Free Tour of Porto's Old Town and Views of the Douro River

Porto was born with the Douro, and the city’s history is inseparable from this wonderful river. That’s why we created a guided tour that the city has long been asking for and deserves: Free Tour of Porto’s Old Town and Views of the Douro. From ancient myths to political intrigues worthy of a TV series, the Free Tour of Porto’s Old Town and Views of the Douro tells the story of a people and their intimate relationship with the Douro and the sea. On our Free Tour of Porto’s Old Town and the Views of the Douro, we’ll discuss the origins of the city of Porto, the conflicts between bishops and merchants, centuries of Portuguese expansion across the globe, the founding of the Companhia das Vinhas do Alto Douro, fishing and cod, Port wine, improbable legends, and unforgettable heroes. In times past, the Douro was a wild and tempestuous river, and no less tumultuous is the history of the magnificent Ribeira do Porto—and we hope our Free Tour of Porto’s Old Town and the Views of the Douro will bring this to life for you.