Amarante Discovery: Dive into Historical City's Monuments, Personalities, and Traditions
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Amarante
Discover the historical city of Amarante and immerse yourself in its monuments, personalities, and traditions. Explore its rich history, from the Roman Empire to the French invasions. Meet local inhabitants who will be your guides and friends.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sao Goncalo Church - We will start the city tour in this place where we will present the history and growth of the city from the presence of the Roman Empire until the arrival of S. Goncalo and finalizing in the construction of the church.
- Ponte de Sao Goncalo - Presentation of the history of the bridge and its evolution over the years as well as its role, fundamental in the French invasions.
- Amadeo De Souza Cardoso Museum - Presentation of the history of the city of Amarante and its most outstanding personalities without ever forgetting Amadeo de Souza Cardoso.
- Parque Florestal de Amarante - Presentation of the history of the city of Amarante and its most outstanding personalities with walking along the Tâmega River with the forest park as a backdrop.
What's Included
- Tea and Coffee
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to Amarante, a city rich in stories, customs, and tastes waiting to be shared with you. Be captivated by this city brimming with historical significance - a grand narrative that starts from the stone age, passes through the reign of the Roman Empire, and shows glaring imprints of S. Gonçalo’s influence and the presence of French troops during the French Invasions II. With its imposing S. Gonçalo convent situated by the idyllic Tâmega River, its majestic baroque churches, and the splendid S. Gonçalo Bridge, Amarante embodies a religious aura.
Unveil the unarguable contributions of prominent individuals like Amadeu de Souza-Cardoso, Teixeira de Pascoaes, and António do Lago Cerqueira.
Explore Amarante under the guidance and companionship of a local resident - a guide who will not only present you with the city but also form part of your Amarante family!
- difficulty of the course adapted to the group.
Location
São Gonçalo
Square in front of the Church of S. Gonçalo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tour05643233090
Oct 20, 2023
Competent and extremely friendly!Thanks João - João picked us up at the meeting point on time and guided us through the cathedral, monasteries and old town with great expertise and very interesting explanations. This tour is highly recommended to anyone interested in the history of Portugal in general and Amarante in particular.
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512robynf
Jun 22, 2020
An Interesting Look into Amarante's Rich Culture and History With a Passionate Local Tour Guide - My friend and I had a 1.5hr walking tour in the city centre with João, and it was absolutely fantastic. We have so much more of an appreciation for the beautiful town of Amarante thanks to João's expertise and pure interest in the history of his city. We learned a lot and had a great time. Looking forward to returning for the Jeep tour or a hike soon. Thank you João for your great tour and for your genuine willingness to ensure we had a great time in Amarante!
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Agnr
Oct 18, 2019
One of the Best Tours - We just returned from a tour with owner/guide Joao - excellent experience. We were able to arrange a pick up in Gaia and right from the beginning Joao was professional, engaging and full of information. His enthusiasm for history and Amarante made this one of the best guided tours we have experienced. Amarante is definitely a “hidden” gem of Portugal. Beautiful, relaxing yet full of history. No doubt Inside Experiences would dedicate the same level of service and professionalism to their other tours. Would book with them again in a minute if we had more time. Thank you very much!
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Lindawojcik
Oct 5, 2019
Three days of fun adventures with João - We met João through our AirBnb Host after we mentioned we might like to do a local vineyard. We ended up with so much more than what we asked for. João knocked on our villa door, we asked him in and he professionally explained his services. We began with a one hour tour of Amarante which turned into a two hour tour as we easily became friends. Later we booked him for a boat ride, lunch and wine tasting in Pinhão. Joãn arrived right on time and took care of everything.. from gorgeous views to our lunch at a local cafe where tourists are absent from view. And the food was fabulous. After a full day of the boat ride, lunch and Sandeman Winery tour and tasting, we ended the day at a family run vineyard in Amarante to stomp the grapes. And yes, we did. Each adventure was better the the last. Could it be more fun? With two good days under our belts, we opted for a third with João taking us to Porto for the day. And we were again not disappointed. He showed us all the highlights of the city, had drinks on . the 14th floor of Lift and could not have been more delighted.
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Angelinaj687
Jul 5, 2019
Visit Porto Douro valley and Amarante with Inside Experiences - Top guided experience
I Spent three intense very well planned days with Inside Experience founders and guides Joāo and Liliana.
We were so well taken care of and the schedule planned allowed us to se and experience a lot of this beautiful region. Their love to their own home region shined through, culture, history, gastronomy and wine/ Porto tasting combined made this trip exceptional.
I strongly recommend Inside Experiences as a private tailored experience for your needs.
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