Off the Beaten Track in Porto: Private City Tour Exploring Ribeira and Unexpected Sides of Porto
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31 Ratings
Porto
Discover the hidden gems of Porto on a private tour with a local guide. Explore Ribeira, Rua das Flores, and Mercado Ferreira Borges for an authentic and off-the-beaten-track experience.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rua das Flores - This vibrant thoroughfare was historically the link between the harbor and the city’s core, but it fell into disuse for an extended period until it was revitalized a few years back.

  • Mercado Ferreira Borges - Constructed in 1885, this structure stands as a prime illustration of metal and glass design; it was originally intended to serve as a marketplace, yet it never truly functioned in that capacity.

  • Biblioteca Publica Municipal do Porto - Your visit to this location may be included in your itinerary, depending on the preferences of your guide and the path they select.

  • Ageas Porto Coliseum - Your visit to this location may be included in your itinerary, depending on the preferences of your guide and the path they select.

  • Rua da Madeira - Your visit to this location may be included in your itinerary, depending on the preferences of your guide and the path they select.

  • Porto - Your visit to this location may be included in your itinerary, depending on the preferences of your guide and the path they select.

  • Maus Habitos - Espaco de Intervencao Cultural - Your visit to this location may be included in your itinerary, depending on the preferences of your guide and the path they select.

  • Praca da Batalha - Your visit to this location may be included in your itinerary, depending on the preferences of your guide and the path they select.

  • Porto Feio - Your visit to this location may be included in your itinerary, depending on the preferences of your guide and the path they select.

What's Included
  • CO2 Neutral: all tour carbon emissions are offset
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food & beverages
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
Additional Information

Eager to explore Porto from a local’s perspective? This is a unique tour that sets itself apart from the rest! If you’re looking to venture away from the conventional tourist routes, what could be better than diving into the city’s unconventional side. Meet, the Ribeira district!

Tired of popular tourist attractions? Why not venture off the path most traveled and explore an uncharted side of Porto? Take a private tour, led by a local guide, filled with wonders and explore locations such as Rua das Flores, Mercado Ferreira Borges and more, revealing the city’s authentic form.

Our Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ fits alongside our signature tours available in principal cities across the globe. We cooperate with enthusiastic local guides who receive a just compensation. We bolster local economies by providing only local goods and prevent overtourism via small, non-disruptive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and lead away from the typical tourist trails.

Location
Biblioteca Pública Municipal do Porto
Rua de Dom João IV
In front of the library (Biblioteca Pública Municipal do Porto)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Allison_j
Jan 14, 2023
Highly Recomend!! - Andre’ was fabulous! He customized my tour to fit my interests. He gave such unique insights into the history of the city. Things that most would not point out. Today was an incredible day due to him! Highly recommend this tour
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Maureen_m
May 1, 2022
Porto Uncovered - What I hoped it would be My guide was intelligent informed and enthused about showing off the more human and significant cultural side of Porto
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Rles2209
Mar 12, 2020
Urban Porto at its best - Teresa you rock! We love all the stories behind the street arts - they are all so unique and empowering.  I'm so inspired by the free spirited people in Porto . The bridge connecting Gaia and Porto was beautiful tooo. We had so much fun and we laughed a lot cause Teresa is such a cool guide ! 😁😁😉 what a memorable day . If you want to know Porto up close and personal this is the tour indeed. THANK YOU xxx
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Cosimaw388
Mar 7, 2020
Perfect tour - I had a great tour through Porto! As a tourist you will not find those places we went to. Bruno was a perfect guide who knows every corner of Porto.
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Lawyertraveler
Jan 5, 2020
Great Way To See Porto - We really enjoyed this tour. It covered all of downtown Porto, which is full of good street art. This tour was particularly good for a family with teenagers or 20 somethings, because I think our kids were kept enthralled throughout. I recommend this tour for anyone with a teenager or young adult in the group, and for anyone with an abiding interest in art and how it influences and is influenced by its environment.
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Heleng725
Dec 11, 2019
Great tour and such a different perspective on Porto - Saw this tour and thought it sounded a bit more quirky than the usual thing. We were not disappointed! Carlos was so full of knowledge, of Porto, of where to eat, and more importantly of the street art! He knew the artists, their intent, as well as the methods of how they appeared on the wall. Would definitely recommend as something a bit different, making you look at Porto in a whole new way!
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Spiteristeve
Nov 20, 2019
Awesome - One word for this guy ... Awesome. I've learned so much about Porto through his knowledge of the country and wisdom of life. Gustavo is super friendly and makes you feel welcome in a matter of seconds. He is also a brillant photographer and learned great trips and tricks but most of all, he is a fantastic guide. You will learn and see stuff of Porto that you can't get from a text book. I feel that i aquired knowledge of the country and also gained a friend! He makes you fall in love with the city. 5 STARS for Gustavo. Will be visiting Porto very soon and will for sure look for this guy again and book another tour
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Mail490
Nov 6, 2019
Interesting tour! learned a lot about Porto in short time walking around - Carlos did a great job for us: 2 parents and 3 teenagers. Nice stories about his city. We learned al lot about the tiles and street art in Porto. We started at the library and ended up at the park Christal Palace.
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Monica
Oct 31, 2019
What a wonderful tour, with Joao! - Joao really loves his city and during the visit to Porto he transmits all this love. In a clear and complete way, Joao told us about many things, he pointed out details that would otherwise be impossible to see, he introduced us to a different, alternative, adorable Port! It was a really positive experience that I would recommend to anyone: seeing Porto with the eyes of a person who was born gives us special sensations. And Joao is a very very nice local!
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H7584fhbarbarag
Mar 9, 2020
Did see alot of Porto - BUT - Zero on Urban or Classic Art. We had already done a walking tour of Porto so had hit the tourist spots, so thought this would be off the beaten path, etc. Basically just walked around Porto. I wouldn't suggest this. Although I liked our guide, just didn't get much out of this.
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