Guided tour of Porto Old Town in German with insider tips
Description
2 options of public tour! 10 : 00 3 1/2 hours Meeting point Almeida-Garrett monument (with small break) 15 : 30 2.15 hours Meeting point Praca de Carlos Alberto On this guided city tour in Porto in German you will experience the city alive and explained in an understandable way, instead of dry facts. In addition to the main sights of the old town, you will get exciting insights into local life and Portuguese society. Topics such as the cost of living, social differences or empty houses in a prime location are addressed as well as practical everyday tips for your stay. You will learn where to eat well, how to spot tourist traps and which places are really worthwhile. A particular advantage is that you can also see hidden corners that many visitors would not discover without a guide. The two tour options differed only in length The tour is in German and you can always ask questions that will be answered in detail.
Tour Options
Itinerary
At Freedom Square, you will learn important facts about Portuguese history and culture, which are important for understanding Portugal and Porto.
There are many restaurants, cafes and bars in the area for some tips. Also spoken about the Portuguese cuisine and culture.
This place is a reference to the history of the university, the students during the dictatorship and the bookstore Lello (Harry Potter).
[from outside] At 76 meters, Portugal's tallest tower and orientation for seafarers, it now represents the importance of shipping to Porto and the architectural beauty of the city. We also discover a garden in the middle of the city. A central place to start talking.
At this incredibly beautiful viewpoint you have a spectacular view over Porto. The history of port wine and its significance today is vividly explained with pictures and the view.
[from outside] In front of the Stock Exchange Palace we meet Heinrich the Navigator, from whom you will learn a lot about the former colonial territory of Portugal, its importance for Porto and the spread of the Portuguese language. Here's a pause.
In the past, goods were loaded here. Today it is a popular place to relax near the water and to discover some of the famous bridges in Porto. Continue through a quarter of narrow and hidden streets.
[from outside] Once you reach the top, take a look over Porto’s old town and the Douro and turn to the fortified cathedral, which stands right next to the Bishop’s Palace.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(84)
It was a super tour with a super guide, thanks
Immer wieder gerne ;)
We are still impressed by Olivia and this exceptionally good city tour! Never before have we received so much information in such a setting. The mix of historical knowledge, knowledge about Porto including current (socio-) political developments paired with anecdotes and language tips is unique! Many thanks, dear Olivia....that was "Fiiisch or schlent"....(little insider).
So divers ist unsere Führung aufgebaut! Viele verschiedene Themen interessant aufbereitet :) Vielen Dank!
We were in Porto for the first time and wanted to take a tour at the beginning of our trip to better orient ourselves in the city. The group was just right with 10 people, not too large and not anonymous. Florian was our guide and made the tour very pleasant, with a good mix of history, small details, and practical tips. You can tell that he likes the city without it feeling forced. Afterward, we saw quite a bit with different eyes and found the tour really successful.
Da freut sich Florian ;) Danke!
A fantastic day with a great guide. Thanks to Lukas, we gained many beautiful impressions. We can only highly recommend this tour and the guide, Lukas. Thank you, Lukas Eric & Alice
Da freuen wir uns sehr! Vielen Dank!
A great tour to the hidden spots of the city with interesting insights and a subsequent port wine tasting.
Vielen Dank, dass ihr die Führung Portos Zentrum Weintour gebucht habt :)
It was a particularly beautiful tour, with excellent guidance through Porto. Iris showed us beautiful places, and we received a lot of great information. We would gladly do it again anytime. This tour is highly recommended.
Super! Vielen Dank! So soll es sein’
Today we had the pleasure of experiencing a wonderful city tour with Olivia. With her friendly demeanor, extensive knowledge, and many exciting stories, she brought the city closer to us in a very special way. The tour was excellently organized, extremely informative, and full of interesting highlights that one would hardly discover alone as a visitor. The 3.5 hours flew by, thanks especially to Olivia's lively and engaging presentation. The small group size was particularly pleasant, creating a personal atmosphere and allowing room for questions and individual conversations at any time. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and can wholeheartedly recommend Olivia. Thank you very much for this wonderful experience!
Vielen lieben Dank für die ausführliche Beschreibung! Dadurch kann man sich ein super Bild machen!
Olivia made the tour very interesting, very friendly, and with many details about Porto/Portugal. We enjoyed it immensely, highly recommend it; the 3.5 hours flew by and it was not too strenuous either.
Obrigado! :)
Very straightforward, last-minute booking by phone. Excellent advice. Gabriel, as our guide, brought us closer to the city life. Time flew by.
Gerne wieder ;)
The city tour with Iris in Porto was simply excellent! Four hours full of exciting stories about the city, the Portuguese language, customs, food, politics, and society – not a single minute was boring. Particularly interesting were the comparisons between Portuguese, Spaniards, and Italians, as well as the stories about the rivalry between Porto and Lisbon. We listened attentively the whole time because Iris told everything very vividly and humorously. A special highlight was the break in a bar with a beautiful view over the city, where we drank Port Tonic and ate Tremoços – this made the atmosphere in the group even better. Since I am not particularly athletic and have hip problems, I was previously concerned that the tour might be physically demanding. However, due to the many exciting and interesting stories, I hardly noticed the distance. Additionally, we walked from the upper area near the town hall down to the Douro, making the tour very pleasant overall.
Vielen Dank für den tollen Text! Das freut uns sehr!
