PORTO
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular things to do in Porto. Port-lodge tastings in Gaia, six-bridges river cruises, the old town on foot and the long day up the Douro, all in one place.
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“Our guide Diogo was excellent . He was friendly, funny and knowledgeable . Our 10 am tour was cancelled ( although Viator never informed us) Diogo was the 11 am tour operator . And we really enjoyed the experience .”
From Porto, see Douro’s terraces by boat, tour wine co-ops, taste Port at two stops, and enjoy a cellar lunch with pairings.
“This was such an amazing experience! Our guide Melina was great! She was knowledgeable but also quirky and funny! Our driver Marcelo (i think his name is was) was A++++ driver! Got us to where we needed to be safe and efficiently! We loved the tours, the lunch, the facts, and the views! We also…”
A full-day Douro Valley wine tour from Porto with tastings at estates, a traditional lunch, and a classic Rebelo river cruise.
“This was a really great tour, one of the best I've been on. We had Pedro and Nuno and they were both fantastic with Pedro giving great color on the history of Porto, the Duoro, and Amarante, and Nuno driving amazingly. Can't recommend this enough!”
Short Porto Douro River cruise on a classic rabelo boat. See six bridges in 50 minutes with a multi-language audio guide.
“Six bridges. Definitely recommend. Great way to tour the city using the river. Not really a guided tour, the information came out of a barely audible speaker.”
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.
“Beautiful show. The singer had a beautiful voice that expressed the sentiment of the music. The guitar players were awesome too.”
Fifty-minute Porto Douro cruise on a former Port barrel boat. See six bridges, Porto and Gaia views, and onboard narration for $23.
“Saw so much from the river, a very pleasant journey.”
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.
“This is one of the don't miss/best bargains of Porto in our opinion. The history and the views.”
Douro Valley wine tour from Porto with tastings, Amarante coffee stop, lunch with pairings, and a Pinhão river cruise.
“Miguel was an excellent tour guide and Americo a very good driver!! We loved the port wine tasting and the wineries were absolutely beautiful (as well as the lunch being very tasty), would definitely recommend 🫰🏼”
Electric Porto tuk-tuk plus optional Douro rabelo cruise. See São Bento, Clerigos, Lello and the six bridges for about $20.
“Daniele was super friendly and informative. I enjoyed the experience and his explanation of so many artifacts of the region.”
Douro Valley day trip from Porto with Amarante history, scenic N222 drive, Rabelo cruise, wine tasting in Pinhão, and local lunch.
“Porto is one of the most beautiful wine growing regions in the world. It is a place that I have marked where my retirement home should be. .Having travelled to many countries, this is a strong validation of how much I love this place ; having been to it twice in 7 years. I love…”
Small-group Douro day trip from Porto with two winery tastings, Portuguese lunch, and a Rabelo river cruise from Pinhão.
“Fantastic (and efficient) way to experience a special taste of the Douro when time is limited. Wonderful guide/driver, well-selected vineyards, and delicious lunch.”
Porto Card with Transportation: unlimited metro, buses, trains, and Douro boat crossing plus free museums and major discounts around Porto.
“Had Rafael as a tour guide. He was excellent. It was our 1st day at Porto and we wanted to see the city at a glance. Great way to do it.”
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.
“Had a wonderful time with the group. The bus was comfortable and clean. Walking through the destinations was beautiful and we got some really nice weather for photos.”
Spiritus at Porto’s Clérigos Church: a 30-minute light-and-music show in a Baroque interior, inspired by Álvaro de Campos.
“I love experiencing music with visual artistry and this was definitely a treat for the senses. Someone must have spent a lot of time preparing the light show to match the architecture and sculptures in the church. It gave it a 3-D affect at times. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I…”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
