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Porto PRIVATE Tour from Lisbon: Discover the Charm of Portugal's Second Largest City
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46 Ratings
Porto
Experience the charm of Portugal's second largest city with a private day tour from Lisbon. Visit a Port Winery, try local cuisine, and enjoy the culture and scenic views of Porto.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sao Bento Railway Station - We will enter the train station where you will have time to admire the amazing tile work and take pictures.
- Livraria Lello - One of the enigmatic places in Porto that inspired J.K. Rowling to write the Harry Potter saga.
- Igreja dos Carmelitas - Pictures inside and/or praying. Please note that sometimes this church is closed during our tour and we can’t go inside to take pictures. Nevertheless we will show you other sites if this one isn’t open.
- Igreja do Carmo - This church has a touristic circuit inside. You can do it if you wish but just going around this beautiful building filled with tiles is usually a highlight on its own but we will let you decide whether to take the circuit of not.
- Torre dos Clerigos - We will walk around the area where the Clérigos Church and Tower are and you are free to decide to go up the tower for a great view of the city or simply take some pictures. This is another monument that you can opt to pay the admission fee and go to the top or just wander around it for pictures.
- Ribeira Square - We will walk around the traditional Ribeira neighborhood and have lunch at one of the typical restaurants there. We can recommend the best local places to eat. We can also go to a nearby fishing village to try the best seafood and fresh fish. We will adapt it to what you prefer as there are many options.
- Casa Kopke - A great Port Wine tasting house, that owns the oldest Port Wine house as well. This is just an example of a great place to try Port wines but we can take you elsewhere if you prefer. Admission is free and you only have to pay for whatever Port wines you order.
If you don’t drink Port or any alcohol at all we will add other places to our itinerary to make your day better.
- Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - Stop for pictures of the church and to overview the city of Gaia from Porto
- Jardim do Morro - The best place to take an amazing picture of the city of Porto as you will be on the opposite side of the river, facing the whole city.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Knowledgeable local guide
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Complimentary bottled water
- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary during the tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Who’s to say you can’t enjoy Lisbon and take a single day to explore Porto?
This PRIVATE day expedition provides the opportunity to journey from Portugal’s capital city to its second-most prominent city and one of Europe’s impressive travel destinations. Visit a Port Winery, delight in the renowned Porto dish ‘Francesinha’ or fresh seafood, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and stunning landscapes this city offers. We don’t impose time restrictions on our clients. We offer the flexibility you need and cater to your preferences. The itinerary can be modified to suit your desires.
Reserving this tour is the optimal decision as it allows you to experience Porto through the eyes of a local, and take full advantage of everything it promises within a single day.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Sao Bento Railway Station
Praca Almeida Garrett
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Yony_g
Jan 1, 2024
Wonderful Time In Porto. - Pedro was an amazing tour guide. He caters the tour to your pace, and interests. He also makes great suggestions of things to see, and every one of them were great decisions. Pedro also throws in a couple of surprises along the way which add to the overall experience. The drive to Porto is approximately 3 1/2 hours each way, but Pedro makes the time go by seamlessly.
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Loreleic480
Nov 28, 2023
Wonderful Porto - Porto is a beautiful must see city in Portugal. Most efficient way to see this place from Lisbon is by a private tour. David did not disappoint us. He arrived on time at our Lisbon hotel and was able to sit our family of 4 comfortably in his nice clean van. Take note that we had big luggages. He didn’t mind passing by Fatima as we randomly requested along the way. It was not originally part of the itinerary. He showed us the highlights of Porto along with great areas where only locals know. He took us to the best local restaurants too. Our family stayed overnight in Porto. David picked us on time again from our Porto hotel the following day before heading to Douro valley. He took care of our family very well until drop off to our hotel close to Lisboa airport where we departed back to USA the following morning. It was a concierge service for a reasonable price.
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Grandtour22830920885
Sep 9, 2023
Phenomenal Multi-Day Trip to Porto, Douro Valley - HIGHLY RECOMMEND! David is incredibly talented and kind - his knowledge of Portuguese culture and history runs very deep and more importantly, he is hilarious, friendly, and altruistic. I traveled with my mother and brother with David to Porto from Lisbon (making stops in Obidos and Nazare) and through the Douro Valley. David’s English was so good that I initially thought he was American, despite the fact that he was raised in the Lisbon area and in reality is just very gifted with languages (he speaks five of them). There was never a dull moment - we had so much fun with David. Thank you David - you were the best guide to the beautiful country of Portugal we could have asked for! Looking forward to staying in touch my friend.
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Stuart_p
Jul 18, 2023
Easy day trip - David and Daniel were very easy to work with and organized and prompt. It was an easy drive to Porto in a very comfortable van with Wifi and weather provided. We enjoyed our day and their assistance.
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N3244tqkristinas
Jun 30, 2023
Great day trip! - Thank you, thank you David for being a fantastic guide! Knowledgeable, accommodating, funny and friendly. We had the best time.
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Christina_s
Jun 29, 2023
Great day trip with David! - David was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, so accommodating to our special requests, and lots of fun! It was a great memorable day in Porto.
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Rolando_a
Jun 23, 2023
A great day trip to Porto! - Pedro our guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, kind and patient. He will customize the tour to meet your expectations. He was friendly and very attentive. Porto was my favorite place in Portugal, you will not be disappointed.
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Suzanne_b
Apr 30, 2023
Do not miss this tour! - We had a truly amazing time with Pedro. His flexibility, knowledge and friendliness were appreciated. We took two additional stops on our tour, one to Fatima, one to a medieval village, and had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, O Rita, and Pedro joined us. We arrived in Porto, and had an all encompassing tour of the city before being dropped us off at our hotel that evening. Highly, highly recommend this private tour in Portugal.
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Terriadams0309
Apr 26, 2023
6 Spectacular Days Discovering Portugal - Our family traveled to Lisbon for a family wedding. We decided to hire a tour guide so that we could take a week, prior to the wedding, to enjoy some of Portugal’s countryside. Luckily, for my family, I hired a “super guide”. Words cannot explain how wonderful, respectful, and knowledgeable David was. He went well beyond the call of duty. He pushed a baby stroller, wheelchair, and was even willing to stop the van “on the highway RIGHT NOW” (obviously an inside joke). He made special detours for us to visit with relatives, never once saying that it was too far, inconvenient, or not part of the itinerary. Even my relatives enjoyed his company and friendship. David became part of our family. So, if you want a tour guide that is experienced, gregarious and a fantastic guy HIRE David – you will not be disappointed.
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Departure28740256038
Apr 26, 2023
Trip from Lisbon to Porto and everything in between! - If you are looking for the best travel experience, congratulations... you found him! David will personalize your trip just the way you want it. He spent days with our family of 6 and planned special activities for us all! We hiked, drove, explored, took boat rides and horse carriages, enjoyed local food, pastries and drinks, made detours to visit our family across the country, and overall had the BEST time! David became part of our family; my 2 year old ran to him every morning! No matter what you're looking for on your trip, David will not disappoint. You will learn fun facts about Portugal, see more than you can even imagine, and frankly will make a new great friend. Our only negative, we had to say goodbye! We hope to see David again in future travels and would welcome him to our home anytime!
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