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Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car

Name: Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

See Porto from the street, the sky and the water on this walking tour with cable car and boat. You will admire the tiles of São Bento, ride the Gaia cable car, and cruise the Douro, with Livraria Lello available on some options.

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Full description

The tour starts on foot with an introduction to Porto's history, passing São Bento station and the Ribeira district, before moving on to two river-level experiences: the cable car in Vila Nova de Gaia and a cruise on the Douro. The cable-car ticket and cruise are included.

Entry to Livraria Lello is part of some departures only, while the cheapest group option excludes the bookstore. A private version exists with separate times, and guiding may be bilingual.

Reviewers mention the entertaining storytelling, station tile explanations and varied viewpoints.

Entry to Livraria Lello is part of some departures only, while the cheapest group option excludes the bookstore. A private version exists with separate times, and guiding may be bilingual.

Reviewers mention the entertaining storytelling, station tile explanations and varied viewpoints.

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Address

R. de São Bento da Vitória 154, 4050-139 Porto, Portugal · Porto

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Hours

Daily departures between 8:30 and 11:00, plus an afternoon departure at 14:00, ~3.5 hours.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

3h30

Best time

early morning, morning or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Check that your chosen option includes Lello admission, as the cheapest group version does not
departures run mornings from 8:30 to 11:00 plus one at 14:00
buy any refreshments before boarding the boat.

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Reviews

Melissa – Australia | September 30, 2026 Melissa valued João’s entertaining historical explanations, particularly the station tiles, and appreciated practical food and sightseeing recommendations afterwards.

GetYourGuide traveler

1/5

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