TOP 5 PET FRIENDLY TOURS IN PORTO

Definitely YES. Porto is a very cultural city with a lot to tell, so there are several reasons why we think you should book a city tour:

1. History and culturePorto is a city with a rich history and a wealth of historical sites to explore, such as the Praça dos Aliados, the Sé do Porto, and the Luis I bridge. A good tour will allow you to immerse yourself in the history of the city and learn about its cultural heritage. Visiting these places gives you the opportunity to see its impressive architecture up close and capture memorable images.
2. Expert guides: When you take a tour, you will have the advantage of expert local guides who know the city well and can provide you with detailed information and historical context about the places you visit. They can provide you with interesting facts and answer your questions, which will enrich your experience.
3. Secret places: Porto, like other cities, has a wealth of secret corners and lesser-known places that don't appear in the traditional tourist guides. A guided tour can take you through picturesque streets, local markets and other places you might not discover on your own.
4. Efficiency and comfort: An organised tour allows you to maximise your time and visit several highlights efficiently. Plus, you won't have to worry about transport logistics and directions, as the guide will take care of that. And when travelling with a dog, it's a good idea to make the most of your time and then rest. Keep in mind that the tours do not last more than 2h30.

Summing up, taking a tour around Porto allows you to make the most of your visit, discover its history and culture, visit emblematic places, explore hidden corners and enjoy the comfort of an expert guide. It's a fantastic way to get to know and appreciate this wonderful city.

Now that you know that we 100% recommend the tours, we are going to tell you which ones are the top 5 best pet friendly tours in Porto according to our opinion:

1. Porto Free Tour: this is a must-do tour, as it shows you what the city is really like and what you really have to visit. Our guide sent us a PDF with recommendations of the city, which is very much appreciated because it helps you find your way around and avoid the tourist restaurants. Itinerary: Garrett Monument, Porto City Hall, Avenida dos Aliados, Clérigos Tower, University of Porto, San Bento train station, Batalha district, Porto Cathedral. At the end of the free tour, we will go to the riverbank of the Douro to admire its colourful façades and enjoy the postcard-perfect picture of the bridge city. And best part is that they are 100% pet friendly, so your dog will be the main attraction on the tour.

Another aspect we must take into consideration is that a free tour doesn't mean that is free. It means that you set the price. We usually pay between 10 and 15 euros and 20 if we really enjoyed it. We also value the information provided in the tour, whether they tried to stuff it in, whether the guides were nice (in 99% of cases they are). It also depends on the city you are in and the standard of living. 

2. Free Hidden Side of Porto Tour: This is the tour that is available in EVERY city, but it's great for getting to know the most hidden secrets of the city. The novelty here is that it is a free tour, as they are usually paid tours.

Itinerary: Praça da Liberdadewe'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 cityReady? 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 Floreswhere 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 placee'll also see a synagogue hidden for centuries. The next stop will be the old prisonwhere we'll learn about various legends connected with it. We'll continue the tour in 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! And the best thing is that dogs are allowed too. 

3. Tiles of Porto Free TourThis tour is a classic because if there is one thing that stands out about Porto, it's the tiles everywhere. It's a great tour if you like religious tourism and seeing churches and chapels. Itinerary: We will meet you at the indicated time at the Praça da Batalhain front of the church of San Ildefonso. Without a doubt, one of the things that makes Porto special is its beautiful and iconic tiles on the facades of houses and churches.. Are you ready to discover them? The Free Tour starts. First, we'll see the impressive façade of the church of San Ildefonso and the guide will tell us all about the history of this special form of decoration. Why are the colours repeated? What do they represent? You'll become an expert! The next stop of the free tour will be the São Bento Station, one of the most beautiful places in PortoInside you'll find many murals made with these white and blue tiles that tell the history of Portugal. We'll continue the guided tour by visiting the Atlantic Palace, the the Grand Bazaar of Porto, the Bolhão Market, the Chapel of Souls or the Café A Brasileira, all of them perfect places to take pictures of this beautiful decoration. After 2h30 of walking, the tour will finish in front of the Carmo Church, one of the oldest churches in Portugal. And again,dogs are allowed!

4. Harry Potter Porto Free Tour: what a surprised. We always associate Harry Potter to England and Scotland, but the truth is that Porto is very important to the Harry Potter world. We'll meet at the indicated time under the Majestic Café to start a magical free tour of Porto. Can you imagine which famous writer used the city as a source of inspiration? I'm sure you guessed right, it's J. K. Rowling, who went almost daily to this exact cafe to write Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. From here we'll head to São Bentostation, and next to the platforms, we'll admire its famous tile decoration. Did you know that J. K. Rowling chose this location for her Platform 9 ¾? You will be shocked at their amazing resemblance! Next, we will pass by the Clérigos Towerin the old part of the city. Do you remember the Astronomy Tower at Hogwarts? We'll talk about how the novelist took inspiration from this monument to describe it. Afterwards, we will stop in front of the Justice Palace to find out who António de Oliveira Salazar wasWas this character used to create the Slytherin house and the name of its feared founder? There is much debate surrounding this topic. Continuing on to the Louse Café and to the Lion Fountainwhich bears a rather striking resemblance to the Gryffindor house emblem, and we'll approach the Hidden House, where we'll reminisce about number 12 Grimmauld Place. Next, we'll arrive to the University of Porto, where we'll see seven emblems of Portuguese culture, just like Lord Voldemort's seven horcruxes! Of course, we can't end tour without first passing by the iconic Lello bookstoreknown worldwide thanks to the adventures of Harry Potter. We'll let you in on the secrets surrounding this place while we admire its fascinating façade. Last stop? The Escovaria de Belomontean old store that still manufactures brooms by hand. Something else too coincidental to be a coincidence!