What to do and see in Porto, Northern Portugal: The Best Outdoor Activities

December 14, 2021 Marissa Gamble

The town that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Sometimes called Oporto, it's an age-old city that has one foot firmly in the industrial present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century São Francisco church is a main attraction, as are the local port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia.
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1. Bluedragon Porto City Tours

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Bluedragon Porto City Tours

Our tours were designed to show you unique places, offers you the best orientation, with an informative & entertaining local guide and a great time in this beautiful World Heritage city. We are one of the TOP references on things to do on tripadvisor. We offer 3 ways to show you de city. Our guides will show you a great insight into Porto`s lifestyle, history and culture, great tips as well with a exclusive and personal touch. In our Walking Tours we delve into the wonderful & oldest neighborhoods, narrow streets and fantastic views of the city and Douro river. In our Bike Tours, you will join other travelers with same mentality as you. On the Segway Tours you simply see more, with less effort, 100% fun and 0% CO2.

2. Vieguini - Bike & Scooter Rental Porto - best way to discover the city

Rua Nova Alfandega 7 Historic Area of Ribeira, Porto 4050-430 Portugal +351 914 306 838 [email protected] http://www.vieguini.pt/
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Vieguini - Bike & Scooter Rental Porto - best way to discover the city

Vieguini is the first Bike & Scooter rental shop in Porto with the best Prices, Quality and Service. We have the experience and we are the tradition. We know Porto like no one else (European best destination 2017 ! !). We give you the best tips of where to go in town (what you can see and do, where to eat, etc.) and always recommend you the best route according to your will. In Porto there are more than 70kms of cycle way and most part of it is along the river and along the beaches. Vieguini is located right on the main cycle path, in the historic center in front of the Douro river. On the flat and safe area of the city for cycling. You can rent bikes for a few hours or day (s) to visit Porto, but we also prepare our trekking or mountain bikes for holidays and long trips such like Santiago Compostela, Nazaré or Lisbon along the beautiful coast, Douro Valley trips, etc. We collect the bikes wherever you want (for long distances and under request).

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Incredible people and awesome bikes! Helmets and locks included - all for a fantastic price with outstanding service :) Information on where to ride was specific and Maria - our host renter - spoke great English which helped us a lot. RENT HERE! :)

3. Oporto Adventure Tours

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Oporto Adventure Tours

Adventure is our middle name and we like people to have a taste of it in the best outdoor spot in porto : Geres National Park ! In 2020 we make it safely: 2/3 ocupation of our 4x4 Land Rovers and ,Face Masks, Disinfecting availeble. ..., and lets escape to NATURE ! jumping and swimming in breathtaking clearwater views, kayaking in clear waters, canyoning in the best rivers is what we do best. Our proposal is more than seeing Geres, it's FEELING and be PART of IT...Join us !

4. Sportours

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Sportours

Welcome to Sportours! Our company emerged from 2 concepts, Sports (bikes) and Tourism, using Porto and northern region of Portugal as a beautiful scenery. We do bike guided tours, rent bikes and now we are growing into bike holidays! Ride with good bikes and good service!

5. Oporto Mountain Tour

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Oporto Mountain Tour

This is a new project that allows tourists to visit the nature around the city of Oporto. We drive people from their hotels to visit the beautiful mountains and enjoy wonderfull sights of oporto and cities around it.

6. AlegriaRide Rent-a-Scooter Porto

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AlegriaRide Rent-a-Scooter Porto

We are a local scooter & motorcycle rental shop located in the city center of Porto. We provide safe, quality scooters & motorbikes for hire and give advise for those looking for a smart and fun way of mobility. We make sure you enjoy this amazing city and country, on your own two wheels! With AlegriaRide you can choose to deliver your scooter in either Lisbon or Porto.

7. Detours

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Detours

Detours has a team of local colaborators who enjoy living life. We have the knowledge of the life habits, the tastes, the history and the culture of the places we want you to appreciate. Our team loves to travel and we cherish the value of the experience of travel per se. That is why we value the contact with the population and the feeling of belonging and feeling part of the community that surrounds our Detours. Guides and Websites have infinite information about everything and we know that it’s hard for the traveler to decide which course to follow. Come with us and we will show you the best we have to offer. We are not tour guides, we are inhabitants of a magical place we love and that we want you to love.

8. C&D Porto Local Tours

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C&D Porto Local Tours

Project created with the aim of providing a local and personalized experience. You will be able to have a historical and cultural knowledge of the city of Porto through a 3-hour walking tour, discover the secrets of our gastronomy with a Cooking Class, or visit the Port Wine Cellars. Experience and dedication from locals who love what they do.

9. NORTHROAD - RENTALS & TOURS

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NORTHROAD - RENTALS & TOURS

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10. Tuk Tour Porto

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Tuk Tour Porto

TUKTOUR PORTO offers you the discovery of the cities of Porto, Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia, a playful adventure as tourist sightseeing or guided tours, personalized and environmentally friendly. The vehicles are our “Tuks” - the name used in Thailand - 100% electric, adapted to European safety and comfort requirements.

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