Historic Oporto City Tour – Walking & Panoramic (Half Day)

Price: €75
Please contact the Conference Secretariat for bookings.

Note: The tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of impossibility to stop in some places due to restrictions imposed by local authorities.
Recommendation: Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing, as a significant portion of the tour involves walking. (See details below regarding bus and walking segments.)

Tour Overview

The Social Event will begin at 15:30 and includes a panoramic and walking tour of Porto, followed by dinner at a traditional northern Portuguese restaurant.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Porto’s most emblematic landmarks, combining scenic viewpoints, historic sites, and the city’s unique atmosphere.

Itinerary

We will depart by bus from Hotel HF Ipanema Porto (conference venue) for a half-day city tour.

Our first stop takes us across the Douro River to Vila Nova de Gaia, where Jardim do Morro offers breathtaking panoramic views of Porto’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed Ribeira Quarter and the iconic Luís I Bridge—an engineering masterpiece designed by Teóphile Seyrig under the supervision of Gustave Eiffel, inaugurated in 1886.

We will then cross the Luís I Bridge on foot, heading towards Porto’s Cathedral (Sé do Porto), originally built in the 12th century and later rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Next, we will visit the São Bento Railway Station, famous for its stunning blue-and-white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history.

From São Bento, we’ll continue our walking tour along Avenida dos Aliados, one of Porto’s most iconic boulevards, leading us to the Clérigos Tower (Torre dos Clérigos) —a symbol of the city, where you will have some free time.

Afterward, we will descend towards the Palácio da Bolsa, experiencing the lively atmosphere of Porto’s historic neighborhoods and enjoying a beautiful viewpoint along the way. At the Palácio da Bolsa, our bus will pick us up again for a panoramic drive along the Douro River, continuing towards its mouth and the Atlantic Ocean.

Our final stop will be at Castelo do Queijo, where you can admire the powerful waves and rugged coastline of northern Portugal.

The Social Event will conclude with a delicious dinner at a typical northern Portuguese restaurant, offering authentic local flavors and warm hospitality.