Excursion Soul of oporto: the ribeira quarter tour at Oporto

Discover Oporto's culture and local tasting on this half-day exploration.

The historic center is of high aesthetic value, with evidence of urban development from the Roman, medieval, and Almadas periods. Board an air -conditioned motor -coach at the pier and travel approximately 45 minutes to the city of Oporto, built along the hillsides overlooking the mouth of the Douro River, an outstanding urban landscape with a 2,000-year history.

Oporto, Stock Exchange Palace

Upon arrival in Oporto, walk along charming pedestrian Oporto Streets towards the Stock Exchange Palace, a pompous 19th-century building with a vast Neoclassical façade is the former stock exchange that was built to impress and earn the credibility of European investors.

Sao Francisco Church, Porto Wine & Local Pastry

Continue to Sao Francisco Church an ordinary 14th century Gothic and Baroque construction, has the most extraordinary church interior in Oporto and unquestionably one of the most fabulously opulent in all Europe.

Finish your visit to Ribeira's quarter, where you can enjoy the fantastic views of the river Douro, with its bridges and typical Rabelo boats while tasting a local pastry accompanied by a glass of the world-renowned Oporto Wine while exploring the Ribeira quarter.

Return to your ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Stock Exchange Palace, Gothic São Francisco Church, Ribeira's quarter, Local pastry and Porto wine

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking of approximately 2 km over some cobblestone walkways and inclines. A large stairway (25 steps) has to be negotiated to enter and leave the Stock Exchange Palace. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair. We recommend guests wear comfortable clothing, shoes and bring sun protection. In St. Francisco Church, photos and Videos are not permitted.