3-Hour Porto Walking Tour through the City's Historic Crafts
About This Tour
Enjoy a 3-hour tour in Porto as you trace the remains of the city's crafts from past times. Learn about cauldrons, Ardinas (boys who sold newspapers), Carquejei...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Porto · Languages: English
About Porto
Porto
Rising elegantly from the banks of the Douro River, Porto is an enthralling town of port cellars and UNESCO-tagged streets in the Ribeira. Discover the culture of Portugal’s northern hub with a local guide.
What's Included
- Walking tour
Not Included
- Monument fees
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Porto's Historic Crafts and Old Town Walk
Meet at the Carquejeira statue, below Infante Bridge. From here, enter the old town heading to the commercial area, and see some old shops. Head to the city centre to meet the Ardina, one of the most well-known statues in town. Continue walking up to Clérigos Tower to see where old blacksmiths used to work. Visit the Ribeira quarter, the kingdom of traders. Finally, climb the oldest hill in town to finish at the cathedral square, where navigators and traders built their chamber of commerce.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Porto, Portugal · Tour start: Porto, Portugal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.