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.
Climb from the cathedral ridge to the riverfront and across the iron bridge on a route woven with tiles, markets, and merchant halls. Hear how faith, craft, and port wine shaped Porto’s streets and skyline while you explore at your own pace. Start anywhere and let the Douro and its landmarks guide the story.
Highlights
Sé Cathedral — Romanesque core and Gothic cloister tiles; learn how this hilltop fortress church shaped ceremonies, defense, and city views.
São Bento Station — 20,000 azulejos in the vestibule; hear how a former convent became Porto’s elegant gateway for trains and travelers.
Church of São Francisco — plain stone outside, gilded wood within; discover friars, patrons, and catacombs beneath the nave’s floor.
Stock Exchange Palace — neoclassical showpiece of commerce; see where merchants met, fairs thrived, and the dazzling Arab Room amazed visitors.
Ribeira Square — arches, warehouses, and river steps; trace market life where casks rolled to boats and festivals still light the waterfront.
Dom Luís I Bridge — double-deck metal arch by Eiffel’s colleague; walk the upper span for sweeping views that unite Porto and Gaia.
Clérigos Church and Tower — Nasoni’s baroque landmark; climb the 200 steps for a skyline of rooftops, river bends, and distant sea air.
Carmo Church — tile-clad façade beside Carmelitas; learn why a narrow one-meter house separates the two and how artists told sacred stories.
Livraria Lello — neo-Gothic bookshop of woodwork and stained glass; explore a literary shrine built by the Lello brothers for readers and writers.
Bolhão Market — iron balconies over a bustling court; meet vendors of produce, flowers, and seafood in Porto’s restored century-old market.
Santo Ildefonso Church — hilltop twin towers and blue tiles; see scenes devoted to the saint and a staircase opening onto Batalha Square.
Port Wine Cellars (Gaia) — historic lodges across the river; learn why barrels aged here and enjoy the classic panorama back toward Porto.
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: ~2.2 miles (3.5 km) • Time: 2–2.5 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Hills, cobblestones, church steps, bridge walkway
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.
