Free Tour Porto
Our Free tour of Porto is the best way to learn about the history of one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Europe.
Let yourself be seduced by the charm of Porto
There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with Porto: its streets, its heritage, the Douro river and its corners. If you have a few days off and want to make a quick getaway to enjoy Porto’s Carnival, you have chosen one of the most appropriate dates do visit the city.
The Carnival or entrudo in Portugal offers a great variety and tradition deeply rooted in the country. If you have decided to travel to Porto on this holiday weekend, you’ll be able to enjoy the charm of the city, its heritage, gastronomy, vines and its amazing atmosphere and animation in all its streets. Imagine everything enveloped in the usual Carnival colours. What more can be asked for?
The entrudo in Porto is one of the most rooted in the city, next to the São João or the Queima das Fitas, and it masquerades all the streets and squares. Do you want to enjoy it? Then go with the flow and join the free tour in Porto. Our guides will show you how to enjoy the tripeiro Carnival and to know its secrets, its jokes, curiosities… Cheer up!
Sign up any day of the week, look for our green umbrella and we’ll take care of showing you Porto in a different way. If you have already visited the city, you know that it always invites you to return, and if you have chosen Carnival to visit it for the first time, let yourself be surprised and enjoy. Come on, don’t go without your reservation!
Below, we will tell you a short route of must-sees that you cannot lose in this long weekend in the city. Pay attention.
Porto is the Portuguese city where Carnival is celebrated with more intensity. Porto is World Heritage City and the European Capital of the culture and it won’t be a surprise. Its attractiveness is very important, making it one of the most visited cities in Portugal, and one of the favourite destinations for the travellers of all ages.
If you take a look at our blog from time to time, you probably know why Porto is so popular. In any case, we leave you several points of the city you cannot lose in this visit:
· Ribeira: it’s one of the unavoidable points during your visit to the city: the alleys, the colourful streets, the terraces by the river. If you Cross the Douro river, the Dom Luis I bridge of Eiffel and the panoramic views from Vila Nova de Gaia are amazing.
· Clérigos tower: one of the icons of the city, with more than 70 meters (230 feet), it allows you to enjoy the best views of Porto.
· Port wine cellars in Gaia: Although they are not strictly in Porto, the visit is required.
· Lello e Irmão bookstore: popularly known as “Harry Potter’s library”. It’s also one of the must-sees in Porto. You’ll always find a big queue, but it deserves the effort.
· Porto Cathedral: it’s the most important religious monument of the city. It has been declared a national monument. Do not miss the visit to the cloister or the photographs of the extraordinary panoramic view that can be seen from the outside.
· São Bento railway station: despite being a train station, and working as such, it has been declared Patrimony of the Humanity, so it must have something. And it has more than 20.000 tiles (azulejos) showing the Portuguese history that delight especially those who visit it at night.
· Bolhão Market: Very central. It’s one of the busiest and most popular areas in Porto: Bolhão Market, where since 1914 is sold meat, fish, fruit, flowers and many other products.
· Palácio da Bolsa: one of the most emblematic and visited buildings in the city. With a luxuriously decorated interior, currently it’s the headquarters of the Association of Merchants.
· Café Majestic: Must visit in the city. Opened for the public in 1920, it’s been declared the most beautiful coffeeshop in the world. Having a coffee and learning about its history is and it’s worth.
· Fado evenings: It’s other speciality that deserves your attention. There are several places in the city where you can enjoy the typical fado. Get advised by our expert guides, the will recommend you the best options.
If you want to enjoy Carnival in style, of course you can do it. Barely half an hour from Porto, the village of Ovar celebrates entrudo festivities, attracting thousands of people from all over the Portugal every year.
In the Carnival of Ovar is attended by more than 2.000 walk-ons. The most celebrated days are the day of Entrudo Parade (Quinquagesima Sunday and Shrove Tuesday), and the night of Monday.
Do not you want to know secrets and curiosities about these and many other points of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe? Then join our free tour in Porto and you will discover it. You’ll be able to find something different, and that will make you remember your trip in a special way. Join us! You will love the experience.