For groups of 6 or more guests, please contact your travel agent or email us at guestservices@rapidshuttletransfers.com.

Porto is a city with many charms. On this private full-day tour, you'll get the chance to discover its most interesting corners, learn about its history, and see the most important monuments of the city. Settled on the northern bank of the Douro River, this location has always been appealing to the different people who passed by the Peninsula, through the centuries, from the Romans, to the Moors, and finally, the Christians. Because of its strategic location, Porto has always been a trading city, being its harbor being the most important center for a long period of time. It shaped the city's landscape, traditions, and people, details that you can still recognize if you wander around the Old Quarters.

Our private driver-guide will explain to you the history of the city and show you the old quarters full of charm and traditions, and also the trendiest neighborhoods like Boavista and Foz, where you can admire a different side of the city and the modern buildings that were made in the last century and are already landmarks too.

The tour wouldn't be complete without our driver taking you to the south bank of the river, so that you can admire the beautiful landscape of the city, and take a "postcard picture" of Porto. The historical city center of Porto has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

Porto has become a vibrant city in recent years. With an amazing historical past, influenced by all the people that passed through this territory, filled with traditions and an amazing cuisine. Let us show you our city, tell you about its background, the hardworking men, the existing trades, and the development that made Porto the city that you’ll see today. After meeting your driver and licensed guide in your hotel, we will take you on a visit to the Lello Bookstore, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. It is rumored that J.K. Rowling's inspiration for writing Harry Potter began in Porto, particularly in this library. Next, we will visit the S. Francisco Church as it is one of the most important historic monuments in Porto and one of the sights that must be on the list of all visitors to the city. Together we’ll explore the historical city center, visiting its highlights, like the S. Bento train Station and the Clérigos Tower. Free time for lunch. Afterward, you’ll have a 6 Bridge Cruise on the Douro River, where you will see all the bridges that separate the 2 cities. Afterward, you’ll be driven around the trendy neighborhoods of Boavista and Foz, where you can admire some of the contemporary architecture built in the last 20  years.

For groups of 6 or more guests, please contact your travel agent or email us at guestservices@rapidshuttletransfers.com.