Porto Half-Day City Tour with Port Wine Tasting

See iconic tile murals with your guide, sip 3 local spirits, and receive a Douro cruise voucher

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· 4h · Porto, Portugal

Porto Half-Day City Tour with Port Wine Tasting

Start your morning in Avenida dos Aliados, the heart of Porto. Follow your guide to admire the granite architecture and iconic views of Clérigos Tower. Then visit the São Bento Train Station to see the intricately painted blue tiles before heading to the Sé Cathedral and the Fernandina Wall. Next be transported by bus to a traditional cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia for a wine tasting. Enjoy 3 glasses of port wine, plus receive a voucher for a Six Bridges Cruise on the Douro. A must do in Porto!

What You Get With This Tour

Professional bilingual guide
Guided wine cellar visit
Three Port wine tastings
Six Bridges Cruise voucher
City center walking tour
Guide tips
Entry inside Sé Cathedral

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet your guide at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352
Gather at the Gray Line Terminal to begin your exploration of the Porto. Your guide will share stories of the merchant history of this coastal hub before you set off on foot toward the grandest boulevards.
2

Avenida dos Aliados
Stroll through Avenida dos Aliados, the center of Porto. Spot the 18th-century Clérigos Tower, a Baroque masterpiece that remains the most recognizable silhouette in the skyline, then see what’s considered to be the “most beautiful” McDonalds in the world.
3

São Bento Train Station
Step inside this function train station to examine 20,000 hand-painted tiles covering the entry walls. These intricate blue and white painted tiles tell the story of pivotal battles and the history of Portuguese transport, plus they're totally stunning.
4

Sé Cathedral and Fernandina Wall
Next, climb up to one of the oldest monuments in the city to view the fortress-like exterior of the 12th-century Sé Cathedral. You will walk along portions of the medieval Fernandina Wall, which offers panoramic views over the city's orange-tiled roofs and the Douro River.
5

Port wine cellar visit
Board a comfortable bus for a short ride to Vila Nova de Gaia on the southern bank of the river. Step inside a historic cellar to learn about the fortification process and aging requirements before tasting three distinct varieties of regional port wine.
6

Your tour finishes at the wine cellar
The guided portion of your journey concludes among the oak barrels of Gaia. A traditional Six Bridges Cruise in Douro River is a must-do in Porto! After the tour, you’ll be given a voucher to enjoy the cruise on your own. Don’t miss it!

Additional Information

Good to know:

Accessibility: This tour involves uneven terrain. It is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants should be of legal drinking age (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Six Bridges Cruise: Please note that the Six Bridges Cruise is not guided, you will be given a voucher for the cruise at the end of your tour, to enjoy the cruise on your own.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can begin on time.