Top Northern Portugal Walking Tours - page 4

Explore two of Portugal’s most historic cities, Braga and Guimarães, on this private tour from Porto. Discover Braga’s Roman roots and rich cultural legacy, with remnants of Bracara Augusta still visible today. Then, step into the birthplace of Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques, in the medieval city of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience.

Discover the beauty of one of Portugal’s most underrated regions on this day trip to Guimarães and Braga from Porto. Located in Northern Portugal, the region of Minho is known for its bucolic countryside, vineyards, and delicious cuisine—but exploring without your own wheels can be a challenge. Spend the day exploring it all with the help of a knowledgeable guide. Visit two cities, Guimaraes and Braga, to get to know the heart of the region.

The hills of Porto can easily make you footsore, but you can avoid the hassle and save your energy during a Segway tour of the UNESCO-listed center. Select a small-group or private tour in the morning or afternoon and glide along cobblestone paths lined with historic monuments and attractions such as Ponte de Dom Luis I, Porto Cathedral, São Bento Station, and Clérigos Tower. With your local guide, appreciate architecture and uncover Roman legend all on a sleek electric Segway.

Portugal has a rich history of winemaking and the Porto area is famous for its fortified port wines. Discover a 4th-generation port wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia and learn about how the sweet wine is made during this guided tour. Walk through the aging cellar to see 100-year-old ports and then visit the tasting room to sample a few port wines.

See the best that Porto has to offer without breaking a sweat when you embark on this electric bike sightseeing tour. Join a small group and pedal around the UNESCO-listed city center to see landmarks like Clerigos Tower, the Porto Cathedral, and São Bento Train Station. While you explore, your guide provides information on the history and culture of the city and provides insider tips on where to eat.

Discover the renowned Douro Valley, Portugal's foremost wine region, on a full-day tour from Porto. Join a small group and embark on a journey through local vineyards, indulging in tastings while uncovering the region's unique characteristics. Immerse yourself in traditional Portuguese culture, admire iconic tiles, and savor a delightful lunch at an authentic local restaurant.

Explore Porto on your own terms, timeframe, and schedule while benefiting from the authentic insight of a local guide during this customizable Porto tour. Instead of wasting time waiting on large tour groups, explore in private and acquaint yourself with the city, visiting the places that are of most interest to you or allowing your guide create a personalized itinerary.

The Douro Valley’s landscapes are replete with vineyards and bounteous produce: sip and sample the best of the region’s culinary offerings on this full-day tour from Porto. Alongside your guide, visit wine estates and spectacular viewpoints. See, too, the beauty of the Douro River during a boat ride and enjoy lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant.

Go wine tasting amid the vineyard-clad hills of the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed region famous for its port wine production. Feast on regional specialties with a traditional lunch in the scenic village of Pinhao and visit carefully selected wine estates for an introduction to award-winning local varietals. Your full-day tour from Porto concludes with a sightseeing boat cruise on the Douro River.

Avoid wandering the streets without context and explore the sites and history of the Jewish community in Porto on this private half-day walking tour. With a knowledgeable guide, stroll through the old Jewish quarters as you learn about the city’s Jewish community, whose origins date to the 1100s. Entrance fees at your own expense.

Avoid the typical tourist traps and savor the best of Portuguese food and wine on this tour from Porto to the Douro Valley. Don't worry about navigating the winding roads as an expert driver takes you along the river to see UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards, with stops at renowned wineries for tastings. Enjoy a lunch of typical regional foods and take in more views on a river cruise before returning to Porto.

Discover the best of Porto without the hassle of planning logistics on this Porto city tour with lunch and a cruise down the Douro River. Explore the Old Town, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, at a relaxed pace in a small group, and then head to the beach areas of Boavista and Foz. Enjoy lunch at a local haunt, then cruise the Douro on a traditional wooden ‘rabelo’ boat. Your tour wraps up with a port wine tasting in town.

Ditch the touristy eating traps and discover authentic northern Portuguese specialties on a half-day culinary tour of Porto. With a guide to answer your questions, visit taverns, bars, and other food spots to sample “petiscos” (Portuguese tapas) and drinks beloved by locals. Hear the history of the dishes, enjoy a wine tasting, and soak up the atmosphere of the eateries as you eat your way around Porto.

This guided tour of Douro Valley gives you a full day in the Portuguese countryside. Learn invaluable cultural information from your guide, and travel with ease, as all transport is organized for you on this small-group tour. The day has so many wonderful inclusions, making it the ultimate hassle-free experience—visit wine estates for tastings, have a local lunch, enjoy a panoramic cruise, and sample local olive oil and cheeses too.

Indulge in the Douro Valley’s luxuriant food and wine culture on this full-day tour of the Douro with lunch. After departing from Porto by minibus, you’ll sweep through the Douro’s winding roads as you enter the valley. With terraced vineyards on either side of you, you’ll visit esteemed wineries and the Douro’s most captivating cities: Amarante, Régua and Pinhão, the heart of the Alto Douro. Along the way you’ll enjoy lunch and learn about the Douro’s wine programs, people and culinary heritage.

Explore the Best of Porto in One Exclusive Experience: Porto City Tour, Douro River Cruise & Port Wine Tasting Discover Porto like never before on this top-rated private tour that combines culture, sightseeing, and local flavors. Start your day with a guided walking tour through Porto’s historic center, exploring iconic landmarks like Clérigos Tower, São Bento Station, and Livraria Lello. Your local guide will share stories, history, and hidden gems along the way. Next, relax on a scenic Douro River cruise aboard a stylish sailboat, enjoying breathtaking views of the city’s waterfront and bridges. As you cruise, savor a wine tasting with regional snacks, making this a truly immersive and unforgettable experience. With private pickup and drop-off, a knowledgeable local guide, and all experiences included, this is the perfect tour for travelers who want to experience the best of Porto in just 4 hours.

Combine Porto’s rich history with its wine-making heritage on a tour that includes both a walking tour and a wine tasting session—and saves you the hassle of booking each activity separately. Explore the historic center at a relaxed pace in a small group before you delve deeper into the process and history of wine-making in a traditional cellar.

Cover more ground in less time on this active and informative 3-hour bike tour of Porto. Ideal for families, this tour covers the beaches, historic quarter, and port-side splendor of Porto at a leisurely pace suitable for all fitness and skill levels. Tick off top attractions such as São Francisco Church, Ponte de Don Luis I, and the Ribeira District, and pedal along a safe, pedestrianized route to the Porto wine cellars and the beaches of Foz. This small-group tour is limited to 8 people.

Get a comprehensive overview of Portuguese history and gastronomy on this private walking tour and cooking class in Aveiro. Stroll along the quaint streets of the “Venice of Portugal,” taking in the canals, cathedral, fish market, and museum. Then, visit your host’s home to cook and enjoy a 2-course Portuguese meal featuring codfish, Portugal's national dish, paired with wines from the Bairrada region.

Discover the best that Porto has to offer as you embark on a sightseeing tour through the city. Alongside a private guide, discover the city’s top landmarks including the Clerigos Tower, São Bento train station, and the Porto Cathedral. While you explore, your guide provides insight into the history and culture of Porto and Portugal as a whole.

Explore and learn all about the Jewish heritage of Porto on this private guided tour. Your sociologist guide will take you to the old Jewish quarters and share stories of Jews who lived in Porto. You can add the other main Porto attractions if you like. You can arrange to visit the Mekhor Haim Synagogue as well. You’ll also see the medieval Judiaria de Olival.

This Experience was carefully designed for true lovers of mountain hikes. This experience provides, in addition to the benefits of mountain hiking, a very direct contact with the ancestral traditions of pastoralism in the villages through the visit to their corrals and shelters, but it also has a very strong natural component of relaxation between places. Everything is programmed at a pace that allows people to enjoy the places without haste so that they can truly take advantage of these places ... For lovers of waterfalls and lagoons it is undoubtedly an asset as several are presented along the route after lunch that are not within the reach of the normal walker ... We have this experience tested with good results so we strongly believe in its quality and we decided to share it with anyone who wants to venture with us. We are waiting for you

Don’t let limited time stop you seeing the best that Porto has to offer—get an in-depth introduction to Portugal’s historic heart on a private tour that gives you the freedom to tweak your agenda. Enjoy the undivided attention of your local host as you get the inside scoop on top Porto attractions such as Porto Cathedral (Sé Catedral do Porto), Clerigos Church and Tower (Torre & Igreja dos Clérigos), Sao Bento Train Station, and more.

Discover the history and charm of Porto, without getting lost, on this full-day guided sightseeing tour. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Old Town, wandering through its vibrant streets and past historic landmarks. Walk across the bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia for a visit to a wine cellar, where you enjoy a tasting of the famous port wine, and embark on a Douro River cruise that offers stunning views of Porto’s six bridges.