The Women Porto Forgot Tour- Real Stories Behind The City History
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Explore Porto from a unique angle on this inspiring walking tour. Discover five extraordinary women who shaped the city's past through forgotten documents, untold history, and captivating local stories.
What if you could discover Porto through the stories of the women who lived, loved, worked, wrote and challenged the rules of their time?
On this Free Tour, we step away from the usual historical narrative and meet five remarkable women whose lives reveal a different side of Porto.
Meet Maria Peregrina de Sousa, a writer who recorded the traditions and everyday life of her time; Francisca Luís, a Black, free woman born in Porto whose story survived in a 16th-century Inquisition record; Ana Plácido, whose choices led her to prison in 1860 ; Maria Leite Paes Moreira, the first woman to enrol in higher education in Porto; and Leopoldina Ferreira Paulo, the first woman to earn a doctorate from the University of Porto.
Along the way, we will discover forgotten stories, surprising historical documents and places connected to their lives.
This is not simply a tour about women. It is an invitation to discover Porto from a different perspective — and to ask: Who gets remembered when we tell the history of a city?
Meeting point
Rua dos Caldeireiros, Porto
Before you go
- Length
- About 1h 45min
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 14:30 (Porto time)
- Coming up
- 63 departures in 3 months, 5 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 1h 45min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Rua dos Caldeireiros, Porto. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
63 departures are listed in the next three months, 5 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 14:30. Times are local to Porto.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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