Art and Architecture in Porto: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
This self-guided audio tour will help you learn about Porto’s love of the arts in its churches, theatres, and public spaces. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Porto.
Downtown Porto or Baixa do Porto, is filled with quaint cobbled lanes, interesting architecture, and small bars and eateries serving classic Portuguese fare. On this walking tour with cultural guide Ana Caldas, you’ll see Porto’s transformation through the centuries and hear about the people who left their mark on the city.
You'll wander through La Ribera district and along Aliados Avenue, a bustling area where the city’s main events are held, known as Porto’s little “Champs-Élysées”. As you walk, you’ll find out how financial instability delayed the construction of Porto City Hall for decades. You’ll also learn about the different architecture styles dotted throughout the downtown area.
By the end of this tour, you’ll have a greater appreciation for aspects of Porto’s personality.
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Art and Architecture in Porto: Audio Guide
What's included in Art and Architecture in Porto: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Start your tour at Porto Cathedral, an impressive structure that served both as a church and a fortress. Discover its architectural blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles, reflecting its dual purpose.
Explore Terreiro da Sé, the square in front of Porto Cathedral. This historic area offers panoramic views of the city and the Douro River, providing a perfect introduction to Porto's landscape and heritage.
Visit São Bento Station, famous for its 20,000 hand-painted tiles that narrate Portugal's history. Admire the intricate artwork that covers the station's walls, depicting significant events and cultural scenes.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphones and headphones (please bring your own)
- Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins in front of the Porto Cathedral, located at Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 in Porto. You can take the Giumaraes or D subway line to the Porto São Bento station or the A, B, C, D, and F subway lines to the Bolhão station to reach the cathedral.
End Points
- The tour ends at Torre dos Clérigos.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
