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Discover Medieval Porto with a Passionate Historian

André - The Medieval Historian

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André - The Medieval Historian

Porto's medieval essence is still present on the city's streets. Let me take you on a historical journey to the past where you'll discover Porto in a different way. Admire the buildings, uncover its secrets and get all the insights from a historian.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Porto

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    2.5 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Português

  • Highlights

    • Family friendly

  • What's included

    Private guide • Coffe at a local house inside medieval ruins • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Step into the medieval times on this extraordinary journey through the streets of Porto. On this private tour, you will discover unique spots from the Middle Ages, the medieval period, and the Moors. I am a professional historian and I will let you in in all the insights and secrets that surround the places we'll visit.

Discover the history, the old buildings, the hidden secrets of the city, the traveling the paths drawn from the city refounding times, and what happened after the city's reconquest to the Moors by Vimara Peres in the IX century.

Walk by the XIV century defense wall with fantastic views to the historical part of the city and feel the atmosphere in an XII century cathedral. Stroll labyrinthic passages walked once by medieval knights and visit the house where Henrique the Navigator was born.

During the tour, I will give historical, archaeological and architectonic information about all the places we'll visit. Let me know if you have any specific place in mind that you would like to visit. The tour can be designed to fit your preferences.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Rua de Saraiva de Carvalho 130

  • Meeting Point

    Rua de Saraiva de Carvalho 130

  • Stop 1

    Discover the XIV century defense wall

  • Stop 2

    Visit a Cathedral from the XIII century

  • Stop 3

    Hear more about the Fortified Tower House

  • Stop 4

    Stroll through medieval streets

  • Stop 5

    Pay a visit to the house where Henry 'The Navigator' was born

  • Stop 6

    Explore Ribeira secret streets and its medieval houses

  • Stop 7

    Stop at St. Francis Church

  • End of Tour

    Enjoy a coffee at a local coffee shop and get more local recommendations
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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    André

    The Medieval Historian

    André
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Coffe at a local house inside medieval ruins
    • Kids join for free

  • Not included

    • Transportation
    • - Entrance Tickets

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
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    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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