Private tour in Porto Sara M

Half Day Walking Tour Porto Highlights of UNESCO City Center - Golden Guide Award for Best 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.

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Sara M.

Overview of your Porto tour

My Porto Walking Tour won the TBL Golden Guide Award 2026 for Best Walking Tour of the whole year! Starting at the Hotel or at the city center, we gi walking together, the best way to know the city, incredible Unesco Heritage, place that gave Portugal its name, in 868! With me, a Certified Licensed Guide, that have lived here all of her life, we'll have an overall view of "my" Porto, its history, traditions and legends: you'll know the city in the perspective of a true local, that finds personal memories in every street, monument, story, sight, color or smell and its proud people, with unique soul. The city of Port Wine, Douro River, merchants and "bourgeoisie". Friendly and people person, I want to share my many years of experience and big knowledge of Porto with you, to meet your expectations, from the most famous highlights to the "off the beaten path", making this your tour, your experience. Note: although there's a planned itinerary with the "best of", the Tour can be totally Customized (contact me).

Recent Reviews

Mitchell M.United States
6 days ago

We had a great morning in Porto with Sarah. The depth of her knowledge was amazing. She made the tour fit perfectly for my family. I’d highly recommend her.

Denise G.United States
1 week ago

Our guide, Sara, was friendly, very knowledgeable about the history and highlights of Porto and open to walk at our pace. Her English is excellent and she was great company for our 4 hour walking tour. I highly recommend!

Jean F.United States
3 weeks ago

Our walking tour of Porto with Sara M. was nothing short of magical. From start to finish, Sara’s passion for the city was infectious, and her deep knowledge was truly impressive—she literally never ran out of fascinating stories, history, and local insights to share with us! She brought Porto’s streets and hidden corners to life in a way that felt effortless, engaging, and genuinely captivating. If you are visiting Porto, taking a tour with Sara is an absolute must. We couldn't have asked for a better guide!

Eric W.United States
July 2026

The information from Sara’s fountain of knowledge started the moment we met to our final goodbyes. Our tour was well paced and hit the highlights. Sara had great advice on how we could further our exploration of Porto without her expert guidance. We got an amazing historical and cultural introduction to the city.

Yale Z.United States
July 2026

Sara was an wonderful guide who gave us a great sense of the city!

Tereza P.United States
June 2026

Sara was an excellent guide—one of the best we’ve ever had. She has a wealth of knowledge and is an amazing storyteller who brought Porto’s history to life. We especially appreciated her thoughtful and nuanced approach to some of the more complex stories, making them engaging and appropriate for our 12-year-old. It was a fantastic tour of Porto, and we highly recommend it!

Your Porto tour itinerary

Tour On Foot *Start at Hotel/Meeting Point *Pass in Clérigos area and its imponent 250 feet Tower and Church * Photo Stop at dazzling Vitória View Point * See the University, Fountain Square and Carmelite churches * Learn about and see the façade Lello Bookstore area, one the most beautiful in the world * Pass through Porto's Art Nouveau and night life area * Cross Aliados Avenue and stop by the City Hall and parisien inspired architecture * Enter Train Station of São Bento, to learn about its 20. 000 blue and white tiles * Walk to Cathedral area, the old hilfort of the city * Descend through the narrow winding roads of the Medieval Quarter of Sé * Stop at Henry Navigator Square, discover the exteriors of Bolsa Palace and São Francisco Church * Arrival at River Front of Ribeira, discovering the old harbour, photo opportunities of the Bridge, old Boats, narrow houses and famous Port Wine Cellars Note: no entries or attractions are included (they can be, with Tour Customization, ask me BEFORE booking!).

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking Tour - can be adapted for lighter or easier walking if client needs/requires. 6 or more people it is mandatory the use of Audio Vox Devices, which are provided by me, for free (included). Confortable Shoes Confort stops will happen, for rest and WC.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Any entrance fee on monuments is not included. Food and Drinks are not included. Public WC costs are not included. So, if you want to stop for any of these activities, be prepared with a minimal amount.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: No Attractions inside included
Meeting location

Porto, Portugal

Hotel in City Center of Porto or Meeting Point agreed with Client, in Porto City Center. Any location outside Porto city center must be Customized or previously approved by Guide.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
973989
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

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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 UNESCO Heritage sites with a local expert. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and the unique stories of Porto. Sara M., your guide, offers a personalized experience, making it suitable for anyone looking to connect with a local and discover both famous highlights and hidden gems.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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