Porto · LELLO BOOKSTORE TOURS
The staircase is the point and the queue is the problem. The 11 below cover timed vouchers and the walking tours that fold the visit into a morning of the old town, with prices and how early to go.
See Porto on foot, from Livraria Lello, by cable car, and from the Douro River on a four-hour small-group tour.
“Even though it was a wet day, we enjoyed the informative walk, bookshop, cable car ride and discussions with guide.”
Porto in four hours: walk historic streets, visit Livraria Lello, ride the cable car, and cruise beneath the Douro’s famous bridges.
“Olivier (Olly, O, etc.) is AMAZING!!! WOWEEE!!! What.a.tour! Do you want to see the whole city of Porto?! Do you want city sites, monuments, history, a boat ride down the Douro River & more?!? This is the tour for YOU!!! Yea, you! Are you convinced?!? If no keep reading… Olivier (Olly, O, etc.) is quite the wealth of knowledge. He has a perfect balance of Porto expertise, humor & care for the participants on his tour. I 10/10 recommend his tour around the beautiful city of Porto! You see it all, make sure to wear comfy shoes. Olivier takes you around the scenic parts of the city & you can…”
Explore Porto’s medieval streets, São Bento tiles, rabelo boats, and Lello Bookshop on a small-group tour with skip-the-line entry.
“The tour was fantastic. It ran a little long, but it was so enjoyable we didn't mind! Barbara was an outstanding guide and not only educated us on the locations we visited but added a lot of perspective & personality (in the best ways) to the tour. We would definitely book her again for another tour!”
Explore Porto’s medieval streets, São Bento, the Cathedral, Clérigos, viewpoints, and Lello Bookstore with a private local guide.
“Ana was excellent: she was friendly, funny, knowledgable, and very accommodating. Bonus points for recommendations of good vegetarian and vegan places to eat in Porto! I highly endorse taking this tour to gain a crash course in the geography, architecture, and history of Porto.”
See Porto and Gaia by private tuk tuk, visit Lello and the cathedral, enjoy hilltop views, and share a fresh seafood lunch.
“The old car they drove us in was only comfortable for 3 people There were 4 of us The car had a roof so therefore the middle person in the back could not see very well The fish market lunch was amazing !”
Explore Porto on a private walking tour with São Bento, the Dom Luís I Bridge, local markets, pastel de nata, and Lello Bookshop.
“Unforgettable Walking Tour with Diogo! We had an amazing walking tour of Porto with Diogo yesterday. He’s a true local — born and raised in Porto — and it really shows in how passionately he shares his city. Diogo took us beyond the usual tourist spots, showing hidden corners, local markets, and even the vibrant TimeOut Market next to the train station, where we tried dishes from Michelin-star chefs! He speaks excellent English and has a deep knowledge of history, architecture, and literature. We loved learning about the famous blue tiles and the stories behind the beautiful scenes at São Bento railway station. Diogo also brought us to the iconic…”
Explore Porto through Harry Potter connections, from São Bento and Lello Bookshop to Majestic Café, with a private local guide.
“Our experience was incredible! Carlos was a great guide, he taught us a lot about the history behind some of Porto's venues, their significance to J.K. Rowling in her creation of the Harry Potter series, and showed us things we hadn't noticed on our initial, unguided trip Read more”
Walk Porto’s old quarters, admire São Bento’s tiles, and enter Lello Bookshop with a local guide on this 3 to 4 hour tour.
“The history of Portugal and our guide was so knowledgeable .Rosa Reis was very informative and gave us a great knowledge of Portugal .”
Explore Porto’s tiled station, Clérigos, Lello Bookshop, Cordoaria, Rua das Flores, and Ribeira with a private local guide.
“Sara was amazing! We booked this last minute. We are so glad we did. Sara is knowledgeable, kind and complete fun to zip around with. She's on time, organized...we unreservedly recommend her. The city of Porto has something for everyone. Whatever your interest, there are things for you to do.”
Walk Porto’s historic center with a private guide, taste three port wines, see famous azulejos, and enter Livraria Lello without the queue.
“I loved that you get a snap shot of the best of Porto and then time afterwards to shop the cool areas and eat the best options. Definitely would recommend.”
See Porto by private tuk tuk, visit the cathedral and Clérigos Tower, then skip the queue at Livraria Lello with a local guide.
“The tuk tuk ride was fun and was a good way to see the city sights with limited time. Our driver was enthusiastic and willing to share highlights about Porto with us. We ended the tour with a golden ticket to the bookstore which was fun to see but crowded later in the day.”
Pick a bank of the river, a valley or a kitchen.
