Top Activities on the Ground in Porto

See only the best of Porto on this essential guided walking tour. With the help of your expert guide, explore Porto’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Porto’s most exciting sites, such as the Clerigos Tower and the Sao Bento Railway Station. See the city through the eyes of a local and enjoy a leisurely stroll.

Porto’s hilly streets can make a walking or pushbike tour more challenging. Explore the city with ease aboard an electric bike that does all the hard work for you. Join your guide and group for a journey around Porto’s highlights including the Clerigos Tower, Lello Book Store, Sao Bento train station, and the Dom Luis I Bridge.

Delve into the rich history of Porto alongside a professional guide on this immersive Porto walking tour. Experience northern Portugal’s historic city of Porto, known for its curved streets and blend of Moorish and Roman influences. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city center, explore Porto Cathedral and baroque churches, and learn how grapes traveled the Douro River to the coast where winemakers make famous Port (fortified wine).

Cover more ground in less time on this active and informative 3-hour bike tour of Porto. Ideal for families, this tour covers the beaches, historic quarter, and port-side splendor of Porto at a leisurely pace suitable for all fitness and skill levels. Tick off top attractions such as São Francisco Church, Ponte de Don Luis I, and the Ribeira District, and pedal along a safe, pedestrianized route to the Porto wine cellars and the beaches of Foz. This small-group tour is limited to 8 people. 

Get your adrenaline pumping while seeing Northern Portugal on this small-group Porto extreme city bike tour. Cycle through the city and watch its history, architecture, cultures, and gardens collide. An expert guide leads the way past historic landmarks. Along the way, break for lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant (additional expense). Travelers on this small-group tour are limited, to ensure a quality experience. Private tours are available.

Discover the best that Porto has to offer during this 3-hour private tour. Visit the city’s key landmarks such as Clerigos Tower, the Sao Bento train station, the Dom Luis I Bridge, the famous Lello Bookstore, and more. Learn about the history of Porto and Portugal, get insider tips from your tour guide, and enjoy a tasty snack from a local bakery as you explore.

Appease your thirst for Port and learn about its production during this half-day tour in Porto. With your wine expert guide, visit multiple wine lodges and taste various Ports; learn how to identify the difference between Port families and how to taste them like a professional. Visit an interactive museum and a traditional wine cellar to learn about the history, harvest, and production of the wines of the Douro Valley. All tastings included.

Savor foods at Porto’s beloved cafés and markets during this food and wine tasting tour. Try regional delights, from sweet custard tarts to savory classics like a ‘bolinho de bacalhau’ codfish. Taste northern Portugal’s world-renowned export of Port and learn its history and cultural impact. With interesting gastronomy facts from your local guide, this food and wine tasting tour in Porto will keep your appetite sated.

Bicycling with a guide through Porto ensures you’ll explore the best bike routes through the coastal city. Cycle alongside the river and discover old neighborhoods in the historical center, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its economic significance as a port city, stop for coffee and pastries, and pass between two lovely city parks en route.

Immerse yourself in Porto’s history and learn how the city developed over the centuries on a three-hour walking tour with a small group. Your guide, an expert in history and architecture, provides insights about the buildings, ruins, battles, and occupations that formed modern day Porto. Visit the São Bento Railway station considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful, see Roman pottery and mosaics and a model of the city in the 15th century. This tour is ideal for visitors wanting to get to know Porto and its history.

Experience both the history and culinary culture of Oporto during a 3.5-hour walking tour. Taste port wine, the city's specialty, and walk through the streets lined with architectural gems. Wine tasting and skip-the-line entry to Oporto attractions are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off available.

Uncover another side of Portugal during this Jewish Heritage walking tour from Porto. One of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, Porto plays a unique role in Jewish history and offers a chance for an interesting cultural tour off the beaten path. A friendly local guide walks you through historic Jewish quarters, hidden synagogues and places that are popular with Jews today. See Sao Bento da Vitória Church, the Porto Cathedral, and Ribeira Square among other destinations. Never look at Portugal the same way again after this fascinating tour involving an important part of the country’s history and culture.

Experience all of Porto’s bridges on this 50-minute cruise of Porto’s six bridges. Coast down the peaceful waters of the Douro River by boat as you see Porto to one side and Gaia to the other, and all of Porto’s stunning bridges connecting the two cities. You’ll quickly notice that no two bridges are alike, each with their own architecture and personality, making for stunning photo backdrops. As you sail the UNESCO river, you’ll see why this is one of the most unique ways to experience Northern Portugal.

Taste your way around Douro Valley on this wine and food tour. It's a small-group tour, so you have excellent access to your guide if you have questions about the local delicacies. Take the stress out of transport planning, as your private vehicle takes you between dispersed wineries where you can enjoy different styles of wine, olive oil, and nuts and have a regional lunch in the historic village of Pinhão.

Immerse yourself in one of Europe’s most magical cities during this 4-hour walking tour of Porto. Your friendly, professional guide will meet you in the city’s center and take you through its rich history and culture, starting with the magnificent cathedral. Wander through the Treasure Museum before heading through the Jewish Quarter to Riberia Square. You’ll get to see the stock exchange palace up close and personal before feasting on a delicious Portuguese lunch. Sip on traditional Port wine during a wine tasting and marvel at the striking Santa Clara Church, among other stops. Your tour ends back at the historic city center.

Spend the day exploring Portugal’s famed Douro Valley on this guided excursion. After a convenient pickup hotel pickup, enjoy experiences that include touring the valley in a comfortable minivan, enjoying a cruise on the Douro River, savoring a delicious four-course meal and wine pairing, and tasting a variety of reds and whites at a small, family-owned winery.

Escape the city in favor of Arouca Geopark, a natural wonderland home to the Paiva Walkways, on a full-day trip from Porto. In a small group limited to 15, you’ll follow a wooden walkway on a 5-mile (8-km) trail alongside the River Paiva. Upgrade  your tour to revitalize with a Portuguese specialty in the small village of Alvarenga, sample pinguça, a local liquor and enjoy a regional lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore Portugal’s only national park on this full-day trek of Peneda-Geres National Park, departing from Porto. Venture into the unknown on a thrilling 4x4 ride, as your cruise into the countryside. Admire Portugal’s natural beauty, including green mountains and photo-worthy waterfalls and learn about the region from your knowledgeable guide. Savor a picnic lunch while you take in the sites.

Discover Porto’s top sites by renting a bike for the day. You’ll be able to travel light as bicycle, helmet and bicycle lock rental is included. Enjoy the freedom of being able to plan your own schedule, and choose which parts of Porto you visit. Conveniently, detailed city maps are provided so you won’t have to worry about getting lost.

You will discover the forest and nature at the "Serras do Porto" park. Leave the noise and stress of the city behind and enter in a natural park where you can hike in the mountains, just beside river, cross suspended bridges and visit ancient villages inhabited by only 5 people. In this perfect bucolic landscapes we will stop for a picnic with traditional products, cheese, fruit, and beverage, including local wine if desired. During the walk it's usual to see the shepherd and his sheep. Feel embraced by the nature, this peaceful place where you only hear the relaxing sound of the river and the birds! Don't forget to bring your camera as you will take amazing photos.

You'll have the opportunity of enjoying a great sunset by the beach while riding , drinking , dancing and having lots of fun on board. Our driver and barman will take good care of you while on board We'll be taking amazing photos and share them with you so you can take home the best souvenir of your trip to Porto .

Porto and Gaia share an incredible relationship with the Douro river in between and the Dom Luis I bridge connecting them, it's pretty easy to discover these two beauties. If you are looking for a unique way to explore these two picturesque cities, I have what you are looking for! Join me on a private bike tour that will take you to see the best of Porto and the beauty of Gaia. Ride through the streets of Porto admiring its highlights and beautiful buildings. Cross the Douro river and enjoy the view! Explore the local streets of Gaia and catch a glimpse of the traditional daily life. On this unique ride, you'll be able to reach secret streets and spots only known by the locals. This experience can be done on a mountain bike tour or on the mountain if you're feeling adventurous. Let me know your preferences and let's explore Porto in a unique way!

Hike into the heart of Gerês National Park and spend about an hour swimming in the natural pools. This guided day trip from Porto is ideal for nature lovers, and most hikers will find the 5-mile (8-km) round-trip trek easy on flat terrain. On rainy days during cooler months, you’ll visit Roman hot springs as an alternative. Make getting to your destination easy with hotel pickup.

With each passing day there are lost traditions and stories that are no longer told. For those who want to hear and share memories with our Shepherd, we have organized a walk where they will accompany you with your herd, have direct contact with the animals and hear amazing stories told in the first person. Along the way you will also have the opportunity to see the magnificent Cascades of Fisgas de Ermelo, the largest in the Iberian Peninsula. And if the temperature invites you, you can still dive in the refreshing Ergas Sea Ponds. A true emersive experience in local culture and cuisine.