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.
Step into Porto’s twilight world where taverns, church towers, and riverside arches tell stories of courage, music, and myth. This walk moves from the Douro waterfront to hillside viewpoints and lantern-lit streets, blending faith, revolution, and romance after dark. Along the way you’ll hear how ghosts, poets, and watchmen still keep the city awake through the night.
Highlights
Ribeira Waterfront — riverfront arches alive with music and ghost tales where sailors once toasted safe returns.
Rua das Flores — elegant 1500s street of goldsmiths and legends; hear of the vanished bride whose perfume lingers.
Church of São Francisco — Baroque gold and crypt catacombs; see where monks and merchants rest beneath the floor.
Palácio da Bolsa — neoclassical trade palace beside the friars’ church; learn of its Arab Room and watchman ghost.
Miradouro da Vitória — quiet terrace above the rooftops; discover its wartime role and sunset view over the Douro.
Clérigos Tower and Church — seventy-five-meter landmark by Nasoni; trace the lights that once signaled across the city.
Cordoaria Garden — shaded park of twisting trees and prison lore; stroll among sculptures and whispered tales.
Lóios Square — former convent turned meeting place; hear how soldiers, taverns, and legends shared its stones.
São Bento da Vitória Street — cobbled tavern quarter born from monastic cellars; meet the rebels and storytellers of 1910.
Galeria de Paris — nightlife arc of century-old bars; learn how poets and musicians once defied censorship here.
Dom Luís I Bridge — 1886 iron span by Seyrig; cross the city’s emblem linking light, water, and festival echoes.
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!
Tour area: Porto – Taverns, Ghosts & After-Dark Legends
Distance: ~2 miles (3.2 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 11+ • Terrain: Slopes, cobblestones, narrow lanes
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)
Swipe or scroll to see more →
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.