Free Tour Porto Essential

About the tour

Our guides await you every day at Praça da Liberdade to accompany you on a unique experience, in which we have concentrated the character of the city and all the attractions that make its historic center, classified by Unesco as “Heritage of the Humanity ”since 1996. Do you know how Portugal was born? Do not worry, the most impressive tile work in the country will tell us and we will discover the reason for the rebellious and liberal character of the Portuenses throughout history. Medieval merchants and merchants forged this city, the stones of Rua das Flores will reveal its history. Undoubtedly, talking about Porto is talking about wine, but how and why was one of the most famous wines in the world born? Porto is a city of contrasts. Did you know that they really are two cities? Nothing better than the views from the Mirador de la Victoria to appreciate it, located in the neighborhood that hosted the old Jewish quarter of the city. We will leave the medieval enclosure to reach the old Campo del Olival, the meeting place of the Portuenses throughout its history, a space where we will reveal how the construction of the tallest tower in the city was conceived, we will talk about the history of the trams, the reason for the tiles, the university traditions or how this city inspired the writer of Harry Potter. Do you know how transport works? How not to wait in line? What is the best of Porto gastronomy? Tricks to identify a good typical restaurant? What are the hot spots? Where to listen to good Fado? Local crafts? Where to go out at night? Solve all these doubts and also, tips and tricks to move around the city saving money. Don't worry, if you didn't have time to do your homework before coming, this is definitely your tour! - Tiles from São Bento Station - Rua das Flores - Urban Art Murals - Port Wine - Stock Exchange Palace - Victory Lookout - La Cordoaria - Porto Tramways - University - Sister Churches - Lello Bookstore - And much plus!