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Past and Present Porto Architecture Private Tour
União das freguesias de Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Porto in a unique and exclusive way, with a local expert who will take you to explore the city through its architecture. This tour approaches the city from the point of view of its architecture. Immerse yourself in the masterpieces of great names such as Alvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto Moura, both winners of the Pritzker Prize, without forgetting the legacy of Rem Koolhaas. Visit in detail Siza's masterpieces, such as the "Boa Nova Tea House" and the "Tidal Pool", icons of national heritage and world references. Stroll through the gardens of "Casa de Serralves", visit the "Museum of Contemporary Art", a masterpiece. Explore the richness of Porto's classical architecture, with ...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tickets for the Contemporary Art Museum - Serralves
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Personal Expenses
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Porto City Hall
In front of the city hall, near the "Porto." sign, will be the default place for pick up.
Please look for a sign flag with our name on it.
Any issue, call or message us on the Number on the Ticket.
Return
Past and Present Porto Architecture Private Tour
União das freguesias de Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
About
Discover Porto in a unique and exclusive way, with a local expert who will take you to explore the city through its architecture. This tour approaches the city from the point of view of its architecture. Immerse yourself in the masterpieces of great names such as Alvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto Moura, both winners of the Pritzker Prize, without forgetting the legacy of Rem Koolhaas. Visit in detail Siza's masterpieces, such as the "Boa Nova Tea House" and the "Tidal Pool", icons of national heritage and world references. Stroll through the gardens of "Casa de Serralves", visit the "Museum of Contemporary Art", a masterpiece. Explore the richness of Porto's classical architecture, with ...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tickets for the Contemporary Art Museum - Serralves
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Personal Expenses
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Porto City Hall
In front of the city hall, near the "Porto." sign, will be the default place for pick up.
Please look for a sign flag with our name on it.
Any issue, call or message us on the Number on the Ticket.
Return
Itinerary
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Porto City Hall
Starting Point, near the Porto City Hall.
Brief Introduction of the Tour, Location and History of Porto and Portugal.
30 minutes
2
Palacio da Bolsa
Drive through the Square and take a look at the Stock Exchange Palace
3
Alfandega Porto Congress Centre
Pass by the Customs Building, by the river
4
Fortress Sao Joao Baptista
Pass by the St. John Fort, right next to the mouth of the river Douro.
5
Castle of the Cheese
After a 30 minute ride, pass by the Fort of St. Francis, also known as The Cheese Castle and see the limits of the City Park
15 minutes
6
She Changes (The Anemone)
After a 10 minute drive, stop to see the Cruise Ship Terminal, a modern building with a unique architeture,
15 minutes
7
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
After a 45 minute drive, enjoy one of the most important buildings of the pritzker awarded Alvaro Siza Vieira.
45 minutes
8
Piscina das Mares
One of the most iconic constructions, by the ocean. Also from the awarded Alvaro Siza Vieira.
30 minutes
9
Museu Serralves
After a 30-45 minutes drive, stop at the Contemporary Art Museum.
Invited to visit the original house of the property (Art Deco), the museum and the gardens.
Also the suggested place to lunch.
2 hours
10
Casa da Musica
After a 15 minutes drive, The House of Music. An Iconic building in Porto to feel the Contemporary Architecture. Design of the Pritzker prize awarded architect Rem Koolhaas.
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Porto School of Architecture
After a 30 minutes drive, visit the School of Architeture, from the Porto University. Design by Alvaro Sica Vieira.
45 minutes
12
Torre dos Clerigos
Back at Porto´s city center, a outside visit of the Clerigos Tower and church. One of the most iconic buildings in Porto, from the 18th century. A complete explanation of the design fo the building and surrounding area.
