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Top 10 City Tours in Vila Nova de Gaia, Northern Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvilɐ ˈnɔvɐ ðɨ ˈɣajɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Cale) is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001. The municipality has an area of 168.46 km². and a total population of 302,295 inhabitants (2011), making it the most populous municipality in Norte Region. Gaia together with Porto and 12 other municipalities makes up the commonly designated Porto Metropolitan Area.
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1. Porto Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Lisbon
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Immerse yourself in one of Portugal’s greatest cities on this private full-day trip to Porto from Lisbon. Travel in a comfortable car to the northern Portuguese city, where stunning vistas and historical monuments await you. Wander the Ribeira District, visit the Porto Se Cathedral, and tour a local port wine cellar. Opt to enjoy a wine tasting at an extra cost or soak in more of the city’s historic delights. Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel in Lisbon is included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Wine tasting
Reviewed By paullings
Pedro was such a gentleman and knowledgeable, there's nothing more you can ask for. Great transportation and feeling like a VIP throughout!
2. Private Porto Half-Day City Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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.
3. Porto Private Tour from Lisbon
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
- Discover Porto City and visit one of the best cellars of Porto Wine with a wine tasting included - Board a boat trip on Douro River in a typical boat - included in price - Guided visits inside the monuments and buildings - Relax and enjoy at your own pace a private tour in a luxury car exclusively for you - Away from buses and crowds - Full assistance from a professional guide that will be with you all the time
Inclusions: Douro Cruise 1h, Visit to a cellar and wine tasting, Private guide that will make the inside visits of the monuments, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water, Hotel pick-up and drop off
Exclusions: Lunch, Monuments Entrance except the ones included
Reviewed By Ralkandiri
It was an amazing trip with the most amazing tourguide Susana. We visited Lisbonne, Cascais, Freeport outlet and everything in between. I would highly recommend touring around Portugal with Van Go Tourism.
4. PORTO CITY TOUR - River Cruise, Wine Cellars
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Passionate local guide that will present to you the city where he was born and lives. We are not a big enterprise that sees you as a costumer. We are storytellers and friends that that you will get from Porto. See the reviews on Trip Advisor of Super Tours (Porto, Portugal)!
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By romit a
João and Rita are superb. We travelled to Porto few days back and they made our trip. Starting from Lisbon to Porto, our train was delayed due to some track issue. Announcements were in Portugese ( which unfortunately I don't know) and we were stuck for few hours. Just to seek some help, we texted Rita and she was on to it and provided much needed information to us about the service. She could have choosen not to respond ( considering it was late in the day, but she still did ). Thanks Rita !! Next day we had João, to take us to Porto Valley. His passion about Porto is very much to be seen. He was very helpfull in answering any query that we threw at him, his guided tour in one of the vineyard and a local place - to good :) Once the tour ended, we asked him few questions as how should we plan our last day with limited time and so much to see - something he could have easily avoided or endrosed himself for it - instead he choose to explain all the places that we should cover.. In a nutshell - the best experience we had.. Thanks you two... ahh yes, i forgot to mention that we found every single Portugese extremely helpful towards us - that was icing on the cake
5. Porto PRIVATE Tour from Lisbon | The Most Charming City in Portugal
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Who said you can't stay in Lisbon and have a 1 day trip to Porto? With this PRIVATE Day Tour, you will be able to go from the capital of Portugal to the second most important city of the country and one of the most spectacular places to visit in Europe. Go to a Port Winery, try the famous Porto dish "Francesinha" or fresh fish and seafood and overdose in culture and spectacular scenic views that this city has to offer. We never rush our clients. We give you all the time you need and where you need. The itinerary is flexible and we will adapt it to your wishes. Booking this tour is the right choice as you will experience the city of Porto like a local and will enjoy all it has to offer in just one day.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By techydude71
You know when you visit a good friend in a far-away place and they say "Yeah, I'll take the day off and we'll go somewhere cool and eat great food and see some interesting sights! I'll pick you up tomorrow at 9! p.s. wear shorts, it's gonna be a warm day" ? Well that's a tour with David Monteiro! First and foremost, David is one of the friendliest and easiest to talk with tour guides I've ever known, it's like we've known him for years. His knowledge of his own country is great, and his willingness to create a tour itinerary specific to your whims is wonderful. He knows 'that little hidden restaurant that makes fantastic (x) for lunch' which we'd *never* find on our own. His black van is awesome - spacious, clean, and big windows to see out of. Did I mention he speaks 5 languages!? His english is absolutely flawless, and his willingness to help us with our own learning of Portuguese language and its unique pronunciations is so very much appreciated. We've done a couple of other day-trip tours with David in previous weeks, too. Would give David 6 stars if I could.
6. Porto City Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The city of Porto is known as the City "Invicta". It is the city that gave its name to Portugal - very early, when designated for Portus Cale, coming later to become the capital of Portucalense. Founded by the Romans in the fourth century Porto grew up on both sides of the river and on its hillsides. This Mediterranean looking city is located on the Douro River on the northwest coast of Portugal. It is on the itinerary of many discriminating ocean cruise lines and is the starting point for the ever-increasing popular vacation choice, river cruising, for this country. Explore the city of Porto in a Half Day: visit its most important monuments, Douro River, Port Wine Cellars and taste the Port Wine. Departure from Porto to... Aliados Avenue, City Hall, Bolhão Market, Batalha Square, Santa Catarina Street, Majestic Café, São Bento Railway Station, Cathedral, São Francisco Church, Stock Exchange Palace, Clérigos Tower, Carmelitas Church, Mouth of the River Douro, Queijo Castle and so on.
Inclusions: Certified driver-guide, Pick up and drop off at the hotel in Porto, Visit and a wine tasting in a Port Wine Cellar.
Exclusions: Entrances in monuments not included.
7. Porto All Day: Self-Drive Private City Tour in E-Cars
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
8. Full-Day Private Tuk Tuk All Around Porto
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Get ready to enjoy this unique experience that will allow you to make the most of your time, with a unique tour, in a mix of Tuk Tuk with short walks and stop at the best places to take pictures. A transversal tour, tailor-made to show you the mystique of Porto, its origins, its romantic gardens, architecture, lifestyle, culture, gastronomy and some hidden gems!
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Wine tasting
Exclusions: Gratuities, Monuments Entrance, Lunch
Reviewed By goncalo_monteiro98
I booked a tour for me and a group of friends, and we loved the experience ! This is the best way to go around porto! Thank you !/ Fiz uma tour com um grupo de amigos espanhóis com esta empresa e simplesmente amamos a experiência! Os guias estão de parabéns !
9. Porto Half-Day Tuk Tuk Private Tour with Lunch
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4.9 based on 18 reviews
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 will spend 90 minutes very lively and fun in our Tuk Tuks, 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, the S. Bento Station (includes a guided tour), 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 where you can see and admire the plaster stairs imitating wood who inspired a passage from the movie Harry Potter. We will continue to Matosinhos, where a fantastic typical lunch awaits us at a local restaurant by the Sea.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Drinks
Reviewed By sccmgt59
Francisco was very knowledgeable and friendly. He spoke good very good English I would recommend this tour to anyone.
10. Porto city Tour full day - River cruise, wine cellars and lunch - Small group
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4.8 based on 20 reviews
Porto world heritage A thorough tour around the city that gave its name to the country, Portus Cale, and where the famous Port wine has been produced for more than 300 years. Join us in a day tour which includes: Clerigos tower and church - A baroque style architecture piece dated 1750. Lello's bookshop - One of the oldest bookstores in Portugal (1906) and rated the third best bookstore by The guardian and Lonely Planet, it is also considered one of the most beautiful in the world by various international lists. São Bento train station - A building constructed under the influence of french beaux art style (dated late 19th century). After we will have some amazing Portuguese traditional lunch. We will visit Ribeira for the six bridges cruise, the famous Majestic Café and the monumental Bolhão Market, with its neoclassical architecture style. And, sure enough, we will end the tour with some Port wine tasting!
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Wine cellars visit with port tastings, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 6 Bridge River cruise (1 hour duration), Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By amelietjedietje
We did a private tour to Coimbra and Aveiro with Touch Tours in the first days after the reopening post Corona on 24 June. A super positive experience. Spacious luxurious vehicle, super punctual and caring guide called Tiago, full respect for the new corona safety measures - I travelled alone with my 3 teenage children. The commutation with Touch Tours (André) from start to finish was impeccable. The company listens to what you want to do. We are very satisfied.
