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Revolutours was born to gather up the best guides in Porto in a single company. A union that will make customers live an unforgettable experience enjoying the city as a local. Book with us!

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Tour description

The tour begins at the Portuguese Center of Photography, next to the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco, a few meters from the Clérigos Tower. The guides will be holding a yellow umbrella waiting to accompany you on a fundamental and fascinating tour. We will visit the most important points, giving you the best recommendations, but more importantly, you will fall in love with the city and its exciting culture and history. Itinerary: - Cordoaria Park - Court House - Porto's Old Prison - Vitória view point and its stunning views - Former Jewish quarter - Clérigos Tower - Twin Churches - Fountain of the Lions - University of Porto - Lello Library - City Hall / Main Square - São Bento Train Station and its 20,000 tiles - Porto's 12th century Cathedral    ...and much more Also, we will recommend you tips and suggestions on the day-to-day life in the city, prominent sites in every neighborhood, markets, where to eat, drink, etc. All of which, will be delivered by experienced guides. If you want to live the best Porto experience, book with us!

What will we visit on this tour?

The guides will be with a YELLOW Revolutours Umbrella at Largo Amor de Perdição, in front of the Portuguese Center of Photography.

• 1 Outside visit Portuguese Center of Photography
• 2 Outside visit Cordoaria Park / Palace of Justice
• 4 Outside visit Jewish quarter of Porto
• 6 Outside visit University of Porto
• 7 Outside visit Church of Carmen
• 8 Outside visit Lello Bookstore
• 9 Outside visit Avenida dos Aliados

20,000 blue tiles

• 11 Outside visit Episcopal Palace of Porto
• 12 Outside visit Porto Cathedral

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price , instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Excelente tour por Oporto , el guía Alejandro, fue un maestro, un animador del tour , muy dispuesto, divertido, con sólidos conocimientos, espectacular

Que excelente tour, aprendimos de la historia de forma divertida. El tiempo se pasó volando. Que gran guía Alex.

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Porto Sunset Free Tour

Open your heart to Porto’s Soul and its people, the Tripeiros, and finish the day visiting what you’ve missed when the sun is setting. See our most emblematic spots, stores and cafés and close the night over the river!

 Capela das Almas      Mercado do Bolhão        Gaia Viewpoint

Porto Petiscos & Wine

Spoil your senses with our most exquisite petiscos and wine in Porto on this culinary adventure. Ideal for foodies wishing to explore the local cuisine and enjoy their stay, just like the locals do!

 Local snacks     Port wine     Five traditional taverns

A Free Tour is different than any other kind of tour: they’re based on tips only! Part of this covers marketing and operational expenses, which are usually very high. This way we achieve great quality in the tours, high guest satisfaction and we also make sure that, regardless of the budget, everyone can enjoy Porto as much as we do.

Free Tours Porto

Come join one of our marvelous  Free Walking Tours in Porto and see the city with our own eyes! From the riverside houses of the  Cais da Ribeira  with incredible views over the Douro river, the mesmerizing Bridge of Luis I and the town of  Vila Nova de Gaia , filled with Port wine cellars with hundreds of years of history. And Porto is so much more: traditions, history, student life… and even Harry Potter!

We don’t like lecturing you with years and names of people. Our tours are a fun way of discovering each city, not only its history but also its traditions, legends and way of life, by the hands of experienced locals! At Free Tour Portugal we think that anyone should be able to enjoy our country and that this is the best way to expand culture and achieve fairer prices for everyone.

Come enjoy Porto with us. Book now one of our fabulous Free Walking Tours in Porto !

How did we calculate this rating? A weighted average has been calculated from the reviews on the following platforms: TripAdvisor:  4.911 ratings, average of 5/5 FreeTour.com: 864 ratings, average of 9,4/10 GuruWalk: 261 ratings, average of 4,8/5 Google: 60 ratings, average of 4,5/5

PORTO FREE TOUR

Porto free tour a free walking tour  in the heart of the city.

If you want to see the best of Porto in one day, our Porto Free Walking Tour is definitely the right choice for you. This free tour is a great introduction to the city and you’ll get to see Porto’s top attractions in one single tour. Take Porto free walking tour will take you through 3.000 years of history showing you the unmissable Porto and offering you dozens of local tips and plenty of things to do in Porto. We’ll start our Porto free tour at the Fountain of Youth at Avenida dos Aliados where an introduction to Porto will take you right to the liberal wars and why is there a heart in King Pedro IV statue.  Your guide will take you outside bookshop Lello, one of Porto’s gems and reveal how a famous young magician gave fame to this wonderful place.  We’ll venture into the Carmo and Carmelitas churches and admire the beautiful Clérigos tower. The 76 meters-tall tower with its 49 bells stand over the Clérigos church and constitute one of the most singular works of Nicolau Nasoni, the Italian Baroque architect whose signature is all over the city. You will learn about Porto’s narrowest building and a statue that many say was a warning of the dictator Salazar to Porto’s inhabitants.  This Porto free walking tour could not miss the São Bento train station. Named one of the most beautiful stations in the world year after year, you will be amazed by the over 20.000 blue and white tiles that depict Portugal’s history, which artist Jorge Colaço took over a decade to place. Speaking of scenic beauty, we will also take you to one of Porto’s most iconic viewpoints where you will have a change to appreciate a spectacular view of the picturesque neighborhoods, the bridges and the Douro River below.  This Porto walking tour will end at the very heart of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto cathedral and the descent to the Ribeira district by the ancient neighborhood of Barredo. We will tell all about dishes like Porto francesinha and tripes before finishing right at the bank of the Douro River to admire the Eiffel bridge of Dom Luís I while talking about the many cellars of Port wine on the other side of the troubled waters.  This is arguably the best walking tour in Porto and as you can see we go by many of the must see places to visit in Porto. You will also be rewarded by our guide’s top things to do in Porto. Take our Centre Free Tour so you make learn why Porto is called the invincible city.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

The Origin of the name of Portugal

Praça da Liberdade

Liberal Revolution

Lello Bookstore

Porto's University

Carmo and Carmelitas Churches

Torre dos Clérigos

The World's Oldest Alliance

Misericórdia Church

Narrow streets of Barredo

Ribeira 

...and much more!

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Group Policy

Minimum number of participants.

Groups of 7 to 15 people are always welcome. In this case, we ask for a prepayment in cash of 10 euros per person (from 13 years old) and 5 euros per kid (6 to 12 years old) at the meeting point. Children under 6 years old are free of charge. This principle arises from the need to protect and value the level of quality and dedication that we demand from our Take Lisboa guides. For group bookings of 16 or more people, contact us to arrange a private tour.

Please note that this Free Tour only takes place with a minimum of 4 adult participants.

How long does the Free Tour take?

In what language is the Free Tour?

The Free Tour lasts around 2h30. 

​The tour is exclusively in English.​

What's included in the tour?

What's not included in the tour?

The tour includes a local English-speaking guide expert in our history and ready to give you great tips to make your stay in Porto unforgettable.

The tour does not include transportation, entrance to monuments or meals.

How do I book the Free Tour?

You can book your Free Tour by clicking the Book Now button on this page, then choose the date and complete the booking form. You will receive your confirmation immediately. If you have any difficulties please contact us by email, phone or Whatsapp:

[email protected]  | +351 914 059 080

Is booking mandatory?

​Booking is usually not mandatory you can just show up at our meeting point and join the Free Tour. Although it is recommended especially during public holidays and festivities, at such dates you should book as soon as possible to guarantee availability.

How do I get my ticket?

​Once you book the Free Tour a Booking Confirmation is sent by email. If you do not receive the confirmation email check your spam or contact us.

You do not need to print the confirmation, you can present it to our team on your phone/tablet at the beginning of the Free Tour.

Is the Free Tour accessible?

No. This Free Tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

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Free Porto Walking Tours

Which free tour is best.

Whether you’re interested in learning more about the history of Porto or its most notable landmarks, there are several free walking tours available in this city that we will cover in this post.

All tours are offered by local tour guides.

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O VERVIEW + SCHEDULE

Porto, Portugal is rich with history and culture both modern and centuries-old, which explains why tour companies offer so many different types of services in this city.

Most of these outings are focused on orientation, offering several important details about the city centre, otherwise known as Old Town Porto .

The tours listed below are run through us. More tours are available in the following sections.

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Other tours explore some of the beautiful street art on display throughout the city.

There are also free walking tours that focus on the ways in which Porto inspired Harry Potter and how women shaped the city both in the past and today.

What is a free tour of Porto? They are pay-what-you-wish tours, which means that you can decide what the service was worth, or what you could afford after the tour is over.

You are not obligated to pay anything, but according to online reviews, most people give between €5 - €20 each to Porto's best local tour guides.

In addition to fully guided tours, there are also self-guided tours you can use to explore the city at your own leisure.

Tours are typically offered in English, Spanish, and sometimes other languages such as French and German.

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As the name implies, these free Porto walking tours provide a closer look at the historic center of the city.

They cover topics like how Porto became such an important location and which buildings/landmarks played a significant role.

There are several options to choose from, but no matter which service you pick, you can usually expect to visit some of the following locations and monuments:

• Praça da Liberdade
• Porto Cathedral
• Tower of Clérigos
• University of Porto
• São Bento Train Station
• Palacio da Bolsa
• Douro Riverside
• Clérigos Tower
• Arrabida Bridge

Along the way, you'll experience a lot of incredible architecture, histyoric baroque churches, and more.

Your knowledgeable guide will likely point you in the direction of the best cafes, restaurants, and other places to visit while you're in the area.

The historic city centre of Porto is actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so these tours cover one of the most notable locations on the globe.

If you’re interested in learning more about these sites or seeing them up close, consider taking a Porto free walking tour listed below.

Take Porto Tours

Visit the heart of Porto on this 2 ½ hours free walking tour which covers some of the most historic locations.

Along the way, you’ll get an introduction to the city with plenty of advice and suggestions for how to get the most out of your trip.

Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, this tour is offered twice per day at 10:30 am and 15:30 (3:30 pm).

This company also offers pay-what-you-wish walking tours in Lisbon .

Learn more or book the tour .

1-2 Porto Tours

This is a somewhat newer tour company, and they are quickly making a name for themselves with one of the best free walking tours in the city.

Over the course of 2 ½ hours, you’ll learn about the history of Porto from its birth to the Carnation Revolution and beyond, even offering a few details about modern life and culture.

You can take this tour in either English or Spanish twice per day at 10:15 am and 15:15 (3:15 pm).

Book this tour or learn more .

Hi Porto Walking Tours

Much like the other companies on this list, Hi Porto provides this pay-what-you-wish tour two times a day at 11 am and 15:30 (3:30 pm) in both English and Spanish.

Get more information or book this tour .

Additional Old Town Porto Tours

In addition to the tours we’ve already mentioned, there are a few more options you might want to consider which are also excellent services covering the historic center of Porto.

• Sandeman New Europe
• Porto Walkers
• The Walking Parrot

City Lovers Tours

P orto street art tours.

These tours focus on a different side of Porto, giving you a look at how modern culture has helped shape the city just as much as its medieval history.

While on these outings, you can expect to learn about and see a variety of significant street art, sculptures, and ancient buildings in various neighborhoods that will usually take you off the beaten track.

Here are a few of the most notable stops included on these free walking tours:

• Lello Bookstore
• Porto University
• Rua da Madeira
• National Theatre
• Dom Luís Bridge
• Rua de Santa Catarina
• Carmo & Carmelita Church

If you want to discover what makes these locations so interesting, consider taking one of the pay-what-you-want tours below.

While their Old Town tour covers some of the most important histories from centuries past, this outing is all about street art and its influence on modern culture in Porto.

This 2 ½ hour tour is available in both English and Spanish every Tuesday and Friday at 15:30 (3:30 pm).

Book your tour or learn more .

Available in both English and Spanish, you can take this 2 ½ hour tour daily at 16:30 (4:30 pm).

Street Art in Porto Self-Guided Tour

This self-guided tour provides stops at a dozen different examples of interesting or culturally significant street art in Porto.

Although you won’t have a professional tour guide to provide additional details about each piece of art along the way, this is an entirely free option that you can use whenever you want.

H ARRY POTTER TOURS IN PORTO

Did you know that J.K. Rowling actually lived in Porto when she was working on her first manuscript for Harry Potter?

Thanks to this history behind the books, there are some companies offering tours of the city which focus on areas that may have inspired this fantasy world of wizards.

There’s at least one free option and another service you may want to consider which has very low ticket costs.

While on these tours you can expect to see some of the following locations:

• Palacio Atlántico
• Cafe Majestic

Harry Potter and the Heroes of Porto

This is actually a virtual tour, and it’s free to join and works on the pay-what-you-wish model once the tour is over.

While enjoying this online experience, you’ll see 7 notable locations that reveal some of the potential influences Porto may have had on the book series.

As long as you have a computer or tablet which can stream both audio and video, you can take this pay-what-you-wish tour.

It generally runs every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday in English ( Book here ).

It generally runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 19:30 (7:30 pm) in Spanish ( Book here ).

Aside from its historical and cultural tours, this company also offers a Harry Potter tour which provides information about how the magical world of J.K. Rowling’s books came to exist.

Although Take Porto Tours offers a lot of free tours, this is one service that requires you to purchase a ticket, just €15 per person.

This outing is approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours long, and it’s available every Saturday at 11 am.

If you’re planning to visit Lisbon as well, it’s worth keeping in mind that Take Tours also offers its services in that city.

An Unexpected Harry Potter Porto Tour

If you’re looking for another free alternative, this self-guided tour covers some of the most important sites in Porto which are linked to the history of Harry Potter.

The only disadvantage of this option is that it is not professionally guided, but it is entirely free to use.

Although you could take it anytime you want, many of the stops included close down in the evening, so it makes more sense to enjoy this outing sometime in the morning or afternoon.

Learn more or take this self-guided Harry Potter tour .

MYSTERIES AND LEGENDS OF PORTO

If you're curious about some of the creepier aspects of Porto's history, these outings provide information about the most grizzly tales that have haunted this city for generations.

Here are a few of the sites and secrets you can expect to be covered on these tours:

• Rua das Flores
• Courtyard of the Hanged
• Old Armenian Quarter
• Medieval Wall
• Louis I Bridge

This type of free walking tour Porto offers is similar to a ghost tour, but it covers more historical fact than supernatural activity. Still, if you're in the mood for a disturbing night tour, consider one of these outings!

In addition to their standard Old Town tour, this company also offers an outing called "Dark Porto" which covers various mysteries, legends, and crimes from throughout the history of this city.

This 2-hour and 15-minute outing is available in English at 18:00 (6 pm) every Tuesday - Sunday. You can also take the tour in Spanish nightly at 18:30 (6:30 pm).

This is another company that offers an outing covering this subject called the "Mysterios Porto Fair" tour.

You can take this 1 hour and 45-minute tour in Spanish every night at 19:15 (7:15 pm).

DOURO RIVER CRUISES

If you're interested in seeing this historic city from the water, there are plenty of Douro River cruise options you might want to consider. Unfortunately, these waterfront outings are not free, but the average price is between €15-€20, so it's a pretty affordable activity.

Here are a few of the best cruises and boat tours you can enjoy on the Douro Riverbanks.

PORTO WINE TOURS

There are several tours from Porto that cover some of the best wines which come from the region.

These outings typically visit wineries, wine cellar locations, or even the Douro Valley Vineyards to give visitors a closer look at how wine is made in Porto.

Some tours also include wine tastings for guests!

As with Douro River Cruises, these services are not free, and in this case, they can run up to €100 or more, but some are as low as €20.

Here are a few of the best options to consider.

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Historic Porto Tour

The colourful city of Porto settled beautifully on a steep banks of the river Douro, right at the Atlantic coast, enchants everyone with its marvellous views, pastel painted houses with terracotta roofs, facades covered with azulejos, unique character of its people, the taste of port wine and exceptional cuisine. All that topped with a young and bohemian spirit creates the most charming atmosphere that will make your stay here unforgettable! 

Porto’s life has always been linked to the sea. It were the Romans who called it Portus Cale (and that is where the name of the country, Portugal, originates), till the present day the locals call it Oporto, meaning “the port”. For centuries, it was known as a city of shipbuilders and a place from where many Portuguese sea expeditions would depart. It was from the port of Porto, his birthplace, that prince Henry the Navigator set out to conquer Northern Africa at the beginning of the 15th century, thus launching the Portuguese Age of Discoveries. Because of the high demand of meat for the sailors, all that remained for the people of Porto were leftovers. And so they started to be called “tripe eaters”. Although those days are long gone, tripe is to this day a traditional dish here. The city of Porto is inhabited by specific people – friendly but very straight. In Portugal, they even say that the people of Porto are a separate nation. For centuries, it was a working class that mostly prevailed here. The untamed city’s character pierces through its history – it was here that the liberal revolution against the monarchy started, and when the monarchy set out to punish it, its people stood bravely and resisted an 18-month siege. That is why Porto is often called an “unvanquished city”. The revolution that started here changed not only the city but the entire Portugal and eventually led to the overthrow of the monarchy at the beginning of the 20th century. That’s a piece of history you shouldn’t miss!   

Take a walk with us through the steep streets of Porto to learn about pivotal moments in both the city’s and the country’s history, and to see its most iconic sights. Starting from the Fonte dos Leões and the University we will show you many facades and interiors covered with azulejos, hand-painted tiles, including those in the incredible São Bento train station, where they cover entire walls and show scenes from Portugal’s history . We will lead the way to one of the most magical bookshops in the world – Livraria Lello, one that inspired JK Rowling to write her Harry Potter books. Walking down towards the banks of Douro river we will see the city’s landmarks, among them the Torre dos Clérigos and the Porto Cathedral. We will delight in the beautiful views from the Vitoria viewpoint, from where you will be able to see the city, the river and the bridges not only connecting its banks, but also (surprisingly) connecting Porto with France. We will introduce you to the many local customs and traditions, especially food and wine related. Our tour will give you a chance to soak in the vibe of Porto which, despite being 2 thousand years old, feels young and energetic, in many places covered with amazing street art and famous for its great night-life. Come and join us in the exploration of the fascinating city of Porto! 

During this 2,5 hour tour, you will see and experience:

• Clerigos Tower
• São Bento Station
• Cathedral of the Sé – the Porto Cathedral
• Ribeira Bridge Luis I
• Aliados Avenue
• Lello and Irmão Bookstore
• University of Porto
• Porto City Council
• Rua de las Flores – charming shopping street
• Mirante de la Vitoria – Vitoria viewpoint 
• Cordoaria Square
• Chain of Relationship
• … and much, much more

Entertaining, well-organized, heartful

Felipe not only knows a lot about Porto’s and general history, but also manages to get YOU interested about it. The tour is very extensive and pretty intense, yet suitable for a broad audience. In short: highly recommended

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Very detailed and full of tips tour owned by Gianfranco. I discovered using walkative website and I really enjoyed a lot. Thanks man for this nice tour!

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Free Tour Dark Porto: Mysteries & Legends

Immerse yourself into the dark side of Porto in this free tour that will uncover the city’s unknown secrets. Discover Porto's sinister history and stories of assassinations, executions and massacres as you tour iconic locations. Not to be missed!

Essential Porto Free Walking Tour

Let us take you to the most incredible places in Porto with an English speaking guide passionate about history. For two and a half hours you will visit the most essential places in the city while you discover the unknown and interesting history of Portugal.

Free Walking tour of Vila Nova de Gaia

Get ready to explore the history and charm of Vila Nova de Gaia on our 2-hour free tour. Discover the wonderful secrets that await behind every corner, from the wine cellars to the breathtaking views of the Douro River, with a professional guide in English.

Porto Old Town Free Walking Tour

Welcome to Porto, a place where history comes alive in its cobbled streets, vibrant markets and centuries-old buildings. Join our English free tour of Porto's Old Town and immerse yourself in the essence of this city and explore its historical treasures like a local.

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O nosso Free Tour é a melhor opção para conhecer a cidade do Porto e a história de Portugal. Os nossos guias são espanhóis que vivem no Porto e são licenciados em História, Arte e Arquitectura. Junte-se a eles para conhecer a estação de São Bento, a Torre dos Clérigos ou a Biblioteca que, segundo alguns locais, inspirou J. K. Rowling a escrever o livro sobre as aventuras de Harry Potter. Venha connosco! Procura o guarda-chuva verde.

Esta atividade inclui:

• Clérigos Tower
• Sao Bento station
• Galerías París
• Avenida de los Aliados
• Y mucho más!

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Calçada de Vandoma, junto a la muralla primitiva de Oporto

Procurar o guarda-chuva verde na Calçada de Vandoma, junto ao muro primitivo.

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Porto Free Walking Tour - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

WE WILL MAKE YOUR

Visit unforgettable.

A little bit about us

Hi Porto Walking Tours is a local company founded to provide an authentic experience of the city and take you out of the beaten track to show the real Porto.

Our team of local guides, are very knowledgeable, well informed, entertaining and free to give their touch according to the expectation of each group.

Porto is one of the most important cities in Portugal and the one that gave name to our country (and the famous wine). Located on the banks of the Douro River, its historical area was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

The historical facts that changed the history of Portugal, the incredible architecture with its impressive buildings and monuments, the many traditions still kept by the locals and the delicious typical food  from the North of Portugal. Hi Porto Walking Tours will take you around this charming city and show you why Porto has become such a popular destination in recent years.

Look out for the white umbrella and join us on a fantastic walking tour!

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Join one of our famous Free Walking Tours and let our guides take you around the best spots of the city and show you why Porto is such a beautiful and popular destination.

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Have you ever considered having a walking tour with a private guide for your group? It can be cheaper than you think and we have the best options and prices.

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If you've enjoyed our tour in Porto and is also visiting Lisbon, join one of our fun and knowledgeable guides and discover the best of this fantastic city.  

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WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY ABOUT US!

"I have done this tour many times and had many good ones too. But the tour with Felipe was out of this world! Its funny, interesting and super entertaining. Felipe does love his job and makes it so obvious with his body language and small anecdotes he tells about the city that you cannot find anywhere else. In the age of recommendations I avoid recommending things to people but will break this rule. You are missing a lot if you don’t get a tour with Felipe!"

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Neste free tour pelo Porto , a  cidade mais bela do norte de Portugal , percorremos suas ruas estreitas cheias de história e nostalgia . Será uma rota inesquecível!

Na hora indicada, nos encontraremos no ponto de encontro para iniciar este free tour pelo Porto , no qual conheceremos os pontos mais emblemáticos do centro histórico . Você está pronto?

Durante aproximadamente duas horas e meia ,   visitaremos locais tão importantes da cidade como a Avenida dos Aliados . Claro que passaremos pela Torre dos Clérigos , a mais alta de Portugal, de cujo mirante se pode obter uma das melhores vistas panorâmicas do Porto .

Nos aproximaremos da Universidade do Porto para descobrir se são verdadeiras as lendas que ligam este centro de estudos à escola de magia do universo Harry Potter . O nosso tour também nos levará à imponente estação de trem de São Bento , famosa pelos seus mais de 20.000 azulejos que retratam a história de Portugal .

Outro dos pontos fortes do nosso free tour será a parada em frente à Sé Catedral do Porto , um edifício que parece uma fortaleza com ameias que sofreu inúmeras modificações ao longo da sua história. Conheceremos os detalhes deste edifício religioso, construído na parte mais alta da cidade.

Nosso free tour pelo Porto, não permite reservas para mais de 6 pessoas . Se você faz parte de um grupo maior, poderá reservar o nosso tour privado pelo Porto .

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A atividade é feita com um guia que fala inglês.

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Monumento a Garret, em frente à Câmara Municipal do Porto.

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10 of the best free things to do in Porto: seaside strolls, street art and sunsets

Jun 15, 2022 • 6 min read

These top free things to do in Porto can help you experience Portugal's second city for absolutely nothing © Francesco Riccardo Iacomino / Getty Images

One of Portugal ’s most captivating cities, Porto can be surprisingly affordable to visit. You’ll find good-value lodging, inexpensive public transport and plenty of budget-friendly places to eat and drink. Porto also has loads of activities you can enjoy without spending any money at all, from taking breezy walks along the seaside to watching the sunset from a hilltop garden. 

There’s plenty of opportunity for DIY adventures experiencing Porto’s wide-ranging culture. Hunt for some of Portugal’s finest azulejo -covered murals, track down hidden street art by Porto-based artists or get off the beaten path exploring a 19th-century graveyard. Here are the best things to do in Porto for free.

Fall in love with the colorful azulejos

Take one look at Porto and you’ll appreciate the city’s affinity for azulejos , those distinctly Portuguese blue-and-white tiles that add a dash of flamboyance to the cityscape. Many heritage buildings are sheathed in striking geometric designs or impressively detailed murals, with the latter doubling as open-access history files.

The entrance of the São Bento train station takes the cake with 20,000 hand-painted tiles depicting scenes from Portugal’s past – from industrial milestones to wartime victories. Other Insta-worthy contenders include the brilliant, azulejo -covered churches of Capela das Almas , Igreja do Carmo and Igreja de Santo Ildefonso . For a modern take on tile traditions, check out the artist Júlio Resende’s expressionist masterpiece Ribeira Negra , which lies near the base of the Dom Luís I bridge at the entrance to the Ribeira Tunnel. Then there are all the less prominent, but equally endearing tiled façades scattered across the city. Start an azulejo photography journal and you could lose yourself for days.

Hunt out the city's best street art

Some of Porto’s best artwork won’t cost you anything to see – apart from a bit of effort tracking it down. You’ll find large-scale murals, hidden stencil paintings and some jaw-dropping installations carved into cement walls. Porto-based artists to seek out include Hazul Luzah (a pseudonym), who creates geometric works that defy convention; Costah, known for his playful, brightly colored murals; and MrDheo, who dazzles with photorealistic pieces.

High on any list should be the Travessa de Cedofeita and Escadas do Codeçal, as well as the parking lot at Trindade, with its large-scale murals. Lapa, just one metro stop north, is another hot spot, as is the gallery-dotted Rua Miguel Bombarda. Another gem is O Coelho – Bordalo II , which is a cute but vaguely cyborg-ish rabbit lurking on a corner in Vila Nova de Gaia. At Largo de Artur Arcos near the riverside, Eime pays homage to Portugal’s elders in a three-story tall stencil. Just up the road from there, you’ll find Vhils’ much-photographed mural  – made from chiseling directly into the building. 

Take a seaside stroll along the Foz do Douro promenade

An easy 25-minute bus ride west of the center, you’ll find the oceanfront district of Foz do Douro. Here you can follow a paved path for pedestrians and cyclists that takes you past sandy beaches and rocky shorelines all the way up to Matosinhos Beach, around 2.5km (1.6mi) north. Along the way, you’ll pass grassy overlooks, an elegant pergola and some well-placed cafes for refueling while taking in the lovely scenery. 

Watch the sunset from Jardim do Morro

Porto’s golden sunsets have a magnetic pull. Come late afternoon, hordes of sun worshippers find a river-fronting patch of turf to watch the sun make its steady descent into the distant Atlantic. Grab a craft beer from Catraio , a picnic blanket and some Serra da Estrela cheese, and follow the crowds to the slopes of Jardim do Morro (from where you’ll see the romantic picture-perfect panorama of Porto). The journey here is part of the fun, whether walking across the Ponte de Dom Luís I, taking the metro (D line, which also goes across the bridge) or the scenic Teleférico de Gaia , an aerial cable car that travels up from the Gaia riverside.

Attend free concerts at the Casa da Música

Porto’s top destination for concerts is the Casa da Música , the architecturally striking performing arts hall overlooking the Boavista Rotunda. In the summertime, you can catch free outdoor concerts on the esplanade. From Thursday through Saturday nights, groups playing folk, jazz, classical and blues as well as eclectic sounds from Brazil and beyond take to the stage of the cafe terrace. Shows kick off at 9:30pm or 10pm. 

Be transported at the Portuguese Center of Photography

A short hop from the grand Avenida dos Aliados, browse free exhibitions in the eerie enclave of an old prison at the Centro Português de Fotografia . There are both permanent and temporary expositions displayed across the three stories, showcasing a mix of contemporary and historical works from both Portuguese and international photographers. Thick granite walls and windows fixed with forbidding iron grates remind you of the building’s function before its decommissioning in 1974 following the Portuguese revolution – its revival as a gallery space happened in 2000.

See the gardens at Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

The Jardins do Palácio de Cristal provide a serene and sizable patch of inner-city greenery. Stepped terraces offer delightful views across the Douro and Vila Nova de Gaia stretching along the south bank. 

These days, the nineteenth-century "crystal palace" is decidedly absent, having been replaced by a domed 1950s-built sporting facility that bears a faint resemblance to a UFO (book a guided climb to the top for a closer look). Use it as a beacon to find the garden entrance, then set off across the eight hectares (19.7 acres) to discover a medley of landscaped gardens. 

Trek to the lighthouse Farolim de Felgueiras

While there’s a certain appeal to clacking along the Douro River in one of Porto’s quintessential old trams, taking the same route by foot can be just as rewarding and undoubtedly less crowded.

Set off from the Ribeira district and head west for 6km (3.7 miles). Pass tangles of fishing nets and boats bobbing with the tide before reaching the point where the river dissolves into the ocean. Continue out to the jetty to watch the ocean throw its weight against the hexagonal 19th-century Felgueiras lighthouse, but stay alert or resign yourself to a soaking from a merciless wave.

Visit the monuments at Cemitério do Prado Repouso

Ambling alongside the dead might not be at the top of every holidaymaker’s hit list, but Porto’s ten-hectare (24.7-acre)  Cemitério do Prado Repouso is an unconventional attraction with an alluring calmative quality. Rows of magnolia and camellia trees shade the tombstones of everyday folk as well as former mayors, physicians, actors and writers (identified in both Portuguese and English). There is also a monument that honors those who lost their lives in Porto’s 1891 revolution, which triggered Portugal’s republican movement.

Get a history lesson at Igreja da Lapa

The gallant figure on horseback in Porto’s main square denotes King Pedro IV of Portugal and the first emperor of Brazil, who, despite hailing from Lisbon, had a particular affinity for Porto. He requested that his heart be bestowed to the city upon his death (the scene shown at the base of the statue symbolizes this moment) and it landed in Igreja da Lapa in Porto’s north. While there’s no science-lab jar of preserved remains to ogle at, the Catholic church is a worthy attraction off the main tourist trail – not least for its place in Portugal’s historical timeline but also for its neoclassical architecture and tranquil demeanor. It also has one of the largest pipe organs in Europe.

This article was first published Aug 15, 2019 and updated Jun 15, 2022.

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