Oporto City & Wine Tasting, FULL Day - private shore excursion |
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Specifically designed for cruisers (by a former crew member) |
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Discover, and taste, the beauty of Porto, a city designated World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO! This tour gives you an indepth introduction of the city and its diversity, allowing you to experience the best of Porto!
This driving tour begins with a breathtaking drive along the ocean, passing the Cheese Castle (Castelo de Queijo), the trendy Foz district, the Arrábida Bridge (Ponte da Arrábida)arriving to the centre where you will visit the Historic Centre, Sé Cathedral, Bolhão Market, Santa Catarina shopping street, Clérigos Church and Tower, Lello Bookshop, São Bento Train Station, Stock Exchange Palace, Ribeira Square, finally crossing the Douro River on the Eiffel inspired Dom Luis Bridge to finish in a famous port wine cellar for a tour and tasting. Head back to the ship via Boavista Avenue, one of the longest avenues in Portugal, where you will view the award winning 'Casa da Musica' (House of Music - Concert Hall).
A private van will meet and return guests to the port |
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After pick up at the Port, you will visit the Historic Centre, Sé Cathedral, Bolhão Market, Santa Catarina shopping street, Clérigos Church and Tower, Lello Bookshop, São Bento Train Station, Stock Exchange Palace, Ribeira Square, finally crossing the Douro River on the Eiffel inspired Dom Luis Bridge to finish in a famous port wine cellar for a tour and tasting before returning to the Port.
There will be a stop for lunch and some extra time for shopping.
Note: Tour can be customized based on the guests' requests. Wear comfortable walking shoes; terrain is uneven with cobblestones. |
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| Meet up location: Pickup at the Port where the cruise ship is docked. |
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| End location: Delivery to the Port where the cruise ship is docked. |
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| Duration: 6 hours |
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| The duration can be modified based on the guests' sailing times (arrival and departure times). |
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| 22 € - Lunch (15€) and entrance fees to the Stock Exchange Palace (7€) |
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Professional guide and transportation service in private van.
Entrance to wine cellar tour and tasting. |
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| Lunch and entrance fees and any personal expenses (souvenirs, etc). |
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| Tour #: 37252 |
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| Tour Type: City, Cultural, Shore Excursion |
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| Transportation Method: Guests will be driven in a private spacious air conditioned van for 6 passengers. |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent), French (basic), Italian (conversational), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 6 |
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Tour in Porto, Portugal:
"My husband and I had an awesome tour of Oporto with Miguel. He was extremely informative and very passionate about his ,..." [more]
Jill R Schafer - May, 2012
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Tour in Oporto, Portugal:
"The guide was very informed and pleasant. We enjoyed the City and her very much. We would highly recommend her and Miqu,..." [more]
James Lacher - Jun, 2013
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