Valença, Ponte de Lima & Viana do Castelo: Private Tour from Porto

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Santa Luzia Santuary — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Full Day Tour to uncover Alto Minho Region! Visit 3 unique vilages in the north of Portugal: Valença, Ponte de Lima, and Viana do Castelo.

Accompanied by en expert driver/guide you'll explore the cities corners, know more about the regions, take time to get in touch with the customs, traditions, and flavors of those northern cities.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Living Tours

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Porto

one hour

Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo

2 hours

Viana do Castelo is quickly accessed from Porto, or from Valença for those coming from Spain. From the hill of Santa Luzia you can see the privileged geographical situation of the city, next to the sea and the mouth of the river Lima. This breathtaking view and the Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Ventura Terra's revivalist building from 1898, can be the starting point for visiting the city.

Capital of Minho Folclore with a huge important handicraft industry. Find more about
Stop 3

30 min

We can't miss the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia a gothic building located on a high hill providing astonish views! Climb up the Zimbório (Sanctuary pinnacle) and be amazed by the dazzling 360º view of the region.
Ponte de Lima

2 hours

We procced to the oldest village in Portugal: Ponte de Lima! With its lengendary medieval bridge built over the Lima River. Explore the medieval curiosities of this place, find a huge heritage along the historical centre with many beautiful gardes, fancy mansions and historical buildings.
Valenca

2 hours

Our private tour continues towards Valença do Minho. with its well preserved military Fortress with a thick proctetive wall with more than 5 km of length. This monument built to protect the city from spanish evasion has nowadays a huge heritage and historic value.

After uncover the Minho Region on this full day private tour we are ready to return to Porto. Guide will leave you comfortably at your hotel by the end of the day,

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Portfolio Guest House Premium
Portofino Motel
Hotel Aliados
TRYP by Wyndham Porto Centro Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Centre by IHG
Tivoli Porto
Hotel Nave
Portofoz Hotel
Porto River Aparthotel
Hotel Porto Trindade
Cocorico - Hotel & Restaurant

and 135 more pickup points

Hotels in Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia city centre when included. The exact pick up time is advised prior the date of the tour.

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%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Tours run in small groups between 1-8 people
Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service.
All tours depart from Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia
Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto