Porto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local
This experience invites you to explore Porto as a guest of the city, not just a visitor. Whether you want to uncover its architectural gems, taste its best traditional pastries, or explore creative alleyways off the beaten path, your local host will design a route that reflects your interests and pace.
Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your preferences and travel style. Based on your responses, we’ll match you with a like-minded host who will contact you directly to plan your itinerary. Your meeting point and stops can be adjusted along the way for a flexible and meaningful experience.
Options
2 hrs Porto
Duration: 2 hours
What's included in Porto Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
PortoPass-by Only
See Porto through the eyes of someone who lives and loves it—uncovering the city’s layered history, vibrant neighborhoods, and everyday charm. This isn’t a scripted tour—it’s an experience shaped entirely around you. Before your walk begins, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to craft an itinerary based on your interests. Whether you’re into food, architecture, art, or just wandering with a local, here are a few stops you might explore:
Mercado do BolhaoPass-by Only
Wander through Porto’s iconic market filled with colorful produce, handmade goods, and local snacks—an authentic taste of daily life in the city.
Sao Bento Railway StationPass-by Only
Step inside one of Europe’s most beautiful train stations, where intricate azulejo tile murals depict Portugal’s past in vivid detail.
Inclusions
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host in front of Porto City Hall. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to suit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Once the experience has been booked, the experience team will be in touch within 24 hours with a questionnaire. Your answers to this will help the experience team to plan and personalise your walking experience. Please respond to this questionnaire as soon as you can so that we have sufficient time to choose the right Host for you.
