Top Activities on the Ground in Porto

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.

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.

The Bestseller experience on an Electric Bike! All bikes in this tour are powered by an electric motor, you will be able to stroll with ease through all the highlights of the city. Discover a charming city perched over the river, composed by old houses that huddle together from the river quay until the sea. See the old palaces, the churches, the emblematic neighborhoods as well as the people that bring life into the city that was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This is perfect for those who enjoy bike riding and culture. Combining both in an exhilarating experience through Porto’s hills and cobblestone streets. Choose between the morning and afternoon schedule and make sure everyone has a minimum height of 4.3 feet. Let's GO! HIGHLIGHTS: * Cordoaria Garden * Clérigos Tower * Gomes Teixeira Square * Lello Bookstore * Cândido dos Reis and Galerias Paris streets * Aliados Avenue * São Bento train station * Porto Cathedral * Bridge D. Luís * Ribeira

Experience Portugal’s wild side on this adventurous canyoning tour with an expert guide, departing from Porto. Join a small group of like-minded thrill seekers as you set out for the lush countryside. Learn the ropes of canyoning as you descend into serene passageways, climbing past gorges, waterfalls and more. Depending on the weather, you’ll go to either Peneda-Gerês National Park or Arouca Geopark. Swim between narrow cliffs, then reward yourself with a picnic lunch. Along the way, learn about the area from your local guide.

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.

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.

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.

Make the journey to one of the world’s most holy pilgrimage sites on a 7-day bike tour along Way of St James from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. Get acquainted with Porto on a comprehensive city tour; ride through the splendid Portuguese countryside, enjoying coastal splendor and verdant greenery from your bicycle; and sample oysters and relax on the beaches of seaside towns like Arcade, Bayona and Caminha. On arrival in Santiago de Compostela, behold the majestic baroque cathedral of the pilgrimage site. Enjoy 6 nights of comfortable accommodation, selected meals and luxury round-trip transfers from Porto airport on this tour.

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. 

Immerse yourself in Portugal’s wild landscape on this full-day small-group tour of Gerês National Park from Porto. You’ll hike up part of the mountain ranges of Peneda, Soajo, Amarela and Gerês, stopping to admire the Cávado river and Arado waterfall along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch in Gerês village and admire the gorgeous surrounding scenery as you rest. The rest of the day will feature stops at picturesque Pedra Bela, Portela do Homem and the natural hot springs of Lobios just over the Spanish border. This small group tour ensures a more personalized experience

Make the most of your time in Porto on this Sunset Porto Bike Tour. Traveling by bike means you’ll be able to see more places than a walking tour, and access areas that can’t be reached by car or bus. With bike hire included, you can travel light, and you’ll be in a small group tour, so you won’t lose your group. Highlights include Alfândega do Porto, Passeio Alegre Garden, and much more. 

Come with us and get to experience all the diversity the park has to offer in one single day! This tour is for water lovers and nature addicts! Kayak in the Caniçada reservoir and start your day surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes. The kayaking trip is very easy! The idea is to provide you with a completely different perspective of Gerês! Taste a delicious traditional Portuguese food and wine in a local restaurant with a panoramic view to Cavado River. You will be able to explore and swim in some of the most beautiful hidden waterfalls and lagoons in Gerês National Park. And walking to an old village, learning more about Portugal far away from the cites. To be able to absorb all the sounds, smells, and natural beauty of Gerês during your day, you should be able to open your heart and clear your mind. Therefore, our price has everything included so you don’t have to worry!

See and taste the best of Northern Portugal on this small group Porto bike, wine and gastronomy tour. Pick out your favorite bike, strap on your helmet and follow your professional guide through the charming city of Porto. Visit Port wine cellars and sample sips of the Douro Valley’s world-renowned wine, poured by informative local wine experts. After, sample traditional Portuguese cuisine lunch or dinner, depending on the time of your tour. The trip wouldn’t be complete without cycling over to the famous Café Majestic, and other cultural sites, such as the Wine Institute of Douro and Porto, the Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and a Museum dedicated to activity of refinement and tasting. Participants on this tour is limited to ensure a quality experience.

Those who know the city of Porto may find that cycling is very difficult. It would be true if we weren't talking about electric bikes! Our electric bikes are very easy to drive and environmentally friendly! We will go through the entire city center, passing through the most emblematic places, before heading to the beaches, not without first going through the most modern area of the city, Boavista. The tour ends in the iconic Ribeira area, where we will arrive via the bike path that accompanies the Douro River! This is the perfect tour for those who like culture and cycling!

Get a feel for Gerés on this intimate, small-group walking and 4X4 tour which will have you feeling like a local. Observe waterfalls, enjoy a hike during which your guide provides fascinating insight into the flora and fauna, and dive into a crystal-clear lagoon if you wish. Not only will you cover lots of ground in just one day, you’ll learn about the people and culture of the region too.

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.

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.

Rent 1 bike for 24 hours, and get to know the city in an ecological and fun way! City bikes and mountain bikes available!

Book a fantastic Porto paintball afternoon very near Porto center. You'll have a chance to load up and shoot paint at your best mates. That's what you always wanted to do let's be honest. Spruce up the stag with a serious of colors based on games of military strategy: our monitors will put you through your paces. Make sure one member of the group brings a camera. While you are fighting for your life, our rep can get some memorable photos of you and your group. You can buy bottles of water at the Porto Paintball Warzone and The Spain Event strongly recommends this. Ducking, running, hiding and shooting your mates is hot work. Beer is also available and recommendable after the activity! Our monitors of course take safety very seriously and of course you will not be allowed to participate if you show up under the influence!

Canyoning with a lot of scenic interest, crosses a disabled mining complex. This river has beautiful lagoons along the route, with several waterfalls, papers and jumps, which make this river quite fun to go down. A good choice to have your first experience in Canyoning and an opportunity to overcome.

We will hike/walk through the vineyards in Douro valley until the amazing Pinhão village trough the amazing scenario of the Douro Valley Vineyards, wine region which is the only wine region in the world which is world heritage site by UNESCO. On our way we will have a picnic in an amazing spot, just in the middle of the vines. After the picnic we will stop in one of the most beautiful and historical wineries in Douro Valley, Quinta da Roeda, for a visit and a Port wine tasting. After picnic he hike will continue with the amazing views of Douro Valley vineyards until the beautiful village of Pinhão where will finish our hike and have the chance to visit the secular train station. The hike as and extension of 9 Km and can be considered easy to medium for people who can walk easily 10 km . We will finish the hike in Pinhão where everyone will have the chance to do 1 hour typical boat cruise (Optional, 10 euro/pax, not included) After this amazing day, time to return to Porto.

Our half or full day rentals are ideal if you want to roam free without time or route constraints. Choose where and how far you want to go, rest when you please and enjoy the food, sun, beaches and monuments at your pace. We are local guides so we will give you awesome tips tailored to the things you like the most spending time with.

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.

The best way to know the city! Several sizes and models available