Oporto Shore Tours

15/08/2024

Lello Bookstore, “one of the lost beautiful bookstores in the world!”

Livraria Lello, a mais bonita de Portugal 🇵🇹🇪🇺

12/08/2024

We love "pracas"/squares throughout , and there are so many!
Check these out!

Sometimes they have shops, places to drink a coffee, or are just a crossing place with means of public transport, and even important monuments. 

22/06/2024

Good facts! So rich in history and culture!

𝟮𝟭 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹:

1. Portugal is the oldest nation-state in Europe, having established its current borders in 1139 AD.

2. The Portuguese language is the official language of 9 countries, including Portugal itself, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and others.

3. Portugal is the world’s largest cork producer, responsible for over half of the world’s cork supply.

4. The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon is the longest bridge in Europe, spanning over 10 miles (17.2 kilometers).

5. Portugal is one of the world’s top producers of quality wine, known for its Port wine, Vinho Verde, and Douro wines.

6. The University of Coimbra in Portugal is one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, founded in 1290.

7. The Portuguese island of Madeira is famous for its New Year’s Eve celebrations, featuring one of the largest fireworks displays in the world.

8. Portugal is home to Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca, which offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

9. The Portuguese town of Óbidos is known for its annual chocolate festival, attracting visitors from around the world.

10. Portugal’s Algarve region is renowned for its stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs, and picturesque fishing villages.

11. The Azulejo, traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles, are used to decorate buildings, churches, and even train stations throughout the country.

12. The famous Portuguese pastry, Pastel de Nata, was created by Catholic monks in the 18th century.

13. Portugal’s national symbol is the Rooster of Barcelos, which symbolizes luck, honesty, and integrity.

14. Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle offers panoramic views of the city and has a history dating back over 2,000 years.

15. The Vasco da Gama Tower in Lisbon is shaped like a sailboat mast and is one of the tallest buildings in Portugal.

16. Portugal has a long history of exploration, with explorers like Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and Bartolomeu Dias leading expeditions during the Age of Discovery.

17. The city of Porto is known for its historic center, UNESCO-listed port wine cellars, and iconic Dom Luís I Bridge.

18. Portugal is home to one of the world’s oldest bookshops, Livraria Bertrand, which opened in Lisbon in 1732.

19. The Portuguese island of Porto Santo is believed to be the first landing site of Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the Americas in 1492.

20. Portuguese cuisine features a variety of seafood dishes, including bacalhau (salted cod), grilled sardines, and seafood rice.

21. Portugal abolished the death penalty for all crimes, including wartime crimes, in 1867, making it one of the earliest countries to do so.

06/06/2024

Awesome short program about in !

20/05/2024

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If Paris is the city of light, and New York is the city that never sleeps, Porto is the most underrated city break you can go on right now. There, we said it.
We named Porto the best city break in Europe for 2024, and if you were surprised, well, you’ve got a lot to learn.

Travellers have slowly but surely been catching on to the allure of this marvellous city, and Porto has stepped up to this new demand: its metro system is currently undergoing a massive overhaul, and a new brand-new Time Out Market has just opened at UNESCO World Heritage site Sao Bento train station, with 11 restaurant venues, a bar, and chefs with five Michelin stars between them cooking up a storm. But there is a whole lot more to cram into a city break here, and we tried and tested the top spots in the city. Here’s why Porto is the place to be this summer:

The food
You’ve probably come across the tinned fish trend, but Porto was doing it before it was cool, ever since Portuguese fishermen discovered its wonders in the 19th century. Porto’s first tinned fish factory opened in 1885, and now you’ll find it sold in most shops and delis, as well as at the historic two-floor Mercado do Bolhão, which underwent a renovation at the tail end of 2023.

The culture
Another recent renovation is Porto’s Museo de Photography, held in what was a prison until 1970, where you’ll find a huge collection of vintage cameras, photography and rotating temporary exhibitions.
From there, you’re in a prime spot for the magnificent Clérigos Tower, which you should climb if you can face the 200 steps to see Porto from 249 feet up. If you’re looking at the port town on the other side of the Douro River, you’re not actually looking at Porto anymore – that’s Vila Nova de Gaia across the bridge, which is well worth visiting for a ride on the cable car.

The vibes
Despite the (many) hills, Porto is a fantastically walkable city, and you’ll only see the really good bits if you slow down to match its pace.
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But when you’re done, make time to explore as much of Porto as possible: backstreets, delis and wine bars included. Trust me, the hills are worth the climb.

Ella Doyle for Time Out April 2024
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Identidade, memória, património, genes e gentes!
Meet our breathtaking love affair with Porto!!!
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01/03/2024

Some shots of the market, northern largest outdoor

11/02/2024

Great explanation of this awesome coastal town famous for its massive and iconic

05/02/2024

05/02/2024

Gorgeous on the famous to view some of 's iconic

31/01/2024

YES! I love this line. Well said!
- The city of Porto opens the top 10, for several reasons, with one reason being its gastronomic tradition, where people “eat well, and drink better”

According to idealista, Time Out magazine has listed the best cities in the world for 2024 with Lisbon and Porto occupying the top 20.

10/01/2024

The colours of
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04/07/2023

This is a lovely sparking wine, so fresh and perfect for summer! We have a great tour for our guests to experience this wine, and the beautiful wineries with lush gardens that make up this unique region.

The reason is due to the region where it is grown, and not to the fact that it is younger than other wines, such as the Federweißer wine in Germany. The reason is due to the region where it is grown, and not to the fact that it is younger than other wines, such as the Federweißer wine in Germany.&...

02/07/2023

Check out (vindimas) season with our team!
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Harvest tours, as a sensory experience designed by local tour guides, is seeing demand from travelers who prefer private tours.

01/07/2023

Best for , yes, forsure!

Wine has been a beloved drink across the world for all of recorded History, dating back to ancient Mesopotamians, who are known to have enjoyed it in social settings as far as 5000 years ago.

25/04/2023

On the 25th April, 1974, the Carnation Revolution took place in Portugal. A group of organised soldiers united to overthrow the dictatorship and thus return freedom to the Portuguese. Until that date, the country had lived under a dictatorship, ruled by António Salazar, for over four decades. 

20/03/2023

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28/02/2023

YES! So yummy! I will have one for breakfast in honour of this!

The national cuisine of Portugal has once again been recognised with four pastries making the top 100 in the world – and the top two spots also going to Portugal.

17/01/2023

Exploring a and some delish local eats!

11/01/2023

When you think of Portugal, what comes to mind??

Advertisement While Cristiano Ronaldo might be on top of everyone’s list, Portugal is known for a variety of topics from music and food to politics. One of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal has made its mark on the world, although it is often bypassed for other European countries. Now with ...

10/01/2023

So many awesome things to see and do here! We cover a lot of them and will the itinerary to your interests and special requests.

The finest stuff to see and do in this gorgeous rectangle of land between the sea, the mountains and the plains.

08/01/2023

The beautifully renovated

05/01/2023

Another award for this amazing , the gorgeous

While not exactly being a city, a region of Portugal has been handed the European accolade for 2023.

09/12/2022

And Portugal adding another highlight to its list!

The Alentejo town of Évora has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2027, along with Liepaja in Latvia.

03/12/2022

30/11/2022

Researching in the 🍷 🍇 🍁
Beautiful colours and lots of exciting news

14/11/2022

Yeah !

The city of Porto has been voted the Best City Destination in the World 2022 at the 'World Travel Awards' ceremony.  

14/11/2022

PORTUGAL!! 🇵🇹
Check it out, and come visit!

Portugal was considered the "Best Tourist Destination in Europe" in the European edition of the World Travel Awards 2022, which has happened for the fifth time in the last six years. The country shone once again in what are considered the 'Oscars' of Tourism, collecting 30 awards.

17/10/2022

And again...!!!

Readers of Condé Nast traveller magazine considered Portugal the best destination for travel in 2022.

15/09/2022

Porto’s famous Bolhão market is reopening today after a delay of more than four years.