Things to do in Matosinhos, Northern Portugal: The Best Private Tours

09H00 – Pick up at the hotel • Departure from your hotel towards Coimbra – Academic City.  • Panoramic tour to the old School Square of the University of Coimbra, the Joanina Library , the Old Cathedral, the Santa Cruz Monastery, the Santa Clara-a-Velha, and Santa Clara-a-Nova. • Departure towards Aveiro – the Portuguese “Venice”. • Free time for lunch. • Panoramic tour to the historic center of Aveiro – Train Station, Cathedral, Water Channels, Salines and Costa Nova. 18H00 – Arrival at the Hotel.

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

Exclusions: Lunch;, Monuments entrances;

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

We'll visit one of the most beautifuls Cellar, now in its fourth century, recently renovated its 300 year old Cellars to incorporate a modern and innovative museum circuit. The story of Port wine is now told through an extensive audio-guided visit, available in eleven languages, (English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Danish, Mandarin, Dutch and Korean) which will take you on a vivid tour of the Lodge that includes an array of films, images, exhibits, photographs and paintings.The visitor is given the opportunity to journey into the past and learn about the history of Port wine and its production today, the Douro Valley and the Cellar, its past, present and its wealth of exceptional Ports. In addition you can taste two wines included on the tour of different aged Tawny Ports, or one of Taylor’s classic Vintage Ports. After the visit you can enjoy a local lunch in a typical restaurant.

Inclusions: Private tour, Wine tasting, Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Jewish heritage tour in Porto with your own guide. The guide is a sociologist, who has a vast knowledge of Jewish history and culture. Visiting the old jewish quarters while you get to know the history of Jews who lived in Porto. The tour can always include the main attractions if you haven´t visited them yet. A visit to the Mekhor Haim Synagogue can be arranged with a further booking. We will also pass trough the medieval Judiaria de Olival, where a closed Jewish Quarter was created in the XIV century. Lots of curiosities and a friendly open-minded guide!

Inclusions: Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Private transportation

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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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 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), Free 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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A private tour where we propose to discover Porto with its old houses, streets and alleys where at every corner there is a discovery, markets and old shops where tradition remains, with cafes that tell stories and invite us to stay and enjoy a café (or cimbalino), with bookstores that have remained alive over the centuries and an amalgamation of colors typical of the city Invicta.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Water on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Visit and Wine Tasting (Chosen by us), Insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses, Gratuities

This is an emotional experience the idea is to fell like you are at the sea and feel and eat fresh portuguese fish and seafood. Our country and Matosinhos area (near porto) have one of the best fish and seafood in the world and the goal is to show this and have fun at same time. This is not a menu of 2 dishes plus dessert is an all fish and seafood included with wines or beer. Normally is a big plate with more than 10 diferent clams, fish, seafood, etc.

Inclusions: Dinner, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

This is a unique emotional experience and entering into a secret spot of a friend for 3 hours to eat dinner, talk and learn a little more of our local culture. The interaction that may arise enhances understanding between cultures. The idea born with the aim of sharing with us, our passion for Portuguese cuisine with people who appreciate an alternative dining experience. Immerse yourself in local food and culture and enjoy fascinating stories behind the food which are sure to entertain and delight.

Inclusions: Dinner, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

In this wine flight unpretentious we will cheerfully guide you through Wine & Food. We'll take you off the beaten path and give the opportunity of tasting diferent wines and food from Portugal. Unknown wines, local finger food, cheese and a big learning experience. This isn't your average wine visit.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Wine tasting, Dinner or Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities