Porto: Old Town & City Highlights Walking Tours

Porto, PT
89% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (49 reviews)

Highlights

Meeting Point

Your ticket includes the Vox City App. Use it to track the guides and join the tours. Alternatively, please find your guide at the main meeting point located at R. de Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal

Meeting point

R. de Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto , Portugal

End point

End Point

Your ticket includes the Vox City App. Use it to track the guides and join the tours. Alternatively, please find your guide at the main meeting point located at R. de Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto, Portugal

Meeting point

R. de Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto , Portugal

End point

What to expect

1

Av. dos Aliados

Stroll along the main avenue of Porto located in the heart of the city

2

Praca da Batalha

See the former main gateway of Porto where many battles took place that shaped the city's history

3

Porto City Hall

Marvel at the striking 70-metre-tall clock tower and hear the importance of its bell that symbolises Porto's citizens

4

Capela das Almas

Admire the chapel's beautiful facade boasting over 15,000 white and blue decorative tiles

5

Sao Bento Railway Station

Be amazed by one of Porto's most important landmarks and a worthy UNESCO World Heritage Site

6

Torre dos Clerigos

Regarded as one of the most iconic monuments in the region, you can't miss a visit to the Torre dos Clerigos

7

Jardim do Morro

The Jardim do Morro is not only a beautiful garden, it also offers stunning views of the Rio Douro and the city of Porto

8

Livraria Lello

Considered one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal and one of the most beautiful bookshops worldwide, the Livraria was founded in 1869

9

Miradouro da Rua das Aldas

Visit this breath-taking viewpoint on Porto's oldest street

10

Episcopal Palace of Porto

Hear the importance of this building and how it was once used as the residence of Porto's bishops

11

Palacio da Bolsa

Located in the heart of Porto, the 19th Century Palácio da Bolsa – or Stock Exchange Palace - is considered one of the most striking and noteworthy monuments

12

Luís I Bridge

Admire the impressive metal-arch bridge, considered to be one of Porto's most treasured landmarks

13

Praça do Infante D. Henrique

Erected in memory of Prince Henry the Navigator's death, the monument represents the triumph of Portuguese navigations and faith

14

Rua das Flores

Rua das Flores gained it's name from its lush vegetable gardens and jam-packed flower fields, that existed when the street was opened

15

Catedral do Porto

Admire Porto Cathedral's marvellous combination of Romanesque and Baroque architectures

16

R. do Barredo

Admire its urban architecture from the medieval period, the oldest of its kind to have survived in the Barredo neighborhood

17

Estatua de Vimara Peres

See the equestrian statue that honours the first ruler of the County of Portugal

18

Teatro Nacional Sao Joao

Dedicated to Prince John VI, the São João National Theatre was inaugurated in 1798. In 1908, a fire destroyed much of the original theatre, leading to its reconstruction

19

R. da Galeria de Paris

Enjoy the elegant and well-designed buildings that line the street, particularly number 28, a unique Art Nouveau-style house

20

R. de Santa Catarina

As you stroll along Santa Catarina Street, hear how it is the most important shopping district in Porto

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    The guided walking tour is approximately 2.5 hours long Try to arrive 5 minutes early if possible, so you do not miss the tour departure The tour guide will be wearing a Vox City dark blue uniform
  • Additional information
    Your ticket includes a complimentary sightseeing mobile-app with a self-guided tour of Porto. Make sure to scan the QR code on your voucher to download the app and get full access to it
  • Additional information
    Your pass includes multiple guided walking tours, which you can join on separate days if it fits your schedule better
  • Additional information
    The guided evening tour is available in high-season only. Please check availability with the local operator when you arrive
Provided by Vox City International Ltd

What our experts say

  • icon
    Try local pastries at Fábrica da Nata
  • icon
    Visit Livraria Lello for stunning architecture
  • icon
    Check out Mercado do Bolhão for local goods
  • icon
    Enjoy sunset views from Jardim do Morro
  • icon
    Wear comfortable shoes for walking

Select Currency