Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore
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Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore is a 3-hour experience in Porto, Portugal, from $177 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $177 per person
Private Tours Porto invites you to enter this ancient city that gave its name to Portugal and has a wine know around the world – The Port Wine. World Heritage since 1996. We'll spend 90 min. very fun in our Tuk Tuks, dur
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About this experience
Private Tours Porto invites you to enter this ancient city that gave its name to Portugal and has a wine know around the world – The Port Wine. World Heritage since 1996. We'll spend 90 min. very fun in our Tuk Tuks, during this Tuk ride our guides will tell you all the stories of the city, will show you the historical center and the most beautiful monuments of the city, S. Bento Station, S. Francisco Church and the Cathedral, the oldest monument in the city, 12th century. We will cross the D. Luís Bridge to Gaia, breathe the atmosphere of Port Wine and see the city from the best hotspot: Serra do Pilar Monastery; we returned to Porto to the Torre dos Clérigos and one of the main icons of the city: The Lello Bookstore, founded in 1904, ticket is included in this tour where you can see and admire the plaster stairs imitating wood who inspired a passage from the movie Harry Potter. Pick-up: meeting point Drop-off: lello bookstore
What's included
Included
- Priority Ticket to the Lello Bookstore
- Private tour
Not included
- Hotel Drop-off
What you'll see and do
Catedral do Porto
A Sé Catedral, um dos monumentos mais antigos da cidade, remonta ao século XII, quando o Porto era um dos principais baluartes da Reconquista e da reorganização do território português. Apresenta características de Arte Românica de influência francesa e foi construído por mestres da região de Coimbra. A fachada ostenta um corpo central enquadrado por duas torres, sendo o acesso exterior ao portal feito por escada simétrica cujos vãos da rampa são preenchidos por elementos decorativos; as formas destas esculturas românicas parecem ter inspiração no imaginário céltico da Europa. A rosácea gótica foi aberta no século XIV e o primitivo portal, assim como o remate das torres foram remodelados em 1722 e decorados com as composições barrocas que hoje apresentam. Na ilharga norte, abre-se uma monumental galilé, também barroca, mandada construir em 1776 com base nos planos do arquiteto Nasoni.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Torre dos Clerigos
No ano de 1753, a pedido da Irmandade dos Clérigos, o arquiteto italiano Nicolau Nasoni apresentou o projeto para uma torre sineira, e em 1754 arrancariam as obras daquela que viria a ser a mais bela e altaneira Torre, dominando toda a paisagem urbana do Porto. Em julho de 1763, com a colocação da cruz de ferro no topo, e a imagem de São Paulo no nicho sobre a porta, deu-se por finalizada a sua construção. As características barrocas que a definem são a expressão máxima da espetacularidade do barroco, onde os motivos típicos deste estilo, dão à torre movimento e beleza. A mais de 75m de altura, depois de subir 225 degraus e chegar ao topo da torre, a vista sobre a cidade deslumbra. Numa perspetiva a 360°, o visitante usufrui de um momento único, quer de dia ou de noite, quando em épocas especiais, a torre abre as suas portas até às 23h00. A Torre dos Clérigos, é incontestavelmente o ex-líbris da cidade, e um excelente miradouro sobre esta.
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Dom Luis I Bridge
A ponte D. Luis I é a principal ligação entre o Porto e a cidade vizinha de Vila Nova de Gaia. Feita em metal, a ponte mede cerca de 395 metros de comprimento e 8 de largura e divide-se em dois tabuleiros que ligam ambas as partes alta e baixa da cidade. O responsável pela sua construção é Théophile Seyrig, que a contruiu sob ordens do rei Luis I, que lhe dá nome. Seyrig já tinha trabalhado com Gustave Eiffel na ponte D. Maria Pia, e seguiu o estilo arquitectónico do seu mestre. Terminada em 1888, a ponte D. Luis ainda é, hoje em dia, um dos pontos mais emblemáticos da cidade do Porto.
Pass by without stopping
Livraria Lello
A Livraria Lello foi inaugurada no número 144 da rua das carmelitas, o que levou a um grande impacto no meio cultural da época. Grande figuras estiveram presentes na inauguração como Guerra Junqueiro, Abel Botelho, João Grave, Afonso Costa, entre outros. O edifício da livraria, que ainda hoje surpreende, foi concebido pelo engenheiro Xavier Esteves. O objectivo dos irmãos era criar um verdadeiro templo das artes. A Livraria Lello foi considerada a terceira mais bela do mundo em 2008 pelo The Guardian. O guia de viagens Lonely Planet colocou-a no top 3 das livrarias mais belas, e a CNN considerou-a, em 2014, a mais bonita do mundo. JK Rowling, a criadora de Harry Potter morou durante alguns anos no Porto no ínicio da década de 1990. Inpirou o mundo encantado dos filmes de Harry Potter, principalmente as escadas que serviram de inspiração para as escadas de Hogwarts. Bilhete prioritário sem filas incluído no tour, com oferta de um livro.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Porto
Av. dos Aliados 163, 4000-067 Porto, Portugal
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Lello Bookstore
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- pt, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private Tours Porto
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is smart casual
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Knowledgeable, friendly...
Knowledgeable, friendly and fun guide who made us feel very welcome in Porto - thoroughly recommend the tour.
Response from the operator: Thanks Judith It was a pleasure share our city with you. All the best
via Viator
Exceptional Tour
We had such a great time on this tour. Francisco picked us up at our hotel, he even gave us a mini tour on the way to the tuk tuk where we met Daniella our tour guide for the rest of the afternoon. She was perfect her English was great and she is so knowledgeable about Porto and its history. We would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Porto. We would like to say a great big thank you to Daniella and Francisco for a wonderful day.
Response from the operator: Many many thanks! It was a pleasure share our city with you.
via Viator
Porto tour and bookstore
The tuk tuk ride was fun and was a good way to see the city sights with limited time. Our driver was enthusiastic and willing to share highlights about Porto with us. We ended the tour with a golden ticket to the bookstore which was fun to see but crowded later in the day.
Response from the operator: Thanks my friends! It was a pleasure share our city with you.
via Viator
Perfect introduction to Porto
We had a memorable tour of Porto with all the highlights. At the end of the tour we were given VIP tickets to Lello Bookstore and were able to enter quickly. Perfect wat to have an introduction to the beautiful city.
via Viator
Aria was very...
Aria was very knowledgeable and very nice. She made a lovely morning even more so. This was our introduction to Porto and was very happy with the company.
Response from the operator: Thanks Isabel It was a pleasure share our beautiful city with you :) Hope to see you again!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Porto.
How much does Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore cost?
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Prices start at $177 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Porto usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Porto is not rushed.
Is Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Porto, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Porto can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Porto and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Porto Half-Day Private Tour with Tuk Tuk and Lello Bookstore start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Porto within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Porto?
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On Outty we rank every Porto experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center, Porto's #1 Walking Tour, Small Group Geres National Park Full Day with picnic from Porto. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Porto?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Porto?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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