Porto, washed by the waters of the Duero River, has many compelling reasons and charming places to visit it. Known among other things for its famous wine, it has neighborhoods to get lost like La Ribeira or Barrio Do Barredo, churches and cloisters full of tiles, a great gastronomy, with its cod and the typical francesinhas or dream libraries like Lello and Irmão, that will be unique excuses to visit it.
Relatively small and easily accessible from Spain, with a low cost flight that can be easily visited on a weekend, Porto is one of the essential cities to visit in Europe. If you have more days, you can add excursions to some of the most charming towns and cities in Portugal such as Guimarães, Braga or Aveiro, which are relatively close and will make your visit to Porto more complete.
You can visit all these places and towns on your own, but it is interesting, especially if it is your first time in the city, and you do not master Portuguese, do a tour in Porto with a guide in Spanish to learn more about its history and anecdotes Based on our trip to Porto and Guimaraes in 4 days, we leave you a list of the 5 best tours and excursions in Porto in Spanish.
1. Boat trip
The boat trip on the Douro is one of the best tours of Porto and one of the most essential things to do in Porto. The boats leave the dock that is near the Plaza de la Ribeira, from 11:00 to 18:00, depending on the time of year.
One of the most beautiful ships to cruise is the rabelo, a traditional ship that once transported wine boots on the Douro. During the tour, in addition to the views of the beautiful colored facades of the Ribeira neighborhood, you will cross the bridges that connect Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia, such as the Arrábida bridge, the Infante don Enrique bridge, the María Pía bridge or the most famous and photogenic, the bridge of Don Luis I.
This is one of the most demanded tours, so if you do not want to run out of seats in high season it is advisable to book it in advance.
- Book cruise of the six bridges here
- Book full Porto tour with cruise here
Luis I Bridge in Porto. Portugal
2. Excursion to Guimarães and Braga
One of the best excursions in Porto It is the one that visits Guimaraes and Braga. In our getaway to Porto a few years ago we took the opportunity to spend a day in Guimaraes, a beautiful medieval town, known as “the cradle of Portugal" In addition to touring its historic center declared a World Heritage Site, you can visit the castle and go up by funicular to the Sanctuary of Penha, with stunning views of the entire environment.
Braga also stands out for its old town, full of baroque buildings, palaces and churches, and for its impressive sanctuaries.
You can go to Guimaraes by train from the Sao Bento station in Porto and the journey takes just over an hour. The best way to visit the two cities in one day is the rental car, by public transport the best option is the bus to get from Guimaraes to Braga. Another recommended option is to book a bus tour with a guide in Spanish.
- Book excursion to Guimarães and Braga in Spanish here
Castle of Guimarães
3. Guided tour of Porto
In the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site, many of the places to visit in Porto are concentrated. The best thing about Porto is to get lost in its streets and fall in love with the decadent beauty of neighborhoods such as La Ribeira or Barrio Do Barredo. Nor can you leave the city without seeing it from the top of the Clérigos Tower, look for a book in the beautiful Lello and Irmao Bookstore, enter La Sé and enjoy its beautiful cloister full of tiles, stroll along the Rua Santa Catarina, Try a wine in one of the wineries of Vila Nova de Gaia, get lost in the Bolhao Market, listen to Fado or cross the Don Luis I Bridge at sunset, among many other things.
A good option if it is your first visit to the city is to book a guided tour in Spanish, to learn more about the history and not miss any details of the city.
- Book full Porto tour with tickets in Spanish here
- Book the free Porto tour Free! here
Port
4. Excursion to Aveiro, one of the best excursions in Porto
In one day from Porto you can visit Aveiro, a coastal city known for its beautiful canals that give it the nickname of the "Venice Portugesa"It is worth going through its beautiful historic center and climb some"Moliceiros", a traditional boat similar to the gondolas and where you will enjoy a relaxing walk along its canals.
Also do not leave the city without trying the ovos moles, typical egg sweets, with which to put the sweetest note to this one-day getaway.
Near the city you have the great beaches of Costa Nova and Barra, with their colorful houses on the seafront.
To get to Aveiro from Porto you can take the train at São Bento station, to be in less than an hour touring the city. Another good alternative is to book a bus tour with a guide in Spanish.
- Book excursion to Aveiro and Costa Nova in Spanish here
Aveiro, one of the best excursions in Porto
5. Fado show
Listening to Fado is one of the essentials of Porto and many Portuguese cities. In the fado the bad moments of life, nostalgia, sadness or melancholy are sung and narrated ... in which there is usually only one singer, with the accompaniment of an acoustic guitar and the Portuguese guitar.
In Porto there are many places to listen to good fado, some have lost the essence a bit by becoming too touristy, although this is not enough reason to discard the visit, since it is one of the best experiences you will live in the city.
Some of the most famous places are Casa da Mariquinhas, Café Guarany, Tipico or Fado, Casa de Santo António or Mal Cozinhado, although you can find taverns in which local people sing the most authentic fado, while you enjoy as never before.
- Book night tour with dinner and fado show here
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