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Private City Kickstart Tour: Porto

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Porto, Portugal
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Receive a warm welcome to Porto on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Porto to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find Sāo Bento train station and Lello bookstore, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Porto is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Guests Pickup & drop off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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Praça de Gomes Teixeira
4050-161 Porto, Portugal

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Sao Bento Railway Station

One of the world's most beautiful train stations, beaux arts São Bento bings you back to a more graceful age of rail travel. Completed in 1903, it seems to have been imported from 19th-century Paris with its mansard roof.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Livraria Lello

Lello Bookstore earned the title of the third most beautiful bookstore in the world!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Torre dos Clerigos (pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Rua das Flores (pass by)

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Praca de Carlos Alberto (pass by)

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Igreja do Carmo (pass by)

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Capela das Almas (pass by)

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Monumento Almeida Garrett (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private City Kickstart Tour: Porto?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Guests Pickup & drop off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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