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PORTO
FREE TOUR

Porto Free Tour
A Free Walking Tour in the Heart
of the City

If you want to see the best of Porto in one day, our Porto Free Walking Tour is definitely the right choice for you. This free tour is a great introduction to the city and you’ll get to see Porto’s top attractions in one single tour. Take Porto free walking tour will take you through 3.000 years of history showing you the unmissable Porto and offering you dozens of local tips and plenty of things to do in Porto. We’ll start our Porto free tour at the Fountain of Youth at Avenida dos Aliados where an introduction to Porto will take you right to the liberal wars and why is there a heart in King Pedro IV statue.  Your guide will take you outside bookshop Lello, one of Porto’s gems and reveal how a famous young magician gave fame to this wonderful place.  We’ll venture into the Carmo and Carmelitas churches and admire the beautiful Clérigos tower. The 76 meters-tall tower with its 49 bells stand over the Clérigos church and constitute one of the most singular works of Nicolau Nasoni, the Italian Baroque architect whose signature is all over the city. You will learn about Porto’s narrowest building and a statue that many say was a warning of the dictator Salazar to Porto’s inhabitants.  This Porto free walking tour could not miss the São Bento train station. Named one of the most beautiful stations in the world year after year, you will be amazed by the over 20.000 blue and white tiles that depict Portugal’s history, which artist Jorge Colaço took over a decade to place. Speaking of scenic beauty, we will also take you to one of Porto’s most iconic viewpoints where you will have a change to appreciate a spectacular view of the picturesque neighborhoods, the bridges and the Douro River below.  This Porto walking tour will end at the very heart of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto cathedral and the descent to the Ribeira district by the ancient neighborhood of Barredo. We will tell all about dishes like Porto francesinha and tripes before finishing right at the bank of the Douro River to admire the Eiffel bridge of Dom Luís I while talking about the many cellars of Port wine on the other side of the troubled waters.  This is arguably the best walking tour in Porto and as you can see we go by many of the must see places to visit in Porto. You will also be rewarded by our guide’s top things to do in Porto. Take our Centre Free Tour so you make learn why Porto is called the invincible city.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Origin of the name of Portugal

  • Praça da Liberdade

  • Liberal Revolution

  • Lello Bookstore

  • Porto's University

  • Carmo and Carmelitas Churches

  • Torre dos Clérigos

  • The World's Oldest Alliance

  • Misericórdia Church

  • Narrow streets of Barredo

  • Ribeira 

  • ...and much more!

Porto Free Tour at Clérigos

Other Information

Group Policy

 

 

Minimum number of participants.

Groups of 7 to 15 people are always welcome. In this case, we ask for a prepayment in cash of 10 euros per person (from 13 years old) and 5 euros per kid (6 to 12 years old) at the meeting point. Children under 6 years old are free of charge. This principle arises from the need to protect and value the level of quality and dedication that we demand from our Take Lisboa guides.
For group bookings of 16 or more people, contact us to arrange a private tour.

 

Please note that this Free Tour only takes place with a minimum of 4 adult participants.

How long does the Free Tour take?

In what language is the Free Tour?

The Free Tour lasts around 2h30. 

 

​The tour is exclusively in English.​

What's included in the tour?

What's not included in the tour?

The tour includes a local English-speaking guide expert in our history and ready to give you great tips to make your stay in Porto unforgettable.

 

The tour does not include transportation, entrance to monuments or meals.

How do I book the Free Tour?

You can book your Free Tour by clicking the Book Now button on this page, then choose the date and complete the booking form. You will receive your confirmation immediately. If you have any difficulties please contact us by email, phone or Whatsapp:

hello@takefreetours.com | +351 914 059 080

Is booking mandatory?

​Booking is usually not mandatory you can just show up at our meeting point and join the Free Tour. Although it is recommended especially during public holidays and festivities, at such dates you should book as soon as possible to guarantee availability.

How do I get my ticket?

​Once you book the Free Tour a Booking Confirmation is sent by email. If you do not receive the confirmation email check your spam or contact us.

You do not need to print the confirmation, you can present it to our team on your phone/tablet at the beginning of the Free Tour.

Is the Free Tour accessible?

No. This Free Tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

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