PORTO · PORTUGAL
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 experiences travellers rate highest in Porto. The cruises, tastings, walks and day trips that end up on nearly every itinerary.
A 2.5-hour English walking tour of Porto’s city center highlights, from São Bento to Torre dos Clérigos, with stories and pay-what-you-want.
Most Popular“Very good walking tour but what it great was our guide, Diogo. He was a very entertaining and informative. Highly recommend.”
From Porto, see Douro’s terraces by boat, tour wine co-ops, taste Port at two stops, and enjoy a cellar lunch with pairings.
“Great day even though the weather wasn’t! Once the wine flowed we all got to know each other and had a great day. Igor, our guide (not John Wick or Jesus) was great and very informative and our driver was great - very safe. All in all I would recommend this trip to one and…”
A full-day Douro Valley wine tour from Porto with tastings at estates, a traditional lunch, and a classic Rebelo river cruise.
“The wine valley experience was excellent value for money. Hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. The 5 course meal with dress wines and port was also excellent. Would highly recommend this activity.”
One hour of live fado in Porto at Casa do Fado, with a glass of Port wine and an easy intro to Portuguese song traditions.
“A must do event in a magnificent venue with such talented musicians. Even though we don’t speak the language we felt the meaning, passion and soul. Incredible experience.”
Fifty-minute Porto Douro cruise on a former Port barrel boat. See six bridges, Porto and Gaia views, and onboard narration for $23.
“The bridges and sights are amazing! So glad we did this!”
Skip the line to Torre dos Clérigos in Porto: climb 225 steps for panoramic views, plus baroque church art and the Irmandade dos Clérigos exhibits.
“Really nice view of the city. Very narrow trying to get past people on the stairs and at the top- perhaps a more one in one out style system could be set up for the very top.”
Douro Valley wine tour from Porto with tastings, Amarante coffee stop, lunch with pairings, and a Pinhão river cruise.
“Ricardo was a fantastic guide, helped start the day off perfectly and gave us loads of facts about Porto whilst getting our energy up. The stop for coffee and pastries was good, lovely little town even if only there briefly. The two wineries we visited were lovely and very different, the first had great views…”
Electric Porto tuk-tuk plus optional Douro rabelo cruise. See São Bento, Clerigos, Lello and the six bridges for about $20.
“our guide, Lukash, was very friendly and he knew the city very well. he gave us many interesting trivia about Porto.”
Douro Valley day trip from Porto with Amarante history, scenic N222 drive, Rabelo cruise, wine tasting in Pinhão, and local lunch.
“The experience was enjoyable but relaxing. The guide was funny while giving us snippets of history about the various places we visited”
Small-group Douro day trip from Porto with two winery tastings, Portuguese lunch, and a Rabelo river cruise from Pinhão.
“Full day of fun and good wine. Ivo is knowledgeable and a joy to be around. Is a definite must do for your Porto trip.”
Porto Card with Transportation: unlimited metro, buses, trains, and Douro boat crossing plus free museums and major discounts around Porto.
“I did not receive any discounts at any vendors during my 8 days of stay in Porto!!”
Cruise the Douro on a classic Rabelo route, pass six bridges, and end at Foz do Douro beaches. Hourly departures from Porto or Gaia.
“We were in the front of the boat and you could not hear any commentary at all. It would have been more enjoyable with and English guide.”
A full-day guided trip from Porto to Guimarães and Braga, with castle walls, a Romanesque cathedral, and Bom Jesus do Monte included.
“I think two hours free time was excessive. Either add some other point of interest or just make it an hour.”
Spiritus at Porto’s Clérigos Church: a 30-minute light-and-music show in a Baroque interior, inspired by Álvaro de Campos.
“the show was amazing would highly recommend it, if free seats lie down look up at the done as your neck get sore for watching the amazing light show”
Small-group Douro day tour from Porto with two wine estates, Douro boat cruise, and a traditional lunch, plus hotel pickup.
“Wow. What a day enjoying the Duoro Valley. This is a must when you visit Portugal and this trip covers all the bases and makes it seamless for you. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
