We start with a walking tour through the historic centre. First, youāll take in the grand architecture of Avenida dos Aliados, then gaze up at the majestic ClĆ©rigos Tower. Youāll also discover unique sights like the beautifully decorated McDonaldās, considered one of the most stunning in the world.
Weāll continue to SĆ£o Bento Train Station, where our guide will share the stationās fascinating history and its famous tile panels depicting key moments in Portuguese culture and history. From there, we walk up to the Cathedral of SĆ©, one of Portoās oldest monuments. Here, weāll take a short break to enjoy the views and explore the history of this landmark (external visit only). Next, we head towards the Fernandina Wall to admire panoramic views over the city.
From the cathedral, weāll reach Batalha Square, where weāll board our comfortable bus.
The tour continues to Vila Nova de Gaia for a visit to a traditional Port wine cellar. Here, youāll learn about the production process of Port wine, followed by a tasting of three varieties.
We conclude our half-day tour back in the city centre of Porto, at the same location where the bus boarding began in the morning.