Porto Half-Day Guided Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting Discount Tickets

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Porto Half-Day Guided Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting image
Porto Half-Day Guided Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting image

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Overview

We begin with a walking tour through Porto’s historic center, starting with the grand Avenida dos Aliados and the iconic Clérigos Tower. Discover unique spots like the beautifully decorated McDonald’s and São Bento Train Station, where you’ll learn about its historic tile panels. From there, we’ll walk up to the Cathedral of Sé (external visit) for panoramic views, followed by a stop at the Fernandina Wall. At Batalha Square, we’ll board a comfortable bus to Vila Nova de Gaia for a traditional Port wine cellar visit, where you’ll learn about the production process and enjoy a tasting of three wine varieties. The tour concludes in Porto’s city center

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tourist Service: Living Tours (Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350 - 4050-418 Porto) - next to São Bento train station - when tour only option

Redemption Instructions

Meeting Point Departures: You must be at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure the time. Location: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, Porto (in front of São Bento Metro and Train Station)

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. When you arrive it is necessary to hand over your ticket to the official who will be waiting for you.
2. The corner stone was unveiled in 1900 by king Carlos I on the site of the former convent S. Bento de Avé Maria (Saint Benedict of Hail Mary). The initial project was designed by architect Marques da Silva with its external lines demonstrating then contemporary French influences.
Duration: 30 mins
3. On the 17th December 1921, an establishment called Elite café opened for business in Porto. It was located in Santa Catarina street, a pedestrian walkway for shopping and for the finest members of society, then and now. The café enlightened the street with its Art Nouveau decoration, by architect João Queiroz.
4. The Church of Clérigos (Ecclesiastics) is a genuine baroque masterpiece dating from the mid-18th century. It was designed by Nicolau Nasoni, an architect of Italian origin. He stamped his mark on many monuments around Oporto and the north of Portugal. Nasoni, on his request, was buried here in a small chapel with its gateway at the same level as the top of the double bolster stairway.
5. Now it's time to taste the nectar of the gods that us humans call Port Wine, you will have the chance to know more about the port in a guided tour and at the end taste two type of Ports.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)

Local guide

Porto Wine Cellar- Visit and Tasting

Exclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Gratuities

Monument entrance fees

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 4 hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc

Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.

Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.

Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto

Supplied by Living Tours

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