Combo: Porto City Half-Day Tour & Aveiro Half-Day Tour
Why we love it?
The Combo: Porto City Half-Day Tour & Aveiro Half-Day Tour offers an immersive experience into two of Portugal's picturesque destinations within an 8-hour timeframe. This tour is ideal for travelers interested in cultural exploration and local gastronomy, featuring a guided walking tour of Porto's historic center, a visit to a Port wine cellar with tasting, and a scenic cruise. Additionally, participants will discover the charming canals of Aveiro, often referred to as the "Venice of Portugal," making this tour distinctive for its blend of urban and coastal landscapes, along with a focus on the region's rich wine heritage.
Inclusions
- Guided tour
- Port Wine Cellar (visit and tasting)
- 1 Cruise
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick-up & Hotel Drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Explore the Historic center of Porto
This guided tour of the city of Porto begins in the historic center, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Cathedral, the São Bento train station, known for its beautiful tiles representing important moments in the history of Portugal, and stop at the Lello bookstore.
Visit a Port Wine Cellar, with a port wine tasting
Later in the morning you’ll visit a port wine cellar, learn how the wine is made, see some of the rarest bottles that currently exist, and enjoy a port wine tasting.
Aveiro
Your Aveiro tour begins at the fish market square, where you’ll have great views of the city center. Next you’ll head out on an hour’s cruise along the city’s beautiful water channels. Travel by a typical, yet unique boat called a moliceiro that is decorated with motifs related to the local culture.
Cruise in a traditional boat along Aveiro’s channels
You will then experience the beauty of Aveiro’s water channels in a unique "moliceiro" boat, which are natural formations along the Portuguese coast. Traditionally connected to the river and to the sea, the city has been called the Venice of Portugal. You’ll feel the culture of this city that was once a fishing village, where residents made their living from the river, the sea, and salt production.
Please Note
- Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
- The group size will be from 8 to 27 people
- The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
- Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service
- Children from 4 to 12 years pay half price
- Children aged 0 to 3 are free of charge
- The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
- This tour is not available on 25 December and 1 January
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 0 hours before start
