Old Town Amazing Secrets Quest Experience in Porto

Porto, PT
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Highlights

  • Discover hidden secrets in Porto's Old Town
  • Explore iconic cobbled-stone streets
  • Learn about the oldest buildings in Porto
  • Uncover the Portuguese maritime adventures
  • Witness the richness of baroque architecture

What to expect

1

Sao Bento Railway Station

This is the starting point of the city game and the city's main train station. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this cafe. It's fun. You will love it:)

Duration 5 minutes
2

Ourivesaria Alliança

A hundred-year-old goldsmith in a gorgeous building, Ourivesaria Aliança has reinvented itself into an elegant multi-brand store occupying 6 floors. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this bar. It's fun. You will love it:)

Duration 5 minutes
3

Infante Dom Henrique

Lifted high on a pedestal, the monument depicts Prince Henry the Navigator (1394–1460) – a catalyst in the Age of Discoveries and pioneer of the caravel. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)

Duration 5 minutes
4

Casa do Infante

The Casa do Infante (House of the Prince), or alternately as the Alfândega Velha (Old Customshouse) is a historical house in the civil parish of Cedofeita. You will pass next to it as we proceed to the next location on our adventure.

5

Torre da Rua de Baixo

This medieval building is one of the oldest in town. Five floors’ tower facing two parallel streets, it is an example of the medieval architecture. The typology of the primitive tympanum and the arch side face of one of the first windows, make us believe that the building is from the XIII century. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn its story.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

Episcopal Palace of Porto

The Episcopal Palace (Portuguese: Paço Episcopal) is the former residence of the bishops of Porto, in Portugal. The palace is located on a high elevation. You will see it as we walk around it to get to our next location.

7

Saint Lawrence Church

The Igreja de São Lourenço commonly known as the Igreja dos Grilos (Cricket Church) was founded in the seventeenth century in Porto. We will pass it as we walk to the next location on our adventure.

8

Miradouro da Rua das Aldas

This is a lookout where you will see the city from above. Great spot to take instagrammable photos. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)

Duration 10 minutes
9

Catedral do Porto

The Porto Cathedral (Portuguese: Sé do Porto) is a Roman Catholic church located in the historical centre of the city of Porto, Portugal. It is one of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important local Romanesque monuments. You will pass by it as we walk to the next attraction.

10

Statue of Vímara Peres

Vímara Peres was a ninth-century nobleman from the Kingdom of Asturias and the first ruler of the County of Portugal. This is his equestrian statue. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)

Duration 10 minutes
11

Muralha Primitiva do Porto

There are still, in some points of the historic centre, remains of the Primitive Wall, which remounts to the year 400. This wall had four doors or entrances. The main door was the Vandoma Arch that was east of the borough, between the Largo da Sé and the Rua Chã. From here, the wall surrounded the hill following closely the Escadas das Verdades (stairs), where the Mentiras Arch or Door used to be. You will pass next to it on your way to the next attraction.

12

São João National Theater

The São João Theatre is a Portuguese theatre and concert venue in civil parish of Cedofeita. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place. It's fun. You will love it:)

Duration 5 minutes
13

Praça da Batalha

Praca da Batalha is a public space where you will find several shops. You will pass around the square as you walk to your next attraction.

14

Bolhão

One of the nicest neighborhoods in Porto where you will walk in search for the next location

15

Ageas Porto Coliseum

The Coliseum of Porto (Portuguese: Coliseu do Porto) is a Portuguese theatre and concert venue in the municipality of Porto, in northern Portugal, with a capacity for a standing audience of 4000. It's a leading venue for music and cultural events in Porto. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn the story of the attraction.

Duration 5 minutes
16

Av. dos Aliados

Avenida dos Aliados is generally regarded as Porto's city centre and is, as such, the most grandiose avenue. Flanked by ornate buildings in a range of architectural styles, from neoclassical to French Beaux-arts, this avenue was built to impress. As such it is home to some of the city's most prestigious hotels along with a number of banks. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to advance to the new location and learn its story.

Duration 10 minutes
17

The Newspaper Vendor Statue

The Newspaper Vendor is a beautiful statue. It is symbolic of the hard and amazing work newspaper sellers used to do. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to a question to learn its story and finish the quest.

Duration 5 minutes

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

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Grab a pastel de nata nearby.
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    Visit the Livraria Lello after the quest.
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    Check out local street art along the way.
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    Take photos at Miradouro da Rua das Aldas.
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    Enjoy a glass of port wine at the end.

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