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Walk through centuries of Jewish history in Porto as you uncover the stories, streets, and secret sites of a resilient community that shaped the soul of the city. From medieval Judiarias to hidden synagogues, discover the untold side of Porto.

Destination

Porto, Portugal

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Português, Español, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 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 Pillory - 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. Meet Up

   Meet your host and get introduced to Porto’s Jewish history, from the 12th century to the present. Hear how Jewish and Christian communities once coexisted in this vibrant city

4. Judiaria Velha – The Old Jewish Quarter

   Walk the narrow streets near Sé Cathedral where Porto’s first Jewish community lived. Discover how this area flourished until the 15th-century expulsion

5. Judiaria of Miragaia

   Head toward the riverside to Miragaia. Walk its narrow streets and hear how trade, mobility, and community life shaped this historic judiaria.

6. Judiaria of Monchique

   Continue along the waterfront to Monchique. Learn about this area’s past and the traces that still hint at its Jewish neighborhood

7. Judiaria do Olival

   Move uphill toward Olival. Discuss everyday life, community resilience, and how the city changed around this judiaria over time

8. Vitória Neighborhood

   Finish in Vitória, a great spot to connect the threads of the route—history, local life, and today’s city vibe—plus tips for what to explore next

9. 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

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Reviews from guests

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

12 September 2025

We came into Porto on an Oceania cruise ship. We arrived at 9am so, we could not take full advantage of the 8 hour private tour. Gustavo picked us up at 930am in his pristinely clean Mercedes station wagon. We needed to be back on board by 530pm but needed to be a bit conservative since it wasn’t a ship sponsored tour. We arrived back at 440pm. Once picked up, we headed straight to the Douro Valley. Gustavo knew all the best vista points and brought us to them. We had a wonderful lunch and wine at Sandman, one of the finest port producers in Portugal. We had to skip the boat ride on the Douro River so that we could do most everything else. After lunch, we told Gustavo that we would rather tour around, looking for the best Vistas versus going to the wine tasting. We thoroughly enjoyed our choice. The excursion was fabulous and we’re thrilled that we got to witness the Douro Valley & Douro Valley. It was a high quality tour put on by a native of the area. The only reason I can’t give it a 10 for value is that we had to pay for some things we didn’t do. This said, we knew about all of this in advance of the tour. The Duoro Valley is Beautiful

Tatiana 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

9 September 2025

We absolutely loved Gustavo. My husband and I are in our early 30s and with so many tour guide options it was hard to choose based on a few reviews and bios. But rolled the dice and we couldn't have felt luckier. Gustavo knows so much about his country and the wine and food. He's very genuine and a fun person, never felt like conversations were forced. The restaurant in Douro was incredible. He took care of us so well. So don't hesitate just book him. Best day in Porto!

Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

8 September 2025

Gustavo was nice, on his phone a bit. Local

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

5 September 2025

We had a wonderful 3 hours with Gustavo. We laughed and just enjoyed a casual walk around Porto. We were able to see many of the things on “my list” by just walking with him. He shared so much that we would have never been able to learn without a guide. He is super knowledgeable but shared all of that in a very casual and relaxed way. My husband hates big tours and doing this type of experience is soooo worth it. Book Gustavo- you will love your time with him!!!Gustavo is awesome!

Phil🇺🇸 United States

(About local Manuel)

31 August 2025

This was a terrific way to get introduced to the city of Porto. Manuel was very knowledgeable and conveyed great enthusiasm in telling us about the history of the city. The walking tour was quite comprehensive, covering the major sites as will as some hidden gems off the beaten path, in addition to a stop at a café to sample the famous local pastry. It is an ambitious 5-hour walk through a hilly town, so bring comfortable walking shoes and a good pair of legs :).Terrific Intro to Porto

Chris🇦🇺 Australia

(About local André)

30 August 2025

Andre is very knowledgeable and passionate about Porto’s history and culture. He relates that history to the modern era and takes you to places that are not on the usual trail . He loves conversations and wants to know what you think He was an entertaining and engaging tour host.Andre’s tour

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

28 August 2025

My family of 4 had the pleasure of taking a trip to the Douro Valley with Gustavo. We began by visiting the Croft vineyard, enjoying the views, and having a quick port tonic. We meandered through the valley and stopped at a few scenic points before heading to lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant that he recommended. Gustavo was very friendly, knowledgeable, and treated us as friends as he explained the history of Portugal and the valley. After lunch we stopped at Quinta da Pacheca for a wine tasting, with the wines picked by Gustavo himself. I would recommend this tour to all and cannot give Gustavo a high enough rating. We hope to return and see more of Portugal with him! Incredible day teip to Douro Valley

Laurent🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Gustavo)

23 August 2025

Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Tag zusammen mit Gustavo im wunderschönen Douro~Tal. Obwohl die Sicht aufgrund der Waldbrände etwas eingeschränkt war, können wir sagen, dass der ganze Tag wunderschön war. Wir haben zwei tolle Weingüter besucht und den leckeren Wein verkostet. Gustavo hat uns sehr viel Wissenswertes erzählt und wir hatten eine lustige Fahrt mit tollen Erlebnissen und interessanten Gesprächen. Gustavo ist ein sehr sympathisches Reiseführer mit einem breiten Wissen, es war sehr angenehm mit ihm.Ein unvergesslicher Tag im Douro–Tal

Laurent🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Gustavo)

23 August 2025

Wir hatten eine wunderbare, informative Stadtführung mit Gustavo, bei der wir auch schöne Ecken abseits der üblichen Touristenroute sehen konnten, Das Highlight war ein super leckeres Mittagessen direkt bei den Fischern…. Dieses Juwel hätten wir alleine nie gefunden. Gustavo ist ein toller und sehr sympathischer Reiseführer mit großem Wissen. Er hat unseren ersten Besuch in Porto zu einem besonderen Erlebnis gemacht.Ein gelungener Tag in Porto

Len🇦🇺 Australia

(About local André)

20 August 2025

Andre was very knowledgeable . He made the walking tour very interesting. A large area of Porto was covered. Well done Highly recommendedAmazing tour

Susan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Gustavo)

12 August 2025

Our day in the Douro Valley with Gustavo was FANTASTIC - a highlight of our trip to Portugal. Gustavo was so down to earth, knowledgeable, and clearly knew the area like the back of his hand. He chose a restaurant for lunch which was superb. The wine tastings were great and their locations were also spectacularly beautiful. What a great day!Best way to see the Douro Valley!

charlotte🇨🇦 Canada

(About local André)

10 August 2025

Porto's history is fascinating - did you know that the Romans established a settlement in the area, calling it Portus Cale? The settlement eventually gave its name to the city, and by extension, to the country we know as Portugal. Neither did we! But thanks to the wonderful time we spent with Andre, a medieval historian, we learned so much that explains why Porto is such an intriguing city - and hard to describe in a single sentence!- as we wandered through the old town's twisty laneways and explored neighbourhoods we would never have discovered on our own. Walking through time

Brian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Gustavo)

3 August 2025

Gustavo had a well presented a great car for the trip. He was punctual and catered the trip to our needs. Saw some fantastic areas of the valley and its history that was brought to life with Gustavo’s knowledge. The individual nature of the trip and easy going conversation with Gustavo made it a great day.Great day out in the Douro valley

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

Geert

(About local André)

30 July 2025

Wij hebben genoten van de zeer goede uitleg van het mooie Porto door AndreZeer bekwame en toffe gids

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

Sherrin🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Gustavo)

25 July 2025

Had a wonder day with Gustavo.

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

Jason 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local André)

21 July 2025

With an encyclopaedic knowledge of this fascinating place, the football-mad and history loving Andre unpacked the City for us. Great guy, great stories and a tour that took us all over town. You rock Andre! The Man who loves Porto!

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..

Tanja🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Teresa)

16 July 2025

We had a wonderful city tour of Porto with Teresa. She was incredibly kind, empathetic, and warm – spending time with her was relaxed and truly enjoyable. The tastings she offered along the way were absolutely delicious – a real treat and a fun culinary experience! Thanks to Teresa, we gained a great insight into Porto, well beyond the usual tourist spots. We’re especially grateful for her restaurant recommendations – we visited several amazing places we never would have discovered on our own. Thank you so much again, Teresa – and apologies for the delayed review!Eine Tour, die alle Erwartungen erfüllt

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

Francesca🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local André)

3 July 2025

Andre was a great guide full of knowledge and passion towards his beloved Porto and its history and culture. We were taken back in time at every corner. Be prepared to walk up and down cobble stone streets. Ensure you wear supportive walking shoes. Enjoyed learning the history of Porto. Highly recommended. Knowledgeable and Passioniate

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

Mads🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local André)

1 July 2025

Andre took us on a wonderful trip through the countryside and adapted the tour so our disabled guest didn't have to walk much. No questions went unanswered and we felt welcome everywhere we went.Cool trip to the countryside

Bonnie

(About local Teresa)

27 June 2025

We had a good tour with Teresa, she is a lot of fun, loves her city, and showed us the traditional side of food in Portugal, well worth the time! Good start to Porto

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

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

Naomi🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

11 June 2025

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

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

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!

Armando

(About local André)

2 June 2025

We truly enjoyed our afternoon walking tour of Porto. Our guide André was friendly and very informative. The knowledge and interesting facts he shared were invaluable in providing historical context and enriching our visit to Porto. The only improvement I would offer is for the guides to have a sign, name tag or other identifying element. We arranged to meet André in a large plaza and we actually sat on a ledge next to him for a few minutes, waiting before either of us realized he was our guide. Hundreds of years of history in 3 hours.

Katy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

2 June 2025

We spent our first day in Portugal with Gustavo. He arrived to our hotel on time, and took us in his clean comfortable car to theDuoro Valley. We learned a lot of Portuguese history and Port along the way. We stopped for a delicious lunch with amazing wine followed by another winery to try number of Ports. It was super enjoyable. Highly recommend! Delightful day with Gustavo

Maryann

(About local Gustavo)

29 May 2025

We enjoyed an informative day as well as immersion into the culture of the region. Great wine tastings in beautiful surroundings as well as a memorable lunch stop. Duero Valley at its best

Tish and Kent🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

23 May 2025

Andre was a very nice guide and my husband and I enjoyed the experience. Going back on our own today to tour the rest, wondered why he spent so much time talking and not moving to many of the places we would have hated to miss. Fortunately, we had enough time to complete our walking tour of Porto on our own. Many of the “ hidden” areas he showed us weren’t that great. But overall, a good experience for getting an overview of walking Porto. Enjoyable Morning Tour

Kate

(About local Teresa)

19 May 2025

Our group enjoyed a beautiful tasting tour with Teresa. She took us to interesting places and knew the proprietors so we had easy access to the tastes around town. Teresa gave us good tips for dinners and other adventures around the city. Super Enjoyable Tour with Teresa

Missy

(About local Gustavo)

19 May 2025

Absolutely 5 stars for Gustavo! He was an absolute gentleman from start to finish, gracious, warm, and endlessly accommodating. He guided us through the Douro wine valley with a perfect mix of fascinating history, scenic detours, and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. He took us to the most lovely, delicious authentic spot for lunch! We genuinely enjoyed his company, he’s not only a fantastic guide but just a wonderful person to spend the day with. It was truly one of the nicest days we’ve had on our trip. Obrigada, Gustavo! Perfect day in the Douro 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!

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

17 May 2025

Andre was very knowledgeable and passionate about his city of Porto, which showed clearly throughout the tour. He showed us the main sights and also shared many hidden gems such as the best local pastries! He offered suggestions for the rest of our visit that were very helpful!Good Time Discovering Porto

Frank & Margaret🇨🇦 Canada

(About local André)

15 May 2025

Andre was an excellent tour guide. You can feel his passion for his city of Porto. His immense knowledge of the history helps you feel connected to the city. Andre took us to great city viewing spots and we strolled historical streets while learning about the rich history of Porto. Andre is friendly, outgoing and hospitable. We would recommend him to our friends. Thank you Andre. Frank & MargaretA Passionate Historian

Peter

(About local André)

14 May 2025

We were a group of reasonably experienced photographers who enjoyed both the detailed knowledge of Porto through the ages and the useful tips on viewpoints and where more time would be well spent.A walk with great history and photo tips

Lisa

(About local Gustavo)

13 May 2025

My husband and I landed in Porto the day that Portugal and Spain experienced a complete blackout. We were scheduled to do a five hour city tour with Gustavo and he was going to graciously pick us up from the airport. Thank goodness he had our flight information because he was waiting for us when we got off the plane with a sign with our names. If it wasn't for him picking us up from the airport we would've wasted four hours, trying to get a taxi during the blackout, Even though everything was shut down, he still drove us around to see some of the sites in his car. When he dropped us off, he said if the power came on, he would come and pick us up from our Airbnb and finish the tour which he did. He was easy to be around very knowledgeable and accommodating. He asked us what else we wanted to see the second day and one of the things was visiting the FC Soccer Club, which he took us to. We invited him to dinner that evening and he took us to a local place and ordered for us. Highly recommend Gustavo. I feel like he's a friend of ours now.Gustavo Saves The Day

Stephanie

(About local André)

13 May 2025

André is a wonderful guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Porto and was able to show me some areas that I never would’ve discovered on my own. Fantastic tour! Highly, highly recommend!Fantastic!

Yolanda

(About local Gustavo)

12 May 2025

Gustavo took us on a lovely drive through the beautiful Douro Valley and shared many interesting facts about the agricultural history of this region of Portugal. Gustavo is a witty and wonderful conversationalist, quite knowledgeable about his country’s history, and he speaks excellent English. The scenery throughout the drive was spectacular, and we had opportunities to take pictures and ask questions, and every stop along the way was delightful, as was the wine we tasted. We also stopped at a traditional Portuguese restaurant in a quaint and charming little village and ate a delicious meal accompanied by some excellent wine. All in all, we had a marvelous and memorable experience with Gustavo. Delightful time in the Douro Valley

Brynn

(About local André)

7 May 2025

What a great day! Andre is a wonderful guide, almost like visiting an old friend and getting a tour of his city. He is personable and passionate. The best part was his incredibly vast knowledge of the history of this amazing and beautiful city. Andre took us to places we never would have found on our own and had so many great stories to make it such a memorable experience for us. Would highly recommend Andre! We had the best time. Wow! Andre knows Porto!

Sydney🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

3 May 2025

My partner and I had a wonderful tour of Porto with André. It was an incredibly rainy day, and André knew of all the best spots to take cover when the rain got intense. His historical knowledge of Porto was incredible and it led to a very insightful tour and a deepening of our understanding of Porto and Portugal. We highly recommend this tour with André!Great historical tour of Porto!

Unknown

(About local André)

3 May 2025

Andre was very knowledgeable and gave us an abundance of information on history and culture as promised. He answered any questions we had and gave us great recommendations for food and sights that would be good to visit in the afternoon. Morning in Porto

Chuck🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gustavo)

2 May 2025

The Douro Valley with Gustavo was not a tour but an immersive experience. Not only was the Douro Valley a beautiful and remarkable feat of ingenuity - picture Switzerland meets Tuscany- Gustavo gives you a wonderful view of history and culture- my favorite experience of my 3 weeks in Spain and Portugal ( food and wine was fabulous as well)Exceptional Experience