The experience
A local experience. With a local. Away from all the other tourists.
We’ll explore Porto’s best highlights and viewpoints off-the-beaten-path as we travel slowly learning the history and stories of Porto told by your private local guide.
What to expect
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Explore Porto & Gaia. Away from the historical center, along the river, to the ocean and across to Gaia with your private guide.
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Your local guide uses his experiences, facades of old neighborhoods, viewpoints and monuments to tell you stories of Porto.
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Amazing moments, at a slow pace and loads of photos!
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End with the most beautiful view of Porto before your local guide drops you off with tons of suggestions for your next days in Porto.
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Porto Sidecar Tours
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Book the Afternoon tour
185€ per sidecar · 1 or 2 pax
3 hours · starts at 2.30pm · private guide & driver
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Itinerary
The route, stop by stop
After we meet your guide will start with the plan for our tour. The rhythm will be slow-paced with lots of stops to soak in the views, learn how they relate to the history of Porto, take lots of photos and to answer all your questions.
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Cristal Palace, Miragaia & Alfândega
As we make our way to the river we’ll see places like Cristal Palace, Miragaia and Alfândega. Always with stops for explanations and photos.
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Tram Museum, Massarelos & Arrábida Bridge
Slowly riding towards the beautiful views by the mouth of the river, we’ll go through the Tram Museum, Massarelos and Arrábida Bridge.
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Foz & the Atlantic
From Foz and St.John’s fort, we’ll follow the ocean and learn of Portugal’s sea fairing exploits around half the know world.
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A lovely local surprise
Time to make our way back and for a lovely local surprise! Alcohol may or may not be involved ;)
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Across the river to Gaia
Now across the river, to Gaia, on the other side of the river Douro and make our way to the best views of Porto. Included more amazing photos ;)
Let’s explore the Natural Reserve by the mouth of the river and from there make our inland into Gaia.
Before we reach the Port Wine District we’ll be able to see the locals fishing and just seat and enjoy the river for 5 minutes.
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The best view of Porto
As we explore the cellars narrow streets we’ll make our way to one of the best viewpoints of the tour to experience the city as a whole.
Your private guide will give lots of recommendations for your next days, while you take your time enjoying the beautiful views.
Disclaimer: High risk of falling… in love with Porto!
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Practical details
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