Splendor of Porto
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Port
Leixoes (Porto), Portugal
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$110
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
In Porto, old contrasts with new. Winding, hilly, narrow streets complement the wide, modern avenues that spread out to the suburbs. With around 270,000 inhabitants, the city has carefully preserved its architectural treasures, including monuments of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and neo-Classical styles. Arab and Renaissance, and even Modernist styles are found in the city's famous bridges.
On your walking tour, you will visit the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange), considered one of the most complete museums of 19th-century interior design.
Nearby is the Gothic São Francisco Church, glittering with one of the most elaborately gilded carved-wood interiors in Portugal.
Then, driving across the river, you will visit one of the famous port wine cellars on the Vila Nova de Gaia side to enjoy a taste of port wines. This is where the majority of Porto's wine production is warehoused.
Enjoy a panoramic tour past the city's highlights, including many fine churches, City Hall, and Avenida dos Aliados.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. If the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange) is closed, a visit to the Sé Cathedral will be substituted.
Please note: Tour requires walking and standing for extended periods. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, and many steps without handrails. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking.