- Praca de Carlos Alberto - Starting Point of the tour.
- Igreja do Carmo - The Igreja do Carmo and Igreja dos Carmelitas, at the corner of Praça de Carlos Alberto and Rua do Carmo, are two churches in Porto that stand almost side by side.
The two churches are separated by a very narrow (1 meter wide) house that was inhabited until the 1980’s.
- Rua das Flores - A charming historic street is now in fashion
Newly renovated, this is one of the trendiest streets in the city. Restaurants, traditional shops and historic buildings make Rua das Flores a must see for anyone who wants to get to know the true spirit of the city.
- Sao Bento Railway Station - We will pass by the station to see the entrance lobby.
- Praca da Batalha - We will pass through this square when reaching the other side of Porto.
- Fontainhas Viewpoint - An authentic and historic place less know among the tourists with a great viewpoint overlooking Douro and the connecting bridges between Gaia and Porto side.
- Miradouro da Vitoria - One of the most beautiful viewpoints towards Vila nova de Gaia.
- Passeio das Virtudes - We will finish the tour in one of the most chill places to hang out in the afternoons with great sunsets, frequented by the locals.
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- Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee
This exclusive tour is designed expressly for the inquisitive and venturesome explorers - those desiring to peel back the layers and step off the trodden path. We’ll lead you to the spots frequented by locals, traverse less common paths, and divulge the cultural attributes and quirks. Discover what sets the Portuguese apart, their distinctiveness and societal misconceptions. Experience the most stunning and concealed corners of Porto from a local’s lens.
Your local guide, Kristine, is an architect with a fervor for travelling, residing in Porto for 7 years, fully assimilated in the local culture and carrying the requisite knowledge to satisfy all your curiosities.
We will steer you through the winding backstreets of the town’s most stylish district, uncover hidden gems and locales that have sustained the genuine Porto ambiance. We’ll conclude the tour at the city’s most serene locale and treat ourselves to a chilled local brew.
Does that sound enticing? Let’s embark!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.