Dark Porto Free Tour: Mysteries, Legends & Crimes
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A tour of Porto at night, full of sinister stories and legends of the city. Discover the most hidden secrets of Porto and get ready to relive with horror the most terrible episodes of the city.
Delve with us into the darkest Porto so that, as night falls, we discover the legends told by its inhabitants, the mysteries that live in its stones and the crimes that hide its alleys.
In this tour we will explore the most authentic corners of Porto, visiting places that are not very touristy where we will appreciate the essence of the city. We will also visit some of its emblematic areas of the city and we will get to know its monuments, but we will do so by talking about what is not normally told.
Some of the places we will visit are:
-Rua das Flores -Olival Jewish quarter -Courtyard of the Hanged -Old Armenian Quarter -Medieval Wall -Douro River
Get ready for an unforgettable night in the company of ghosts, murders, bandits, desecration, secrets, and massacres.
Meeting point
Calçada de Vandoma
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 18:00, 18:30 (Porto time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 11 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 2h 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Calçada de Vandoma. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English and Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 11 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 18:00 and 18:30. 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.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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