Enchanted Porto: Free Tour of the Historic Center in Spanish
Overview
Find out with Encantos de Portugal on a free 2.5-hour walking tour in Spanish. We’ll explore how the city has transformed, distinguishing historical facts from popular legends.
We’ll start at the Clérigos Tower and continue on to the Centro Português de Fotografia, a former prison linked to the history of Camilo Castelo Branco and Ana Plácido. We’ll stroll through the Jardim da Cordoaria and the Rectory of the University of Porto to learn about old trades and student traditions.
We’ll stop at the Carmo and Carmelite churches and the Casa Escondida. In front of the Lello Bookstore, we’ll talk about its history and its popular association with Harry Potter.
We’ll continue along Avenida dos Aliados and past São Bento Station. We’ll end our tour next to the Sé Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, with views of the historic center.
This activity includes:
- Portuguese Centre of Photography
- Ribeira do Porto
- Livraria Lello
- Clérigos Tower
- Porto Cathedral
- Jardim da Cordoaria
- Paço Episcopal do Porto
- Avenida dos Aliados
- University of Porto
- Sao Bento station
On arrival
The meeting point is next to the historic tram stop, across from the Clérigos Tower. Look for the lilac umbrella from Encantos de Portugal. Our guide will be waiting for the group at the designated spot. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the start time so we can welcome you and begin the tour on time.
Things to note
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and takes place on foot through the historic center of Porto. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and checking the weather forecast before the tour.
The tour is conducted in Spanish. In case of rain, the tour will proceed as scheduled as long as conditions are safe.
This is a free tour: at the end of the experience, each participant is free to decide how much to contribute to the tour guide based on their assessment of the tour.
If you are ultimately unable to attend, we appreciate it if you cancel your reservation in advance to free up the spot for other travelers.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
