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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.

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 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!

Porto has plenty of wine-related tours on offer, but a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s oldest working port wine cellar is rare. This one unlocks the usually off-limits Vintage Room at Real Companhia Velha and also takes you on a journey through the city's renowned wine district, Vila Nova de Gaia. As you explore, stop for tastings of authentic Portuguese dishes—such as cod fritters and fresh pastries—visit local eateries, and wash everything down with locally made wine.

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.

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.

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!

Discover Porto beyond postcards in a 3-hour private experience that combines urban art, architecture and creative neighborhoods. Travel with your group alone in a comfortable tuk-tuk, accompanied by a local Guide that adapts comments to your interests. Between the historic centre, Cedofeita, Miguel Bombarda and Bonfim, observe how tiles, ancient facades, independent galleries and contemporary murals tell the evolution of the city. Learn about artists’ stories, community projects, and regularly changing interventions, with references to names like Vhils and O (18+), as the works are on the go. The tour includes short stops for photographs and small walks, without entrance to museums. It is a visual, relaxed and exclusive way to know a creative port that many visitors don’t even discover.

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.

Discover the most enigmatic side of Porto as the light goes down and the historic streets gain another atmosphere. On this 2-hour private tour, travel solo with your group in a tuk-tuk led by a local Guide. Between the churches of Carmo, Clérigos, the ancient Cadeia da Relação, the Sé, the medieval walls, the Ribeira and a viewpoint over the Douro, listen to historical accounts, popular legends and stories of characters that marked the city. The tour addresses traditions linked to ancient prisons, catacombs and forgotten paths, without promising entry into closed locations. Take stops to photograph the illuminated Port and enjoy an intimate, flexible experience with no dinner or fado show included.

Did you know that J.K. Rowling lived in Porto for several years? Between the cobblestone streets and centuries-old academic traditions, the "Cidade Invicta" is full of secrets that seem straight out of a spellbook. This immersive tour takes you in the footsteps of wizards, where reality often surpasses fiction. What Awaits You: - The enchanted bookstore: Admire the fantastic architecture of the famous Lello Bookstore from the outside and understand why its facade and history so strongly recall the settings of the saga. - Cafés and spells: Pass by historic establishments, like the Majestic, where the first chapters were sketched, and soak up the city's atmosphere at the time of their creation. - Challenges for apprentice wizards: A fun bonus for kids featuring games and magical crosswords, perfect for exploring the city and enjoying the tour while having fun.

Porto’s connections to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter stories can be easy to overlook when exploring the city without local context. On this private tour, visit the café where Rowling worked on early drafts, explore the famous Livraria Lello, and discover lesser-known places associated with the series and its inspirations. Your guide connects these stops with Porto’s own history while you enjoy a local snack, revealing literary details that are difficult to uncover on a standard city tour.

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

Embark on a delightful journey from Porto to Aveiro, a picturesque city celebrated for its canals and vibrant moliceiro boats. A guided walk through Aveiro's historic center reveals charming Art Nouveau architecture and the intriguing salt traditions that define the area. Glide along the charming canals on a traditional moliceiro boat for a unique view of the city, and savor a moment of leisure to indulge in local sweets and coffee. The tour concludes with a visit to Costa Nova, famous for its colorful striped houses, rounding out your experience in this enchanting region of Portugal. - Discover the picturesque canals and vibrant architecture of Aveiro - Enjoy a guided tour highlighting local traditions and delicacies - Experience a scenic boat ride on a traditional moliceiro - Visit the colorful striped houses of Costa Nova after exploring Aveiro