Porto Free Tour: History, Culture, Local Life
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Discover the center of Porto: all its charms, its history, culture and local life from the hands of the guide Miguel. A great welcome to Porto to locate ourselves in the city and understand and get to know our Portuguese neighbors a little better.
Our route runs through the entire centre of the city of Porto, which has been a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996. I have selected the best places to develop the most important issues of history, culture and local life in Porto. Our free tour will try to be as pleasant as possible, and we will get to know the essentials of the second most significant city in Portugal.
Some points we will look at are:
Clerigos Tower Lello and Irmão Bookstore Vitoria viewpoint Louis I Bridge Porto Cathedral Sao Bento Station Paris Galleries Allies Square ... and many more!
Meeting point
Praça Gomes Teixeira, Porto
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 45min
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 15:30 (Porto time)
- Coming up
- 5 departures in 3 months, 1 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 45min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Praça Gomes Teixeira, Porto. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
5 departures are listed in the next three months, 1 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00 and 15:30. 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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