Porto Walking Tour with picnic
Explore the historical center of Porto on a guided walking tour. Meet your local guide and discover the neighborhood of Sé. Get lost in the small alleys and narrow streets of the medieval part of the city. After that, make your way to the most beautiful train station in the country. On the way, discover where the city's nightlife takes place.
Next, marvel at some beautiful art nouveau buildings until you reach the famous Lello Bookshop. Discover one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal rated among the top bookstores in the world.
After that, pass by Clérigos Tower. This church can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols. Finally, get an astonishing panoramic view of the downtown, the river, and Vila Nova de Gaia.
At the end of the tour, hang out with your group and enjoy a little surprise. You'll also enjoy a picnic box with bread, cheese, hams, fruit, 1 bottle of wine, Portuguese pastries, and a traditional Portuguese picnic blanket.
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Porto Walking Tour with picnic
What's included in Porto Walking Tour with picnic
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sao Bento Railway Station
São Bento Station, and originally Porto Central Station, is an interface of the Minho Line, which serves the city of Porto, in Portugal. Located in Praça de Almeida Garrett, in the Historic Center of Porto, the station has established itself as one of the main monuments in the city, being especially famous for its tile panels. The French-influenced building is the work of the Porto architect José Marques da Silva. The station entered service, provisionally, on 8 November 1896, and was only officially opened on 5 October 1916
Livraria Lello
Livraria Lello is classified as a Monument of Public Interest, and on the way to becoming a National Monument, Livraria Lello preserves the original beauty of its building. The neo-Gothic facade, the iconic red staircase, the emblematic stained glass window and the shelves full of books from the most diverse periods and in different languages have attracted thousands of visitors. As one of the oldest Portuguese bookstores, and due to its unique historical and artistic value, Livraria Lello has been recognized as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world by several personalities and entities, such as the Spanish writer Enrique Vila-Matas, the British newspaper The Guardian, the television station CNN, and the Australian travel guide publisher Lonely Planet. The Travel + Leisure magazine also placed Livraria Lello at the top of the list of the "coolest" bookstores in the world.
Cais da Ribeira
Considered one of the oldest squares in the city, Praça and Cais da Ribeira were already mentioned in royal charters from 1389. Of medieval origin, when there was already a great economic activity there, due to the presence of a port a few kilometers from the mouth of the river. Douro river, was an area of intense commerce, with sales tents and a fish auction.
Inclusions
- At the end of the tour we always finish with a toast of Porto Wine
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is at our shop located at Rua Mouzinho Silveira n34.
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Ticket Redemption
The meeting point is at our shop located at Rua Mouzinho Silveira n34. (https://goo.gl/maps/rdEC8zzenPa8x9v28)
