Private tour in Porto Joao B

Porto Highlights: Half-Day Shore Excursion

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Joao B.

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Hi, my name is João I'm Portuguese, born and raised in this beautiful city of Porto I am a football / soccer fan. I acquired this passion from my grandfather who led me to start playing at a very young age as he was the founder of a team in Lisbon and, due to a knee injury, it took me away from the sport at the age of 19 yo. I had always a passion for history, so after living the practice of sports I applied to History and Arts University where I graduate. Through an invitation of a friend of mine, who is a travel agent and private guide, knowing my passion for history and fluent English speaking, I have been a private tour guide for 8 years now. Due to my acquired experience I have prepared a set of tours for you to choose, all customizable. 
I also have the ability and the means to easily adjust any program or create a customized itinerary due to your interests, half-day, full-day or even multi-day, all over Portugal, accommodating up to 4 person or bigger groups. Looking forward to meet you in Porto! João B. I'm qualified to work under the License of Tourism of Portugal nº 652/2015. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of some historical monuments.

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Overview of your Porto tour

I've been a private tour guide for over 8 years now and I still love to show guests around this beautiful city where I was born and raised. In this half a day tour (4 hours), come and visit the city of Porto, the second largest in the country and named after Portugal, known not only for the world-renowned port wine but also for the hospitality of its inhabitants and for its good gastronomy. ​ On a tour around the city, you will get to know the most emblematic places and the city in general, from the historical center: Torre Clérigos, S. Bento Station, Sé Cathedral, the beautiful views of the city in the Serra do Pilar, to the seaside city: Matosinhos, famous for its beach and the typical fish restaurants. Let's explore and enjoy the beautiful city of Porto!

Recent Reviews

Martha S.United States
2 weeks ago

Joao spoke flawless American English - sounded like another American. He has a university degree in history and was able to tell us so much about Portugal. I loved the sense of national pride he communicated and the strong sense of importance of the family in his culture. It was a delightful day.

Carol W.United States
April 2026

We had such a good time with Joao - from the time he met us at the airport, to delivering us to our hotel several hours later, Joao packed our afternoon with all the sites of Porto. His knowledge of history, current events, and interesting stories of all the places we visited was incomparable. We highly recommend his services.

Matt C.United States
March 2026

We are so glad we booked our tour of Porto with João. He was very generous with not only his time but also sharing his extensive knowledge of Porto and Portugal’s history. We felt very welcomed and appreciated the passion he has for Porto and his trade.

Mark N.United States
October 2025

Joao provided two couples from the U.S. a fantastic half-day private tour of Porto. He was wonderfully personable and deeply knowledgeable, sharing interesting insights into Portuguese history and the places we visited in Porto. Sampling authentic food and drinks during our tour was a huge highlight. Joao’s genuine pride in his heritage made this an incredibly immersive and memorable experience.

Francs J M.United States
October 2025

The best and most knowledgable guide we ever had. We appreciate his flexibility and we will defiantly book him again and recommend him!!!! Great Job

Vicki B.United States
September 2025

We enjoyed Joao very much! He loves Porto and knew the city like the back of his hand. He was accommodating, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Joao had a detailed itinerary to show us the best spots, but also tailored the trip to our specific requests. Choose Joao!

Your Porto tour itinerary

We'll start by meeting at the Cruise Ship Port, your hotel or other point in the Porto city area. We will then go to the historic center where we will see: - Cléricos Tower. - Lello library (Harry Potter). - S. Bento train station. - Porto Main Cathedral. - Serra do Pilar Monastery and city sight views. - D. Luis I bridge and D. Maria Pia bridge. - Stock Market Palace. On the Riverside tour we will see: - Boavista square and House of Music. - City Park, sea side city of Matosinhos. At the end, we'll return back to the Cruise Ship Port of to any other place in Porto city area. Please note this tour can be customized. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customized tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Station Wagon

- I will use a modern, medium/high end class private vehicle: a spacious Large station wagon / SUV with A/C, suitable to the service requirements and for a comfortable ride. - If you wish to use a 9 seats Van for up to 4 people, it will have an additional cost of 275,00 EUR due to the use of a larger car with bigger capacity. - I also can accommodate groups ranging in size from 5 to 7 and from 8 to 12. Please contact me so that I can price your tour accordingly.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Airport: ,Cruise Ship Port: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Architecture
Tour reference number
1204869
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity level
Minimal

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 highlights of the city with a local guide. It's especially suitable for those interested in history, culture, and gastronomy, as well as cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion. Joao B., your guide, offers a personalized experience that can be customized to your interests.

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Hours icon 4 hours
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