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Hidden Side of Porto Free Tour

8.5 / 10 34 reviewsFree cancellation
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Excellent tour. Our guide Ines was incredibly knowledgeable about the dark history of Porto and had us laughing with jok...

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Murder, ghosts, and the occult... On this free tour of Porto, we'll visit the most hidden and mysterious side of the 'city of the Douro' and enjoy the sunset with brilliant colors!

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Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Calçada de Vandoma

Where does the activity end?

Junto a la Praça da Infante.

Reviews of our customers

8.5
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Excellent 607 Travelers·34 reviews
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    June 29, 2025
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    Andrzej Teplicki

    Poland

    Small group setting with interesting stories about Porto’s dark past.

    As a couple
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    May 3, 2025
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    Hannah

    Canada

    Excellent tour. Our guide Ines was incredibly knowledgeable about the dark history of Porto and had us laughing with jokes and fun facts. I highly...

    With friends
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    November 3, 2024
    A

    Aurelija

    Kaunas, Lithuania

    The tour was perfectly organized. The guide Ines told the stories wonderfully. It's amazing how a lot of historical facts were presented in a few stor...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    August 14, 2024
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    Pedro Alejandro Pacheco Tripi

    Madrid, Spain

    Inés did a excellent job!! We loved it!

    As a couple
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    June 25, 2024
    R

    Robin Miller

    Boulder, Colorado, United States

    It was fun and informative, my 14 year old had a great time, she was grinning and commenting the whole time.

    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    September 30, 2023
    D

    Daniela

    Germany

    2 hours of history, dark stories and humour with the company of William. Totally recommended

    As a couple
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    September 29, 2023
    A

    Anonymous

    United Kingdom

    An excellent tour. Very interesting and our guide was very engaging.

    Is this useful?
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    August 9, 2023
    V

    Vanessa

    Vienna, Austria

    It was cool! Really interesting but I could not understand very well the guide sometimes, but besides that everything was good!

    Traveling solo
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  • StarStarStarStarStar
    April 19, 2023
    B

    Bryan

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Our guide is a passionate Greek girl, very informative with exciting stories!!

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
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2 hours 15 minutes.
Language

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included

Included

English speaking guide
Not included

Not included

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When to book

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

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Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
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Murder, ghosts, and the occult... On this free tour of Porto, we'll visit the most hidden and mysterious side of the 'city of the Douro' and enjoy the sunset with brilliant colors!

Alternative Free Tour of Porto

At the designated time, we'll meet at Calçada de Vandoma, and from there, we'll start a free tour around Porto to discover the most mysterious tales of this Portuguese city. Ready?

We'll set off following the footsteps of several mysteries and crime stories. Have you heard about the ghost of São Bento? This station, one of the icons of Porto, is not just known for its beauty.

Next, we'll go to Rua das Flores, where we'll tell you about the crimes of the most famous poisoner on this street. And in the old Olival ghetto, we'll comment on the tumultuous period in which the persecutions of the Jews took place, and we'll also see a synagogue hidden for centuries.

The next stop will be the old prison, where we'll learn about various legends connected with it. As it gets later, we'll head towards the old hospital of Santo Antonio to go to the Palace of the Sirens, built in the area of the Cemetery of the Hebrews and the Jewish Quarter. What tragic stories are hidden behind its walls? 

Then we'll walk through the old Alfandega and the old Armenian quarter. What was the lie that gave its name to this peculiar district? – we'll find out!

After two hours and 15 minutes, we'll end our free tour of the hidden side of Porto, the city by the Ribeira do Douro.

Duration

Duration

2 hours 15 minutes.
Language

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included

Included

English speaking guide
Not included

Not included

Tips
When to book

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
Sustainability

Sustainability

All services meet our
Pets

Pets

Allowed.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Calçada de Vandoma

Where does the activity end?

Junto a la Praça da Infante.

8.5
Star
Excellent 607 Travelers·34 reviews
  • StarStarStarStar
    June 29, 2025
    A

    Andrzej Teplicki

    Poland

    Small group setting with interesting stories about Porto’s dark past.

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    May 3, 2025
    H

    Hannah

    Canada

    Excellent tour. Our guide Ines was incredibly knowledgeable about the dark history of Porto and had us laughing with jokes and fun facts. I highly...

    With friends
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    November 3, 2024
    A

    Aurelija

    Kaunas, Lithuania

    The tour was perfectly organized. The guide Ines told the stories wonderfully. It's amazing how a lot of historical facts were presented in a few stor...

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    August 14, 2024
    P

    Pedro Alejandro Pacheco Tripi

    Madrid, Spain

    Inés did a excellent job!! We loved it!

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    June 25, 2024
    R

    Robin Miller

    Boulder, Colorado, United States

    It was fun and informative, my 14 year old had a great time, she was grinning and commenting the whole time.

    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    September 30, 2023
    D

    Daniela

    Germany

    2 hours of history, dark stories and humour with the company of William. Totally recommended

    As a couple
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    September 29, 2023
    A

    Anonymous

    United Kingdom

    An excellent tour. Very interesting and our guide was very engaging.

    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStar
    August 9, 2023
    V

    Vanessa

    Vienna, Austria

    It was cool! Really interesting but I could not understand very well the guide sometimes, but besides that everything was good!

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    April 19, 2023
    B

    Bryan

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Our guide is a passionate Greek girl, very informative with exciting stories!!

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
Show all reviews

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