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Off the Beaten Track in Porto: Private City Tour

Discover the hidden charms of Porto with our off the beaten track private city tour.
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Off the Beaten Track in Porto: Private City Tour

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Get ready to experience Porto like a local with Withlocals' Off the Beaten Track in Porto: Private City Tour. This is not your typical tour; it's a journey into the city's alternative side. Step away from the touristy path and discover hidden gems like Rua das Flores and Mercado Ferreira Borges. With passionate local guides leading the way, you'll get an authentic and immersive experience. Withlocals is committed to supporting local economies and promoting sustainable tourism practices, so you can feel good about exploring Porto with them. This private tour is perfect for those who want to see a different side of the city and dive deep into its culture and history. Book now and uncover the true essence of Porto!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Private tour with a local guide
  • Explore the alternative side of Porto
  • Visit the lively Rua das Flores
  • Discover the unique Mercado Ferreira Borges
  • Stroll through the charming area of Ribeira
  • Co2 neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private tour
  • Local guide
  • Food & beverages
  • Hotel pick up & drop off

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Introduction

Discover the hidden gems of Porto on the Off the Beaten Track Tour! This unique and exciting experience promises to show you a side of the city that most tourists never get to see. Led by a passionate local guide, this private city tour takes you on a journey through the alternative side of Porto, away from the crowded tourist attractions.

What to expect?

During this 120-minute tour, you will explore the vibrant Rua das Flores, a lively street that has recently undergone renovations to showcase its true charm. Get lost in the history and architecture of Mercado Ferreira Borges, an iconic market built in 1885. Depending on the route chosen by your guide, you may also visit other fascinating locations off the beaten track.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for those who have already experienced the main highlights of Porto and are looking for a more authentic and local experience. Whether you're a solo adventurer, a couple seeking a romantic escape, or a group of friends craving something different, this tour offers something for everyone. No matter your age or interests, this is an opportunity to see Porto through the eyes of a true Porto local.

Why book this?

The Off the Beaten Track Tour stands out from other tours in Porto because it allows you to discover the city's hidden gems in a private and intimate setting. With a knowledgeable and passionate local guide leading the way, you can immerse yourself in Porto's alternative side and gain a deeper understanding of its rich history and culture. This tour is not your typical tourist experience - it's a chance to see the real Porto, away from the crowds and tourist traps.

Good to know

One of the great advantages of this tour is its commitment to sustainability. Withlocals, the provider of the Off the Beaten Track Tour, supports local economies by only offering local produce and working with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. The tour is also carbon-neutral and avoids the standard tourist routes, preventing over-tourism and ensuring a more authentic experience for participants.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Off the Beaten Track Tour rave about its unique and eye-opening nature. They appreciate the opportunity to explore lesser-known parts of Porto and gain a deeper understanding of the city's culture and history. Many reviewers highlight the knowledgeable and friendly local guides, who add an extra layer of authenticity and make the experience truly memorable. Overall, participants are thrilled with this off-the-beaten-path adventure and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a different perspective on Porto.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Rua das Flores

This lively street used to make the connection between the port/pier and the center of the city, but it had been abandoned for quite a while until a couple years ago when it underwent renovations.

Mercado Ferreira Borges

This market was built in 1885, and is one of the best examples of iron and glass architecture; although it was built as a market, it never really worked as such.

Biblioteca Publica Municipal do Porto

(Pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Ageas Porto Coliseum

(Pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Porto

(Pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Maus Habitos

(Pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Praca da Batalha

(Pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Porto Feio

(Pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Reviews

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Lisa_S

Carlos was delightful and showed us parts of Porto we would never have found on our own, including the museum in the old prison, the tile repository and the fabulous bakeries. We enjoyed the views over the water, the train station and the tips on local restaurants and how to get into the Lello bookshop. It was a great first day in Porto!

Natalie_M

Carlos was a wonderful tour guide! He is so knowledgeable about Porto- its history and its present. We walked through areas I never would’ve seen if I had been in a car. Highly recommend!!!

GillW841

It was a delight spending a late Sunday morning with Rosa. She’s insightful and knowledgeable about Porto, through the ages to the present day. We learnt a lot on the ‘Off Beaten Track’ tour of Porto and it differed from the ‘Highlights of Porto’ tour we took on the first day of our trip. We started from a quiet, high up spot, with an unfolding gorgeous view of the river. Rosa lead a peaceful, meandering tour through the tiny, sometimes cobbled, ancient streets, imparting history and stories as we progressed. She covered so many different aspects, from history, social issues, local tales and local people of interest, religion, royalty, architecture etc. She’s even inspired us to do the Pilgrim walk in the future! Rosa’s a calm, intelligent and relaxed, lovely lady who tells and pitches a story very well and without judgement. We were provided with interesting detail and information and given space to make our own judgements and conclusions. Rosa’s an exceptional storyteller and we really appreciated her style. We recommend highly that you take a tour with her. She also kindly gave us ideas about places to go and to eat, which was very generous of her. Thank you so much for the tour, Rosa!

Allison_J

Andre’ was fabulous! He customized my tour to fit my interests. He gave such unique insights into the history of the city. Things that most would not point out. Today was an incredible day due to him! Highly recommend this tour

Maureen_M

What I hoped it would be My guide was intelligent informed and enthused about showing off the more human and significant cultural side of Porto

rles2209

Teresa you rock! We love all the stories behind the street arts - they are all so unique and empowering.  I'm so inspired by the free spirited people in Porto . The bridge connecting Gaia and Porto was beautiful tooo. We had so much fun and we laughed a lot cause Teresa is such a cool guide ! 😁😁😉 what a memorable day . If you want to know Porto up close and personal this is the tour indeed. THANK YOU xxx

H7584FHbarbarag

Zero on Urban or Classic Art. We had already done a walking tour of Porto so had hit the tourist spots, so thought this would be off the beaten path, etc. Basically just walked around Porto. I wouldn't suggest this. Although I liked our guide, just didn't get much out of this.

cosimaw388

I had a great tour through Porto! As a tourist you will not find those places we went to. Bruno was a perfect guide who knows every corner of Porto.

LawyerTraveler

We really enjoyed this tour. It covered all of downtown Porto, which is full of good street art. This tour was particularly good for a family with teenagers or 20 somethings, because I think our kids were kept enthralled throughout. I recommend this tour for anyone with a teenager or young adult in the group, and for anyone with an abiding interest in art and how it influences and is influenced by its environment.

heleng725

Saw this tour and thought it sounded a bit more quirky than the usual thing. We were not disappointed! Carlos was so full of knowledge, of Porto, of where to eat, and more importantly of the street art! He knew the artists, their intent, as well as the methods of how they appeared on the wall. Would definitely recommend as something a bit different, making you look at Porto in a whole new way!
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