Meet Porto Highlights with Traditional Lunch

Ricardo is a fantastic guide with a heart of gold and an incredible sense of hospitality. Before we even met him, he stopped by our hotel to leave some treats for the front desk to place in our room upon arrival. What a kind gesture, and what an amazing welcome to Porto! We met Ricardo at our hotel and began walking through Porto in the morning. He's so relaxed, conversational, and fun to be around. He was the perfect companion to cure our first full day of jet lag. Ricardo has a wonderful ability to pivot his tour for his audience, and he did a wonderful job of balancing religion, art, history, food, and culture for us. In the afternoon, we had lunch in the Porto CBD at an amazing food hall and then took a drive to the coast. Ricardo nailed this tour. He even gave us solid nightlife recommendations, and we had one of our best late nights in years. Thanks, Ricardo!

It was fantastic, saw everything and more, book this, you will not be disappointed! A truly delightful day.

Porto is now one of the most popular destinations in the world, which means it is often flooded with tourists. You need someone who can help you navigate the city’s ins and outs—both on and off the beaten path. Ricardo Manuel of Douro Tours is the ideal guide: knowledgeable, passionate, and truly local. Our visit was beautifully bookended by two of the most sought-after viewpoints in Porto: Miradouro da Vitória and Serra do Pilar. Ricardo took us to these splendid vantage points—beginning and ending the tour in style, the finale made even more special with a high touch: a bottle of perfectly chilled local sparkling wine served in proper champagne glasses atop the Pilar. Porto is a city of natural advantages, its hills giving it a distinctive charm. It is also filled with architectural gems, such as the Ponte de São Luís (designed by Gustave Eiffel), all set against the bright ribbon of the Douro River. The tour offers you the big picture—an overview of the city—but also takes you straight to the must-see landmarks, the ones usually surrounded by long lines of tourists: Livraria Lello, Torre dos Clérigos, Banco de Materiais – Azulejos, Baixa. With Ricardo, you’ll glide through the crowds and always end up with the best seat in the house. Off-the-beaten-path highlights included Ribeira, Foz do Porto, and Matosinhos. We even enjoyed a memorable almoço at Mercado Bom Sucesso—a truly local, out-of-town-feeling experience. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, and thanks to Ricardo’s impeccable guidance, we had an unforgettable introduction to Porto. We highly recommend Ricardo Manuel!