Housing many of Porto’s major landmarks, the stunning historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this 3-hour free walking tour, your local expert guide will help you to tick off many of Porto’s must-see sites, such as the iconic Dom Luis bridge and the world-famous Lello bookstore, and you will also enjoy some truly stunning panoramic views.
Your Porto Free Tour meets at the Bishop António Ferreira Gomes, opposite Clérigos Tower. We never cancel; tours run rain, hail or shine.
One of Europe’s most beautiful city centers
You’ll be amazed by the stunning Porto city center, and won’t be at all surprised to learn of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Starting at the iconic Clérigos Church with its 75.6 meter tower, you’ll want to keep your cameras at the ready as your expert local guide leads you past the beloved Porto Cathedral, the amazing tiles of the renowned São Bento station, and past the 14th century city walls. You’ll even get a chance to see the world-famous Lello bookstore and hear how its connection to Harry Potter has made it one of the most popular bookstores on the planet today.
The sites and tastes of the Douro River
As you make your way through the twisting ancient streets and out of the city center, you’ll be faced with amazing panoramic views, and will encounter the impressive Douro River. Not only does the river host the iconic Dom Luís I bridge (built by Eiffel’s protégé Seyrig), it’s also the home to Porto’s famed Port wine industry.
Free Tour concept
The tips-based model of the Free Tour allows guests to support and reward only the highest quality tours, and to ensure that the tour fits within their expectations, and within their budget.
The Porto Free Tour starts at the statue of Bishop António Ferreira Gomes, opposite the Clérigos Tower
Discover the Lello bookstore and its connection to Harry Potter
Photograph Porto's iconic blue tiles, or "azulejos"
Marvel at the impressively tiled São Bento station
Take in the fabulous panoramic views
Encounter the Douro River, with the Dom Luís I bridge and the Port wine cellars
Crane your neck up at the 75.6 meter Clérigos Tower
See the Porto City Hall and the Porto Cathedral
TOUR SCHEDULES
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What’s included
Local English-speaking guide
What’s not included
Gratuities for guide (optional)
Additional Information
Our business is connecting great guides and smart travelers, and we're proud that so many local guides employ us to welcome travelers like you on their journey through some of the world's best cities. No two tours are alike, and the sites, stories, and length of the tour will vary depending on what your freelance guide decides is best. That's why the tours we promote never get stale or feel scripted, and why both independent guides and savvy travelers prefer SANDEMANs
Unfortunately, we do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Free Tour due to old streets and uneven terrain. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused
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The Free Tour starts at the statue of Bishop António Ferreira Gomes, opposite the Clérigos TowerOpen in Google Maps
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Porto Cathedral
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São Bento Station
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Porto City Hall
Luís I Bridge
Lello Bookstore (Livraria Lello)
Clérigos Church
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Customer reviews
Free Walking Tour with Diogo
Diogo was an absolutely spectacular tour guide. He was knowledgable, hilarious & fun. He did a great job of mixing in the historical significance of Porto with absolutely wonderful local suggestions for food, drink and leisure. I’ve done many free walking tours (Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Florence, etc.) and Diogo was one of the best guides I’ve had so far. We were completely enamoured with him, his sense of humour and passion for what he does. DEFINTELY RECOMMEND a tour with Diogo. Absolutely fabulous.
We did the free walking tour of Porto on the recommendation of a friend and we are so glad we did. Our guide Diogo was brilliant, he kept it fun and interesting even in the blistering heat giving us a local history. It was so good I was able to explain most of what we saw after the tour finished.
I went on the 11am free walking tour (English) with João who was a brilliant guide. The tour included an overview of the history of Porto, told with just the right balance of humour and factual information. We stopped at all the main sites, with plenty of time to take photographs and ask questions. Highly recommend for anyone who wishes to learn more about the history of Porto and it's people. Muito obrigada, João!
We took the walking tour with Lucy and it was awesome. We take free walking tours in every city we visit to get an overview of the city. Lucy's tour was fun, informative, entertaining and interesting. She gave a great tour and we had a blast. If you want to learn and be excited about the city of Porto go with Lucy!
The best way to see what Porto has to offer. We had Adriano as our tour guide and it was great having someone so enthusiastic and knowledgable (even offering recommendations of places to eat to anyone who wanted them after).
The Free Tour is the best introduction to Porto! A general overview tour including many of the highlights of the city, the Free Tour usually lasts around 3 hours and is provided by a local freelance guide in partnership with SANDEMANs NEW Europe, so tour content can vary depending on your guide’s particular area of interest and expertise.
The Free Tour is a walking tour with no need for public transport and is designed for independent travellers, not groups. You can book your spot in advance online or simply show up at the start point on the day. There is no payment necessary at the start of the tour but you are welcome to tip your guide at the end!
We believe in supporting local communities and are committed to giving a voice to some of Porto's best local freelance tour guides, who passionately share the city's history and culture with their own unique and always-entertaining style. They'll never pressure you to tip; we believe that, if money is given, it should be voluntary and in direct proportion to the quality of the tour and the budget of the traveller.
Why join the SANDEMANs FREE Tour?
The route covers many of Porto's major landmarks
The meeting point is centrally located opposite the Clérigos Tower
The Free Tour is guaranteed to fit within your budget
The guides performing tips-based Free Tours are incentivized to perform every time
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Customise Your Private Tour!
Tell us the landmarks, stories or parts of the city you want to see, how long you have to see them and when you want to go, and we’ll build an itinerary that suits you.
Enjoy a comprehensive overview of Porto's fascinating history and must-see sites with your private t ...
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Participation in tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe is strictly on a voluntary basis. Neither SANDEMANs NEW Europe, nor the self-employed freelance guides who are the providers of the tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe, will be held responsible in any way for injuries to body or property incurred during tours. The tour guides reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.
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