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
Lori
Apr 2025
Had a great tour with Mariana. Saw some sights in Porto and had terrific conversation about day to day life in Porto. I highly recommend a tour with Mariana.
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Colleen
Apr 2025
Great tour and tour guide Mayinka was very informative and delightful. Felt like touring city with a friend.
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Colleen
Apr 2025
Spent a wonderful two hours with Mayinka. She was informative, sunny, and gave great care to make sure we enjoyed our tour.
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Barb
Apr 2025
Simon was very pleasant and gave us a wonderful tour. I highly recommend him for a tour of Porto. He pointed out very interesting sites!
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Barb
Apr 2025
Simon was pleasant and too his time to show us a wonderful and informative time
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Emily
Mar 2025
Mayinka was very friendly and knowledgeable about Porto, and took us to some cool and unique spots that only insiders would know... she had lots of tidbits of information for us and we truly appreciated the extra time she spent with us showing "her Porto" to us! Highly recommend her for future tours!
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