Porto History and Historical Museums Full Day Tour

The city of Porto, built along the hillsides overlooking the mouth of the Douro river, is an outstanding urban landscape with a 2, 000-year History. Its continuous growth, linked to the sea (the Romans gave it the name Portus or port), can be seen in the many and varied monuments, from the Cathedral in Romanesque style to the 1325's Royal Customs House or the two masterpieces in wrought iron architecture: the bridges D. Maria and D. Luiz. So many layers of History to be admired and understood! We'll cover a wide span from History to Prehistory, starting through all kinds of archaeological vestiges at the City Hall Museum, an ancient and fascinating Reservoir. . . Porto is known to be "the invincible city", as stated in its coat of arms. We'll dive into 19th century eastern Porto to fully understand the city's role in the Civil War of 1832-1834, passing in front of several spots, visiting the Army Museum. Each street or building tells you the whole story. Magic is that everything is everywhere always.