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Private tour in Porto Susana A
PORTO PREMIUM SHORE EXCURSION | COAST, CITY & PORT WINE
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Hello! Olá! I’m Izzy, and thank you for stopping by. Hopefully the next stop is Porto. 😊 Originally from Lisbon, Porto stole my heart back in 1998 when I moved here to study Biology. Somewhere between microscopes and food safety research, I had a realization: spending my life in a laboratory wasn’t for me. I missed people, conversation, and stories. So I followed another passion and moved to Paris, where I trained in Image, Communication and Protocol in Politics & Business. While working in those fields, I was invited to organize and accompany private tours in Portugal. That experience changed everything. I discovered what I truly loved: connecting people with places. Although I divide my time between Lisbon and Porto, Porto has been home for more than half my life. And this city is more than beautiful. It has soul. My tours are rooted in history but brought to life through storytelling. I don’t focus on memorizing dates or repeating tourist myths. Instead, I share the human stories behind the city: the people, the decisions and the moments that shaped Portugal. With me you won’t hear dramatic but false legends repeated just because they sound good. What you will get is authenticity, context and a deeper understanding of Portuguese culture. Because when you truly understand a place, you experience it differently. If you’re looking to go beyond the surface and discover the real Porto - its history, culture, food and character - I would be delighted to guide you. And if you’re comparing tours, I’ll leave you with a quote often attributed to Warren Buffett: “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” Hope to meet you soon in Porto. Izzy
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Ocean views, historic streets and Portugal’s most famous wine.
Overview of your Porto tour
Make the most of your day in Porto with this premium private shore excursion combining stunning landscapes, history, and local flavours. Your experience begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coastline, where elegant seaside homes face the vast ocean, before reaching the point where the river meets the sea. From there, continue to Porto’s UNESCO-listed historic centre. Discover magnificent baroque churches, the famous Livraria Lello, one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, the stunning hand-painted tile panels of São Bento Railway Station, the historic Porto Cathedral, the medieval Cathedral Quarter where the city was born, breathtaking viewpoints over the Douro River and Port Wine cellars, the colourful Ribeira district, and conclude your day with a guided visit and tasting at a traditional Port Wine cellar. Timed to your ship’s arrival and departure, this private experience guarantees a relaxed visit and a timely return to your cruise, so you can enjoy Porto without worry.
Your Porto tour itinerary
Your private experience begins with a convenient meet-and-greet inside Porto’s Cruise Terminal Hall for a smooth and relaxed start to your day. Discover Porto’s charm as we visit the twin Carmo and Carmelitas Churches, separated by one of the world’s narrowest houses, with an interior visit to Carmelitas. Continue to the legendary Livraria Lello (inside visit), often ranked among the most beautiful bookshops in the world, and admire the iconic Clérigos Church and its famous tower. Step inside São Bento Railway Station, where more than 20,000 hand-painted tiles illustrate scenes from Portugal’s history. Visit the magnificent Porto Cathedral, the city’s most important religious landmark. Enjoy a relaxing lunch break in Ribeira, Porto’s historic riverside district, with time to savor local flavors and views of the Douro River. Cross the legendary Luís I Bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia for a guided visit to a historic wine cellar and Port wine tasting. Return comfortably to the Cruise Terminal.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
This tour only includes pick-up and drop-off at Porto Leixões Cruise Terminal, by private car with separate driver. If you prefer to be accompanied by a car with separate driver throughout the tour, there will be an additional fee payable directly to the driver: Up to 2 passengers (car model Mercedes): 289 euros Up to 6 passengers (Mercedes Class V8 Minivan): 249 euros For groups larger than 6 passengers, please contact me.
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Matosinhos, 4450, Portugal
Inside the cruise ship terminal hall.
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