Top Porto Shore Excursions - page 4

See the best that the UNESCO-listed city of Porto has to offer in just a few hours when you book this half-day sightseeing tour. Alongside a private driver-guide, visit Freedom Square, the famous Lello Bookshop, Clerigos Tower, Porto Cathedral, and much more. You also have the flexibility to customize the tour based on your interests or spend as long as you want at certain sights.

If you are a fan of the more traditional experiences whenever you visit a new city, the iconic Pôr-do-Sol river walk is a must. On this 2-hour boat tour with the option of the Pôr-do-Sol, you will be able to admire the emblematic bridge that marks the landscape of the riverside area of the city, as well as other special landmarks that characterize Porto. You will have the opportunity to sail on one of our Sailboats. Admire the view of the city of Porto from your proa! Each tour has a maximum capacity of 8 people, making this the most economical option of Sailing 360o to enjoy a boat ride on the River Douro.

Allow yourself to travel through the streets of the city that gave Portugal its name and whose historic center is vividly highlighted by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Known for its harmonious beauty, its tradition and its hospitable character, you will not remain indifferent to the Ancient, Very Noble, Always Loyal and Invicta City of Porto! Enjoy a boat trip and discover the 6 bridges that connect the two cities (Porto and Gaia) We believe in a quality, punctual and personalized service, in order to guarantee the satisfaction of those who choose us. Our drivers and guides are committed professionals, who excel in friendliness and care.

During your time in Portugal, ensure you don’t miss Aveiro, known as the ‘Venice of Portugal’, on this private 4-hour trip from Porto. In addition to taking an idyllic cruise on the Moliceiro River, you’ll admire art-nouveau architecture and visit Costa Nova’s beaches, famed for their exotic bird species. Receive undivided attention from a personal guide and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto.

Find out for yourself with the Douro Valley of Portugal is such a famous UNESCO heritage-listed wine region with this private wine tour from Porto. Drive along scenic roads such as the National Road 222 and stop at viewpoints along the way for sweeping views of the valley’s wine terraces. Visit a variety of wineries where you can choose to do guided tours and wine tastings, including sampling different port wines. Guided visits and attraction entrance fees not included.

Guimarães has one of the best preserved medieval centers of Portugal, where time seems to have really given way and magically stopped. Come to know more than the history and monuments of Guimarães. Visit the suburbs of the city, with its traditions, historical and cultural heritage, local gastronomy and its nature. It's Historic Center is classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a historical city of medieval origin and has its origin in the tenth century, known as “Cradle of the Nation” or “Cradle City”, for its crucial role in the formation of Portugal, and here the first Portuguese King was born. Highlights: • Full day tour (9h) • Pickup & Drop-off • Entrance to monuments • UNESCO Heritage site • Photos of the tour • Small groups (max. 6 pax)

The North of Portugal is green, but it is also history, tradition and modernity. Minho is the river that borders the north of the country, but also the land of a wine that only has a green name and that remains in the memory of those who drink it. To discover this region is to get involved in Guimarães - a World Heritage city since 2001 - with its symbolic castle and cradle of Portugal, it is to walk its streets and feel the history. It is visiting Braga with its Cathedral, feeling that the Romans also passed through there and being part of a modern city. It means going up to the Church of Bom Jesus and allowing yourself to be spiritually involved in its chapels and gardens. Minho is to feel the landscape, the history, the culture, the tradition and the Portuguese being.

A private tour where we propose to discover Porto with its old houses, streets and alleys where at every corner there is a discovery, markets and old shops where tradition remains, with cafes that tell stories and invite us to stay and enjoy a café (or cimbalino), with bookstores that have remained alive over the centuries and an amalgamation of colors typical of the city Invicta.

The origin of Alvarinho takes place between the river and the mountain. The presence do Alvarinho de Monção and Melgaço extends from the Rio valley Minho.  The Alvarinho of this sub-region is not very exposed to influence of the sea and has, as one of the conditions favorable to its development, the thermal amplitude at maturation, characterized by for hot days and cold nights. This factor contributes to the protection of aromas and for the persistence of flavor, retaining its freshness. Young or more adult, this Vinho Verde always preserves its character when over the years.

Skip the long lines for taxis and the hassle of navigating public transportation when you arrive at the Oporto Airport, Port, or Train Station of Campanhã or São Bento. Book this private transfer and travel in comfort and safety from the airport to your central Gaia hotel with a professional driver. Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer from the Oporto Airport, Port or Train Station of Campanhã or São Bento to your Gaia hotel, and experience a personal meet and greet in the airport arrivals hall or Port or Train Station. Sit back and relax in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle and get useful tips from the driver on the top places to visit.

A nossa experiência privada de passeio à tarde pela cidade do Porto oferece aos viajantes a oportunidade de descobrir algumas das atrações mais deslumbrantes da cidade. Um dos destaques deste passeio é a famosa Catedral do Porto, um edifício antigo e impressionante com um belo interior e vistas deslumbrantes da cidade. Os viajantes também visitarão a histórica Praça da Ribeira, uma área animada e colorida localizada perto do Rio Douro, onde podem explorar suas ruas estreitas, lojas locais e restaurantes. Outra atração deste passeio é a deslumbrante Estação Ferroviária de São Bento, conhecida pelos seus magníficos painéis de azulejos azuis e brancos que retratam cenas históricas. O passeio também inclui uma visita à icônica Torre dos Clérigos, uma atração imperdível que oferece uma vista panorâmica da cidade a partir de seu topo. No geral, esta experiência de tour privado é uma excelente oportunidade para descobrir a rica história, cultura e beleza do Porto em apenas algumas horas.

Escape the city and head into the lush Douro Valley with this private transfer from Porto. Start your one-way trip at your accommodation or Porto Airport (OPO) and enjoy a swift journey to Douro Valley, with drop-off in Regua, Pinhão, or Lamego. This service is also available from the valley to Porto’s city center or the airport.

Amarante is a small historical city with a unique beauty. In this tour besides enjoying a magnificent landscape we will also visit its museum and taste some local products such as the green wine of the region in a small tavern.

Travel between Lisbon and Porto with ease with this private transfer service. Start in either city and enjoy a comfortable journey to your destination with the opportunity to stop in two villages—Obidos and Nazare—along the way. This is a great way to explore more of Portugal in a short period of time.

Durante o nosso tour privado a Ponte de Lima, os viajantes terão a oportunidade de explorar uma das cidades mais antigas e charmosas de Portugal. Com a sua arquitetura pitoresca, ruas pitorescas e vistas deslumbrantes sobre o rio, Ponte de Lima oferece uma visão única da rica história e cultura do país. Nosso passeio começará com uma visita à icônica ponte medieval da cidade, que atravessa o rio Lima e oferece vistas deslumbrantes da paisagem circundante. De lá, exploraremos o charmoso centro histórico da cidade, admirando suas igrejas antigas, mansões impressionantes e jardins tranquilos. Em seguida, nos aventuraremos até a deslumbrante casa senhorial Paço de Calheiros, uma magnífica propriedade do século XVII cercada por exuberantes jardins e vinhas, onde terão a oportunidade de visitar a vinícola, aprender sobre as tradições vinícolas da região e provar seus vinhos crocantes e refrescantes. Os viajantes também terão a oportunidade de se deliciar com a famosa culinária da região.

Private Transfer between Porto and Lisbon where customers can choose two cities to visit on the route (among the 6 suggested).

Explore the charming seaside town of Aveiro and the ancient city of Coimbra on this full-day private tour from Porto. A private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and usher you to the nearby town of Aveiro, known for its numerous canals and pedestrian bridges. Then, head to Coimbra to explore the ancient Portuguese capital and one of the oldest universities in Europe. After a full day of exploring, your guide will return you to your hotel in Porto.

Experience seamless airport transfer combined with a panoramic tour of Porto with this private package. In a comfortable vehicle, explore Porto's key highlights, including the city center, the picturesque banks of the Douro River, and the renowned wine cellars. Cruise along the coast, passing the vibrant Matosinhos, and venture through Boavista with its iconic landmarks. Enjoy the insight of a local guide before being dropped off at your hotel.

Avoid the hassle of renting and driving a car when you pre-book this private transfer service from the Porto area to the Douro Valley. Your driver meets you at your accommodation in Porto or in the arrivals hall of Porto International Airport (OPO). Then, sit back and take in the scenery as you drive in your spacious vehicle to your accommodation in the Douro Valley.

Early your private driver-guide pick-up you in your hotel in Porto. With exclusivity and all privacy go towards the north of Portugal to Douro valley. In the middle of the trip to Douro, we propose you stop for a coffee break in the historic town of Amarante. As soon as we get the Valley you will immerse in breathtaking views with a lot of terraces built in the hills to support all the vineyards. Since 2001 this wine region is considered as World Heritage Site by Unesco. Enjoy the impressive views of region by the most beautiful road in the world. Before enjoying a memorable typical Douro lunch, we invite you to experience the magnificent landscapes on a one-hour boat trip along the river and then visit the historic train station. Discover the history of the vineyard and the secrets of the winemaking processes with a visit to a Family-owned Winery visit. Taste its fine wines before returning to Porto along one of the most picturesque roads in the world, the N222.

Take a day trip from Porto to discover the historic northern Portuguese city of Braga, also known as the “City of the Archbishops.” Join a small group and explore the city’s medieval streets, religious sites, and natural landscapes. Highlights include a stroll through the Santa Barbara Gardens, a visit to the Tibães Benedictine Monastery, and a ride on the Bom Jesus Funicular.

Private Tours Porto invites you to enter this ancient city that gave its name to Portugal and has a wine know around the world – The Port Wine. World Heritage since 1996. We'll spend 90 min. very fun in our Tuk Tuks, during this Tuk ride our guides will tell you all the stories of the city, will show you the historical center and the most beautiful monuments of the city, S. Bento Station, S. Francisco Church and the Cathedral, the oldest monument in the city, 12th century. We will cross the D. Luís Bridge to Gaia, breathe the atmosphere of Port Wine and see the city from the best hotspot: Serra do Pilar Monastery; we returned to Porto to the Torre dos Clérigos and one of the main icons of the city: The Lello Bookstore, founded in 1904, ticket is included in this tour where you can see and admire the plaster stairs imitating wood who inspired a passage from the movie Harry Potter. Pick-up: meeting point Drop-off: lello bookstore

Experience the magic of one of Portugal’s most important city on this full-day private tour of Fátima, departing from Porto. After getting picked up from your hotel, you’ll be whisked off on an all-day tour, which you can customize to suit your preferences. Visit the sacred religious sites of Fátima at your own pace. The tour ends back at your hotel, where you’ll be dropped off at the end of the day.

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.