Porto: Half-Day Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting in the Douro Wine Region

Name: Porto: Half-Day Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting in the Douro Wine Region
Brand: Tabl
SKU: DH0B92
Price: 29.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

4 hours

From 09:00

Group 1+

English, Portuguese, Spanish, French

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4 hours

09:00

What you'll do

A half-day guided tour in a comfortable minibus through Porto Old Centre before concluding with a guided tour and tasting session at the famous port cellar "Vila Nova de Gaia". Meet your Guide at 352/354 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira in Porto at 9 am, where the tour will start at the exterior of Porto Cathedral. During your time with your guide visit the likes of Porto Sé Cathedral, then onto São Bento Train Station and other historic attractions. You will also have the chance to stop near the Livraria Lello & Irmão a remarkable neo-gothic monument and Torre dos Clérigos, Porto's highest building. Lastly, the tour continues to Vila Nova de Gaia, with a visit to a renowned wine cellar where guests have an opportunity to sample two excellent Port Wines.

Highlights

Vila Nova de Gaia: Enjoy a guided visit at a renowned wine cellar where you will partake in a couple of glasses of the amazing Port Wines

Batalha Square & Santa Catarina: Discover the iconic Majestic Café, old churches and many monuments through the ancient cobblestone streets

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Discover Porto, one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, also one of the oldest of Europe, recognized by the unique historical UNESCO World Heritage city centre

São Bento Train Station: The expert guide will explain the importance of this building and the famous scenes of the Portuguese history re-created on its impressive tiles

Porto Cathedral: A historic landmark in the old city centre - the "Morro da Sé" which is the oldest district in Porto

Itinerary

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Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
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Group Size: 1+
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Start Time: 9 AM
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Meeting Point: 352/354 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira, Porto, Porto, 4050-418
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Vila Nova de Gaia: Situated on the south bank of the River Douro and easily reached via the Dom Luís I Bridge, Vila Nova de Gaia is home to some of the most iconic Port cellars. Here you're invited to both a guided tour and tasting session of 2 locally produced port wines.
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Historical Tour: A city tour via minibus through Porto's old centre - featuring the likes of the 12th century Porto Cathedral, having been renovated throughout the years to incorporate Baroque and Romanesque architecture, as well as it's gothic-period Chapel of São João Evangelista
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Additional Sightseeing: Including Clérigos Church designed in the 19th century by Nicolau Nasoni and Sao Bento Train Station (a former Benedictine monastery) complete with it's 20,000 tiles by painter Jorge Colaço.
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End Time: Approximately 1 PM

What's Included

Transport and professional expert guide

Admission ticket to visit a renowned Port Wine Cellar

Port tasting session of 2 varieties

Historical city tour by minibus

Complimentary water

What's not included

Tips and gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drink (other than port tasting)

Entrance fees for any additional attractions

Meeting Points

352/354 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira, Porto, Porto, 4050-418 - your guide will bring you back to the departure point at the end of the tour

Kindly reach the meeting spot 10-15 minutes before your departure time

Notes

The tour runs rain or shine

Identity card or passport will be required

Your tour will be led by an expert guide, who is local and has a passion for sharing extensive knowledge about Portuguese history and culture

We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances