Porto: Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour by the Water A Romantic Tuk-Tuk route by the water
ID: GYG416897-757750
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Take a tuk-tuk ride along Douro´s river bank. See the historic neighborhoods of Miragaia, Massarelos, and Lordelo do Ouro. Stroll through Foz Velha, see incredible views, and enjoy a port wine.
On this route you will be delighted by the right bank of the Douro River to the sea. Along the way, we will pass through some historical neighborhoods that border the river, from Miragaia, through Massarelos to Lordelo do Ouro. Then we will enter Foz do Douro, a locality that only in the 19th century became part of the Porto municipality. A bathing area by excellence, it was much sought after by the Porto aristocracy.
Here we will find the beautiful Jardim do Passeio Alegre and the oldest district of the western part of the city, Foz Velha.
Be dazzled by the narrow streets of this neighborhood and with a São João Baptista church on top of it.
There will still be time to stroll along the Atlantic, Brazil and Montevideo avenues until you reach the Gonçalves Zarco Square (rotunda do Castelo do Queijo). Here we can see Matosinhos Beach in the distance, famous for surfing, in fact, it is known as one of the best beaches in the north of Portugal for beginners.
We go over the viaduct, above Parque da Cidade until Praça Cidade do S. Salvador (rotunda da Anémona), we continue and make our way to the beach.
On the way back there will still be time to stop at a special viewpoint, and have a beautiful panoramic view of the Douro River estuary, with the natural reserve and the left bank.
Highlights
- Discover the romantic Douro's river right bank
- Be dazzled by the panoramic view from a very special viewpoint in Lordelo do Ouro
- Admire the historical neighborhoods of Foz Velha
- Explore Porto's Atlantic Avenues
- Find out more about the coastal and modern city of Matosinhos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour will be carried out taking into account the condition of the weather favorable.
In the occurrence of bad weather situations, we may have to reschedule or cancel the tour.
The meeting place is special, it is the oldest part of the city, the Pena Ventosa hill, where the Cathedral was built in the 12th century. The first buildings of the city were built around this fortified building, more than 800 years ago, limited by the Cerca Velha or Primitive Wall. At the access to the Cathedral, there is a statue in honor of Vímara Peres, military noble, who was given the power to populate the region in the 9th century. I will park the tuk-tuk in front of it.
NOT INCLUDED
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
