• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Discover both sides of the Douro river with your family on a fun walking tour. Explore the best of Porto and cross the river to see what Gaia has to offer. The kids will enjoy an ice cream treat, a fun playground stop and a ride on the funicular plus some cool activities along the way!

Destination

Porto, Portugal

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Русский

Excluded

• Funicular ticket
• Ice cream

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Katerina.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Fonte dos Leões - Porto to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting point

   Near Lions Fountain (Praça de Gomes Teixeira 10, 4050-526 Porto)

4. Stop 1

   Discover Aliados Square and Portugal’s history through entertaining stories

5. Stop 2

   Visit the beautiful Sao Bento station and play a tile-inspired game

6. Stop 3

   Step back in time as you stroll down the Ribeira

7. Stop 4

   Cross the Dom Luis I bridge to explore what's on the other side: Gaia!

8. Stop 5

   At Gaia you will spot some street art among wine cellars and more

9. Stop 6

   Enjoy an ice cream break at Cais de Gaia

10. End of Tour

    Receive more family friendly recommendations & go on a fun funicular ride that will take you back to Porto

11. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

Anna🇺🇸 United States

21 June 2024

We had an excellent tour with Katerina. We were not too familiar with Porto and so wanted someone knowledgeable to show us around and we definitely chose the correct person! We have two 5 year olds who are decent walkers but don't always last too long and she did a great job interesting them when appropriate and letting them do their own thing as well. She was totally flexible in doing what was right for our family and we really felt that this was the right way for us to see the city and get to know new places when we were only going to be in town for a few days. We just loved it and could not recommend her more!Wonderful tour!

Stacey🇨🇦 Canada

30 April 2024

Katerina was very knowledgeable. She included our kids in the discussions and made it very interactive.Great family tour

Catherine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 August 2023

My husband, children (age 10 and 7) and I recently did a tour with Katerina. We all enjoyed it very much - Katerina is extremely knowledgeable and is able to deliver her tour in such a way that we all engaged and got a lot of out of it.Katerina was excellent

Susana🇺🇸 United States

6 August 2023

We had a wonderful tour with Katerina! She took us to some very interesting places that we would never have found on our own. She was very patient with my 6 year old. She kept my 11 year old involved and interested. A fantastic tour guide! Great tour!

Maria🇺🇸 United States

8 July 2023

Our walking tour with Katerina was fantastic! In addition to being entertaining and very informative, she planned the tour in a way that walking was always downhill ( not an easy feat in Porto!) and totally doable for kids and person after ankle surgery in our group. Katerina is also very personable and informal, and has lots of local suggestions. Highly recommend! Fantastic tour

Eveline🇳🇱 Netherlands

15 June 2023

We had a great time on this tour! Katerina knew a lot about the city en showed us some beautifull places in Porto and Gaia! She was also very patient with our 2,5 year old son, and the bakery she took us to had the best Pastel de Nata! Great city tour!

vicky_cairns🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 April 2023

We had a fantastic walking tour with Katerina around Porto and she gave us some great tips on places to visit and see with our kids during our visit. She was really patient with our 2 kids (10 and 5) keeping them engaged and involved, and it was a fabulous start to our stay in the city. Great overview of Porto

nrcfvcwz6m🇩🇪 Germany

17 February 2023

We enjoyed a great walking tour through Porto. Our guide Katerina explained us many things about the city and we got a nice overview on the sights of Porto. We would recommend this great tour and our very friendly guide Awesome Porto tour

Peter🇺🇸 United States

14 February 2023

My family had a wonderful tour of Porto with Katerina. She was very knowledgeable about the city and great with our kids (a 6 month old and a 2 year old). Highly recommend. Great experience

Catherine🇺🇸 United States

22 October 2022

There’s no better way to kick off a trip with kids in Porto than having Katerina to show you around and ignite interest in the city for the kids. My boys (2 & 4) warmed to her immediately. The 4 year old happily held her hand walking and this made all the difference in keeping him moving for 3 hours. Our umbrella stroller was great to have for our 2 year old. We learned much about the history of Porto and she left us with lots of ideas on how to spend the remainder of our stay. As a mom herself, she knew what would be best for the kids. The best start to a family stay in Porto

Kathrine🇺🇸 United States

18 April 2022

Katerina could not have been a better, more patient guide. We are traveling with our 2 year old son- and she was so willing to pause, stop, reconfigure the tour- even push the carriage at times- … I can’t even describe how happy we were with our tour. She took us all over Porto but in a very manageable way. We stopped for a gelato, enjoyed the views, learned so much. Through it all, our son had his moments and Katerina happily dealt with us all! Definitely a tour worth taking. The city, the views, and the company are priceless!Fantastic Tour!

Unknown

18 April 2022

Katerina provided us with a terrific tour. Her tours were accurately described as child friendly. The pace of the tour was perfect and she was a wealth of knowledge. She can be easily heard and speaks very precise English. My two year old took to her right away and of course loved the Gelato stop. She answered many questions and provide a lot of advice for the rest of our stay in Porto. We highly recommend her.Fantastic Tour with Toddler

John🇺🇸 United States

2 December 2019

Katerina was great and our kids enjoyed her. Great tour

Alexander🇩🇪 Germany

23 May 2019

Das war ein schönes Erlebnis und ein guter Start für unsere Tage in Porto. Wir haben einen interessanten Über- bzw. Einblick erhalten. Außerdem bekamen wir noch ein paar Tipps für den Urlaub hier. Die Tour ist zum Kennenlernen der Stadt auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen. Vielen Dank an Katarina! Ein schöner Start in Porto

Jurrian🇳🇱 Netherlands

14 March 2019

Katerina did a wonderful job. She knows a lot about history and is very kind.Nice host

Nadya🇺🇸 United States

23 October 2018

It was a great walking tour if you want to learn about and experience authentic Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Katerina is a wonderful guide and her knowledge of the history of Porto (and Portugal) is fantastic. Lots of information and facts about Port wine, architecture, traditions. We highly recommend spending a few hours exploring Porto and Gaia with Kate!The best tour guide - amazing experience

Darya🇧🇾 Belarus

21 July 2018

Katerina’s tour from Porto to the city of Port wine was sooo much fun: very informative, lots of facts, interesting. Kate is a very easy-going person, with a wonderful sense of humor, attentive and intelligent. Not being native Portuguese, she has her own vision of the country and people and eagerly showed different Porto to us. Highly recommended! PS: tour is unique as well, as we didn’t find any similar routes on the site. “10km fitness tour. If you want to see the different perspective of Porto, know more about it in a very active way, this tour is definitely for you. You will see the oldest lighthouse, summer houses of nobles of the city, some beaches...fantastic! ***** Unique and original

Neda🇺🇸 United States

25 December 2024

Katerina was very knowledgeable and sweet. She took her time and made the tour very interesting and informative. We really enjoyed our time with her and loved Porto. I highly recommend her. Great experience

Anna

7 November 2024

Wir waren als Familie mit Katerina unterwegs, sie hat uns in Porto schöne Sachen gezeigt und viel über Geschichte, Kultur, die Stadt erzählt. Sie ist immer wieder auf unsere Bedürfnisse und Fragen eingegangen, viele Tipps für eine schöne Zeit in der Stadt gegeben. Wir können einen Spaziergang mit Katerina zu 100 % empfehlen. Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht

Deidre🇦🇺 Australia

5 October 2024

We had the most fabulous time with Katerina. We had been in Porto for a few days but Katerina brought to life monuments and sites we had just walked past with wonderful stories and history. She also took us to some back streets and was remarkably knowledgeable about the architecture and history of different streets and areas. At the end of the tour, which was perfectly paced, she directed us to a lunch place near the river which had delicious local food. We enjoyed our few hours with Katerina immensely.Wonderful amble around Porto

John🇺🇸 United States

29 September 2024

We were very late but Katrina waited for us and did her best to show us around in the time we had. She is very nice and knowledgeable. Wish we would have had more time but trains were late from Lisbon.Very nice tour

Bruce🇦🇺 Australia

27 September 2024

Katrina is a fantastic guide. She has sn incredible knowledge of Porto and quickly picked up on our interests. She is a clear communicator, and managed our time well. We couldn't imagine a better introduction to Porto.Perfect introductionto Porto.

Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 September 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with Katerina. She gave us all the relevant information about the history and buildings in a memorable and interesting way. We explored some of the less frequented sights with no entry charges. Excellent. Portopportunity

Royce🇺🇸 United States

31 August 2024

Katerina (Kate) was not only enjoyable and knowledgeable but also extremely accommodating after our early flight from Lisbon to Porto was canceled. She adjusted our meeting time so we were able to catch a later flight and still do the walking tour of Porto, and since we were hungry, she took us first to grab a delicious small sandwich at a nearby shop and chat before we started the tour. We saw many of the main sights in Porto while Kate entertained us with historical information and intriguing stories about various places and people. She also made recommendations that were helpful during our three days in Porto. We definitely recommend her for your guide in Porto.Wonderful Introduction to Porto

Karen🇨🇦 Canada

1 July 2024

Katarina was extremely knowledgeable, interesting and friendly. We took a kickstart tour with her and the time flew by and really enjoyed our time with her. We were with our two teenage girls and they found her engaging as well. Would definitely recommend! Excellent tour

Jeannine🇺🇸 United States

24 June 2024

Katerina was a phenomenal tour guide in Porto! She brought us to so many fascinating places and her knowledge of history, art, restaurants, and every aspect of Porto was awe-unspiring. Deftly leading us through the busy streets from neighborhood to neighborhood, pointing out important sights, and stopping at her favorites, Katerina exuded enthusiasm and pride in her adopted city. Among the best were the Portuguese tile library, the Pasteis de Nata at Manteigaria, and the discovery of so many charming neighborhoods we would have missed if it weren't for her tour. She also made sure we had many ideas for the rest of the week. We gladly followed her advice to take the tram ride along the coast early the next morning, then visited the Crystal Palace gardens, the photography museum, and the TimeOut market for an amazing dinner. Don't miss out...book a tour with her early in your stay in Porto and you will have plenty to do for the rest of your visit!!Outstanding Tour Guide!

Walter🇺🇸 United States

19 June 2024

Katerina was very knowledgeable fun and overall amazing guide! Beautiful tour- time flew by, we enjoyed every minute of it! Highly recommend!Absolutely outstanding!

Louise🇬🇷 Greece

15 June 2024

Katerina was very engaging and informative providing lots of great insights on the city and its culture and history. The pace of the tour was excellent and time flew!! We would really recommend Katerina ! Thank you 🙌🏻🥳😃Excellent, engaging and informative tour

Jill🇺🇸 United States

9 June 2024

Kat did a great job of providing historical and current info about Porto. Great day Great overview of porto

Karyn

15 April 2024

Katerina was a phenomenal tour guide! She was able to pack a lot of facts and sights to see in during our time together. She is flexible to accommodating people if they come with sights they'd like to see and have her speak/take them to those places. My partner and I did not come with a list, and just went with the flow on where she was going to take us. Katerina even gave us additional food recommendations and other tours we might enjoy going to during our stay in Porto.

Chandra🇲🇽 Mexico

8 April 2024

Katerina is incredibly knowledgeable about Porto and does an excellent job sharing information. She moves at the perfect pace and is patient when answering questions. I highly recommend touring Porto with her. Fabulous walking tour with Katerina!

Amelie

6 April 2024

Cindy

4 March 2024

We enjoyed the history and pace of the tour. Katerina is friendly and moves at a perfect pace, providing enough information while keeping the tour interesting. Three hours went by quickly and the suggestions for the rest of our journey was most appreciated. The highlight of our trip to Porto

patrick🇮🇪 Ireland

17 October 2023

Katerina was a superb guide. Great pace to the tour. Despite the rain we really enjoyed the places Katerina showed us. Fantastic knowledge and carefully selected route. Would highly recommendSuper guide.

zgyn2y22fv🇺🇸 United States

7 October 2023

Katerina’s private tour was nothing short of exceptional. Her deep knowledge of Porto’s history and landmarks was evident, but what really set the experience apart was her ability to guide us through the narrow, lesser-known streets of the old town, offering unparalleled views. Her storytelling added a personal touch that made the tour not just educational, but also emotionally engaging. The tour felt personalized, intimate, and absolutely worthwhile.Discover Porto's Best with Katerina

Jackie🇺🇸 United States

5 October 2023

Katarina was a wonderful guide. Her knowledge of the country’s history, as well as European history, is quite impressive. Her English was fantastic, and she was very engaging with everyone in the group. I would certainly recommend her to show you the most interesting sites of Porto, and you are sure to leave with more knowledge than when you began the tour. Her style immediately puts you at ease, and you feel as though you are having a conversation rather than just listening to someone give you information. Thoroughly enjoyed this outing and highly recommend her for your guide. Fantastic Tour with Katerina

Lisa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 September 2023

Lovely friendly guide and we really got our bearings doing this tour. Highly recommend Great tour with Katarina

Myrene🇦🇺 Australia

22 September 2023

Katerina was simply the best! She was extremely informative, knowledgeable and up to date with current happenings in Porto. She was able to give us great suggestions for exploring beyond our 3 hour tour. Her very pleasant, happy personality as well as her intelligence and expertise made for a wonderful experience & great introduction to Porto. We will be highly recommending her to friends back home in Australia. Best Tour Guide Ever!

Kateryna

14 August 2023

We booked a 3-hour hidden gems tour with Katerina and it was the best thing we could do. Katerina is super knowledgeable and has a profound historical education. Yet, her great sense of humor makes the tour funny and entertaining. We learned and discovered so many facts and places we would not have found otherwise. Take the tour on your first or second day in Porto because after the tour you will want to discover all the nice places and restaurants Katerina recommends. It was a great experience. Katerina is a hidden gem of Porto herself

Jack🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 July 2023

Katerina is very knowledgeable about the city. As she is a relatively outsider (lives for 7 years in Porto) she also gives her own opinion about the residents and hoe life is in Porto. We enjoyed it a lot. Her English is excellent too. An enjoyable morning!

Mark🇺🇸 United States

8 June 2023

Katerina took my wife and I on a walking tour of Porto. She has an excellent flair for describing the historical and architectural significance of the city. At the same time, she is very personable and gave us a glimpse of what life in the city is like. Highly recommended!!Knowledgeable and Fun!

Joan🇺🇸 United States

4 June 2023

Our family had a wonderful tour with Katerina. In 3 hours we saw so much of Porto while also learning a lot of history. She pointed out great places to shop and eat later, while also showing us some beautiful back streets that we would not have seen without her. This tour is a must when you visit Porto! We highly recommend her!Wonderful tour with Katerina

Christian🇩🇪 Germany

29 May 2023

We really enjoyed the 3 Hour stroll through Porto with Katerina!Getting to know Porto

Julie🇨🇦 Canada

4 May 2023

My husband and I, visiting Portugal for the first time, wanted a good overview of Porto, including interesting tidbits that only a local would know. Katerina was exactly the right guide, and person, for us. Not only is she knowledgeable and interesting, bringing Porto to life for us, but also she’s a delight to spend time with. As we had just arrived in Portugal, we wanted to learn little things… how do the Portuguese take their coffee? When and what do they eat? What’s it really like to live in Porto right now? Katerina was very happy to tailor the tour for us. She also gave us ideas for continued exploration on our own the next day. We did a three-hour walking tour in April 2023. We are both in our sixties, fit enough but not athletes. Porto is very hilly but we had no trouble with the routes Katerina took us on. Overall a great experience. Katerina was a wonderful tour guide

Brian🇺🇸 United States

25 April 2023

We really enjoyed our tour with Katerina. She was very knowledgeable and very friendly. She showed us the city center of Porto, some of the very quaint neighborhoods, the churches and the beautiful train station. We also explored the riverside. I would recommend her to anyone that wants to see the most of the city center in 3 hours. She is an excellent guideTour with Katerina

Ashlee🇺🇸 United States

17 April 2023

Katerina was a joy to explore the city with. She was so informative, we soaked up so much knowledge and history with her. Kate answered all of our questions and even showed us a wonderful restaurant. Thank you!!!!The most amazing time!

Michaelynn🇺🇸 United States

6 January 2023

Katerina was fantastic. She was excellent with our very inquisitive/talkative kids (ages 11, 12, and 15) and also very patient when we wanted to stop at random local shops to buy things (coffee, Pastel de Nata, and even a ukulele!) We learned a ton about Porto and really enjoyed getting to know Katerina. Highly recommend! Wonderful walking tour with Katerina!

David🇺🇸 United States

5 January 2023

Solid knowledge of local places with a keen insight into local history. Very nice experience with some personal touches added. Katerina

Jody🇵🇹 Portugal

20 November 2022

We did a tour with Katerina and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Katerina shared interesting information and showed us sites we would have normally walked passed. It was a great day and we would definitely recommend a tour with Katerina.Great tour, loads of information

Kathy🇺🇸 United States

2 November 2022

Katerina was very knowledgeable and friendly. She had many interesting stories and facts to share with us. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommend.Excellent tour!