The 6 Best City Tours in Matosinhos, Northern Portugal

April 8, 2022 Karren Gelb

Matosinhos (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐtuˈziɲuʃ]) is a city and a municipality in the northern Porto district of Portugal, bordered in the south by the city of Porto. The population in 2011 was 175,478, and covered an area of approximately 62.42 square kilometres (24.10 sq mi). The urban centre, the city proper, had a population of 45,703 in 2001.
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1. Private Porto Half-Day City Tour

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Porto is a city of well-established traditions, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996 and the best European destination in 2017. A source of inspiration for many artists, Porto is undoubtedly a distinctly charismatic city full of nooks and crannies. Discovering this city is a journey full of culture, history and art, culminating in a unique destination. In this tour around the Invincible city you’ll get to know the places of greatest tourist interest and emblematic monuments, having as well the opportunity to visit a wine cellar and enjoy a Port wine tasting.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel in Porto Center), Wine tasting

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Lummemiikka

We had (family, five persons, a lot of experience using vip-services) a private tour from Porto to Douro wine-area, especially to Pinhao area and there winetasting, lunch and river-tour by boat. Our driver and guide was Joao Frade. Excellent service, a lot of information and good English skills. I recommend strongly. Hole daytrip was all worth of money in a reasonable price.

2. Porto All Day: Self-Drive Private City Tour in E-Cars

Rua da Restauração 79, 4050-591 Porto, Portugal Live Electric Tours - Porto
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This tour starts in the city center, and takes you for a walk along Foz do Rio Douro to Matosinhos. You will be able to see the beach, the famous Felgueiras Lighthouse, and if you wish you can have lunch at one of the many fish and seafood restaurants next to the beach You will be able to walk along Avenida da Boavista with its luxury houses and the famous Casa da Música. Visit Serralves and its iconic gardens that resemble Versailles. From here you will go to the historic center, where you will explore the emblematic landmarks as the Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookstore, Porto Cathedral and cross the Dom Luís I Bridge. AUTONOMY - You can customize your tour route PRIVACY - Just your group. No more people SAFETY (Covid-19) - We comply with all the safety measures of Portuguese Gov and EU TECHNOLOGY - Free Wi-Fi; GPS Audio-Guide; Live streaming & Tour recording SUSTAINABILITY - Our cars are 100% electric and we've a green policy in all that concerns our activity Share Your Experience

Inclusions: Rental of Renault TWIZY (capacity: 2 people per car), GPS Tour Guide with all points of interest, Free Wi-Fi, Camera to Record and/or Stream Live the Whole Experience, Civil Liability, Personal and Car Insurance

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Reviewed By DennisOSullivan1950

We picked up our car and once we were surgically implanted, we were off! We followed the pre destined GPS route. What fun, but not for the faint hearted driver! From the looks and expressions from pedestrians and other drivers, you would think that we had just landed from the planet Zod! We felt like minor celebrities! But do not be put off - electric cars are the future for city Travel! Next came lunch at Chez Lapin. Food was great, plenty of it and the staff were attentive. The boat trip was informative and relaxing and the visit to the Port Museum (and subsequent glass) gave a glimpse into a bygone age. Tremendous value for money.

3. Porto Douro River & Sea: Self-Drive Private City Tour

Rua da Restauração 79, 4050-591 Porto, Portugal Live Electric Tours - Porto

This Tour is for those who want to know the city of Porto along the Douro River until Foz and still take a dip in the beaches of Matosinhos.  You will be able to stop at the Passeio Alegre garden and take some beautiful photos along its well-kept avenue full of palm trees. A little further ahead you will be able to take incredible photos at the emblematic lighthouse of Felgueiras.  You will not be able to miss the famous São Salvador city square, where you will be able to find a unique sculpture by the North American Janet Echelman, in the form of anemone, made with a large net and dedicated to local fishermen  AUTONOMY - You can customize your tour route PRIVACY - Just your group. No more people SAFETY (Covid-19) - We comply with all the safety measures of Portuguese Gov and EU TECHNOLOGY - Free Wi-Fi; GPS Audio-Guide; Live streaming & Tour recording SUSTAINABILITY - Our cars are 100% electric and we've a green policy in all that concerns our activity Share Your Experience

Inclusions: Rental of Renault TWIZY (capacity: 2 people per car), GPS Tour Guide with all points of interest, Free Wi-Fi, Camera to Record and/or Stream Live the Whole Experience, Civil Liability, Personal and Car Insurance

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Reviewed By DennisOSullivan1950

We picked up our car and once we were surgically implanted, we were off! We followed the pre destined GPS route. What fun, but not for the faint hearted driver! From the looks and expressions from pedestrians and other drivers, you would think that we had just landed from the planet Zod! We felt like minor celebrities! But do not be put off - electric cars are the future for city Travel! Next came lunch at Chez Lapin. Food was great, plenty of it and the staff were attentive. The boat trip was informative and relaxing and the visit to the Port Museum (and subsequent glass) gave a glimpse into a bygone age. Tremendous value for money.

4. Porto & The “Portucalense” County

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There is no way to escape Porto’s charm. Every corner of Portugal’s “undefeated” city is full of surprises that you will discover through all your senses. Understanding the history of this colorful city and its surroundings, is understanding Portugal’s history. Having a glass of green wine & grilled sardines in the streets of Matosinhos, is delving into one of the most basic elements of Portuguese cuisine. Listening to a lost fado, is the beginning of getting a feeling only Portuguese have a word for: “saudade”. Walking the alleyways of Miragaia with a local, is the way to see the hidden “simple wonders” that rushed tourists, miss. Riding a tram or a bus to Gaia or Foz do Douro to enjoy the beaches and sunsets, is living how locals do. And of course, sipping a Port wine in one of its family-owned shops is embracing the culture of a city like no other - Bem vindo ao Porto!

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Local Host, Local Transport Pass, Accommodation for 7 nights, 2 Amazing Escapades (included activities), Free Wander Abouts (optional activities led by your host)

Exclusions: Private Transportation, Flight tickets, Meals & entrance tickets not specified

5. Porto All Day: Self-Drive and Private City Tour (Delivery Included)

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This tour starts in the city center, and takes you for a walk along Foz do Rio Douro to Matosinhos. You will be able to see the beach, the famous Felgueiras Lighthouse, and if you wish you can have lunch at one of the many fish and seafood restaurants next to the beach You will be able to walk along Avenida da Boavista with its luxury houses and the famous Casa da Música. Visit Serralves and its iconic gardens that resemble Versailles. From here you will go to the historic center, where you will explore the emblematic landmarks as the Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookstore, Porto Cathedral and cross the Dom Luís I Bridge. AUTONOMY - You can customize your tour route PRIVACY - Just your group. No more people SAFETY (Covid-19) - We comply with all safety measures of Portuguese Gov and EU TECHNOLOGY - Free Wi-Fi; GPS Guide; Live streaming & Tour recording SUSTAINABILITY - Our cars are 100% electric and we've a green policy in all that concerns our activity Share Your Experience

Inclusions: Rental of Renault TWIZY (capacity: 2 people per car), Hotel/aparment Drop-off and Pickup, GPS Tour Guide with all points of interest, Free Wi-Fi, Camera to Record and/or Stream Live the Whole Experience, Civil Liability, Personal and Car Insurance

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Reviewed By DennisOSullivan1950

We picked up our car and once we were surgically implanted, we were off! We followed the pre destined GPS route. What fun, but not for the faint hearted driver! From the looks and expressions from pedestrians and other drivers, you would think that we had just landed from the planet Zod! We felt like minor celebrities! But do not be put off - electric cars are the future for city Travel! Next came lunch at Chez Lapin. Food was great, plenty of it and the staff were attentive. The boat trip was informative and relaxing and the visit to the Port Museum (and subsequent glass) gave a glimpse into a bygone age. Tremendous value for money.

6. 2-Hour Porto Private Sightseeing Tour with Airport Transfer

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Upon your arrival at Porto Airport, whether on business or leisure, enjoy this transfer to your hotel and take a 2-hour panoramic mini-tour through the city of Porto and get to know the most interesting points of the city, such as: City Center; the Historic area; the marginal of the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches; the famous Port Wine Cellars; the Seafood and Fish Restaurants, among others. In the end we arrive at your hotel. The entire trip is done privately and in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz E-class vehicle. This tour can also be done in the opposite direction, departing from the city of Porto towards Porto Airport.

Inclusions: Vehicle Mercedes-Benz E class with Air-conditioned, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Personal accident and liability insurance, Airport pickup and drop-off at the hotel in the centre of Porto

Exclusions: Admission to attractions along the tour route

Reviewed By Whitney P

Ricardo’s tour was excellent. He took four of us in his car, and we had a very comfortable ride throughout the day. He was able to answer all our questions about the Douro and chose an excellent location for us to have lunch. Our lunch was one of the best we had during our stay in Porto. The Douro was beautiful, even though it was rainy throughout the day. Everything went smoothly as we travelled from one place to the next. We would definitely recommend this tour over a larger group tour.

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