolizes the alliance between the Portuguese and the English (the Lion) and their victory over the French Napoleonic armies (the eagle).

• Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar - The Monastery of Serra de Pilar is situated on a hill called Serra do Pilar on the Douro River bank in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Originally belonging to the Order of St. Augustine, its construction began in 1538 and continued for centuries, resulting in significant changes to the initial design.

It is considered one of the most remarkable examples of classical European architecture due to the circular shapes of the church and cloister.

The monastery serves religious, cultural, and military purposes.

Classified as a National Monument in 1910, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, along with Porto’s Historic Center and the Luís I Bridge.

• Transport in luxury vehicles for maximum comfort.
• Certified Tourist Driver.
• Personal accident and liability insurance provided.
• Executive vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and refreshments.

• Admissions to venues and attractions along the route.
• Gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
• Extra - Fado Concert - €15.00 to €20.00
• Extra - Dinner with Fado Concert - €45.00 to €50.00
• Extra - Visit a Port Wine cellar with wine tasting - €15.00 to €25.00