The Definitive Free Tour of Ribeira

Overview of the tour in Porto

Porto was born with the Douro and the history of the city is inseparable from this wonderful river. That's why we created a guided tour that the city has long been asking for and deserving: the Free Tour of Ribeira.

From ancestral myths to political games worthy of a TV series, Free Tour of Ribeira tells the story of a town and its intimate relationship with the Douro and the sea.

In our Free Tour of Ribeira we will talk about the origins of the city of Porto, the conflicts between bishops and merchants, the centuries of Portuguese expansion around the world, the foundation of the Companhia das Vinhas do Alto Douro, fishing and codfish, port wine, unlikely legends and unforgettable heroes.

In times past the Douro was a brave and stormy river and no less tumultuous is the history of the magnificent Ribeira do Porto and we hope our Free Ribeira Tour will show it to you.

On arrival

Meeting point: You will find us in front of the cathedral, in the pillory.
First and foremost: dark blue umbrellas with yellow Freetour letters.
If you can't find us, please call an emergency number from 9.00 am to 6.30 pm. Please note that we do not respond instantly to emails.

Groups of 7 or more are always welcome. In this case, we require a deposit of 10 € per adult (12 years or older). This principle results from the need to protect and value the level of quality and dedication we demand from our local Take Oporto guides.

Things to note

Be sure to show up, as we limit the number of people per group. If not, please cancel your reservation.
If you get lost on your way to the meeting point, you can contact us by WhatsApp up to 5 minutes before the tour starts. After that, we will not be able to help you.

Free Cancellation

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.