Top Porto Private Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Discover Porto aboard a glamorous vantage point, a replica of a 1920s Model T Ford. As a private guide drives the electric vehicle through the streets of Porto and Gaia, you can focus your attention on the sights. Must-see attractions, such as the Porto Cathedral, are on the route, along with the hidden corners of the city, far from the paths taken by tourists.

Taste the beauty of Portugal’s wine during this full-day tour to the Douro Valley. Visit local vineyards where you taste world-class wines while admiring scenic views from the Douro’s terraced vineyards. Learn about the Douro Valley’s wine production process from the winemakers themselves. Satiate your appetite with a traditional lunch in the charming village of Pinhão. And of course, try Portugal’s famous port wines.

Experience the skyline of Porto on a private 2-hour sailing cruise down the Douro River. See top city landmarks such as the Dom Luis I Bridge, the Arrabida Bridge, old town Ribeira, and the famous port wine cellars. Enjoy your own snacks and drinks on board and admire the beautiful skyline of Porto. Plus, you can choose to depart during the day or in time for golden hour at sunset.

Go back in time and experience important moments in Portugal’s past on this full-day private tour of Braga and Guimarães from Porto. Your guide/driver will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the oldest city in the country, Braga, also known as the “Rome of Portugal” for its rich culture and traditions. Here you’ll visit the Sé Cathedral, the Bom Jesus Sanctuary and Sameiro Sanctuary. Next it’s off to the medieval city of Guimarães, where you’ll visit several historic sites including the Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes and the city’s center. Don’t miss this chance to get out of the city and explore the most historic places in Portugal.

The drive between Porto and Lisbon is a long one and doing it by train means skipping the towns that make the route worthwhile. This private tour turns the transfer into a day of discovery, with up to four stops in Aveiro, Nazaré, Fátima, and Óbidos. Travel one-way in either direction, breaking up the journey with visits to pilgrimage sites, medieval towns, and scenic coastline.

Porto’s hilly streets can make a walking or pushbike tour more challenging. Explore the city with ease aboard an electric bike that does all the hard work for you. Join your guide and group for a journey around Porto’s highlights including the Clerigos Tower, Lello Book Store, Sao Bento train station, and the Dom Luis I Bridge.

Delve into the Douro Valley with this full-day scenic private wine tour. Stop at several “quintas” (wine estates) for guided tastings of Douro DOC and Port wines and enjoy a 50-minute Douro River cruise. Visit the charming village of Pinhão for a traditional three-course lunch and a stop at the railway station, considered the most beautiful in Portugal.

Join this affordable walking tour of Porto where your passionate guide will take you to famous spots, and off the beaten track ones too. See Fonte dos Leones where you meet, then learn all about the history, culture, and what makes Ponto such an attractive tourist destination. Tell your guide what interests you, and they will take you to places that you’ll find amusing and interesting.

Experience Porto in a unique way on this private tour. Hop in a sidecar to discover key landmarks like the Sao Bento station, Ribeira neighborhood, Dom Luis I Bridge, the port wine cellars, and more in just a few hours. This tour is packed with historical facts and photo opportunities for the ultimate Porto experience.

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.

Swap the bustle of the city for the rolling hills and vineyards of the Douro Valley on a private day trip from Porto. Admire the UNESCO-listed region's stunning scenery from two different perspectives as you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to a winery and take a boat ride on the Douro River. Plus, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide and have the freedom to tailor your itinerary.

This tour covers Porto’s historic center in about 4 hours and stops at a neighborhood wine cellar for tastings. See the Sao Bento Train Station, known for its lobby full of artworks depicting Portuguese history, the Porto Cathedral, and the Lello Bookstore thought to be one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. Your tour finishes at Vila Nova de Gaia across the Douro River, where you’ll tour a wine cellar and enjoy tasting port wines.

Discover Portugal’s city of knowledge and one of its most atmospheric sacred forests on a private full-day tour from Porto to Coimbra and Buçaco. With a licensed driver-guide and premium private vehicle, begin in Coimbra, where royal memory, religious heritage and academic tradition meet in one of Portugal’s most historic cities. Shape the morning with one optional cultural visit: the University of Coimbra with Joanina Library, Royal Palace and Chapel of São Miguel; the Romanesque Old Cathedral; or the Monastery of Santa Cruz, linked to Portugal’s first kings. After Arco de Almedina and flexible lunch time, continue to Buçaco National Forest, a protected woodland shaped by Carmelite retreat, rare trees, fountains and chapels. Finish with the exterior of Buçaco Palace and an optional full visit to the former Carmelite convent.

Discover Portugal’s premier wine region, the Douro Valley, on this full-day tour from Porto. Alongside a private guide, stop at several key locations in the region including Pinhao, Peso da Regua, and Lamego to get an idea of life in the valley. You also make two stops to sample the region’s wine, learning about the terroir and different winemaking styles.

If you’re new to Porto or visiting for a short time, this 1.5-minute walking tour gives you a personalized introduction with a local host. You’ll learn about the baroque architecture that typifies Porto and get recommendations to further your explorations afterward. Plus, you can choose a start time that suits you for ultimate flexibility.

Get where you need to go without worrying about renting, driving, or parking a car when you book this chauffeur service in Porto. Your driver is at your disposal to take you anywhere within the city limits. Visit city highlights, go shopping, go wine-tasting without worrying about driving, or do anything else that strikes your fancy for four hours.

Go wine tasting amid the vineyard-clad hills of the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed region famous for its port wine production, on this small-group tour. Visit carefully selected wine estates for an introduction to award-winning local varietals, meet local producers, and feast on regional specialties with a traditional 3-course lunch. Your full-day tour from Porto concludes with a sightseeing boat cruise on the Douro River.

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.

Take the guesswork out of finding the best eats in Porto when you book this food and wine tasting tour of the city's beloved cafés and markets. Try regional delights, from sweet custard tarts to savory classics like a ‘bolinho de bacalhau’ codfish. Taste northern Portugal’s world-renowned export of Port and learn its history and cultural impact. Opt for a small-group or private tour with several tastings, or upgrade to also include a full meal at the end.

Explore northern Portugal’s rich gastronomic history on a private food tour around the Bolhão Market in Porto. Taste several regional specialties as you explore the various tascas—taverns—and food spots. Sample traditional snacks such as cheese, smoked sausages, and enjoy an olive oil workshop paired with Douro DOC wine. Learn about each dish and its history from your informative guide.

Experience all of Porto’s bridges on this 50-minute cruise of Porto’s six bridges. Coast down the peaceful waters of the Douro River by boat as you see Porto to one side and Gaia to the other, and all of Porto’s stunning bridges connecting the two cities. You’ll quickly notice that no two bridges are alike, each with their own architecture and personality, making for stunning photo backdrops. As you sail the UNESCO river, you’ll see why this is one of the most unique ways to experience Northern Portugal.

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.

Discover the traditions behind Port wine on a small-group visit to a fourth-generation cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia. Walk through the aging cellar to see Ports dating back 100 years while learning how the region’s famous fortified wine is produced and matured. Then settle into the tasting room to sample a selection of Ports and experience the styles that have shaped the area's winemaking reputation.

Discover the rich culture and history of one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in the world on a private tour of Santiago de Compostela that allows you to explore at your own pace. Relish the freedom to tailor your itinerary as you discover convents, churches, and palaces, and identify architecture in Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles.