A hand-picked collection of Porto’s most iconic sights, gathered from our first three self-guided tours — from cathedrals and markets to river bridges and tiled halls.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
This ‘Greatest of Porto’ tour gathers the city’s essential landmarks from our three themed walks into one seamless route. Explore markets, towers, bridges, tiled stations, and waterfront squares that define the city’s character. It’s a curated mix of faith, craft, and everyday life — the best of Porto’s stories, all within a walkable loop beside the Douro.
Highlights
Bolhão Market — century-old ironwork market; hear the shouts and scents that define daily life in Porto.
Church of São Francisco — Gothic stone and Baroque gold; see how monks and merchants shaped the city’s faith.
Clérigos Tower and Church — seventy-five-meter landmark; climb or listen to the bells that once guided sailors home.
Dom Luís I Bridge — 1886 iron span by an Eiffel pupil; walk between two decks linking Porto and Gaia.
Livraria Lello — 1906 bookshop of carved wood and stained glass; witness the art that honored Porto’s writers.
Majestic Café — 1920s art nouveau interior; sip where generations of thinkers met beneath chandeliers.
Palácio da Bolsa — neoclassical exchange palace; discover the Arab Room where trade and royalty met.
Ribeira Square — medieval riverfront hub; stand where merchants once rolled barrels to the Douro.
Rua das Flores — elegant sixteenth-century street; trace legends of music, romance, and perfume after dark.
São Bento Station — blue-and-white mural hall; see history painted across twenty thousand hand-tiled panels.
Sé Cathedral — fortress-like church on the hill; view its cloister tiles that tie faith to the sea and trade.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~2.3 miles (3.7 km) • Time: 2.5 hours • Stops: 11+ • Terrain: Slopes, cobblestones, and riverfront stairs
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
