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Free Tour of the Ribeira do Porto

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4.4(11)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews2h 30minFree · tip-basedRun by Paseando por Europa S.L
Free Tour of the Ribeira do Porto

Discover the soul of Porto from the heights to the Ribeira. A tour among ancient walls, epic viewpoints and local tradition. Feel the most authentic essence in a close tour along the Douro.

Immerse yourself in the history of Porto with a tour that connects the upper city with the Ribeira. Accompanied by local guides in Spanish, we will get to know the essence of the Invicta City among walls, viewpoints, legends and ancient trade routes.

We will start from Praça da Batalha to talk about Porto's resistance and, afterwards, we will approach the Porta do Sol area, where we will understand how the medieval city grew and what role its ancient defenses played.

We will continue to the Cathedral of Porto and continue to the Igreja dos Grilos, with one of the most special viewpoints of the historic center. From there we will contemplate the staggered city that descends towards the river.

The walk will continue through squares such as São Domingos and São João Novo, spaces where convents, palaces and historic buildings reveal centuries of changes. We will then go down the Escadas do Caminho Novo, remembering the old Jewish quarter of Olival and the mercantile importance of Porto.

In the Ribeira we will discover the Church of San Francisco, the Palacio da Bolsa and the Casa do Infante before finishing at the Cais da Ribeira, between colorful facades, rabelos, views of Gaia and the Dom Luís I Bridge.

Meeting point

Praça da Batalha, entre el Hotel NH Collection Porto Batalha y el Monumento al Rey D. Pedro V.

Before you go

Length
About 2h 30min
Languages
Spanish
Usual start times
11:00, 16:00 (Porto time)
Coming up
120 departures in 3 months, 14 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 30min.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is Praça da Batalha, entre el Hotel NH Collection Porto Batalha y el Monumento al Rey D. Pedro V.. 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?

120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 16:00. 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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