Porto Historic Center: Small Group Walking Tour & Cathedral

Meet your guide at Praça General Humberto Delgado, in front of Porto's Town Hall. Enjoy the story of Carmo and Carmelitas "twin churches". Recognize nearby, at a glance, the wonderful Lello Bookshop. Get yourself impressed by the 76m (249ft) height iconic Tower of Clérigos and visit the sumptuous church of the brotherhood. At São Bento Train Station, immerse yourself in the Porto's finest tile panels of "azulejos", which will tell you the history of the town and of the country. Take a scenic walk across the top level of the striking D. Luiz Bridge, with panoramic views over Serra do Pilar monastery, Fernandine city's wall and the typical Rabelo boats. Visit the stark Romanesque style Cathedral of Porto and marvel with its exquisite gilded woodwork altarpiece. Walking down into the Ribeira District, feel Porto's unique ambience through a tangle of medieval alleys and stairways until you reach the riverfront at Cais da Ribeira. Here you have the real postcard Porto! Admire outstanding buildings from different periods, such as Palácio da Bolsa, S. Francisco Church and Ferreira Borges Market at Praça do Infante D. Henrique. Understand the link to the Age of Discoveries while passing by the old Royal Customs House, known as Casa do Infante.