Porto: Full-Day Private Tuk Tuk Tour

Discover the history, culture, and gastronomy of Porto as well as some hidden gems.

This experience begins next to the São João National Theatre, where the guide will give a brief introduction to explain the itinerary and ensure the group’s comfort and safety. During this tour, you will discover the medieval origins of Porto, wander through the alleys and narrow streets of the ancient neighborhoods where the city was founded, and admire some of its most iconic monuments. All of this in a relaxed atmosphere, always accompanied by the insights of a knowledgeable local guide. We’ll pass on the most commercial area of Porto, the Bolhão area, here we find the traditional market with local products, shops of all kinds and the busiest street in town, Rua de Santa Catarina, where the most luxurious Porto Café is located, the Café Majestic. Then we head to the Cordoaria area, we'll park the TukTuk and we'll do a short walk to the Carmo and Carmelite churches, we'll cross the Praça dos Leões and make a brief stop at the Lello bookstore, built in 1906, it's one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, one of the mandatory stopping points for anyone visiting the city. We're now walking to the Torre dos Clérigos, built in the 18th century, it's the tallest granitic tower in the city. Climbing “only” 225 steps we have access to a 360º perspective of the city center and surroundings. We continue to the Cordoaria garden, one of the several green spaces in the city, located behind the Rectory of the University and close to the Portuguese Photography Center, the Justice Palace and the Hospital de Santo António. LUNCH TIME We will have a tasting lunch of regional products, such as cheeses, sausages OR canned fish, accompanied by some wines from small local producers. The Palácio de Cristal Gardens are our next stop, a magnificent botanical garden that hosts various cultural events and has unique views over the Douro River. We pass through the narrow alleys of the oldest and most iconic neighborhoods in Porto, Miragaia and Vitória neighborhoods. We proceed to Praça do Infante, which houses the Palácio da Bolsa, São Francisco church and the old Ferreira Borges market. We arrived at Ribeira, the last neighborhood of the 4 oldest in the historic center that we still had to visit. We continue along the right bank of Douro, passing through the Arrábida bridge to Foz river mouth, where we´ll find the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll cross it’s main avenue to Matosinhos, a fishing area with beaches where we can regularly meet surfers. Here is also the largest urban park in the country, Parque da Cidade. Finally, we return to the city to end our tour. A private tour with a unique route, in a mix of tuk tuk, short walks and the best places to take pictures. Come and discover the history, culture and gastronomy of Porto with us, as well as some local curiosities. Discover the Essence of Porto.