Porto: Half-Day Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting in the Douro Wine Region
4 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
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
- 1Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
- 2Group Size: 1+
- 3Start Time: 9 AM
- 4Meeting Point: 352/354 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira, Porto, Porto, 4050-418
- 5Vila 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.
- 6Historical 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
- 7Additional 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.
- 8End 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
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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