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This isn’t your typical wine tour, you can find those with plenty of other companies. Instead, this experience offers behind-the-scenes access to the world’s oldest working port wine cellar (we have the key to the vintage room!), paired with generous tastings of iconic Portuguese dishes like Francesinha as you explore Porto’s renowned wine district, Vila Nova de Gaia. Along the way, enjoy an exclusive port wine tasting. And because that’s just the start, savor local wines and beers thoughtfully paired with each stop. You’ll venture into hidden food spots and authentic neighborhood restaurants, meeting passionate local owners whose dedication shines through in every bite.

Discover the enchanting world of Traditional Fado in Porto, where an extraordinary and deeply immersive performance awaits. Let yourself be carried by its emotional melodies and gain a deeper understanding of one of Portugal’s most treasured cultural expressions. Enjoy a Traditional Fado performance that goes beyond the usual tourist shows, offering a truly authentic experience in a warm, intimate and traditional setting. Ideal for those seeking genuine encounters, this unique style of Fado allows you to feel the true essence of this art form, away from the typical tourist spots. Step into the heart of Portuguese culture with a memorable and authentic Traditional Fado experience in the captivating city of Porto. This programme is one of the highest-rated in Portugal across several platforms. See for yourself!

See only the best of Porto on this essential guided walking tour, ideal for travelers on a time budget. With your expert guide taking care of navigation, explore Porto’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on foot so you can focus on the finer details. Discover Porto’s top sights, such as the Clerigos Tower and the São Bento Railway Station. See the city through the eyes of a local and enjoy a stroll.

J.K. Rowling spent time in Porto and its believed some of her life experiences inspired her world-renowned Harry Potter books. With this tour, you can retrace J.K. Rowling’s steps and hear stories about her life that you’d miss out on otherwise. Along the way, check off Sao Bento Railway Station, and a place referred to as one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores—Livrario Lello.

Porto is a city where art and architecture meet, creating a unique fusion of ancient and contemporary. This tour explores the classical and modern architecture of the city centre, including the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art and the Faculty of Fine Arts. You’ll discover how the city preserves its past while embracing the new, providing the ideal environment for street art. The journey follows to neighborhoods such as Baixa and Miguel Bombarda, where murals, innovative graphite and artistic interventions stand out. International artists have transformed Porto into a large outdoor museum, with works by renowned artists such as Vhils and Oiladi. The tour also passes through Cedofeita, where historic architecture blends with modern designs. The guide shares stories about street art and festivals that make Porto one of Europe’s largest centers of urban art, offering a unique experience of creativity and social transformation.

Discover Portugal's green wine country on a fully private day guided by a professional licensed historian, not a standard driver. Beyond the tastings, you will uncover the heritage, stories and ancestral techniques that shaped this lesser-visited region, away from the Douro crowds. Visit two welcoming family estates with guided tours of their vineyards and cellars, and taste a range of the region's native white grapes - Alvarinho, Loureiro, Azal, Avesso, Arinto and more - crisp, fresh and found almost nowhere else. Your day is capped by a gourmet lunch at a renowned restaurant, with regional wines carefully paired to each dish, in an elegant setting among rolling green hills. Designed exclusively for your group, at your own relaxed pace.

See where JK Rowling became inspired to write the hit Harry Potter series during this private and personalized tour of Porto. Join a private local host and discover the city’s highlights and hidden gems to learn about their history and relation to the books. Highlights include perusing the iconic Livraria Lello bookshop, seeing the café where Rowling wrote the series, and visiting some of Porto's architectural landmarks.

Discover the worst stories of the city of Porto while visiting its most beautiful places on a spooky tour. Accompanied by a storyteller, you will have to make wise and courageous decisions to move forward. The guide, who considers herself the heir to the story and poison recipes of the only serial killer that ever existed in the city, will immerse you in a universe of dark tales. Starting at Carlos Alberto Square and passing by the city's prison, a stunning viewpoint, the Clérigos Church, and the Jewish quarter, you will relive infamous crimes driven by greed and scandalous stories of love, lust, and death. Ending at the beautiful São Bento Station, you will discover small stories of various crimes hidden in its decoration. Get ready for two hours of fear and fun, and discover your bravest side!

The TouringBee audio guide is your convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Porto. This tour is specially designed to help you explore the city in just 1.5–2 hours. Follow the route on the app’s map, walking from the Porto Cathedral to the Crystal Palace Gardens and passing by the city’s main attractions. Highlights include: Clérigos Tower, São Bento Station, Lello Bookshop, University of Porto, Hidden House, Café Majestic. The tour features 23 points of interest. All stories are crafted by professional journalists and historians with humor and a passion for travel. Once you download the tour, the app runs offline. We recommend using headphones for better sound quality. Enjoy engaging stories and legends at your own pace, without a need to keep up with a group. Feel free to pause anytime to take a break at a café or wander down a picturesque alley before continuing your exploration.

Porto is the city that inspired many features of J.K. Rowling’s hit series “Harry Potter.” On this private tour, explore the city through the lens of the Wizarding World and learn about its unique history. Visit the cafe where Rowling wrote several chapters of the first book, see the famous Lello Bookshop that looks like it came straight out of the films, and see the “Gryfinndor” fountain.

Discover Porto by e-Bike half day tour Depending on your physical shape, despite the bikes are electric and will only assist you riding, we can make several tracks: - Minimal, flat area by the river side and beach side -Light trail, we can go downtown or uptown, discovering amazing viewpoints overlooking the city and the river Douro - Moderate, we can go anywhere, in the city, outside the city, wherever we want