Porto With Love Walking Tours

Discover the Heart of Porto on Foot

If you're looking to get your guide to Porto in the most intimate and inspiring way, this walking tour is the golden ticket. Forget being rushed through the city's highlights on a bus, this experience invites you to walk, feel, and truly connect with one of Europe's most charismatic cities. What sets this tour apart from others? It's led by a passionate tour guide who doesn't just show you landmarksthey breathe life into them. From secret alleyways to majestic cathedrals, every step is steeped in local stories, history, and a touch of magic that only Porto can offer.

Highlights:

• Explore the UNESCO-listed historical center with a local guide
• Admire the Cathedral of Porto and its cloisters
• Discover hidden corners and ancient Jewish quarters
• Stroll past Clérigos Tower and the charming Rua das Flores
• Visit the Lello Bookstore area, famously linked to Harry Potter
• End your walk near Ribeira Pier, Porto's most scenic waterfront
• Enjoy a professional guide touring with expert storytelling

Includes:

Please note: this tour starts from the meeting point

Where Every Cobblestone Tells a Story

From the first step in front of Porto City Hall, it's clear you're not just here to get to the sights, you're here to experience their soul. As you wander through Liberdade Square, under the gaze of King D. Pedro IV, and into the rhythm of Rua da Fábrica and Cândido dos Reis, your tour guide shares quirky facts and deep insights that make the past feel present.

Approaching the twin Carmelite churches, separated by a mysterious narrow house, you'll hear tales that blend myth and history in that oh-so-Portuguese way. And just when you think it can't get more picturesque, the walk leads you to the stunning São Bento Train Station, wrapped in azulejos that echo centuries of travel and trade.

Choosing the Right Porto Walking Experience

There are many ways to get your guide to Porto, but this one keeps it real, authentic, and refreshingly unscripted. Instead of tourist traps, you get charming backstreets and genuine cultural immersion. You won't just be shown around by a guide; you'll be welcomed like a friend by someone who knows every nook of the city.

If you're after a deeply local experience, where stories matter more than selfies, then this is your match. Bonus: its a small-group format, so no megaphones or herd-following involved.

Why You Should Book This Tour Now

Porto is having a momentand it's not just because of its food and wine scene. With more travelers seeking meaningful, slow-paced tours, this walking route gives you the inside scoop on the city's transformation from medieval port to modern cultural hub. The Oxford dictionary would call it a "must-see" for anyone who wants to see the world with fresh eyes.

Spots fill up fast, especially during weekends and holidays, so don't leave it to chance. Book ahead, bring comfy shoes, and let this experience become the most memorable part of your Portugal story.

Who Will Love This Tour?

This tour is ideal for:

• Solo travelers: Looking to connect with a place (and maybe make a friend or two)
• Couples: Seeking a romantic city stroll with depth
• Small groups: Wanting a more personal, laid-back vibe
• History buffs: Hungry for the untold stories behind the monuments

Whether it's your first time in Porto or your tenth, this tour-guide-led walk offers new angles, fresh insight, and plenty of heart. So take the road less traveled, lace up your shoes, and let Porto charm you one step at a time.

Itinerary:

• Meet your guide at the meeting point: Porto City Hall
• Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square) and surroundings
• Statue of King D. Pedro IV, 19th century, called The Liberator
• Rua da Fábrica and Rua Cândido dos Reis (Street of Bars with interesting details all over the way)
• Rua das Carmelitas - Approach to the famous Library Lello and its connection with Harry Potter
• Praça Gomes Teixeira - Fountain of the Lions, 19th century, and the University of Porto
• Visit the Church of the Carmelite Nuns from the 17th century, separated by a tiny mysterious building from the Church of the Carmelite Monks from the 18th century, with its famous and intriguing motif.
• The Garden of Cordoaria, 19th century, and its beautiful surroundings
• Approach to the Tower of Clérigos 18th century
• Rua da Assunção and Rua dos Clérigos - beautiful streets with all kinds of beautiful businesses, souvenirs, and very tasty suggestions till Praça da Liberdade
• The outstanding Train Station of S. Bento
• Visit the Cathedral of Porto OBS: Inclusion of the ticket to visit the Church, the Cloisters, and the museum.
• Ancient Jewish streets
• Rua das Flores, originally from the 16th century, and its interesting historical character, which is now full of charm, commerce, and beauty.
• Approach to the Church of Mercy 16th century
• Praça (Square) Infante D. Henrique, "The Navigator" 15th century
• Approach to the Market, Ferreira Borges, to the Palace of the stock exchange, and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
• We end our beautiful journey after a typical street leading to the outstanding Ribeira Pier and its amazing surroundings.