Free tour Old Town (Ribeira neighbourhood)

The tour begins at the Portuguese Center of Photography, next to the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco, a few meters from the Clérigos Tower.

The guides will be holding a yellow umbrella waiting to accompany you on a fundamental and fascinating tour of Porto’s Old Town.

We will visit the most important points, giving you the best recommendations, but more importantly, you will fall in love with the city and its exciting culture and history.

Itinerary:

● The old city walls of Porto 

● Virtudes viewpoint.

● The old English club.

● Rua Belmonte and its artisans.

● The church of San Francisco.

● Henry the Navigator Square.

● Stroll along the Porto riverside.

● Ribera square, the old commercial center of the city.

● Barredo neighborhood, 

● The story behind the old Ponte das Alminhas (1800’s barge bridge)
   ...and much more

This beautiful tour will take you to explore the authentic neighborhoods of Porto along the banks of the Douro River including many of the main attractions of the old town. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the historic center. Defenitely one of the most beautiful areas of Porto and some truly impressive panoramic views are examples of some the sights that your expert local guide will show you during this 2-hour guided tour.

Get your cameras ready to create memories while an experienced guide takes you through Ribeira’s river banks and the oldest part of town, known between the locals as Barredo. This is going to be the way for you to feel the core of Porto’s beggining throughout its narrow medieval streets, portuguese sailors and creation of an endless naval period.