Private Porto Day Trip from Lisbon with Local Guide
At a glance
Private Porto Day Trip from Lisbon with Local Guide is a 12h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by What to do in Portugal. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $458.68 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional Tour Guide and Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi on board.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 12h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover Porto on a private full-day trip from Lisbon with a knowledgeable local guide. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy a flexible experience designed around your interests.
Explore the historic heart of Porto and see famous landmarks such as Ribeira, Porto Cathedral, São Bento Railway Station, Clérigos Tower and the city's iconic bridges. Discover the stories behind Portugal's second-largest city and enjoy time to explore its unique atmosphere.
Your private guide can adapt the day to your preferences and recommend the best places for lunch, sightseeing or a Port wine experience.
This tour is ideal for travelers with limited time in Portugal who want to discover Porto without worrying about transportation, train schedules or planning the day themselves. Sit back, relax and enjoy a private journey through Portugal with a local guide.
What's included
What's included
- Professional Tour Guide and Driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Wine tastings can be arranged by your Tour Guide and adapted to your preference
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
We will enter the train station where you will have time to admire the amazing tile work and take pictures.
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Stop 2 · 30m
One of the enigmatic places in Porto that inspired J.K. Rowling to write the Harry Potter saga.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Pictures inside and/or praying. Please note that sometimes this church is closed during our tour and we can't go inside to take pictures. Nevertheless we will show you other sites if this one isn't open.
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Stop 4 · 15m
This church has a touristic circuit inside. You can do it if you wish but just going around this beautiful building filled with tiles is usually a highlight on its own but we will let you decide whether to take the circuit of not.
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Stop 5 · 30m
We will walk around the area where the Clérigos Church and Tower are and you are free to decide to go up the tower for a great view of the city or simply take some pictures. This is another monument that you can opt to pay the admission fee and go to the top or just wander around it for pictures.
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Stop 6 · 20m
The famous shopping street of Porto. We can just walk by without stopping if you don't want to shop
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Stop 7 · 1h 30m
We will walk around the traditional Ribeira neighborhood and have lunch at one of the typical restaurants there. We can recommend the best local places to eat. We can also go to a nearby fishing village to try the best seafood and fresh fish. We will adapt it to what you prefer as there are many options.
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Stop 8 · 1h
A great Port Wine tasting house, that owns the oldest Port Wine house as well. This is just an example of a great place to try Port wines but we can take you elsewhere if you prefer. Admission is free and you only have to pay for whatever Port wines you order.
If you don't drink Port or any alcohol at all we will add other places to our itinerary to make your day better. -
Stop 9 · 20m
Stop for pictures of the church and to overview the city of Gaia from Porto
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Stop 10 · 20m
The best place to take an amazing picture of the city of Porto as you will be on the opposite side of the river, facing the whole city.
Meeting point
We pick up our clients from any hotel or AirBnB located within the Lisbon/Sintra/Cascais/Estoril area
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Porto Day Trip from Lisbon with Local Guide take?
The experience lasts about 12h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $458.68 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional Tour Guide and Driver; Hotel pickup and drop-off; WiFi on board; Private tour; Bottled water; Live commentary on board.
Where does it start?
We pick up our clients from any hotel or AirBnB located within the Lisbon/Sintra/Cascais/Estoril area
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
