Top Porto Audio Guides

The coastal city of Porto offers colonial history, outdoor adventure, and panoramic coastal views, but getting around independently by public transport can be challenging. This three-in-one travel ticket includes two panoramic sightseeing bus tours, a ride on the local tram system, and a trip on the Guindais Funicular—allowing you to see the city from every angle with ease. Explore Porto on one ticket, and enjoy discounts at local monuments, museums, and leisure activities.

Discover Porto's landmarks on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with Porto Sightseeing. An audio guide provides informative commentary developed by a historian, so you’ll learn all about the city and its World Heritage–listed historical center. Disembark to explore and then climb aboard at any stop, with buses departing every 30 minutes.

Experience all of Porto’s bridges on this 50-minute cruise of Porto’s six bridges. Coast down the peaceful waters of the Douro River by boat as you see Porto to one side and Gaia to the other, and all of Porto’s stunning bridges connecting the two cities. You’ll quickly notice that no two bridges are alike, each with their own architecture and personality, making for stunning photo backdrops. As you sail the UNESCO river, you’ll see why this is one of the most unique ways to experience Northern Portugal.

The Douro Valley is quite far away from Porto, and unless you rent a car it could be hard to visit the area. Opt instead for this Douro Valley small-group tour that’s limited to eight people. Along with round-trip transport and a Portuguese lunch, stop at two wineries for wine tasting and go on a cruise of the area.

See the scope of Northern Portugal on this day trip from Porto to Régua by bus and boat. Begin your day with a scenic bus trip from Porto. As you drive along the road, watch out the window as the landscape transforms from urban to rural. Spend the day admiring the valley’s terraced vineyards, mingling with locals and enjoying lunch at a traditional Portuguese lunch on board. Then, admire the views from a boat as you cruise back to Porto on the Douro River.

Discover Porto’s best historical sights during this Porto hop-on hop-off tour with optional river cruise and wine tasting, valid for 48 hours. Whether you like historic castles, delectable port wine, or the scenic coast, this tour has a stop for everyone. Experience the best of northern Portugal on two routes exploring Porto and nearby beach towns of Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos. As always, hop-on hop-off allows you ample time to savor attractions as long as you wish.

Delve into the rich history of Porto alongside a professional guide on this immersive Porto walking tour. Experience northern Portugal’s historic city of Porto, known for its curved streets and blend of Moorish and Roman influences. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city center, explore Porto Cathedral and baroque churches, and learn how grapes traveled the Douro River to the coast where winemakers make famous Port (fortified wine).

See only the best of Porto on this essential guided walking tour. With the help of your expert guide, explore Porto’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Porto’s most exciting sites, such as the Clerigos Tower and the Sao Bento Railway Station. See the city through the eyes of a local and enjoy a leisurely stroll.

Rather than following a set sightseeing schedule, create you own itinerary on a Porto sightseeing tour by hop-on hop-off bus. Your travel ticket, which lasts for either 24 or 48 hours, grants you access to two tour routes and gives you the freedom to disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Plus, on-board commentary means you'll be party to historical and cultural information that you're unlikely to find in the guide book. 

Porto’s hilly streets can make a walking or pushbike tour more challenging. Explore the city with ease aboard an electric bike that does all the hard work for you. Join your guide and group for a journey around Porto’s highlights including the Clerigos Tower, Lello Book Store, Sao Bento train station, and the Dom Luis I Bridge.

The UNESCO-listed beauty of Porto, the capital of northern Portugal, must be seen to be believed. Ensure you maximize your time in the city on this half-day sightseeing tour, including wine tasting and a cruise on the Douro River. In an air-conditioned coach, visit top attractions such as the Porto Cathedral, Clerigos Tower, and Avenida dos Aliados with your guide. Descend to a wine cellar to sample world-renowned Port wine and cruise beneath Porto’s famous six bridges during a boat ride. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Savor foods at Porto’s beloved cafés and markets during this food and wine tasting tour. Try regional delights, from sweet custard tarts to savory classics like a ‘bolinho de bacalhau’ codfish. Taste northern Portugal’s world-renowned export of Port and learn its history and cultural impact. With interesting gastronomy facts from your local guide, this food and wine tasting tour in Porto will keep your appetite sated.

Go wine tasting amid the vineyard-clad hills of the Douro Valley, a World Heritage–listed region famous for its port wine production. Feast on regional specialties with a traditional lunch in the scenic village of Pinhão and visit two wine estates for an introduction to award-winning local varietals. Upgrade your full-day tour from Porto with a sightseeing boat cruise on the Douro River. This small-group tour is limited to eight people for personalized attention from the guide.

Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of Porto from the comfort of a private Tuk Tuk tour in Porto. Sip a glass of Port wine as you gain a new perspective on the city’s historic center, check out the Douro River from several angles, and explore hidden nooks and crannies that other travelers may not experience. Meanwhile, your driver-guide will provide context and commentary.

Discover the world through the eyes of Portugal’s greatest explorers with a skip-the-line ticket to the World of Discoveries in Porto. Learn about Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, Bartolomeu Dias and other famous Portuguese explorers at this fantastical, global discovery–themed museum. Set off on the voyage of a lifetime as you exploring the 20 interactive, multi-sensory installations independently — with tasters of international cuisine included along the way on upgraded tickets.

This is the ideal way to see Porto’s highlights, and learn about its wonderful wine at the same time. With regular departures throughout the day, you can be flexible, and pick a time that works for you. Listen to audio guides while on the train, and learn about the historic sites you pass, such as São João National Theatre. You’ll see multiple city hotspots, and then go for a winery tour with two Port tastings included.

Soak up the beauty of Northern Portugal on this full-day cruise from Porto to Pinhão. Known as the heart of the Douro Valley, Pinhão is a classic village that embodies traditional Portuguese charm. The best way to see it? By boat of course. Enjoy breakfast onboard the vessel as you cruise up the Douro River, admiring the lush mountains and peaceful waters. Disembark in Pinhão, visit a renown winery estate and enjoy the tasting of different samples of wine before heading back down the river to Porto where you tour concludes.

Cruise through the scenic landscape of the Douro Valley by boat and bus on this memorable tour to Régua. From your comfortable vessel, float along the placid waters of the Douro, gazing up at its terraced vineyards that cover the hillsides. Sweep past world-class wine estates and see quaint Portuguese villages, enjoy a lunch on board. See why this region was demarcated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, return while watching it from a new perspective, by bus.

Discover the UNESCO-listed splendor of the Douro Valley on this full-day trip to Régua from Porto, including a return boat ride. During a scenic bus ride to Régua, you’ll see vineyards and valleys before you board a cruise ship set to sail down the Douro River. On this day trip to Régua an onboard lunch is included.  

Make the journey to one of the world’s most holy pilgrimage sites on a 7-day bike tour along Way of St James from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. Get acquainted with Porto on a comprehensive city tour; ride through the splendid Portuguese countryside, enjoying coastal splendor and verdant greenery from your bicycle; and sample oysters and relax on the beaches of seaside towns like Arcade, Bayona and Caminha. On arrival in Santiago de Compostela, behold the majestic baroque cathedral of the pilgrimage site. Enjoy 6 nights of comfortable accommodation, selected meals and luxury round-trip transfers from Porto airport on this tour.

Take advantage of the evening to discover the best that Porto has to offer you. A private and exclusive tour, made for you and yours in mind. Get ready to get to know Porto through the eyes of those were born and raised in this city. A tour with "must-see" stops What characterizes this tour is the chance of stopping - whenever possible - next to the emblematic buildings of the historic center of the city. You can also visit — and sometimes stop to take some of the most beautiful photographs of the city — the 6 bridges that connect Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia. We continue the tour towards Foz. There, it is possible to observe the embrace that, finally, the Douro gives to the Atlantic. We come back to continue our trip, but this time by the sea coast, to Matosinhos. This former fishing village has, nowadays, several points of tourist interest, among them its beautiful cruise terminal, fish market and famous restaurants, of course.

A full-day food and wine tour from Porto to Régua. Escape the city for a day of exploring the bucolic countryside, eating and drinking. Take a cruise from Porto, up the scenic Douro River, to Régua. Then, enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch on board before returning to Porto. This is an scenic and hassle-free way to discover the draws of the Douro Valley.

Explore Porto in a non-traditional way aboard your own GPS-guided GoCar. Grab your friends and family, board the small yellow vehicle, and set off to explore Porto and/or its surroundings. Tour options include a city center tour, the port wine warehouse, Foz do Douro, Matosinhos, the historic downtown, or various combinations. While you drive, your car tells you what you’re passing and provides information on each landmark.

Taste the best wines in the world, get to know the secrets and traditions of our vineyards while enjoying the wonderful landscapes of the Douro countryside. Wine has been produced by traditional landholders for some 2,000 years. This was also the first region in the world to be regulated and demarcated for the production of wines in 1756, especially Port Wine, and became in 2001 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether it's a cruise on the river waters, wine tasting on a fantastic farm, or take a walk on the beautiful trails, we challenge you to embark on a tour at ancient terraces, where you can get in touch with the people of the Douro.