PORTO OLD TOWN & HIGHLIGHTS E-BIKE TOUR

€44

Per Person / Vehicle

3h

Aprox. Duration

Departures

10am and 3pm

Lang.

Available in PT | EN | FR | ES | NL

CYCLE WITH E-BIKE GUIDED TOUR THROUGH THE HISTORICAL STREETS OF PORTO

With the help of electric power, you will embark on an awesome bike trip through the main highlights of the historical centre of Porto and get to know a charming city, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Porto offers incredible experiences to its visitors, there is a lot to do, to explore and to enjoy all year around. Starting with the charismatic locations, the most symbolic food and wine delicacies, the public art, the impressive lookouts over the Douro river and the colourful neighbourhoods. Sumptuous monuments and historic landmarks confer the city an exceptional identity.

On an e-bike you do not need to worry about the amount of energy necessary to go up and down the hills. Let the electrical assistance of the e bike, take you everywhere effortless.

PERFECT FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY RIDING A BIKE THROUGH STREETS FULL OF CULTURE

We´ll guide you through the most picturesque streets of the most traditional neighbourhoods such as Ribeira and Miragaia however, that is not all you will see with us. We will show you the beautiful baroque churches and other forms of art present in some buildings, cycle in the main arteries of the city we will reveal the best spots with a front-row views over the spectacular Luís I Bridge and the port-wine lodges.

By offering some of the best electric bikes in the market, we want you to have fun while discovering Porto.

Included:

  • E-Bike + Helmet / Equipment adaptation lesson

  • A storytelling local guide.

  • Liability and Personal Accident Insurance.

  • Water.

  • Taxes (VAT 23%)

  • Coffee break

Not eligible for:

  • Not recommended for pregnant women.

  • People with coordination problems or any similar conditions

  • Individuals under the effect of alcohol or drugs.

  • People that have been recently submitted to surgery.

  • People with less than 1.3meters (4.3 feet) and more than 118Kg (260.14 lbs.). Height is a mandatory requirement. Babies can go on a child seat to a maximum of 18kg. Limited number.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Porto Cathedral

The most important building of the catholic church in Porto, the Cathedral shows an imposing rose window underneath a long arch at the main entrance enclosed by 2 big towers. Due to the changes along the centuries, you will see gothic, baroque and Renaissance architecture and art.

São Bento Railway Station

It is located on the same place of the old monastery of Sao Bento de Avé-Maria, where it got its name from to be the central station of the city. On its inner atrium, you can admire gigantic tile panels hand painted and installed by Jorge Colaço in the beginning of the XX century.

Aliados Avenue

It is the main avenue of the city of Porto. Its central location, large space in the middle square and its great architectonic set of buildings makes it the “living room” of the city. Every time there is a special event or ceremony, it is celebrated here, and all the Portuenses gather on this avenue to commemorate them.

Gomes Teixeira Square

Commonly known as Lions Square, is one of the central places of the nightlife in Porto and continues to be a meeting point for the most important moments of the academic student life

Livraria Lello

Also known as Lello bookstore is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, was inaugurated in 1906 as a bookshop and remained open and successful until nowadays.

Cândido dos Reis and Galerias Paris streets

Nowadays are one of the liveliest areas by night, however during the day they are visited both by tourists and locals for other reasons, such as shopping or simply to admire a beautiful Art Nouveau House located in the street.

Cordoaria’s Garden

The “Jardim da Cordoaria” has its name because of the “Cordoeiros” the rope-making men that used to work here. The garden as we see nowadays dates back from 1924 and you can now find several sculptures spread over the area.

Clérigos Church and Tower

The church and tower of Clerigos dates back from the XVIII century and it is considered the well-known monument of the city. The tower has 75 meters high and offers to anyone that visit it a breath-taking panoramic view over the city

Ribeira Square

Ribeira one of the oldest and most typical neighbourhoods in Porto. In this region, it is to highlight the Square of Ribeira which has its own popular name of “Praça do Cubo” — Cube Square. The street of Fonte Taurina, one of the oldest in town and the “Casa do Infante” which is believed to be the house where in 1394, our prince Henry the Navigator was born.

Luís I Bridge

The real name of this postcard bridge is Luiz I and not as the local people call it of D. Luis. A sentimental issue of the inhabitants of Porto, appears to have dictated its official name.

It has a metal structure with two levels to serve the population of the upper part and the lower part of the city to cross to the city of Gaia.

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