Portugal · HISTORICAL TOURS IN PORTO
Good historical tours in Porto fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Amarante, Douro vineyards, a São Leonardo viewpoint, local lunch, three wine tastings, and a Rabelo boat cruise from Porto.
“Great tour! Great tour guide, Christian! His English was perfect. He was friendly, a safe driver, and a very nice person.”
Walk Porto’s old center with a local guide, from Sé Cathedral and São Bento’s tiles to Ribeira, the Douro, and Cordoaria Garden.
“The guide not only told about history but also about modern life in a lively and interesting way. The guide was perfect.”
Experience Coimbra and Traditional Fado in a small historic Porto tavern, with live vocals, Portuguese guitars, and a glass of port.
“It was a an amazing show led by various people. The location is right by the river and was very easy to find. The ambience adds to the vibe of the show. Also, made us sing along with them at times which was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend.”
Walk Porto’s medieval center with a lively English-speaking guide, then finish with Porto wine, olive oil, and an optional picnic in Virtudes Gardens.
“Our guide, Greg was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He provided an excellent insight into Porto’s history and delivered it with humour. The tour was a great orientation to the sights of the city and we were provided with information for all the things you require for a memorable stay in Porto.”
See Porto’s top landmarks by private electric tuk tuk, with local stories, hill-saving transport, and a crucial warning about city-center restrictions.
“Our driver was great and the meet up was easy to find. Was very helpful to put context to the city, would highly recommend if its your first time to the city.”
See Porto and Gaia in a private 1920 Ford T replica, with Serra do Pilar views, local stories, photo stops, and optional Port wine.
“Our tour guide Joel (sp??) was fantastic. Personable, funny, and knowledgeable. He recommend several restaurants, markets, and things to do, and made sure we had the best view for photos. I highly recommend a tour from this company!”
Review of Porto’s 1-hour-50-minute tuk-tuk tour, covering historic sights, river views, Serra do Pilar, and a taste of Port wine.
“Fun and informative experience. We got to see lots of Porto in a time efficient manner and our guide knew the best spots for photos!”
Trace Porto’s erased Jewish quarters, hear untold stories, and climb medieval streets with a local guide on this thoughtful three-hour walk.
“Ricardo was very knowledgeable and courteous. He really helped in many ways and was an excellent tour guide.”
Review of Porto’s private Ford T style tour, with hill-friendly sightseeing, Gaia viewpoints, key landmarks, pricing, limits, and booking tips.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tuktuk tour with Maria. With Porto being very hilly, this is a great way to see some key sights in Porto and fantastic viewpoints of Porto from across the bridge. Maria was very knowledgeable and kindly took lots of photos of us. Recommend doing this at the very beginning of a visit, as we'd had a wander about earlier in the morning and already passed some of the sights”
Review of Porto’s half-day guided tour, with São Bento, Clérigos, city highlights, and two port tastings at a historic cellar.
“Completa y muy bonita experiencia el guía excelente Alexandre gracias. Lugares emblemáticos, explicación bebida y comida.”
See Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia by Bosch e-bike in three hours, with river views, historic sights, hills, bridges, and a small-group guide.
“Fantastic! Our guide Inez was wonderful- knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended! Book this tour!!”
Hear traditional Fado in Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery, with a guided visit, Port wine, and monk-made Singeverga liqueur.
“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 :)”
Explore Amarante, Douro vineyards, port wine, lunch, and a scenic Pinhão cruise on this full-day tour from Porto.
“We told the guide this was not what we wanted. He could not have been more helpful and we were able to change to a river trip by boat and train the next day. Full marks for this trip (music was a bit loud). Many thanks to your guide and travel agent.”
Spend a day in Guimarães and Braga with a small Porto group, medieval sights, Roman-era history, Bom Jesus, and local Vinho Verde.
“Thanks to our guide Brahim, a very nice day, a tailor-made program, clear and interesting explanations and the big plus being in a small group. PS their French is very good”
Walk Porto’s medieval lanes, see São Bento and Lello Bookshop, hear lively city stories, and finish with port or an optional picnic at Virtudes Gardens.
“Pedro was a great guide! He gave a wonderful overview of the history of the city and made it fun along the way. I highly recommend this tour!”
Pick a coastline, a cellar or a cave.
