Past and Present Porto Architecture Private Tour

7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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 a route that goes from Nasoni to Marques da Silva, from Távora to contemporary masters.

An unforgettable tour between the city's glorious past and vibrant contemporary life!

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Traveline

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Tickets for the Contemporary Art Museum - Serralves
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Personal Expenses
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Porto City Hall

30 min

Starting Point, near the Porto City Hall.

Brief Introduction of the Tour, Location and History of Porto and Portugal.
Palacio da Bolsa

Passing by

Drive through the Square and take a look at the Stock Exchange Palace
Alfandega Porto Congress Centre

Passing by

Pass by the Customs Building, by the river
Fortress Sao Joao Baptista

Passing by

Pass by the St. John Fort, right next to the mouth of the river Douro.
Castelo Do Queijo

15 min

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
She Changes (The Anemone)

15 min

After a 10 minute drive, stop to see the Cruise Ship Terminal, a modern building with a unique architeture,
Stop 7

45 min

After a 45 minute drive, enjoy one of the most important buildings of the pritzker awarded Alvaro Siza Vieira.
Piscina das Mares

30 min Admission included

One of the most iconic constructions, by the ocean. Also from the awarded Alvaro Siza Vieira.
Museu Serralves

2 hours Admission included

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.
Casa da Musica

Passing by

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.
Stop 11

45 min

After a 30 minutes drive, visit the School of Architeture, from the Porto University. Design by Alvaro Sica Vieira.
Torre dos Clerigos

45 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.