Free Walking Tour Porto - The historical area of the city

About the tour

Our team of local guides, are very knowledgeable, well informed, entertaining and free to give their touch to guarantee the best tour!

Porto is one of the oldest cities in Europe and the one that gave name to our country (and the famous wine). Located on the banks of the Douro River, its historical core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

Porto became an economic power during the age of discoveries, between the XV and XVII century. Prince Henry the Navigator, the father of the discoveries, was born here and the city became one of the largest shipyards of Portugal. In the early XVIII century the Douro Valley was established as a famous wine region and it played a important role in the development of the Port wine trade.

From Aliados Avenue, the most important street in Porto to the shores of the Douro River, our guides will take you around this charming city and show you the historical facts that changed the history of Portugal, the incredible architecture with its impressive buildings and monuments, the many traditions still kept by the locals and the delicious typical food from the North of Portugal and you’ll find out why Porto was elected Best European Destination in 2017.

Clérigos Tower

São Bento Station

Sé Cathedral

Ribeira

Luis I Bridge

Bolsa Palace

Aliados Avenue

Lello e Irmão Bookshop

Porto University

City Hall