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Embark on an unforgettable private transfer from Porto to Lisbon with a knowledgeable guide, combining convenience and discovery. Along the way, choose any two of the following captivating destinations to explore: the charming canals of Aveiro, the historic allure of Coimbra, the impressive Batalha Monastery, the spiritual heart of Fátima, or the enchanting medieval streets of Óbidos. Enjoy personalized insights, stunning landscapes, and the comfort of a private car as you uncover Portugal’s hidden gems. This journey offers the perfect blend of seamless travel and unforgettable experiences.

Destination

Porto, Portugal

Category

Day Trips

Duration

9 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Español, Français, Português

Included

• Private guide
• Transfer by car
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions
• Lunch

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Guest pick up in Porto - Porto to start your journey

   View on Maps

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. Leaving Porto

   Meet your local guide at your accommodation and leave Porto, ready for the first stop!

4. Local Gems

   Check out 2 amazing places like Aveiro, Nazaré, Fatima and Óbidos through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

5. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit them, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Porto. Discover how much traditions and architecture can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

6. Arriving in Lisbon

   Arrive in Lisbon and get dropped off at your accommodation. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

7. 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.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  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.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Taylor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

5 June 2025

Gustavo transferred us from Porto to Lisbon so we could make the most of our travel day. We stopped in Coimbra and Batalha. Gustavo was knowledgeable, energetic, interesting, funny and friendly. He was communicative and punctual, but also very flexible. Today could’ve been. Wasted day for us, but Gustavo made it one of the favorite days of our trip. We are so thankful and will definitely use him again when we come back to Porto! An amazing day with Gustavo!

Jaimie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

18 May 2025

Gustavo's tour was excellent. He was super knowledgeable and engaging. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and ate good food. Would definitely recommend.Wonderful Tour!

Amy

(About local Gustavo)

28 April 2025

Gustavo was an excellent tour guide for my trip from Porto to Lisbon. He arrived on time and his car was immaculate and very comfortable. We visited Fatima and the Monastery of Batalha, which was breathtaking. Gustavo was informative and fun! Being a solo traveler, I was happy to have a driver I felt safe with. He was a pleasure to spend the day with. My travels with Gustavo

Mitchell 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

31 July 2025

Gustavo took the four of us Americans (two New Yorkers and two San Franciscans) in his excellent Mercedez Benz from Porto to the Duoro for the day. It was very hot, but the car was comfortable. He is beyond knowledgeable about all things Portugal, especially its political and social history. He took us to two wineries and an exceptionable place for lunch run by locals that was authentic, traditional cuisine, modest in price. Every minute spent with Gustavo was enlightening and informative. We can't recommend him enough! Great Day in the Duoro Valley with Gustavo

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anselmo)

28 July 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic tour with anselmo! He brought us to some fantastic spots and really knew his stuff about the region. He was able to accommodate all the needs of the party. We would highly recommend using him!!Awesome tour!

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

28 July 2025

Carlos was great. He really showed us a locals' side of Porto which we really enjoyed. He was packed full of knowledge including the history, art and food. I would recommend this tour with Carlos to anyone visiting Porto.Incredible tour with local knowledge

Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

28 July 2025

We saw all of the beautiful Douro valley with fantastic weather! Gustavo was engaging and very knowledgeable of the various wines of Portugal and recommended a great local restaurant with authentic Portuguese cuisine. The 2 wineries we visited were gorgeous and outstanding! We purchased some wine after a relaxing wine tasting on the patio at Pacheca Winery. If you are into wine as much as we are this was a great tour. Gustavo was very accommodating with our time schedule and got us back to our cruise ship with time to spare. Since the valley is a bit far from the port other guides we not willing to take us on this tour so use Gustavo if you decide to book this. Thank you Gustavo for a wonderful experience!Great Wine Tour

Karli

(About local Anselmo)

27 July 2025

We were so lucky to book Anselmo for our family's biking tour of Porto! With a husband that bikes regularly, discerning teens, and our fill of the typical tourist attractions, we wanted something off the beaten track. We got that from Anselmo. We were treated to a local's view of the beautiful city- romantic streets, spectacular views, wonderfully curated history and a beer/lemonade at the coolest little river spot. Plus we got a pleasant workout too. Thanks Anselmo for treating us to a great afternoon in Porto! Karli (San Francisco, CA, USA)Amazing guide with lots of good stories!

Sherrin🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Gustavo)

25 July 2025

Had a wonder day with Gustavo.

Ryan

(About local Carlos)

24 July 2025

Great guide with an honest attempt to showcase the wonderful city of Porto. It was a great way to explore the city efficiently and with an eye from a local perspective. Fluent in English and Spanish.Great thoughtful Guide

Yulia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

23 July 2025

Helena is definitely very knowledgeable, however, the way the facts were presented were not very interesting to half of our group. My 10 year old, who has been on other tours (and was engaged in those) kept asking when the tour will end. As a result, I can’t really recommend this tour for anyone with (around) teen age kids.Knowledgeable guide, but not for teens

Mark🇺🇬 Uganda

(About local Anselmo)

23 July 2025

The Duoro Valley is a special place and Anselmo provided a first class experience. He customized the tour to maximize time while emphasizing the Valley’s beauty as we drove (no boat needed) to take in the landscapes and explore the terrain. Anselmo was both informative and friendly in explaining aspects of the region and his choices for wine tastings and lunch were top notch. A great day.Excellent experience

Maddie & Alec🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

22 July 2025

Touring with Helena was a wonderful experience. She makes sure to take you to meaningful hidden gems, while explaining the city’s history. She is sweet, and takes the time to get to know you outside of being just clients. Helena loves what she does and you can tell! Take her recommendations for the best restaurants :) Best first day in Portugal!!!

Elke🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Rúben)

22 July 2025

Ruben heeft ons meegenomen naar de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden in de stad, maar ook naar een paar plekken waar geen toeristen komen. Hij kent zijn geschiedenis heel goed. Het was ook interessant om te horen hoe het wonen in Porto voor de oudere en jongere bevolking er nu aan toegaat. Echt een aanrader! Een interessante middag met Ruben

Pankaj🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gustavo)

21 July 2025

We recently took a private walking tour of Porto with Gustavo and were thoroughly impressed. His deep knowledge of the city's history and politics, combined with his engaging personality, made for an exceptional experience. We highly recommend Gustavo as a guide in Porto. Dr PAGustavo Excellent local guide

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anselmo)

20 July 2025

We (a group of 4) recently did the Douro Valley tour with Anselmo. In short, you cannot pick a better guide than Anselmo, he gave us a true VIP experience. He kept us entertained with some great facts and pointed out the sights on the drive to the valley. We stopped at a nice overlook spot for pictures upon entering the valley. Anselmo let us choose between a boat ride on the river or an extra wine tasting stop. We chose the boat ride. It was nice to be on the water and the views were great. After that we stopped at a nice winery and did a tasting. Anselmo very clearly explained all the ins and outs of port wine. Next Anselmo took us to an extremely beautiful hotel and restaurant for lunch. This was unexpected. The food was amazing and included more wine than we could drink. I was a little concerned that the bill was going to be huge given the quality of the food and how nice the place was. It turned out to be extremely reasonable in price. Finally we toured the wine making facilities at the same hotel. This was my favorite part as the facility is integrated into the side of the mountain and is architecturally spectacular. Anselmo is knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, but he was never overwhelming with too many facts or speeches. He strikes just the right balance. He also has the hook ups with the best places to visit. Use Anselmo for all of your Porto area tour needs. You cannot go wrong!Best Guide

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anselmo)

19 July 2025

The absolute best experience with Anselmo! He picked us up on time from our hotel in Porto and whisked us away to the Douro valley. Along the way he provided us with great information about the history of the area. We also stopped a few times for fantastic views,pictures and information about the vineyards. We visited two wineries. One for an amazing lunch, tasting snd winery tour and one for delicious port tasting. We could not have had a better day! Anselmo was so knowledgeable, personable and professional. I’ve already referred him to my Dad and his friends who will be visiting Porto next month!An Incredible Experience!

David🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Gustavo)

19 July 2025

Nous avons eu une visite guidée de Porto avec Gustavo, et c'était parfait, surtout pour mes parents à qui le tour en français était principalement destiné. Gustave parle très bien français, ce qui a rendu la découverte de la ville beaucoup plus agréable et accessible pour eux. Ils nous a partagé beaucoup d’informations intéressantes sur Porto, et il sait transmettre son amour de cette ville. Mes parents étaient ravis !Super visite de Porto en français !

Bhavana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

16 July 2025

I picked Gustavo for our family visit to Douro valley based on his excellent reviews. I asked to start at 10 am instead of 9 am which he agreed to. At the start he stated " it was absurd to start at 10 am" to which one of my daughters responded that we like sleeping in and he said "well I don't work past 5". I did not address this to avoid it being awkward for my family for the next few hours. He did not give an overview of the itinerary. He got better and gave excellent descriptions of the wine and port, region, history, great lunch restaurant, wineries and had great spots to take family pictures. We did not have a boat trip which I forgot to ask about and he did not mention why/why not we were not doing it. It really felt that he did not want to do this tour for us and I was trying to navigate and ensure my family was comfotable and relaxed. Perhaps he was having a bad day.The experience could be better..

Francesca

(About local Carlos)

15 July 2025

Carlos was so knowledgeable and a fabulous guide, sharing hidden spots and great insights into the city. Loved our tour!

Prosanto🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlos)

13 July 2025

Carlos took us on a superb walking tour of Porto. He tailored it to the be interesting for our family of 5, and hit many major highlights. He took us to a variety of slightly off the beaten path sites that really speak to the living history of Porto. He arranged a visit to the Leilo bookstore and this was an absolute highlight for our girls. He took the time to send us a ton of recommendations for the rest of our stay, inclusion attractions, day trips and restaurants.amazing local guide

Frédérick🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Helena)

12 July 2025

Helena a été vraiment gentille. Elle nous a fait découvrir de supers endroits. Pis recommandons vivement!Nous avons adoré

Teresa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

10 July 2025

Gustavo is an excellent guide. Picked us up right in time. Smooth comfortable ride to and through the valley. He took us to the best spots for photos (and tolerated my requests for additional stops to take pictures of the train line - lol). He took us to the best wineries and a beautiful place for lunch. It was an educational and enjoyable day. Highly recommend Gustavo.Outstanding day in Douro

Stacey

(About local Helena)

8 July 2025

Although Sundays are not the best days for a food tour since many places are closed, we only had a small window to do a tour of Porto. Helena made it happen! We were introduced to the local sites and tried local treats with our favorite being the famous Pastel de nata, but we enjoyed all the tastes. Although the Mercado was closed on Sunday, Helena provided suggestions, and the next day, we returned to buy treats and eat at one of the restaurants where we had an authentic Portuguese meal, including the Francesinha, which is a must try. Helena was lovely, friendly and made the tour most pleasant. She is the kind of person you would just love to have as a neighbor! She shared tidbits about the city, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Helena Made It Happen

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(About local Anselmo)

7 July 2025

Anselmo is a MUST pick!! Anselmo’s passion shined through his tour of Douro Valley, PT. Every minute was better than the last!Stellar

Lisa🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Gustavo)

1 July 2025

Gustavo took us on an excursion that will live in our memories for years to come . He went the extra mile to pick up a birthday cake and book a VIP picnic at the winery to make a special birthday surprise. Our conversations in the car were so informative and filled with many interesting anecdotes. We were a party of four, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Highly recommend Gustavo as your guide. Best day in the Douro Valley

Zach🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anselmo)

1 July 2025

I’ve been on two tours with Anselmo and they were both perfect. His knowledge of Porto, the Douro Valley, and wine is vast and he has great answers for every question you ask. He has shown us great views we wouldn’t possibly have found on our own and every spot we stopped was amazing. I highly recommend booking a tour with Anselmo, you’ll love it. Fantastic experience

Julie 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlos)

1 July 2025

We were supposed to have a French guided tour but our previous host wasn’t available. Carlos was really comprehensive about the fact English is not our native language. Above all, really passionate, Carlos knows a lot about Porto history and give us many precious tips for the rest of our trip. We highly recommend Carlos as host.Wow!

Beth🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlos)

30 June 2025

It was our first day of 2 in Porto. We found Carlos friendly, knowledgable and accommodating. He showed us many of the sights and gave us advice on where to go, where to eat, and what to see the following day. Would recommend him as a local for Porto! Great introduction to Porto!

Dale and Dick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

29 June 2025

Carlos is a very special tour guide. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, fun to be with - tailors your time with him to what you may want. He will recommend things - restaurants , activities, etc. you will see Porto like a true local. He is fun. He is considerate . We had the best time and really learned so much.Extraordinary!!!

Jacqui

(About local Carlos)

28 June 2025

Carlos was an excellent guide. Friendly and knowledgeable he introduced us to so many interesting places in Porto and gave us so many great recommendations for restaurants, bars and cafes. Communication beforehand was helpful as well as the list of recommendations and the prompt replies to any questions we had after the tour. Highly recommend Brilliant introduction to Porto

qv4tx9wnw6🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rúben)

28 June 2025

Rubin gave a fantastic personalized tour of Old Porto, sharing his local knowledge of the history, culture, art, food, drink and so much more. We highly recommend Rubin!Ao many Gems in Porto with Rubin

Linda

(About local Carlos)

27 June 2025

Carlos was a wonderful flexible tour guide. He tailored the tour to things that we were especially interested in and was extremely knowledgeable at every turn! Mother daughter do the city with carlos

Maritza 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

26 June 2025

Carlos has very profound knowledge of history and art and it was enjoyable to discover the beautiful city of Porto with him. Gave us useful advice what else to visit after the tour. He was very attentive and adjusted the visit to our needs.Porto private tour w/Carlos

Emily🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Helena)

24 June 2025

Our tour guide Helene was fantastic. She contacted us before the tour, coordinated the time and was there promptly at the appointed time. She understood our interests and worked with our pace. She was very knowledgeable on the history and shared stories and anecdotes. We also got to know how the locals lived, the places that locals frequent etc. we had a great time.Our tour guide Helene was fantastic!

Joseph

(About local Helena)

22 June 2025

Walking through Porto with Helena means you get to taste the best of what the city has to offer. Not only did she help us try wonderful foods from the market, shops, and restaurants, but she gave us wonderful tips and suggestions for places to visit and foods to try during the rest of our stay. Touring with Helena is perfect way to start your visit to Porto! Start your trip to Porto right!

Achim

(About local Gustavo)

22 June 2025

We were a Group of 8 People and booked Gustavo’s tour to the Duoro valley . Everything was as layed out and Preorganized with him . The communication with him was very easy and ultra fast . Also he gave us recommendations for high class restaurants . It was a wonderful interesting and relaxing tour to the valley with a very knowledgeable native from Porto . Thank you very much again. Highly recommended Duoro Tour with Gustavo

Matthew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Helena)

22 June 2025

Helena arrived at our hotel on time to pick us up, we were immediately at ease with her friendly personality. The drive to the Douro Valley was both scenic and very interesting, we stopped for coffee and scenic photo opportunities. The boat trip in Peniche was relaxing and the scenery beautiful followed by a very enjoyable lunch. The highlight was then the visit to the small family wine estate Quinta Seara d’Ordens, a beautiful winery, off the beaten track, stunning wines and a very entertaining tour. This topped off a perfect day out. Thank you Helena!!Great day out in the Douro Valley

Seraphina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Helena)

21 June 2025

Helena is the most loving friendly open and caring person that we ever had the pleasure to enjoy a tour with. She took care of our big group and made sure all our needs and wishes in the tour were fulfilled! She is a true local expert with a lot of knowledge and I could’ve not asked for a better guide 100% would recommend Helena and would love to have another experience with her. The only small improvement which has nothing to do with her as a guide but more the agenda of the tour would be to maybe go inside less shops and more restaurants and bar style locations.also I think the price is a little bit high for what you get in food value in the end.The most lovely guide I ever had

Samantha

(About local Gustavo)

19 June 2025

Gustavo was an amazing guide and took us on a wonderful tour of the Douro which really helped us to appreciate this wonderful region. The highlight (apart from the views) was the restaurant we stopped at for lunch with delicious food (wild boar stew - highly recommended), lovely staff and amazing small producer wines. Obrigada Gustavo!Fabulous day in the Douro

Vinnie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rúben)

17 June 2025

I wanted to see Porto off the beaten track and Ruben delivered. I saw all of the main sights with my tour group. I wanted to see the city from the point of view of the locals. The added benefit was no crowds. Ruben also gave me a brief history of Portugal. Very interesting. Be prepared to do a lot of walking including many, many stairs and hills. Wear good shoes.Find The Back Alleys

Lara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

17 June 2025

We spent a wonderful three hours with Carlos who showed us so many of the beautiful sights of Porto. Carlos shares his love and knowledge of Porto in a charming and relaxed way as you walk the old city and gain an appreciation for this amazing place. At the end of the tour, Carlos is kind enough to share some of his favorite places for the best Porto has to offer. Our three hours together went by quickly and pleasurably. We would highly recommend Carlos and hope to come back and enjoy a street art tour with him. Thank you, Carlos, you gifted us a perfect day!Carlos will show you the best of Porto!

Mike🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Carlos)

16 June 2025

We really enjoyed our Porto tour with Carlos. He kept our 12 & 10 year old's very well entertained with both Harry Potter stories as well as an education on the local food, handicrafts and culture.A Marvelous Tour

Manuela🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Carlos)

15 June 2025

Alles in allem wirklich zu empfehlen. Top private Tour. Super tour

Colette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

13 June 2025

Carlos was an excellent guide. As the tour suggested, we got to see a lot of hidden gems. He showed us many local spots and told us lots of context we wouldn’t have known if we didn’t have a guide. At the end of the tour, he gave us a list of recommendations for our trip. 10/10 would recommend!A MUST DO TOUR!

Rose

(About local Antonio)

10 June 2025

Got the chance to meet Antonio today and wander around Porto. He introduced me to some uniquely Porto delights both sweet and savory. Plus some Ginjinha, a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour cherries) in alcohol. Thank you for a lovely experience!Delicious food and great converation

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

9 June 2025

Our tour of the Douro Valley with Gustavo was fantastic. He was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the region and its wines. Gustavo shared great insights throughout the day and made the experience smooth, informative, and enjoyable. Everything was well-organized, and we felt we were in great hands the entire time. Highly recommend this tour if you want to explore the Douro Valley with someone who truly knows and appreciates it.Wonderful Wine Tour

Judy

(About local Carlos)

8 June 2025

Hello, we enjoyed a 1.5 hour tour with Carlos. He was engaging and very knowledgeable regarding all of the sites! He was flexible and pointed out numerous additional things related to our interests. I easily would recommend him as your guide! Afternoon tour

Thomas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gustavo)

6 June 2025

Mein Frau und ich hatten einen tollen Tag im Douro-Tal mit Gustavo, der uns in seiner komfortablen Mercedes E-Klasse sicher und souverän zu den schönen und ruhigen Orten im Douro-Tal brachte. Dank seiner Auswahl mussten wir uns nirgends die Orte mit anderen Touristengruppen teilen, meistens waren wir sogar für uns allein. Am beeindruckendsten war es, ganz allein auf der großen Terrasse von „Quinta do Seixo“ (Sandemann) zu sitzen und bei einem leckeren Port Tonic die Ruhe und den wunderbaren Blick auf den Douro zu genießen. Auch die spätere Weinprobe auf dem Weingut „Quinta da Pacheca“ konnten wir in aller Ruhe im Schatten von Bäumen genießen. Am Ende der Tour hat Gustavo noch einen außerplanmäßigen Abstecher nach Amarante gemacht, wo wir erneut ohne andere Touristen den Blick von der malerischen Brücke genießen und die dortige Kirche besichtigen konnten. Gustavo gibt einem das Gefühl, nicht von einem klassischen Tourguide begleitet zu werden, sondern von dem „Freund eines Freundes“ (zumindest zu Beginn kennt man sich ja nicht), der einem seine Heimat zeigt und dabei mit seinem Wissen nicht nur über das Douro-Tal und den dortigen Weinanbau, sondern auch über Portugals Geschichte beeindruckt. Gleichzeitig zeigte er auch großes Interesse an dem, was aktuell in Deutschland passiert. Es wurde nie langweilig während der ganzen Tour.Ein toller Tag mit Gustavo im Douro-Tal

Nikki

(About local Helena)

4 June 2025

We really enjoyed our food tour with Helena. She was a super nice lady who we enjoyed spending the afternoon with. She was knowledgeable and easily answered all questions. She knows a lot about the local history and shared it with us. She even accommodated my super picky niece, who doesn't like to try new things by finding a chocolate muffin she would eat. If I ever go back to Porto, I will look up Helena again. Highly recommend! Great afternoon with Helena!