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Porto Free Tour

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See all you can’t miss in Porto! Discover its 3.000 years of history in this tour through the most important sites of the second city in Portugal.

}    Time:  10:30, 14:30 & 16:00     Duration:  2 hours 30 minutes     Price: Free

We’ll start our Porto Free Tour with an introduction to Porto, 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 , 76 meters-tall and with its 49 bells over the Clérigos church. We will learn about Porto’s narrowest building and a statue that many say was a warning of the dictator Salazar to Porto’s inhabitants.

In this Porto Free Walking Tour we can’t miss the São Bento train station, one of the most beautiful stations in the world and where we 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 we’ll see picturesque neighborhoods, the bridges and the Douro River below.

This Porto Walking Tour will end at the very heart of the city, the  Cathedral , and the descent to the Ribeira district by the ancient neighborhood of Barredo. We will tell all about dishes like 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.

Highlights of the Porto Free Tour

N  Dive into the more than 3.000 years of history of this city N   See the city from one of its best viewpoints N   Marvel at thousands of tiles depicting the history of Portugal N   Walk Porto’s many neighborhoods, from the highest point to the Douro River  N  Learn as much as you can about the famous Port Wine

What we’ll see in the Porto Free Tour

Meeting point.

    Meeting Point:  Fountain of Youth,  Menina nua

At the Avenida dos Aliados. Look for the blue umbrellas!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can your tours be free.

Our Free Tours are based on tips only! Part of this will go to cover marketing and operational expenses. In this way we achieve great quality in the tours, immense guest satisfaction and that we also make sure that, regardless of the budget, everyone can enjoy Lisbon as much as we do.

In which language is the tour?

The Porto Free Tour runs in English and Spanish.

When does the tour run?

The Porto Free Tour runs every day, in English, at 10:30, 14:30 and/or 16:00, depending on the day.

In Spanish it runs every day at 10:30, 11:00, 15:30 and 17:00, and also at 18:30 from Thursday to Sunday.

The Porto Free Tour doesn’t run on the 25th of December and on the 1st of January.

How long is the tour?

The Porto Free Tour lasts for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, but it can be a little longer depending on the rhythm of the group.

Is it suitable for people with reduced mobility or babies in a stroller?

No, the Porto Free Tour is not recommended if this is your situation.

We're a big group. Can we still join?

We always try not to leave anyone out but, sometimes with large groups, it is difficult to organize the tour and the guides. Groups of 7 or more are always welcomed, but we require a prepayment of 10€ per adult and 5€ per youngster (14 – 18 years). This principle results from the need to protect and value the level of quality and dedication of our guides.

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Best of Porto Free Tour

Overview of the tour in Porto

Join us on a fantastic tour around Porto and let us introduce you to this fascinating city. We would like to share our love for Porto with you and why show you why Porto has become such a popular place recently, being chosen Best European Destination in 2017. Learn a bit more about its history, culture, and curiosities, and we're sure you'll fall in love with its charming streets, amazing tiles, lovely architecture, colorful houses, fantastic food, and much more. Our team of local guides is very knowledgeable, well-informed, entertaining, and free to give their touch to guarantee the best tour! From Fonte dos Leões to the shores of the Douro River, our guides will take you around this charming city and show you the historical facts that changed the history of Portugal, the incredible architecture with its impressive buildings and monuments, the many traditions still kept by the locals and the delicious typical food from the North of Portugal. Some places we'll see on this tour: Clérigos Tower São Bento Station Sé Cathedral Ribeira Luis I Bridge Aliados Avenue Lello e Irmão Bookshop Porto University Porto's City Hall and much more...

This activity includes:

• Luís I Bridge
• Clérigos Tower
• Porto Cathedral
• Aliados Avenue
• Sé Cathedral
• Luis I bridge
• Douro River
• Lello e irmão bookshop
• Porto's City Hall
• Relação Jail
• Vitoria viewpoint
• Cordoaria Square

Meeting point

Fonte dos leões

Look out for the white umbrella at Fonte dos Leões, in front of Porto's University.

Things to note

We recommend our guests to arrive 10 minutes before the starting time, to use comfortable shoes, and sunscreen, and to bring some water. Children under 16 don't need to be booked. We need at least 4 people to run the tour. For groups with more than 6 people, email us.

Free Cancellation

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Free Porto Walking Tours

Which free tour is best.

Whether you’re interested in learning more about the history of Porto or its most notable landmarks, there are several free walking tours available in this city that we will cover in this post.

All tours are offered by local tour guides.

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O VERVIEW + SCHEDULE

Porto, Portugal is rich with history and culture both modern and centuries-old, which explains why tour companies offer so many different types of services in this city.

Most of these outings are focused on orientation, offering several important details about the city centre, otherwise known as Old Town Porto .

The tours listed below are run through us. More tours are available in the following sections.

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Here is a calendar with more of the best free walking tours in Lisbon.

Other tours explore some of the beautiful street art on display throughout the city.

There are also free walking tours that focus on the ways in which Porto inspired Harry Potter and how women shaped the city both in the past and today.

What is a free tour of Porto? They are pay-what-you-wish tours, which means that you can decide what the service was worth, or what you could afford after the tour is over.

You are not obligated to pay anything, but according to online reviews, most people give between €5 - €20 each to Porto's best local tour guides.

In addition to fully guided tours, there are also self-guided tours you can use to explore the city at your own leisure.

Tours are typically offered in English, Spanish, and sometimes other languages such as French and German.

We offer tours globally . Here are just a few cities.

As the name implies, these free Porto walking tours provide a closer look at the historic center of the city.

They cover topics like how Porto became such an important location and which buildings/landmarks played a significant role.

There are several options to choose from, but no matter which service you pick, you can usually expect to visit some of the following locations and monuments:

• Praça da Liberdade
• Porto Cathedral
• Tower of Clérigos
• University of Porto
• São Bento Train Station
• Palacio da Bolsa
• Douro Riverside
• Clérigos Tower
• Arrabida Bridge

Along the way, you'll experience a lot of incredible architecture, histyoric baroque churches, and more.

Your knowledgeable guide will likely point you in the direction of the best cafes, restaurants, and other places to visit while you're in the area.

The historic city centre of Porto is actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so these tours cover one of the most notable locations on the globe.

If you’re interested in learning more about these sites or seeing them up close, consider taking a Porto free walking tour listed below.

Take Porto Tours

Visit the heart of Porto on this 2 ½ hours free walking tour which covers some of the most historic locations.

Along the way, you’ll get an introduction to the city with plenty of advice and suggestions for how to get the most out of your trip.

Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, this tour is offered twice per day at 10:30 am and 15:30 (3:30 pm).

This company also offers pay-what-you-wish walking tours in Lisbon .

Learn more or book the tour .

1-2 Porto Tours

This is a somewhat newer tour company, and they are quickly making a name for themselves with one of the best free walking tours in the city.

Over the course of 2 ½ hours, you’ll learn about the history of Porto from its birth to the Carnation Revolution and beyond, even offering a few details about modern life and culture.

You can take this tour in either English or Spanish twice per day at 10:15 am and 15:15 (3:15 pm).

Book this tour or learn more .

Hi Porto Walking Tours

Much like the other companies on this list, Hi Porto provides this pay-what-you-wish tour two times a day at 11 am and 15:30 (3:30 pm) in both English and Spanish.

Get more information or book this tour .

Additional Old Town Porto Tours

In addition to the tours we’ve already mentioned, there are a few more options you might want to consider which are also excellent services covering the historic center of Porto.

• Sandeman New Europe
• Porto Walkers
• The Walking Parrot

City Lovers Tours

P orto street art tours.

These tours focus on a different side of Porto, giving you a look at how modern culture has helped shape the city just as much as its medieval history.

While on these outings, you can expect to learn about and see a variety of significant street art, sculptures, and ancient buildings in various neighborhoods that will usually take you off the beaten track.

Here are a few of the most notable stops included on these free walking tours:

• Lello Bookstore
• Porto University
• Rua da Madeira
• National Theatre
• Dom Luís Bridge
• Rua de Santa Catarina
• Carmo & Carmelita Church

If you want to discover what makes these locations so interesting, consider taking one of the pay-what-you-want tours below.

While their Old Town tour covers some of the most important histories from centuries past, this outing is all about street art and its influence on modern culture in Porto.

This 2 ½ hour tour is available in both English and Spanish every Tuesday and Friday at 15:30 (3:30 pm).

Book your tour or learn more .

Available in both English and Spanish, you can take this 2 ½ hour tour daily at 16:30 (4:30 pm).

Street Art in Porto Self-Guided Tour

This self-guided tour provides stops at a dozen different examples of interesting or culturally significant street art in Porto.

Although you won’t have a professional tour guide to provide additional details about each piece of art along the way, this is an entirely free option that you can use whenever you want.

H ARRY POTTER TOURS IN PORTO

Did you know that J.K. Rowling actually lived in Porto when she was working on her first manuscript for Harry Potter?

Thanks to this history behind the books, there are some companies offering tours of the city which focus on areas that may have inspired this fantasy world of wizards.

There’s at least one free option and another service you may want to consider which has very low ticket costs.

While on these tours you can expect to see some of the following locations:

• Palacio Atlántico
• Cafe Majestic

Harry Potter and the Heroes of Porto

This is actually a virtual tour, and it’s free to join and works on the pay-what-you-wish model once the tour is over.

While enjoying this online experience, you’ll see 7 notable locations that reveal some of the potential influences Porto may have had on the book series.

As long as you have a computer or tablet which can stream both audio and video, you can take this pay-what-you-wish tour.

It generally runs every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday in English ( Book here ).

It generally runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 19:30 (7:30 pm) in Spanish ( Book here ).

Aside from its historical and cultural tours, this company also offers a Harry Potter tour which provides information about how the magical world of J.K. Rowling’s books came to exist.

Although Take Porto Tours offers a lot of free tours, this is one service that requires you to purchase a ticket, just €15 per person.

This outing is approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours long, and it’s available every Saturday at 11 am.

If you’re planning to visit Lisbon as well, it’s worth keeping in mind that Take Tours also offers its services in that city.

An Unexpected Harry Potter Porto Tour

If you’re looking for another free alternative, this self-guided tour covers some of the most important sites in Porto which are linked to the history of Harry Potter.

The only disadvantage of this option is that it is not professionally guided, but it is entirely free to use.

Although you could take it anytime you want, many of the stops included close down in the evening, so it makes more sense to enjoy this outing sometime in the morning or afternoon.

Learn more or take this self-guided Harry Potter tour .

MYSTERIES AND LEGENDS OF PORTO

If you're curious about some of the creepier aspects of Porto's history, these outings provide information about the most grizzly tales that have haunted this city for generations.

Here are a few of the sites and secrets you can expect to be covered on these tours:

• Rua das Flores
• Courtyard of the Hanged
• Old Armenian Quarter
• Medieval Wall
• Louis I Bridge

This type of free walking tour Porto offers is similar to a ghost tour, but it covers more historical fact than supernatural activity. Still, if you're in the mood for a disturbing night tour, consider one of these outings!

In addition to their standard Old Town tour, this company also offers an outing called "Dark Porto" which covers various mysteries, legends, and crimes from throughout the history of this city.

This 2-hour and 15-minute outing is available in English at 18:00 (6 pm) every Tuesday - Sunday. You can also take the tour in Spanish nightly at 18:30 (6:30 pm).

This is another company that offers an outing covering this subject called the "Mysterios Porto Fair" tour.

You can take this 1 hour and 45-minute tour in Spanish every night at 19:15 (7:15 pm).

DOURO RIVER CRUISES

If you're interested in seeing this historic city from the water, there are plenty of Douro River cruise options you might want to consider. Unfortunately, these waterfront outings are not free, but the average price is between €15-€20, so it's a pretty affordable activity.

Here are a few of the best cruises and boat tours you can enjoy on the Douro Riverbanks.

PORTO WINE TOURS

There are several tours from Porto that cover some of the best wines which come from the region.

These outings typically visit wineries, wine cellar locations, or even the Douro Valley Vineyards to give visitors a closer look at how wine is made in Porto.

Some tours also include wine tastings for guests!

As with Douro River Cruises, these services are not free, and in this case, they can run up to €100 or more, but some are as low as €20.

Here are a few of the best options to consider.

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FREE TOUR OPORTO

The best option to discover the city in an economical way., what does the free tour oporto consist of, possibly your best option to get to know oporto in a fun and authentic way..

A moment of culture and fun for everyone.

Enjoy your free tour in Porto as a couple, with friends or in a group!

Free tours of Porto are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about Portugal’s cultural heritage.

Porto free tours are free tours organized by guides who show you the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.

While there are several options and types of free tours in Portugal, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.

In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.

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ABOUT PORTO

WELCOME TO PORTO

There is a very unique moment in one of our Porto Free Tours, when we leave the narrow streets of the historic center of Barredo behind us and the Douro River opens up in front of us. Where there was silence, there is now hustle and bustle. Where there were granite houses, there are now river waves. Where there was the ancestral Porto there is now the magnificent Porto. We are now in the much sought after Ribeira, with its multicolored houses, its Rabelo boats, its lively terraces and the first metal bridge built in Portugal, the Dom Luís bridge. ​ The history of Porto is millenary and is closely linked to great moments in Portugal's history. This connection is so evident that the very name of the city in the Roman period, Portus Cale (the port of the village of Cale), gave rise to the name of Portugal. Portus in the original Latin meant entrance, passage or even shelter. Portus was all this throughout its history and it is all this today for the thousands of visitors who arrive daily to the city. Porto is a perfect city for a weekend and it is no accident that it has been named the best European destination three times in the last eight years. The city has opened its arms to the world in the last decade and those who visit it very quickly realize that Porto is much more than the Douro River, Port wine or the Clérigos Tower. ​ Some say that Cale comes from Latin for warmth and what is most special about Porto is the warmth: the genuine kindness of the people of Porto, their loud laughter, their original cuisine, the color of the city at sunset. There is so much to say about Porto that not even our 3 Porto Free Tours are enough to show this incredible city. ​ The historic center of Porto, a World Heritage Site, stretches from the top of the Penha Ventosa hill to the banks of the river Douro, a labyrinth of steep alleys and narrow houses, beautiful churches and blue and white tiled façades. Secrets are plenty. From the boat inlaid on the façade of the Cathedral of Porto to the heart of a king kept five keys away in the Church of Lapa, from the medieval house hidden in the labyrinthine neighborhood of Barredo to the architect who signs his projects on the façade, trust us, there are dozens of incredible stories to share in our Porto Free Tours. One name from the past stands out from the others, Nicolau Nasoni, Italian painter and architect who designed the Church, Infirmary and Tower of Clérigos, the Church of Mercy and the Palace of Freixo and who would leave an indelible mark on the Portuguese baroque school. Two centuries separate Nasoni from Siza Vieira or Souto de Moura, over 200 years one does not feel when visiting Porto. For Porto is made of conversations between medieval past and futuristic art, between baroque churches and contemporary architecture, between old-fashioned taverns and haute cuisine restaurants, between century-old shops and avant-garde boutiques, between Rococo style façades and Art Deco buildings. Viewpoints such as Virtudes or the Jardim do Morro are breathtaking and invite you to a glass of wine at dusk, in preparation for a dinner not to be missed. You can eat very well in this city and there are traditional regional dishes such as francesinha, bacalhau à Gomes de Sá or the Porto style tripes that you won't soon forget. ​ The politician and diplomat João Pinheiro Chagas wrote that "Porto is not strictly speaking a city: it is a family. When something bad affects it, everyone feels it with the same intensity; when they want something, everyone wants it at the same time. The people of Porto are as jealous of the integrity of their city as the Portuguese in general of the integrity of the nation". The truth is that Porto has always been on the right side of history, as in the crisis of secession or the liberal wars. Join one of our free tours of Porto and get to know these and so many other stories that the Invicta City has to offer you.

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Portugal: 10 free tours in Porto

Last updated: 12/15/2023

Discover 10 free tours in Porto to visit the city on a budget and learn a lot about the history, art and culture of the largest city in the north of Portugal.

10 FREE TOURS IN PORTO

Porto is a beautiful city, with beautiful architecture and many interesting stories! And there's nothing better than getting to know the city with locals who can provide detailed information and tell stories about the city, right? We have put together suggestions for guided tours so that you have the opportunity to have a fun visit full of historical data and curiosities.

1. FREE TOUR OF PORTO

This is the traditional tour of 2 and a half hours to discover the main attractions in the center of Porto and learn more about its rich history. The meeting point is the Monument to Garrett, located in front of the city hall, on Avenida dos Aliados. The tour continues through Torre dos Clérigos, Universidade do Porto, the beautiful São Bento station, Sé do Porto, finally arriving at the Ribeira do Douro region, a lively place with colorful houses and beautiful views of the city. Make your reservation for this free tour at  English     or in  Spanish .

2. FREE HARRY POTTER TOUR THROUGH PORTO

For those who love the Harry Potter universe, there is nothing better than a complete tour of Porto, the city where author JK Rowling lived while writing some of the books in the saga. The free tour of 2 hours begins in front of the iconic Café Majestic, passing through São Bento station, which served as inspiration for creating Platform 9 3/4. Then, the visit continues to the Clérigos Tower, which may resemble the Astronomy Tower at Hogwarts. The tour continues to the front of the Palace of Justice, where the guide will talk about Salazar, who served as inspiration for the creation of Slytherin House. Other stops include Louse Café, Fonte do Leão, Casa Oculta Universidade do Porto, Lello Bookstore , ending at Escovaria de Belomonte, a place that manufactured brooms by hand. Make your reservation for this free tour at English   or in  Spanish .

3. FREE STREET ART TOUR THROUGH PORTO

This free tour of 3 hours focuses on works on the streets of Porto. The meeting point is Praça de Carlos Alberto. From there, the guide takes visitors through various murals in the city, starting with the tile mural by Joana Vasconcelos near the Steak'n Shake restaurant. Then, you can admire a 150-meter painting in honor of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. Beautiful tile posters can be seen at Café Bar Candelabro and there is a large mural of MrDheo and Hazul Luzah at Trindade station. Next, the tour passes through Bolhão Market, Santa Catalina Chapel, mural “Who are you, Porto?” on Via Catarina. At the end of the tour, the visit is to the Ferreira Borges Market and passages from the Gaia pier. The final tour is with Half Rabbit, a giant rabbit located on the corner of Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes. Make your reservation for this free tour at English  or in  Spanish .

4. FREE TOUR OF BOLHÃO AND BATTLE

This free tour of 2 and a half hours focuses on visiting the iconic Bolhão Market and the Batalha neighborhood with a different perspective. The tour starts at the Garret Monument, close to the city hall. Nearby, still on Avenida dos Aliados, is the most beautiful McDonald's in the world, housed in a beautiful art deco building. The tour continues to the beautiful buildings Café A Brasileira, Teatro Sá da Bandeira until reaching Praça de D. João I to see the beautiful facade of Teatro Rivoli. Some of the main highlights of the tour include the beautiful Bolhão Market, Café Majestic and Cinema Batalha. After passing through a section of the old Fernandina wall from the 14th century, the tour continues to Ribeira do Douro, crossing the river via the D. Luís I Bridge. The tour ends with the beautiful views provided at the Gaia cable car viewpoint. Make your reservation for this free tour at English  or in  Spanish .

5. FREE TOUR THROUGH THE WALLS OF PORTO

Free tour of 2 and a half hours to see details of important parts of Porto's walls. The tour starts at Praça da Batalha, in front of the Church of Santo Ildefonso, heading to the Guindais area where there is one of the best preserved sections of the so-called Fernandina walls. The next stop is near Porto Cathedral, where there are remains of the primitive wall that protected the city in the past. The tour continues to Praça da Liberdade, the Café da Porta do Olival, the Parque das Virtudes viewpoint, the English Club, the Escadas do Caminho Novo, until reaching Postigo do Carvão. Very close to this old access to the walled part of the city is the Muro dos Bacalhoeiros. The tour ends in the Gaia region. Make your reservation for this free tour at English  or in  Spanish .

SAVINGS IN PORTO: PORTO.CARD Port.CARD  is the official discount card in the city of Porto, Portugal, which is the best way to explore the city while saving big! The card includes free entries and discounts on  more than 150 attractions . The card can be purchased for  1, 2, 3 and 4 days  and can be purchased with unlimited access to  public transport or not . Those who purchase the card also receive a benefits guide and a map of the city of Porto. Read more information here .   Read more:  Portugal: What to do in Porto – 2 or 3 days itinerary

6. FREE TOUR OF AZULEJOS DO PORTO

This tour 2 and a half hours aims to visit the monuments decorated with traditional Portuguese blue tiles in some of the city's most beautiful buildings. The meeting point is Praça da Batalha, in front of the church of Santo Ildefonso, with a facade wonderfully decorated with tiles. The next stop is São Bento Station, with its iconic tiles that tell part of the history of Portugal. Other places to visit include the Palácio Atlântico, the Grand Bazaar of Porto, the Bolhão Market, the Capela das Almas and Café A Brasileira. The tour ends in front of the Carmo Church, one of the oldest and most traditional in Portugal. Make your reservation for this free tour at English  or in  Spanish .

7. FREE NIGHT TOUR OF PORTO

This free tour takes place during the night, allowing you to learn about the city's history by admiring the main illuminated monuments. Generally, the tour starts at 6:30 pm in front of the Almeida Garret Monument, close to Porto City Hall. The first stop is at São Bento station to admire its iconic tiles that depict the history of Portugal. The tour follows Avenida dos Aliados, with its beautiful illuminated buildings, and Praça da Liberdade with the beautiful statue of King Pedro IV. The tour continues to the majestic Livraria Lello, Praça dos Leões and Torre dos Clérigos, which offers one of the best views of the city. The tour continues through Jardim da Cordoaria, Rua das Virtudes and Praça do Infante, ending at Cais da Ribeira, with a view of the illuminated D. Luís I Bridge. Make your reservation for this free tour at  Spanish .

8. FREE TOUR OF THE MYSTERIES AND LEGENDS OF PORTO

This 2.5-hour tour allows you to discover some of Porto's darkest events and some chilling riddles! The first story concerns the Virgin of Vandoma, patron saint of the city, who hides an enigmatic secret. The tour continues to São Bento station, where a ghost lives. Along the route, visitors pass Rua das Flores, Palácio das Cardosas and the Clérigos tower, learning stories about the murders that its walls hide. After entering the Jardim de João Chagas, it is possible to see the facade of the Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis and walk through the Jardins do Palácio de Cristal to decipher the terrible events that happened in these places in the past. The tour ends at the Jardim dos Sentimentos. Make your reservation for this free tour at English  or in  Spanish .

9. FREE TOUR OF PORTO OCULTO

This tour 2 hours and 15 minutes duration aims to highlight a dark side of Porto, with stories of murders, mysteries, persecutions, ghosts, the occult, among other related themes. The tour starts at 6:30 pm at Calçada de Vandoma, to begin a tour full of stories, such as the ghost of São Bento. Rua das Flores is the site of poisoning crimes. In the old Olival Ghetto, the guide talks about a turbulent period in which Jews were persecuted. Other sites on the tour include an old prison, the old hospital of Santo Antonio, Palácio das Sirenas, old Customs House and old Armenian neighborhood. The tour ends in the region close to Ribeira do Douro. Make your reservation for this free tour at English  or in  Spanish .

10. FREE TOUR OF PORTO’S OLD TOWN

Free tour lasting around 2 hours that seeks to show the beauties of the Old City of Porto. The meeting point is the Portuguese Photography Center, in Praça Largo Amor de Perdição. Then, the group is led by the guide to the oldest area of Porto, with a visit to the Parque das Virtudes viewpoint. Among the highlights of the tour are the palace and church of São João Novo, the church of São Pedro de Miragaia, the churches of São Francisco and São Nicolau, Palácio da Bolsa, Mercado Ferreira Borges, Casa do Infante and Praça da Ribeira, where the tour is finished. Make your reservation for this free tour at  Spanish .

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ITINERARY & TIPS

• Portugal: What to do in Porto – 2 or 3 days itinerary
• Portugal: How to get from Porto Airport to the center
• Porto.CARD: Savings tip in the city of Porto
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• Portugal: Church of São Francisco in Porto and Catacombs
• Porto: Lello Bookstore, the most beautiful bookstore in the world
• Porto Cathedral: Visit to one of the main Portuguese cathedrals
• Portugal: Curiosities and Tours on the 6 Bridges of Porto
• Portugal: Guided Tour of the beautiful Palácio da Bolsa in Porto

FOOD AND WINES

• Restaurante Onze: Haute cuisine in Porto
• Kind Kitchen: Casual Vegan Food in Porto
• Vices at the Table – Bad Habits: Pizza and culture in Porto
• Cálem: Tour in the most visited cellar in Port Wine
• Porto: Restaurant Francesinhas Al Forno da Baixa
• Port Wine: Main Cellars, Tasting Rooms and Tips
• Portugal: Ribeira Square Restaurant in Porto

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Free Tour Porto

Porto free tour is the best way to discover the history of the city, to visit the magnificent monuments and the best places of the second most important city in the country.

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Porto Free Tour Historial City centre will be a journey around the most emblematic places of Porto full of history, gastronomy and amazing legends. Do not forget that Porto is one the most traditional wine city, where many famous mariners have created one of the most important maritime and wine routes throughout the centuries.

Departure at 10:30 am and 15:30 from Avenida dos Aliados. Enjoy one of the most fascinating cities in Europe with an English-speaking guide, and discover why Porto is related with the name of Portugal.

Taste some of the exclusive porto wine bottles at the local restaurants, where you will also find the bifanas, francesinhas and pop into some of the legendary cork and azulejos shops.

What are we going to visit in Porto?

During the visit, our guides will tell you exciting legends related to Porto and the most significant stories related to the city where Douro river meets the Atlantic ocean.

Praça da Liberdade

Many names have been given to this square where many historical events happened in the past centuries. Ask our guides more information and listen to them!

The Origin of the name of Portugal : where does the name “Portugal” come from?

Lello Bookstore

Due to its historical and artistic value, the bookstore has been recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world by various personalities and entities.

  Porto's University

Carmo and Carmelitas Churches

it is actually composed by two separate buildings. A hidden three-foot-wide house separates the two structures. The house is so thin that it’s easy to mistake it for a wall.

Torre dos Clérigos

This tower is 75 meters high and it can be climbed thanks to the internal staircase with more than 240 steps. Wanna try it?

The World's Oldest Alliance

Misericórdia Church

You will enjoy exploring the museum inside the building which exhibits many artworks and artifacts of the 15th century.

Narrow streets of Barredo

After the development of the area around Sé Cathedral, where Porto first developed, the city started to expand towards the river. Barredo was the way to connect these two areas!  

The narrow cobblestone streets of Ribeira are dotted with small bars and restaurants serving classic Portuguese dishes, such as grilled sardines. Next to the Douro River, Praça da Ribeira is surrounded by colorful houses from the 18th century.

• 2h 30m aprox
• English guide

Pet Friendly

Pets are Welcome on the walking tour

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is free of charge but in case you are not able to attend or you changed your mind  please cancel your booking otherwise the guide will be waiting for you

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PORTOFREETOUR

PORTOFREETOUR es un grupo de personas independientes y enamoradas de la ciudad que les encanta enseñar; todos viven en Porto y son de distintas áreas profesionales, por lo que garantizamos una visita amigable, auténtica e íntima.

Nuestros recorridos fueron pensados para enseñar a lo que nos gusta llamar el”Porto escondido”: calles, plazas, jardines y otros lugares que no estan marcados en los mapas turísticos y, quizás, lugares que muchos “tripeiros”(los habitantes de Porto) tampoco conocen.

Los paseos se llevan tranquilos por la ciudad, y para que tengamos tiempo de compartir experiencias y conocimientos, intentamos no ultrapasar el límite de 16 personas por grupo. Los guías los van a recibir como amigos que estan visitando Porto por la primera vez!

Ofrecemos tours sin costos iniciales por una razón muy importante, para que todos puedan disfrutar de una experiencia divertida, creativa y educativa a pie, sin importar su presupuesto. En otras palabras, nuestro PORTOFREETOUR se basa en su satisfacción. Al final del tour tendrá la oportunidad de determinar su contribución a las guías.

* Los tours tienen alta demanda y están sujetos a la disponibilidad. Solo se pueden solicitar apenas por correo electrónico. Hágalo para confirmar su lugar y para evitar cualquier decepción. Las solicitudes pueden ser presentadas hasta las 22h , las fechas de tour están disponibles en consecuencia.

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Free Walking Tour Porto

Join hi porto walking tours and discover the best of porto and its charming streets, lovely architecture, colorful houses and fantastic food, free  porto walking tour.

After 3 amazing and successful years providing tours in Lisbon as Hi Lisbon Walking Tour , we’ve decided it was time to expand to Portugal's second most important city and Hi Porto Walking Tours was founded to provide fantastic and authentic experiences with the same quality and take you out of the beaten track to show the real Porto .

We have a spectacular team of local guides, very knowledgeable, well informed, entertaining and free to give their touch according to the expectation of each group.

​We offer the Porto Free Walking Tours  at 11:00 and 15:30 and Private Tours on demand. Our private tours are an excellent choice for those groups looking for a more personalized service as we offer the tours according to the needs of each group.

We are passionate about Porto and would like to share this love with you providing the best walking tours around the city and showing why Porto has become such a popular destination recently, been chosen Best European Destination in 2017 with its charming streets, lovely architecture, colorful houses and fantastic food.

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• Explore the most original side of Porto, a city teeming with urban art , a lively nightlife , and stunning architecture.
• Discover places not found in traditional guidebooks , such as art galleries, bars, and concept stores.
• Ignite your senses with the bustling energy of Rua Santa Catarina, Rua Miguel Bombarda , and more!

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