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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Porto, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Porto.

Destination

Porto, Portugal

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Português, Español, Français, Deutsch

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Optional: Entrance Clerigos Tower & Cathedral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 19 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 At the entrance of Muralha primitiva do Porto - 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. City Highlights

   See Sao Bento Train Station, Galerias Paris, Porto Cathedral, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Porto so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

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

Alfred

(About local Helena)

22 March 2025

Helena is a truly captivating and inspiring personality, full of warmth, charm, and a deep love for her hometown, Porto. From the very first moment, she welcomed us with genuine joy and open arms, and led us on a journey through the soul and roots of the old, authentic Porto. With her contagious laughter and radiant energy, she brought the city’s hidden corners to life – places we never would have discovered on our own. Her knowledge of history and cultural context is profound, yet she shares it in such a vivid, engaging, and heartfelt way that every story feels alive. The five hours we spent with her flew by like a beautiful dream, filled with discovery, laughter, and heartfelt moments. It was more than a tour – it was a deep, personal immersion into the essence of Porto. We wholeheartedly recommend Helena to anyone wishing to experience Porto not just as a visitor, but through the eyes and heart of someone who truly belongs to this city. A guide like Helena turns a trip into a memory for life.unforgettable experience and adventure

Gayle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Orlando)

18 March 2025

We booked a private tour for two with Orlando for five hours through Porto. The experience was wonderful. We covered the city and learned about the history, culture and some hidden gems. We highly recommend him as a guide. A Fantastic Day in Porto

Angie

(About local Joao)

22 January 2025

We recently had a Porto site seeing tour with Joao, and it is one of best private tours we had. Joao tailored the tour perfectly to our need and interests, and answered spontaneous questions. He showed us many representative sits and told stories and facts associated, which made the entire tour unforgettable. A truly memorable tour at Porto

Marina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

17 December 2024

What a turn of luck for us that Ana was available to give us a wonderful tour of Porto the city she loves with all her heart! We learned so much about history of the city, culture, saw hidden jems that only a local expert would know about. Ana was so easy to engage with - she was like our old friend who we met after a while and continued our conversation from the last chat we had :). We got to try local delicacies and learned about Portuguese and Porto traditional dishes and drinks! Ana went above and beyond and showed us so many more beautiful parts of the city even though it was not part of the original itinerary - what a treat! Thank you Ana for sharing you love and passion for your city - we now lovePorto with all our hearts and will definitely be back! ❤️A wonderful day exploring Poeto

Michel

(About local Helena)

31 October 2024

Rencontre agréable, Déroulement de la visite très intéressante et utile Très bonne connaissance des points d'intérêts.Visite à Porto

MARTIN🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

28 October 2024

Helena was a perfect guide for us! She was relaxed, very comfortable to be with, and gave us an excellent tour. She easily answered all of our questions, and made us feel quite at home during our tour. She is definitely a foodie, and we had some wonderful snacks along the way that we might not otherwise have had. we were very happy with the time that we spend with her, and we would definitely use her again to return to Porto. Thank you HelenaBest Guide

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Joana)

22 October 2024

Joana was great! Great personality and knowledgeable about her city. Along the way we got to know her and her background and felt we had made a friend by the end of the tour. She even took the time after the tour to send us detailed recommendations about places to eat and other places to see. We highly recommend her!Great experience with Joana

Ray🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlos)

8 October 2024

Carlos was an excellent guide. 5 hour tour at a great pace. Very knowledgeable and interesting. Would highly recommend.Great tour!

Sandra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Joao)

2 October 2024

Joao was terrific. We were an older group and he adapted to our slower pace right away. He was able to take us around the entire town to see the highlights while making sure we had time to rest. He is totally in tune with the vibe of Porto and the places most favored by locals. He was able to give us the backstories and interesting histories not found in guidebooks. Definitely use him as your guide. Terrific guide

Michael🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Joana)

1 October 2024

We have 8 in our small group. Anna was very good in guiding us throughout the trip. We had a good dinner at the train station.Good Tour

Irvin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rui)

15 September 2024

We had a wonderful five-hour tour with Rui in Porto in mid-September. Coming from a family that has lived in Porto for generations, he was very knowledgeable and anxious to share his love for the city, which he did in perfect English. Porto is a very old city that has become quite trendy, with many visitors and young people, and Rui gave us a good sense of how that happened and its impact on the people who live there. We learned a great deal about Porto’s history, economy, and culture, both through Rui’s “standard” tour and in his responses to our many questions on a wide variety of topics. He paced the tour well, asking us if we were tired or hungry, and stopping to accommodate photos, etc. We had an interesting conversation over lunch about his family and life in general for people his age in this suddenly super popular city (although the food at the restaurant he chose was not very good). A small side note: If you want to see Livraria Lello, the beautiful bookstore that has become Porto’s number one tourist attraction thanks in part to its purported connection to JK Rowling and Harry Potter, be prepared to wait in a long line (€8) or get priority entry (€50). We decided to skip it. We recommend Rui without hesitation.Rui - a knowledgeable & thoughtful expert

Denise🇺🇸 United States

(About local Orlando)

8 September 2024

My husband and I did a 5 hour walking tour with Orlando and we could not have been more pleased. Orlando was extremely knowledgeable, knew the city and history well, and took us to many places we would not otherwise have seen. We highly recommend Orlando as a tour guide!Great experience

Timo

(About local Joao)

4 September 2024

Veronica🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Francisca)

31 August 2024

Francisca is one of the best guides I have ever met, if not the best! Her knowledge of Porto’s history, art, culture & dining is unparalleled. She’s warm and friendly (also super cool!), yet professional. She tailored the tour perfectly to suit our interests, so we enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Francisca for such a wonderful day in Porto, it was one of the highlights of our European trip. We are so lucky to have met you! The most fantastic guide!

iacob-adrian🇷🇴 Romania

(About local André)

31 July 2024

Had a great time with Andre, a knowledgeable and very helpful guide. We did a nice customized tour. Very happy with his services.Excellent time with Andre

Marilyn

(About local André)

31 May 2024

Andre was prompt (actually, early!). In my 5 hour walking tour, he showed me all the architectural marvels throughout Porto, from medieval structures to modern ones. He is a wealth of historical knowledge, and could answer all of my questions. He showed me architectural oddities in town, such as the “hidden house”, nested between 2 enormous churches. He took me to an awesome bakery of pastry de nata (custard filled pastry), where we could watch the bakers create their nata masterpieces, and our treats were still hot out of the oven! He showed me the different decorative/protective tiles covering the buildings, and showed me how to determine the approximate age of the tiles. Our tour was entirely on foot, and Andre paid attention to whether I was comfortable or getting tired, or needing a break or hydration. He was acutely aware of my safety, especially when crossing the roads and in construction zones. He even made suggestions about activities I can do in Porto tomorrow. His English is excellent. Andre was an exceptional and ideal tour guide. I recommend him highly. Great tour with Andre

Harold🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

9 April 2024

Many thanks to André for a fantastic and informative tour of Porto. We learned much of its history which was the reason we wanted to take the tour. He was friendly and we were able to move at our own pace to discover this beautiful city. Thanks again to André for his time and extensive knowledge. Secrets of Porto

Stephanie 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Orlando)

8 April 2024

Our 5-hour Porto city tour with Orlando was amazing! He has a wealth of knowledge of all aspects of Porto and used an iPad and maps to help us visualize the history. The pacing of the tour was perfect, and he even took the time at the end of the tour to drop us off at a great restaurant for lunch and also sent us some recommendations afterwards. I would highly recommend Orlando if you are looking for a Porto guide. It was a great day!A great day in Porto!

Lewis🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local André)

24 February 2024

We booked a 5 hour tour with André, which was a bit on the long side. Three hours would’ve been sufficient to get a feel of Porto. André is knowledgeable and pleasant guide, someone I would recommend if you want to experience a different kind of Porto. Knowledgeable guide w/ local insights

Iris🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Rúben)

6 September 2023

Wir hatten 5 abwechslungsreiche Stunden mit Ruben zum Start unseres Porto Urlaubs. Ruben versorgte uns mit sehr viel Infos, auch sehr interessanten historischen und flitzte mit uns kreuz und quer durch die Stadt. Auch kulinarische Tipps fehlten nicht. Vielen Dank an Ruben für die überaus interessante und auch individuelle Tour. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen. 5 Stunden Porto mit Ruben

Kerri🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

29 June 2023

We had a great day touring Porto with Andre. He was flexible in the time as our flight got delayed the night before and we needed the extra rest. We enjoyed all of his history knowledge, the tips for what to do in our next few days, restaurant recommendations and all the viewpoints he took us to. Highly recommend him as a guide and we’ll definitely book again when we come back with family. Awesome Day

Adina🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlos)

25 May 2023

I had a beautiful, comprehensive tour of Porto with Carlos. An accomplished guide, Carlos was congenial, flexible and he provided a wealth of information about Porto, its history…and some less known ‘gems’. Altogether, I strongly recommend the tour of Porto with Carlos as a guide! Beautiful tour of Porto with Carlos!

Seang Ming🇮🇩 Indonesia

(About local Teresa)

20 April 2023

Teresa was really good in arranging our itinerary and time for our 1-day tour. We change our new schedule and she can manage with a better schedule for us. She is really good at fine and right photo spots. we are highly recommended if you like photo and enjoy good time in Porto. Enjoy 1 day walking tour

Philip🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Orlando)

5 November 2022

Orlando has really been a fantastic guide who mixes historical facts with personal anecdotes. He is really verry socially engaged and has an enourmous love for the city of Porto. We could not have had a better guide !The Greatest Of Them All

Ruben🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Carlos)

15 October 2022

Por experiencias como ésta, es que me encanta Withlocals. El tiempo con Carlos fue como estar con familia o un amigo. Grandes momentos para recordar y excelentes recomendaciones! Magnifico

Rudy🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

11 October 2022

Andre was very accommodating to the needs of our group. He arranged for last minute request. He customized the tour to meet our needs and timeline. Great tour.Casual and Cozy

Theresa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Orlando)

29 September 2022

Orlando is an exceptional guide. He lead my group of 12 friends around Porto with great ease. He told us interesting history lessons, answered all questions and was fun to spend time with.OUTSTANDING TOUR GUIDE

Sabrina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local André)

7 September 2022

It was a very nice walk through Porto with lots of insights and interesting information. Thank you André! We will come again 😉Enjoyable and informative

Unknown

(About local Leonor)

15 August 2022

Laszlo🇩🇪 Germany

(About local André)

2 August 2022

André war sehr gut informiert und konnte auf der Tour viele interessantes über die Stadt erzählen. Die Tipps für die verschiedenen Lokale haben mir gut durch den Urlaub geholfen und ich habe dank Ihm noch einige Ideen für kommende besuche in Porto. Danke für den schönen und gelungenen Nachmittag.Ein hilfreicher Start in eine schöne Stadt

Carmen🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local André)

17 June 2022

Andre, thank you for introducing us to the culture and great places in oporto we had a really good timeFull day in Porto

Inger🇳🇴 Norway

(About local André)

18 May 2022

Andrè had a huge knowledge about Portuguese history and used humour when he told about it. A nice walk through the streets and even time enough for a break, made the trip perfect! Andrè also helped us finding a great restaurant in Porto afterwards with a breathtaking view over the city. We can warmly recommend his tours!Beautiful trip to Guimarães

Unknown

(About local Orlando)

8 May 2022

Dear Orlando, it was a wonderful experience to spend 5 hours in Porto with you. We saw so many places we wouldn't have passed by ourself. You had so many interesting things to tell about the city. We will of sure recommend you to our clients. Thanks for everything!Just great

Thomas🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Orlando)

2 May 2022

Thanks Orlando for the awesome tour with lots of very interesting and surprisingly facts about the city. We surely gonna recommend you to so that our (hopefully many) future clients can get the same experiences.. cya Awesome tour with experienced guide!

Oscar🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

20 February 2022

It was a magial day with all the stories told by Andre, capturing each detail, spot, smile or moment by his marvelous lenses. Repeating a day tour with Andre was one of the best decisions we have made, we had the expierence of really living Porto, from the most beautiful places and corners, all magical and mystical. The best of all was that we took not only his knowledge but a set of great memories captured by his camara, a perfect combination for an espectacular day. Thank you Andre!Day tour with Pictures... Amazing!!!!

Steven🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rui)

29 October 2021

We arrived a few minutes early at our tour starting point and Rui was already waiting for us! We had a great morning walking around and seeing the sites of Porto with a local who grew up there. We visited several important sites and strolled along the streets with Rui able to provide background and context to everything we saw, including Porto’s older small grocery stores and the Bolhão market. We got to stop along the way for some delicious food - one of our favorite things was getting to try a “lanche” sandwich and enjoy having a break outside. Rui even gave us some suggestions for places to eat in Porto and things to do when we went to Lisbon later in our trip. I would highly recommend Rui for this or any tour in Porto! Amazing tour of Porto!

Rosemary🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Ana)

1 October 2021

Ana, having lived here all her life, knows all about Porto’s history and culture. She showed us many out-of-the-way places only locals frequent. Also, being a sociologist, provided so much information about the people of the city. What a great afternoon!Super Informative

Ang🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

19 June 2021

Carlos was very informative and one of the nicest people ever! Was very accommodating as well since it was raining a lot during our tour, he brought us umbrellas and water. Thank you so much Carlos for the amazing tour! Amazing!

Carmen🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ana)

11 September 2020

We had a very good tour with Ana. She was very informative and showed us places off the touristy sights. She gave us lots of history of buildings and areas in the old town. Ana also had a very engaging and friendly character. It’s as if we’ve been friends a long time! Informative

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rui)

18 February 2020

We met Rui a bit early and he was there waiting....we saw the most famous monuments and some of the out of the way places that made for a fantastic tour! We stopped at a few places for a coffee and some cookies, a little lunch, some port wine and some pastel de nata, which was an added bonus. Everything was perfect! We asked for some recommendations on where to find the best Francesinha in Porto and Rui did not steer us wrong! We had some free time to walk over the bridge, ride a cable car and a boat cruise before heading back to Sao Bento to take the train back to Lisbon. It was a long day and a lot of walking but we really enjoyed it! Highly recommend this tour and especially this guide! Thanks Rui and congratulations on your new addition! Best of luck!If you want to see Porto in one day, this is the perefcet tour!

Aleida🇺🇸 United States

(About local Teresa)

18 February 2020

Teresa was wonderful gave us lots of history and a great tour of Porto. Very much saw Porto through the eyes of a local that loves her city. And now so do we! Great way to see Porto in a day!

Tim🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Helena)

10 January 2020

Helena war ein super Tour Guide und hat uns alle Top Sehenswürdigkeiten in Porto gezeigt. Für uns war das ein toller Einstieg in eine tolle Stadt - absolute Empfehlung! Empfehlung

Amanda

(About local Helena)

5 November 2019

Helena was amazing made us feel great about Porto. She was kind an sweet an very knowledgeable about Porto. If anyone wants a tour she the one to do it with. Thank you so much for an amazing time. Amazing

Hugo🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Jorge )

25 April 2025

Prima gidsbeurt die aan al onze verwachtingen voldeed. Alhoewel al 3 dagen in Porto, kon hij toch nog de ontbrekende puzzelstukjes vonden voor ons, met als hoogtepunt de miradoures die niet in de gidsje staanJorge houdt van zijn stad!

Jeanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Helena)

25 April 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with Helena. She took us to so many interesting and varied places including the oldest grocery store in Porto and a traditional Futbol club bar, very local! She also shared alot of Porto and Portuguese history with us. She was very personable and has a wealth of knowledge about food and she offers cooking classes in her home as well. We would love to do that on our next visit to Porto. Thank you Helena. So many wonderful tastes

Lauren

(About local Teresa)

24 April 2025

Teresa is so lovely and showed us all around Porto! We had age ranges from 78-32 and everyone enjoyed it equally. We also had a group who wasn’t the most physically able and Teresa took her time with us and made everyone feel included. She is the best!! Excellent time with Teresa!

Kerrie

(About local Ana)

24 April 2025

Ana was a great host! Full of information about the city including important historical details as well as fun facts. We were sorry to say goodbye!Fun and SO knowledgeable

Lauren

(About local Vera)

24 April 2025

We had the BEST time with Vera! We booked the food tour the afternoon of the day we landed to help with jet lag and Vera was a ray of sunshine! She’s kind, knowledgeable and just a joy to be around. We ate so much delicious food and saw amazing sites along the way. Our party of 4 had age ranges from 78-32 and everyone loved it. We even had a knee scooter due to a hurt foot and Vera made sure everyone was comfortable the entire time. We had a blast!!Best time with Vera!

Patrick

(About local Ana)

23 April 2025

Ana was a wonderful surprise for us. A wonderful mix of history and local flavor by a Porto native. Lunch was absolutely fantastic at a place we would have never found that has been in Porto over 40 years with same owners, cooks and managers. Stopped by to pick out a place for dinner- Franceshina was fantastic! Loved the stories she could tell from her childhood! By far one of the best guides we’ve ever had in many countries!Pat & Frances

Unknown

(About local Orlando)

23 April 2025

We had the best time with Orlando. Felt like we got such an excellent, engaging education about the history of Porto. He adjusted our tour to accommodate our interests, and spent extra time with us to make sure we got the full picture of the city. Had we known how great he was, we would have tried to book him for other tours while we were here. Kind, funny, and SUPER KNOWLEDGABLE