Portugal · HISTORICAL TOURS IN PORTO
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 historical tours in Porto worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A full Douro Valley day from Porto with Amarante, a viewpoint stop, all-inclusive lunch, a Rabelo boat cruise, and a 3-wine tasting.
“Well organized tour with great views of the Douro valley. An excellent value with decent food and wine tasting/wine parings. Check the weather carefully since it would be much less nice on a rainy day.”
Porto fado in a tiny Miragaia tavern, with Coimbra and Traditional Fado by two groups, singers inches away, plus port wine, 1 hour, $18.
“Lovely 1 hour show with glass of Port on arrival. Singers an musicians were great and explained a little regarding what the songs were about. Definitely worth the money for the experience”
3-hour historic Porto walking tour with local guide, São Bento tile station, medieval streets, Aliados Avenue, and Douro viewpoints.
“We had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with our guide- Barbara. I highly recommend this tour. Barbara was very knowledgeable about the history of Porto. A kind and enthusiastic guide whose love for Porto shone through. I would say this is a must tour for first time visitors.”
Ride a vintage Ford T through Porto and Gaia, enjoy Eiffel bridges, a Serra do Pilar climb, a Douro cruise, plus a Cálem Port tasting.
“Collins was amazing and so knowledgable. He gave us loads of tips and covered the history of many different places. He was so friendly and a great tour guide.”
3-hour Porto historical center walk: Sé alleys, Lello Bookshop, Clérigos Tower, views, wine and olive oil, plus optional Virtudes picnic.
“Pedro was fantastic. He was able to provide a a wonderful journey through Porto’s history without making it seem like a lecture and has a great sense of humor. If you lose your way just listen for the squeak of the hammer.”
Private electric tuk-tuk tour in Porto with guided stops at São Bento, Aliados Avenue, Clérigos Tower, and river viewpoints.
“We booked on Viator but when we arrived the tuk tuk driver told us that he could not go into the city centre and that no tuk tuk drivers can at the moment since October 1st 2024 as there are too many tuk tuk companies and the mayor is deciding which companies he wants to continue with so we went up to the Monastery and then down to the river and that was about it. We paid £50 between 3 of us so I think very expensive for really not much of a tour. I think Viator needs to be aware that this is happening at the moment.”
Porto by private tuk tuk in 1h50, with a Port wine glass and photo stops across the historic core and scenic viewpoints.
“Great way to see the city sites, would definitely do it again. Comes with a brief history lesson. Our guide was very pleasant.”
A 3-hour Porto Jewish heritage walking tour with a local guide, tracing old quarters, the medieval ghetto, and major landmarks from Porto Cathedral.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and his English was very good. We found the tour very informative. We would recommend this tour to everyone we know.”
Private vintage Ford T style tour of historic Porto with pickup, English guide, and standout viewpoints like Serra do Pilar, bridges, Clérigos, and the Cathedral.
“This was a great way to see the city as we went to a lot of places that buses and taxi's couldn't get to. Our guide Gabriella was fun, informative and happy to take us where we wanted, we saw so much in a short space of time, the port tasting was an added bonus. We felt that the tour was so worth taking and good value for money. Porto is a beautiful city and there is so much to see and explore , take this tour .”
Private Porto tour by 100% electric classic Ford T. See Ribeira, forts, gardens, and Foz viewpoints for easy, camera-friendly sightseeing.
“our guide Mariana was exceptional. knowledgeable and accommodating. highly recommend this to start off your steady in porto”
A 3-hour Jewish heritage walk in Porto with a local guide, hidden synagogues, steep stairways, and big viewpoint breaks.
“The tour guide Maria made the tour so interesting she was very knowledgable and I loved how there were only 4 people on the tour. She encouraged us to ask lots of questions”
50-minute blue tuk-tuk ride from Clérigos Tower through Porto’s UNESCO streets, river views, and photo stops with a guide.
“Fabulous tour highly recommend! Knowledgeable guide who was so informative and engaging. Great recommendations as to where to dine and places of interest . Great photo opportunities. Thank you”
Porto Fado show in São Bento da Vitória monastery, with guided visit, Port and Singeverga tastings, and 1-hour live Fado.
“The tour of the monastary was interesting and the very clever young lady who was our guide was excellent. The Fado show was awesome, the two guitarists, singer and guest singer were all mesmerising. Very intimate show and emotional to listen to and watch. Two lovely free drinks were a bonus! Highly recommend, thank you :)”
Full-day Douro bus tour from Porto with Amarante, Port wine tasting, and a scenic Pinhão cruise. Views, history, and lunch included.
“Fantastic way to spend the day!! Fall certainly is a perfect time to enjoy this adventure the views, weather & lack of crowds made this a perfect trip.”
Small-group Braga and Guimarães day trip from Porto with UNESCO center visits, hilltop sanctuaries, castle views, and Vinho Verde lunch.
“We had a great day with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We were in a small group and stopped several times at historic places”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
