Description
This private walking tour invites you to experience Porto beyond its monuments, focusing on the city’s history, traditions and daily life along the Douro River. Designed for travellers who value a slower pace and meaningful connections, the experience highlights Porto’s role in Portugal’s Age of Discoveries and its maritime heritage.
As you explore historic riverside neighbourhoods such as Ribeira and Barredo, you’ll uncover stories of medieval walls, iconic bridges, royal figures and international alliances that shaped the city. The tour also touches on Porto’s gastronomy and wine culture, from traditional dishes to Port wine and Vinho Verde.
The walk continues to Vila Nova de Gaia, where famous wine cellars, the Serra do Pilar Monastery and contrasts between historic and modern landscapes complete the story.
