Porto Half-Day Tour and Wine Tasting
ID: GYG1151-1151
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Portugal
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
See the sites of Porto on a 4-hour sightseeing tour, and learn its diverse history as Portugal’s 2nd city as you admire traditional architecture along the way. Then, taste acclaimed Poruguese wines in a historic cellar of the Vila Nova de Gaia.
Discover one of the oldest cities in Europe on a half-day sightseeing tour of Porto, and learn its rich and diverse history, from the 4th century when Romans occupied the Iberian Peninsula, to its modern day renaissance.
Start by exploring the "Bairro da Sé," to discover the heart of Porto's roots in the Ribeira. Admire the traditional architecture that earned the city status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, and wander past historic store fronts and ancient plazas that were built over Roman ruins.
After immersing yourself in Porto's history and local culture, visit one of its most famous wine cellars. Located in the historic heart of the Vila Nova de Gaia, it’s here that you can enjoy the chance to sample some of Portugal’s world renowned wines from age-old vineyards.
Highlights
- Explore the historic heart of Porto
- Go to the vibrant Bolhão Market
- Sample Portuguese wines in a traditional wine cellar
- Experience the majestic ambience of Porto's cathedral
- See the magnificent Clérigos Church
- Wander the village like lanes and squares of Porto's UNESCO-listed city center
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Reservations are made on request
• Please note that the tour is subject to cancellation due to weather, maintenance or other reason
• This tour does not operate on 25 December or 1 January
•The tour includes a meal so a European vaccination certificate or a Covid 19 negative test is mandatory
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your hotel in Porto city center.
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.
