Experience Porto by Bike: 3-Hour Private Tour

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About this activity

A guided, 3-hour morning Porto Bike Tour is the easiest and most attractive way to discover this wonderful city in just a few hours. From the Douro riverside to the natural City Park, this tour will be an experience you will not soon forget. Choosing the bicycle as mean of transportation allows you to access hidden, quaint places that other transports cannot reach. The bikes also allow you to go further than you would be able to in a walking tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Biclas & Triclas - Rent a Bike and Tours

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Use of bicycle
Included: Use of helmet

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Starting point
Stop 2

5 min

The picturesque Miragaia district is known for its cobbled streets lined with villas and small restaurants serving typical Portuguese dishes.
Alfandega Porto Congress Centre

Passing by

Its construction implied the construction of the huge platform of the pier where the Customs is based and which replaced the old Miragaia beach.

This set of modifications is considered by many to be one of the most profound urban and landscape changes of the city of Porto in the 19th century.
Museu do Carro Electrico

Passing by

The Porto Tram Museum (Museu do Carro Eléctrico) was inaugurated in 1992 and is installed in a former thermoelectric power station next to the River Douro in Massarelos, it exhibits material related to the history of trams in Porto.
Ponte da Arrabida

3 min

Arrábida Bridge is an arched bridge over the Douro River that connects Porto (by Arrábida area) to Vila Nova de Gaia (by Candal node), in Portugal.

At the time of its construction in 1963, the bridge had the largest reinforced concrete arch of any bridge in the world.
Stop 6

5 min

The place owes its name to a time when there existed for many fountains that brought the people fetch water with their pitchers. Always an area of riverside fishermen, still maintains the tradition of harbor for shelter small boats and storage of fishing gear, which harmonize with the beautiful riverside landscape, where you can see the Afurada and Cabedelo, on the other side, between with the long run from the Douro to the mouth.
Jardim do Passeio Alegre

5 min

The Jardim do Passeio Alegre is a garden in the parish of Foz do Douro in Porto, Portugal. The area of Passeio Alegre is classified as a Property of Public Interest. The garden has in its surroundings or near several monuments and heritage classified
Fortress Sao Joao Baptista

2 min

São João Baptista da Foz Fortress, also known as São João da Foz Castle, is located in the parish of Foz do Douro. It stands in a dominant position on the Douro river bar, providing river access to the city of Porto.
Stop 9

3 min

Felgueiras Lighthouse on the right bank of the Douro River, is a Portuguese lighthouse located at the tip of the pier of the same name, in the parish of Foz do Douro.
Pergola da Foz

3 min

In one of the noble areas of the city of Porto, Praia da Foz is a designation that covers the set formed by the beaches of Ourigo, Ingleses and Luz.
Praia do Castelo do Queijo

3 min

Built in the 17th century to protect the coast from the pirates of North Africa, it is located on a cheese-shaped rocky hill, thus obtaining the name Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle).
Matosinhos Beach

Passing by

The Praia de Matosinhos is the largest beach with an easy access from central Porto. The beach offers a wide expanse of golden sands and waves that are suitable for surfing,
Stop 13

Passing by

Porto City Park, designed by landscape architect Sidónio Pardal, is the largest urban park in the country, covering a total of 83 hectares and about 10 km of paths. The park is a sophisticated architectural landscape, with lakes, flora and fauna, integrated into the city fabric.
Parque Urbano da Pasteleira

3 min

Pasteleira Urban Park is a public park located in the parish of Lordelo do Ouro. It extends over an extensive area of forest, divided into two plots by Afonso de Paiva Street, connected by three wooden pontoons.
Stop 15

2 min

Small garden space that is almost at the mouth of the Douro River. It offers magnificent views of the river and it stands out in the tall black poplars, asi.
Dom Luis I Bridge

Passing by

The real name of this bridge is Luiz I and not, as it is popularly called, D. Luís I. A sentimental question of the people of Porto seems to be the origin of the name by which it is commonly known. Regardless of the name, it is an ex-libris of the city and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Praca Da Ribeira

3 min

Located right in the historic center of Porto, Praça da Ribeira, next to the quay with the same name, is one of the oldest squares in the city, already mentioned in royal letters in 1389.

It was in this area of Ribeira and in its commercial connection with the Douro River that the city began its frank development and turned to the river.

This led to the infamous Ponte das Barcas, where in 1809 more than 4,000 people died during an onslaught of French troops. Today a bronze bas-relief attests to this moment.
Stop 18

5 min

End of the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes early to meet your guide and also for us to prepare the bikes at your convenience.

End point

Please arrive 15 minutes early to meet your guide and also for us to prepare the bikes at your convenience.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children up to 5 years of age must use a child seat

Options

Private Regular Bike Tour

Private Tour - Max 8 People: A private tour to enjoy with your family and friends.

Regular Bike (Non electric)
Private Electric Bike Tour

Private Tour - Max 8 People: A private tour to enjoy with your family and friends.

Electric Bike