Private tour in Porto Sara M

Half Day Porto by Car with Light Walking

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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 choosen Meeting Point, at Porto CITY CENTER, we'll DRIVE with Private Car and Private Driver, the best way to know the city if you want confort or easy mobility, including areas that are only reachable by car. The Guide has full attention on you. With several stops, for photos, sightseeing and light walking, if desired. 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. 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, meeting 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. *Full Day experience is available, with Customization. *Arrival on Cruise Ship require Customization.

Recent Reviews

Josh B.United States
June 2026

Fantastic tour and super informative. Sara knew better English than most Americans. If you want to see the real Porto other than the tourist traps, this is the tour for you. I highly recommend Sara!

Margaret S.United States
November 2025

Sara and our driver, Maggie, planned our time very well. We covered a lot of territory physically, chronologically, and historically. They were accommodating by including Portuguese Jewish history at our request. We gained a good understanding of university life and history of Porto and the surrounding areas from ancient times. Sara is extremely knowledgeable and fun to be with.

Linda Z.United States
November 2025

I would give Sara 10 stars if I could. This Jewish Heritage tour far exceeded my expectations. Her wealth of knowledge, brilliant storytelling, kindness and enthusiasm made this an afternoon I’ll remember for a long time.

Anita M.United States
September 2025

How do we give Sara 10 stars? Our tour of Porto was fantastic! Sara was prompt, professional, VERY knowledgeable and really engaging! Maggie, our driver navigated the area like a pro and was fun to be with. The dynamic duo! Thanks for the precious memories of Porto. Bravo, Sara and Maggie. We wish you the best!

Micah S.United States
August 2025

I gifted this tour to my parents and they came back with rave reviews! They were so impressed with Sara’s knowledge and were excited to tell me all they learned. They were so thankful for the tour and I am so thankful to Sara for making my parents’ experience in Porto one with depth and meaning.

Donna C.United States
June 2025

What a delightful and very knowledgeable tour guide Sara is. She took us to the most interesting locations in Porto with the ease of her very skilled driver, Louis, who is also a tour guide. We had the benefit of both of them as they shared the dialogue along the way. Despite my physical limitations, Sara was extremely supportive which allowed me to see many things I would otherwise have opted out of,

Your Porto tour itinerary

Tour By Car with Stops * Start at Meeting Point, at Porto CITY (clients on Cruise or staying outside Porto need Customazition!). * Drive to Ocean Front, Matosinhos and stop at Mouth of Douro River. * Drive through Boavista area. *Stop at Clérigos area, Tower and Church. * See University, Fountain Square and Carmelite church. * Learn and see outside Lello Bookstore, most beautiful in the world. * Pass in Porto's Art Nouveau and night life area. * Cross Aliados Avenue, by the City Hall and parisien inspired architecture. * Enter Train Station of São Bento, learn about 20. 000 blue and white tiles. * Stop ar Cathedral area, old Hilfort. * Descend narrow winding roads of Medieval Quarter of Sé (if walking is possible). * Stop at Henry Navigator Square, exterior of Bolsa Palace and St. Francisco Church. * See River Front of Ribeira, old harbour, Luís I Bridge, old Boats, narrow houses and famous Port Wine Cellars. Note: no entries/attractions are included (can be budgeted, Customization possible and more people).

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Trip in Private Car with a Private Driver and Licensed Guide. Private Car Volkswagen Touran SUV Panoramic Rooftop up to 3 clients. Private MiniVan Volkswagen Panoramic Rooftop from 4 to 6 clients. Possibility of more passengers with Customized Tour and Budget, with larger vehicle. Confort stops will happen, for rest and WC. CLIENTS ARRIVING ON CRUISE SHIPS MUST REQUIRE A CUSTOMIZED BUDGET FOR THIS TOUR, due to the distance of the Cruise Terminal, outside of the city. Same CUSTOMIZATION needed for Clients staying in HOTELS OUTSIDE PORTO.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. CLIENTS ARRIVING ON CRUISE SHIPS MUST REQUIRE A CUSTOMIZED BUDGET FOR THIS TOUR, due to the distance of the Cruise Terminal, outside of the city. Same thing for clients staying in HOTELS OUTSIDE PORTO CITY.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Porto City Center or Meeting Point agreed with Client. Attention: CLIENTS ARRIVING ON CRUISE SHIPS MUST REQUIRE A CUSTOMIZED BUDGET FOR THIS TOUR, due to the distance of the Cruise Terminal, outside of the city of Porto.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Architecture
Layover
History
Tour reference number
974991
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Porto best suited for?

This private tour in Porto is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's highlights comfortably by car, with the option for light walking and sightseeing. It's ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience with a local guide, Sara M., who offers insights into the city's history and culture. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly.

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