Porto City Tour

Porto City Tour

The city of Porto is known as the City "Invicta". It is the city that gave its name to Portugal - very early, when designated for Portus Cale, coming later to become the capital of Portucalense. Founded by the Romans in the fourth century Porto grew up on both sides of the river and on its hillsides. This Mediterranean looking city is located on the Douro River on the northwest coast of Portugal. It is on the itinerary of many discriminating ocean cruise lines and is the starting point for the ever-increasing popular vacation choice, river cruising, for this country.

Explore the city of Porto in a Half Day: visit its most important monuments, Douro River, Port Wine Cellars and taste the Port Wine. Departure from Porto to... Aliados Avenue, City Hall, Bolhão Market, Batalha Square, Santa Catarina Street, Majestic Café, São Bento Railway Station, Cathedral, São Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Clérigos Tower, Carmelitas Church, Mouth of the River Douro, Queijo Castle and so on.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Northern Portugal

The River Douro arrives finally to its destination, where it can now rest together with the waters of the ocean, after
having fought against strong streams and flowed under the six bridges that connect the two riverbanks, namely Porto
and Vila Nova de Gaia. During the Middle Ages on the right riverbank one of the most ancient European cities was
born and developed, «O Porto»!

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Mercado do Bolhao, Rua Formosa, Porto 4000-214 Portugal

You cannot visit Porto without going to the Bolhão Market. This lovely market place is where farmers came to sell their fruit and vegetables. Nowadays you also find butchers and the inevitable souvenir shops.

Pass By: Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), Terreiro Se, Porto 4050-573 Portugal

The Porto Cathedral is the most important religious edifice in the city and has been declared a National Monument. It is situated in the upper part of Porto.

The Cathedral is in Batalha, very close to the walls that once protected the city. The building looks a bit like a fortress with crenels from the outside.

Pass By: Serra do Pilar Viewpoint, Largo de Aviz Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, Vila Nova de Gaia 4430-329 Portugal

This 16th-century former convent is now a military barracks. Cross the bridge Luis I and get a breathtaking view over the city walls, Sé Catedral and so on.

Stop At: Croft Port Wine Cellars, Rua Barao de Forrester 412 Rua Barão de Forrester, 412, Vila Nova de Gaia 4400-034 Portugal

Visit Interactive Port Wine Cellar and sample some delicious examples of each type in atmospheric surroundings. Everything you need to know about Port wine and its entire production process. Most Visited Port Cellar.

Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Torre dos Clerigos, Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal

The Clérgios church was built between 1735 and 1748 in a baroque style. It's topped by the Clérgios tower, and it's one of the most emblematic monuments in the city.

Pass By: Igreja dos Carmelitas, Rua Carmo Vitória, Porto 4050-164 Portugal

The Carmelite Church was built in the 17th century, and, as the name suggests, it was populated by the Carmelite order of nuns. It is a rather sober edifice, at least on the outside, featuring a plain facade and a bell tower. On the inside it is lushly decorated.

Pass By: The Douro River, Portugal

Founded by the Romans in the fourth century Porto grew up on both sides of the river and on its hillsides. This Mediterranean looking city is located on the Douro River on the northwest coast of Portugal. It is on the itinerary of many discriminating ocean cruise lines and is the starting point for the ever-increasing popular vacation choice, river cruising, for this country.