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Discover Porto City Tour

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

During this tour you will discover the shoreline from the North to Porto. From the golden beaches, charming fishing villages to Porto, the birthplace of Port wine. Nestled at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a city that invites you to experience the best of both worlds: centuries of history and modern-day vibrancy, old-world charm and new-world creativity. Known for its Port wine, scenic riverfront, and stunning architecture, Porto is a destination that will captivate your senses.

What's Included

  • Boat tour on the Douro river on a typical boat
  • Bottled water
  • Glass of Port wine at a local cellar
  • Entrance fees, unless specified
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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This tour does not start from Porto district, please check our pickup points.

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What To Expect

Muro de Azulejos

This typical blue tiles tell the stories of the fishermen fishing at the atlantic ocean. Nowadays the harbour of Póvoa de Varzim is still one of the most important fishers harbours in the north of Portugal.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porto de Pesca, Póvoa de Varzim (Pass By)

The Fishing Port is located in the coastal area that served as the starting point for fishing activity, marking the cultural essence of Póvoa de Varzim.
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Fortaleza da Povoa de Varzim (Pass By)

The majestic fortress originally had the function of defending the coastal area. During the trip, you will observe its charm and beauty.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa (Pass By)

This church has a lighthouse at the front. In the old days this lighthouse guided the fisher boats.
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Caxinas (Pass By)

One of the biggest traditional fishermen´s community in the north of Portugal. With small houses facing the beautiful beach and the ocean.
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Mural Homenagem às Mulheres da Seca do Bacalhau (Pass By)

At this place the traditional salted and dried codfish was produced. The field with the ancient equipment is still there!
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Nau Quinhentista

A replica of an old Nau (=ship) as used in the Portuguese discovery-times.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capela de Nossa Senhora do Socorro

A small chapel at the top of a hill with a shape of a mosque. We will enjoy the view for the Ave river and appreciate the magnificent blue tiles inside of the chapel.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde (Pass By)

An old roman church in the middle of the city center.
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Santa Clara Aqueduct (Pass By)

Founded at the beginning of the 15th century to provide water to the monastery.
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Igreja e Mosteiro de Santa Clara

Here we will enjoy the view on the village and the Ave River.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Port of Leixoes (Pass By)

The Port of Leixões is one of the most important port infrastructure in the Country.
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Foz do Douro

Foz do Douro where the Douro river meets the Atlantic ocean. A beautiful place with a spectacular view on the river and the ocean.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja do Carmo (Pass By)

The Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest house. This baroque church has a famous tiled side facade.
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A Casa Escondida (Pass By)

Arriving to the Historical center of Porto, the first stop is in ´The hidden house´, it is situated between two churches. This house was built to make all contact between the nuns and the monks impossible.
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Igreja dos Carmelitas

The Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest house.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Livraria Lello (Pass By)

We will walk along the streets, passing ´Livraria Lello´, one of the oldest bookshops in Portugal and recognized as “one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world” by the magazine ´The Guardian´, and the travel guide Lonely Planet.
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Torre dos Clerigos (Pass By)

This is a Baroque church is the highest Point in Porto, that can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.
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Avenida dos Aliados

The main square of the city with its impressive characteristic builings. Here we have a great view at the city hall and the statue of ´D. Pedro IV´.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sao Bento Railway Station

´São Bento´ train station. A 20th-century building known for the massive symmetrical facade and the tile-adorned vestibule with approximately 20,000 ´azulejos´ tiles.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Catedral do Porto (Pass By)

The Sé, is an historic landmark in the old centre, where the city was born. The neighborhood ´Morro da Sé´ is the oldest district in Porto. The ´Sé Cathedral´ is one of the city's oldest monuments.
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Luis I Bridge (Pass By)

We will cross the Douro river by the upper deck of ´Dom Luís I´ Bridge to ´Vila nova de Gaia´.The double-deck metal arch bridge from the 19th-century is one of the city´s most characteristic symbols. From here you will have amazing views to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
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Vila Nova de Gaia

We will arrive in Vila Nova de Gaia at lunchtime. You will have free time to lunch and enjoy the boulevard on the riverside with the beautiful view on the city of Porto.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cais De Gaia

After lunch you will embark on a typical flat-bottom-boat the ´barco Rabelo´ for a trip on the river Douro.
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55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Espaco Porto Cruz

Your tour ends in the best way, with a Port wine tasting and a spectacular view on the city of Porto.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Porto City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Porto City Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Boat tour on the Douro river on a typical boat.
  • Bottled water.
  • Glass of Port wine at a local cellar.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees, unless specified.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Discover Porto City Tour is as follows:

  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Porto City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Boat tour on the Douro river on a typical boat
  • Bottled water
  • Glass of Port wine at a local cellar
  • Entrance fees, unless specified
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Lunch

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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