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Free audio walking tours of Porto
Itinerarly has 3 self-guided audio tours of Porto, Portugal, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Porto Getaway
Ribeira, Dom Luís Bridge and Clérigos in 1h
- Cais da RibeiraWelcome to the Cais da Ribeira, the beating heart and colorful soul of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You stand on the banks of the Douro, facing the historic cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia where the famous Port wine matures.
- Dom Luís I BridgeHere is the Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto's icon and one of Europe's most celebrated engineering works. Opened in 1886, this double-deck iron bridge was designed by Théophile Seyrig, a pupil of Gustave Eiffel.
- Clérigos TowerBefore you stands the Clérigos Tower, Porto's vertical landmark and the first sight when arriving in the city. Built in the 18th century by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, this 75-meter Baroque tower is part of the Clérigos Church, a masterpiece of Portuguese religious art.
Porto Classics
São Bento, Sé, Ribeira and Dom Luís
- São Bento StationWelcome to São Bento Station, arguably the most beautiful train station in Europe. Opened in 1916 on the site of a former Benedictine convent, it is famous for its monumental hall covered with more than 20,000 hand-painted azulejos by Jorge Colaço.
- Porto CathedralThis is the Sé do Porto, the Romanesque cathedral overlooking the city from the top of Pena Ventosa hill. Begun in the 12th century, it blends Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles through centuries of additions and embellishments.
- Cais da RibeiraWelcome to the Cais da Ribeira, the beating heart and colorful soul of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You stand on the banks of the Douro, facing the historic cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia where the famous Port wine matures.
- Dom Luís I BridgeHere is the Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto's icon and one of Europe's most celebrated engineering works. Opened in 1886, this double-deck iron bridge was designed by Théophile Seyrig, a pupil of Gustave Eiffel.
- Clérigos TowerBefore you stands the Clérigos Tower, Porto's vertical landmark and the first sight when arriving in the city. Built in the 18th century by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, this 75-meter Baroque tower is part of the Clérigos Church, a masterpiece of Portuguese religious art.
Complete Porto
Golden Baroque, blue azulejos and the Douro river
- Clérigos TowerBefore you stands the Clérigos Tower, Porto's vertical landmark and the first sight when arriving in the city. Built in the 18th century by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, this 75-meter Baroque tower is part of the Clérigos Church, a masterpiece of Portuguese religious art.
- Livraria LelloStep inside Livraria Lello, often mentioned among the most beautiful bookshops in the world. Opened in 1906, it blends Art Nouveau, Neo-Gothic and carved woodwork in a fairy-tale atmosphere.
- São Bento StationWelcome to São Bento Station, arguably the most beautiful train station in Europe. Opened in 1916 on the site of a former Benedictine convent, it is famous for its monumental hall covered with more than 20,000 hand-painted azulejos by Jorge Colaço.
- Porto CathedralThis is the Sé do Porto, the Romanesque cathedral overlooking the city from the top of Pena Ventosa hill. Begun in the 12th century, it blends Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles through centuries of additions and embellishments.
- São Francisco ChurchSão Francisco Church looks like a modest Gothic facade hiding a stunning interior: over 300 kilos of gold decorate the chapels, altarpieces and columns in a Baroque extravaganza unique in Portugal. It is said that sculptors worked for decades to create this profusion of gilding, cherubs, grapevines and carved foliage.
- Cais da RibeiraWelcome to the Cais da Ribeira, the beating heart and colorful soul of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You stand on the banks of the Douro, facing the historic cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia where the famous Port wine matures.
- Dom Luís I BridgeHere is the Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto's icon and one of Europe's most celebrated engineering works. Opened in 1886, this double-deck iron bridge was designed by Théophile Seyrig, a pupil of Gustave Eiffel.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of Porto?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Porto: Porto Getaway (3 stops, about 1 h); Porto Classics (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete Porto (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the Porto audio tours visit?
- Stops include Cais da Ribeira, Dom Luís I Bridge, Clérigos Tower, São Bento Station, Porto Cathedral, Livraria Lello, São Francisco Church.
- How long does a walking tour of Porto take?
- The Porto tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Porto?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.