Street Art and Architecture:Porto Speaks Through Its Streets
Porto is a city where art and architecture meet, creating a unique fusion of ancient and contemporary. This tour explores the classical and modern architecture of the city centre, including the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art and the Faculty of Fine Arts. You’ll discover how the city preserves its past while embracing the new, providing the ideal environment for street art. The journey follows to neighborhoods such as Baixa and Miguel Bombarda, where murals, innovative graphite and artistic interventions stand out. International artists have transformed Porto into a large outdoor museum, with works by renowned artists such as Vhils and Oiladi. The tour also passes through Cedofeita, where historic architecture blends with modern designs. The guide shares stories about street art and festivals that make Porto one of Europe’s largest centers of urban art, offering a unique experience of creativity and social transformation.
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Street Art and Architecture:Porto Speaks Through Its Streets
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Predio da Predio da Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do PortoFaculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto
On the small tour of the University of Porto's Faculty of Fine Arts, you'll have the opportunity to explore one of the city's most important art and culture centers. During the visit, you will admire the impressive architecture of the building, which combines classical and contemporary elements, reflecting the institution’s tradition and innovation. You will be guided by historic spaces, such as the exhibition halls, art studio and auditoriums, where students and professors develop creative projects. The tour offers a unique insight into the faculty’s artistic teaching and rich history, as well as providing an immersion into the academic environment that inspires artists and art professionals in various fields.
Cedofeita, one of Porto’s most iconic streets, is a true open-air museum for street art lovers. As you walk through this vibrant street, you will be surrounded by an impressive collection of murals, graphite and urban artworks that reflect the creativity and energy of the city. Each wall has a story to tell, with local and international artists expressing their vision through colors and shapes that bring life to the neighborhood. In addition to the murals, there are also artistic interventions in public spaces, creating a unique atmosphere that mixes the traditional with the contemporary. Cedofeita is undoubtedly an indispensable place for those seeking to discover Porto in a more artistic and alternative way.
Bomfim
The Bonfim neighborhood in Porto is another great destination for street art lovers, offering a vibrant and diverse visual experience. As you walk through its streets, you’ll find a mixture of colorful murals, creative graphite and artistic interventions that capture the city’s urban and cultural essence. The works of art spread by Bonfim vary in style and technique, ranging from abstract and geometric pieces to more realistic and symbolic representations. Combining historical elements with a growing contemporary art scene, the neighborhood offers visitors a unique view of local creativity, where street art blends with the everyday life of the community. Bonfim is an ideal place to explore Porto through its most alternative and authentic art.
Inclusions
- Glass of port wine for over 18s
- Parking Fees
- Snacks
- Stock Exchange Palace Ticket: €10
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are chairs for children
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is located on Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques, at the tourist car stop between São Bento station and Porto Cathedral. One of our staff members will be waiting for you in a green tourist car.
