Private tour in Porto Sara M

Full Day Porto Walking Tour

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Sara M.

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Hello Everyone, I'm Sara, an Official Certified Licensed Guide, passionate professional and raised in Porto! Proudly, I received the 2026 TBL Golden Guide Award for Best Walking Tour of the year I have been working in Tourism since 2005 and after my degree in Tourism, became a Portuguese Certified Official Licensed Guide in 2018, proudly showing my Unesco city and the North of Portugal to thousands of visitors, from all over the world, ever since. Every single day I teach and I learn from my wonderful guests. I combine my love for our history, culture, people, legends, gastronomy, religion and architecture, with a rich and diverse professional background, as I also have a Law Degree from the University of Porto, been a Teacher of Economics, Public Relations in an Orchestra and worked for 9 years in the Port Wine Industry! Wow, what a ride! Although I found my true calling in Professional Guiding, my guests tell me all the time how much my life's "knowhow" enriches their own experience here with me, and their knowledge of the region and country. A traveller myself, I've been all over the world. I'll show you the city in the perspective of a true local, that finds personal memories in every story, sight, colour or smell of this place and its proud people, with unique soul: after all, we gave Portugal its NAME! But not only Porto, all of the North of Portugal can be visited with me: Douro Valley, Guimarães, Braga, and many others amazing places. Friendly and people person, I want to meet your expectations, from the most famous highlights to the "off the beaten path", because, at the end of the day, it is your customized tour. On my free time, you'll find me at my house, overlooking the Douro river, spendind time with my family and beloved rescue dogs, reading (a true passion) and going for hikes. Or checking out a great new restaurant! I have several kind of tours offered here on TBL, both Half Day or Full Day: *Walking tours - I offer these in Porto, and due to the size of the city, I believe it to be one of the best ways to see it, if that's a possibility for you. *Tours with Transportation included, in Private Car or Van, where you'll have me as a Guide and also a Private Driver, who drops us off and picks us up where we need. This can happen in the city of Porto, and will happen everytime we go outside the city, like the Douro Valley, Guimarães and Braga. * Tapas Tours, to discover the best Gastronomic secrets. * Jewish Heritage Tours. More than 10 choices, plus all the possibilities of Customization! Might you have a big group, I can also hire a bus. The itineraries of my tours are made to include the most memorable places, but can be changed accordingly to the location of your hotel and your motivations, and some sights can be replaced for others you're more interested in. We will surely find something you like, or get ideas for tours that can be customize for you! I also got my "Clean & Safe" certification, provided by the Tourism of Portugal board after a training, certifying that I am a Professional Complying with Health Measures in Portugal, which is very necessary in this period post appearance of COVID-19. Really hope I can be the one making you fall in love with the North of Portugal! - Certified Official Licensed Guide, approved by Agic (nr. 219) and Snatti (nr. 4751) - Tourism Degree in ISLA - Law Degree in the University of Porto and working as a Lawyer 5 years - Post Graduation in Economics and teaching Experience - Public Relations in Front Office of Symphonic Orchestra of Porto - Port Wine Industry Professional (Sogrape and Fladgate Partnership Group) for 9 years.

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Overview of your Porto tour

Starting at your chosen Meeting Point, we'll Walk in all of Unesco's beautiful Porto. A Full Day, the best way to know the city, if you want to Walk in the historic areas, only posible on foot, but also have enough time to visit some iconic monuments and stop for lunch. Allow yourself time to take it easy, the city deserves it. The Guide has full attention on you. The amazing Unesco Heritage, place that gave Portugal its name. With me, a Certified Official Guide, that knows the city as the palm of my hand, we'll have a general view of "my" Porto, the perspective of a true local, with personal memories of the legends, history and people. Colorful and hospitable people, with unique character. The city of famous Port Wine, Douro river, business and self-made people. I'll share my vast experience guiding and love for Porto with you, to meet your expectations, from the most important icons to the "off the beaten path", because, let's not forget, it's all about you confortably knowing the city.

Recent Reviews

Scott S.United States
May 2026

Sara is an exceptional guide who made Porto come alive for us. She was extremely responsive to our input about what we wanted from the tour, which was a combination of the highlights of Porto and Jewish Heritage sites. Her enthusiasm and knowledge were terrific and her command of English was excellent. Our full day walking tour went by quickly. We highly recommend her.

Liliana G.United States
April 2026

Walking through Porto with Sara was a fantastic way to see the city, learn about how it all tied together and get a better sense of the area. Starting with an overlook gave us a sense of where the key sites and neighborhoods were. It was amazing to go from one narrow street to another, up and down steps for surprise views and in general, learn about the history of all we saw. We had tons of questions and Sara was very willing to answer all.. her command of the history in context of the locations and eras is impressive and just perfect to visit and learn about Porto and Portugal. We appreciated her hospitality, friendly approach and professionalism. She was also flexible and let us have time to look and enjoy the views. The tour was even better than we expected!

John E.United States
October 2025

Sara is a terrific guide! She is knowledgeable, informative, and enthusiastic. We had a great introduction to Porto from her.

Bruce M.United States
October 2025

We spent two great days with Sara in Porto and Guimaraes. We learned a lot about the history and neighborhoods of Porto. We highly recommend her. Thanks Sara!

Erinn G.United States
September 2025

Wow—Sara is truly an exceptional tour guide! She went above and beyond our expectations, bringing Porto to life with her deep knowledge of the city’s history. Throughout the day, she showed us not only the famous landmarks but also hidden gems that only a local could reveal. Beyond her expertise, Sara's warmth and friendliness made the experience even more special—we genuinely enjoyed her company and felt like we were exploring the city with a friend. Our time with Sara was a highlight of our trip, and we hope many others get to discover the beauty and charm of Porto through her guidance.

Katherine B.United States
July 2025

Sara was lovely and extremely knowledgeable! We all Enjoyed the tour very much and appreciated Sara’s insights.

Your Porto tour itinerary

ITINERARY - Full Day Walking * Start at Meeting Point in City Center. *Pass in Clérigos, Tower, University, Fountain Square, Carmelites and outside Lello Bookstore. * Walk in Porto's Art Nouveau and night life area. * Cross Aliados Avenue, City Hall and parisien inspired architecture. * See Comercial District of Santa Catarina and Farmer's Market. * Train Station of São Bento, with its 20. 000 blue and white tiles. * Walk to Cathedral area, old Hilfort and visit Church (Visit INCLUDED with Priority). * Descend the narrow roads of the Medieval Quarter of Sé. * Lunch time (not Included, paid directly by Client). * Visit Henry Navigator Square and visit Bolsa Palace (visit INCLUDED with Priority). * Arrival at River Front of Ribeira, see the old harbour, photo stop of the Bridge, old Boats, narrow houses and famous Port Wine Cellars area. * End of Tour. Total Customization is Possible, talk with me! Other monuments you prefer are possible.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking Tour, come with confortable shoes.

What's included
Other: Cathedral - INCLUDED with Priority Bolsa Palace - INCLUDED with Priority
Private Guide
Tickets: Cathedral - INCLUDED with PriorityBolsa Palace - INCLUDED with Priority
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch is NOT INCLUDED. Expect €25 extra for lunch.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Hotel in City Center of Porto OR Meeting Point agreed with client must be at Porto City Center. Otherwise, Customization is necessary.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1218354
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Porto is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city on foot and immerse themselves in its rich history and culture. It's ideal for those who enjoy walking through historic areas, visiting iconic monuments, and experiencing the city like a local. With Sara M., a certified official guide, you'll gain personal insights and stories about Porto's legends, history, and people. This tour is also suitable for those who prefer a personalized experience, as it can be customized to meet your interests.

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