Porto: City Tour, 6 Bridges Cruise and Wine Tasting
ID: GYG104657-149204
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Porto city center on a full-day guided tour, including a cruise down the Douro River to admire 6 of the city's historic bridges. Visit a port wine cellar to sample the local produce during a wine tasting and more.
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel, and then embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Porto by land and water. Located at the mouth of the Douro River, the capital of the Northern Region of Portugal is home to an exceptional architectural heritage and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Marvel at the monuments and historical buildings, such as the imposing cathedral and Tower of Clerics. Go to the stunning square of Cais da Ribeira for breathtaking views of the pastel-colored houses of the riverfront promenade. Look across the river to the opposite bank, where the city of Vila Nova de Gaia offers superb views of the legendary port wine cellars. Taste different varieties of the wine in one of the cellars where it is blended and aged.
Then, cruise aboard one of the traditional flat-bottomed rabelo boats, and journey past 6 bridges on board a mode of transport that used to carry wine from the Douro Valley. Learn more about the historic bridges that connect Porto and its twin city of Vila Nova de Gaia.
Highlights
- Explore Porto's historic city center
- Admire one of the city's oldest monuments at Porto Cathedral
- Visit a port wine cellar and sample some of the legendary wines
- Cruise along the Douro River
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352/ 354 4050-418 Porto.
INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop off at central Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia hotels
- River cruise
- Wine tasting
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.