Porto
Kickstart your trip to Porto
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Porto
The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in Porto. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Save time and make the most of your visit to Porto by kickstarting your trip with a local's perspective.
- Let a local insider unlock Porto and show you what lies beyond the historical landmarks and tourist attractions.
- Get insider tips on the best places to eat and drink, including traditional tascas, trendy rooftop bars, and hidden cafes.
- Get the inside scoop on navigating the city like a true Portuense and avoid tourist traps.
- Learn to immerse yourself in Porto's vibrant energy, rich history, and charming neighborhoods.
- Choose an area to focus on and spend 3 hours exploring hidden gems or must-see landmarks tailored to your interests.
- This is the best way to kickstart your visit to Porto, as a local insider will unlock the city in a way no guidebook can.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transport costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Make the most of your visit to Porto by letting your friendly and knowledgeable host unlock the real Porto for you on your first or second day. Say goodbye to your guidebook and hello to an authentic local experience.
During your 3-hours together, your host will show you how to navigate the city like a true Portuense and avoid tourist traps. Whether you prefer uncovering hidden gems or visiting must-see landmarks, your host will tailor the experience to your interests.
After your experience, you'll be ready to indulge in mouth-watering Portuguese cuisine at traditional tascas, sip cocktails with a panoramic view of the Douro River at trendy rooftop bars, and discover hidden cafes tucked away in charming alleyways using the valuable insider tips your host shared during your time together.
This is the best way to kickstart your visit to Porto and ensure you save time figuring out what to do. Let your local host show you the way to the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and lively energy!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Therese,
Feb 2025
She was very patient with us and respectful of our limitations due to our age. She was extremely helpful and kind. We enjoyed visiting with her and the tour was wonderful.
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Jane,
Nov 2024
Alice needs a raise! Exceptional service and tour guide. You are so lucky to have her. She is already a friend and invited her to come stay with us in the future!! Warmly, Jane and James Narducci
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Gloria,
Oct 2024
We wanted to see to a more "local" Porto and thanks to our vibrant host our experience was way above our expectations. To end our day at an inconspicuous bar that served up a flaming chorizo was a real highlight.
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Michael,
Sep 2024
Mayinka was a fantastic guide — brimming with knowledge and enthusiasm for Porto, generously taking us through a perfectly paced array of experiences that gave us a great footing for our five-day stay in the area. Mayinka also gave us a range of excellent recommendations and generously offered post-tour communication. We loved our visit to Porto, and much of the reason stems from our first morning's tour. Highly recommended!
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Kenn,
Sep 2024
Our guide Simon, exceeded all of our expectations and tailored the tour to our preferences. Simon was personable and we quickly felt at ease with him. We thoroughly enjoyed his stories and historical overview of Porto and Portugal while he guided us around town.
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Karri,
Apr 2024
We appreciated how approachable and friendly Mariana was! And she respected our wishes regarding our experience.
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