Ribeira District Free Tour

Join us on a captivating free tour of Porto's Ribeira, where we'll delve into the significance of the Douro River and explore one of the city's most picturesque neighborhoods.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the fountain of the Museu do Vitral at the scheduled time for a free tour through the neighborhood of Ribeira in Porto.

The journey begins with a visit to the Porto Cathedral, where we'll uncover the legend of Senhor d'Além. As we stroll through the colorful houses surrounding Pena Ventosa Square, we'll discuss the city's cuisine, including the renowned bacalhau Gomes de Sá.

Continuing our exploration, we'll pass by Largo de São Domingos, viewing Palácio das Artes, the Fernandino Gothic Wall, and the scenic Escada do Caminho Novo staircase in the Miragaia neighborhood. We will share information about Porto's traditional boats and tripeiros.

Next, we visit the impressive São Francisco Church, an example of baroque architecture. We'll also pass by Palácio da Bolsa and Casa do Infante, a historical house-turned-museum known as Alfândega Velha.

At Praça da Ribeira, we'll conclude our free tour next to the Ponte Dom Luís, a true icon of the city.

After 2.5 hours of exploration, we will wrap up the tour in the Gaia area.