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A Taste of Porto

Private Porto shore excursion with priority skip-the-line entrance to the Lello Bookstore, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, opened in 1906. Continue on a driving tour past the Bolhao Market, Se Cathedral, and Sao Bento Train Station, then enjoy a fresh seafood lunch in a local fishing village before a port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia. Licensed English speaking guide, round trip from the Port of Porto (Leixoes). 6 hours.

6 hours (private)

private excursion

licensed driver guide

english speaking expert

all group sizes

sedan to full size coach

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Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of Porto (Leixoes)
Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
Private Mercedes Vehicle with English Speaking Guide
Included- Lello Bookstore VIP entrance, Fresh Seafood Lunch with drinks, Port Wine tastings

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Tour Number: PPORT-03

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2 People - $456 Per Person
3 People - $404 Per Person
4 People - $346 Per Person
5 People - $310 Per Person
6 People - $288 Per Person
7 People - $298 Per Person
8 People - $283 Per Person

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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Lello Bookstore & Porto Wine Tasting Shore Excursion

This private Porto tour literally gives you a taste of Porto. You will visit the very popular Lello Bookstore with priority Skip the Line Tickets, followed by a city driving tour before a delicious fresh seafood lunch in a charming local fishing village. Before the tour is over you also visit a local port winery to learn about its production and enjoy a tasting.

After meeting your guide you depart for the Lello Bookstore. When you arrive you will be whisked into the priority entrance and avoid the long lines which most people have to wait in. This bookstore is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The store opened in 1906, making it one of Portugal's oldest bookstores. You will be impressed by its curved wooden staircase, the stained glass windows and the overall architecture which combines neo-gothic and art nouveau designs. A popular story is that it inspired the look of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series, though J.K. Rowling has said she never actually visited the store during her years living in Porto; the resemblance is a happy coincidence, not the source material.

Next you will enjoy a driving tour to see some of Porto's famous sites such as the Bolhao Market, Santa Catarina shopping street, Clerigos Church and Tower, Se Cathedral, Sao Bento Train Station, and the Stock Exchange Palace.

For lunch you will drive to a local fishing village which neighbors Porto. You will enjoy the small town feel of the area. People enjoy sitting outdoors to take in a fresh seafood lunch which has been grilled just for you. An alternative is a fish and rice dish, similar to paella. The meal and drinks is always a hit with our guests and is included in the tour price.

After lunch, you will drive along the Douro River and over the Dom Luis I Bridge, designed by Theophile Seyrig, a former business partner of Gustave Eiffel, until you reach Vila Nova de Gaia. While you are here you will visit a famous port wine cellar for a tour and tasting. You will learn all about the production, harvesting, and transporting of this unique drink. Of course the tour ends with a tasting and the chance to purchase some bottles if you wish.

What's Included

Included

Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of Porto (Leixoes)
Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
Private Mercedes Vehicle with English Speaking Guide
Included- Lello Bookstore VIP entrance, Fresh Seafood Lunch with drinks, Port Wine tastings

Not Included

Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

1
15 Minutes
Meet guide and drive to Lello Bookstore
2
1 Hour
Visit to Lello Bookstore
3
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Porto City Tour
4
1.5 Hours
Included lunch
5
45 Minutes
Wine Tasting
6
15 Minutes
Return to Pier

Resources

Visit Porto - Official Tourism Website. Official Porto tourism portal with visitor information for the Lello Bookstore and Vila Nova de Gaia. Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Did J.K. Rowling really write Harry Potter at Lello Bookstore?

No. It's a popular myth, but Rowling has confirmed she never visited Lello while living in Porto from 1991 to 1993, when she taught English there. She did write at the Majestic Cafe in Porto during that time, just not at Lello. The bookstore is still worth visiting for its architecture regardless of the myth.

Is the seafood lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, the fresh seafood lunch and drinks at the fishing village are included, along with an alternative fish and rice dish if you prefer.

How do we skip the line at Lello Bookstore?

Your priority entrance ticket is arranged in advance as part of this tour, so you avoid the long queue that forms for general admission.

Is this tour good for first-time visitors to Porto?

Yes, it combines a top literary landmark, a city driving tour past Porto's main sites, a local seafood lunch, and a port wine tasting, giving a well-rounded first look at the city in 6 hours.

Also Available:

›Porto with Wine Tasting - Also available from this port — Private Porto shore trip includes a tour of Porto's historic city center to see her most famous monuments, including a visit to the Se Cathedral. Then following a lunch break you visit a wine cellar to learn about and taste port, a must for your visit to Porto. Your tour includes an English-speaking driver guide.

›Douro Valley Wine - Also available from this port — Private Porto tour visits the port wine region of the Duoro Valley. The wine valleys of the Douro region provide some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Portugal. You enjoy a winery tour, tasting and lunch along with visit the charming town of Amarante. Your tour includes an English-speaking driver guide.

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Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic

Meet guide and drive to Lello Bookstore – 15 Minutes
Visit to Lello Bookstore – 1 Hour
Porto City Tour – 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Included lunch – 1.5 Hours
Wine Tasting – 45 Minutes
Return to Pier – 15 Minutes

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