Past and Present Porto Architecture Private Tour

Starting Point, near the Porto City Hall. Brief Introduction of the Tour, Location and History of Porto and Portugal.

Drive through the Square and take a look at the Stock Exchange Palace

Pass by the Customs Building, by the river

Pass by the St. John Fort, right next to the mouth of the river Douro.

After a 30 minute ride, pass by the Fort of St. Francis, also known as The Cheese Castle and see the limits of the City Park

After a 10 minute drive, stop to see the Cruise Ship Terminal, a modern building with a unique architeture,

One of the most iconic constructions, by the ocean. Also from the awarded Alvaro Siza Vieira.

After a 30-45 minutes drive, stop at the Contemporary Art Museum. Invited to visit the original house of the property (Art Deco), the museum and the gardens. Also the suggested place to lunch.

After a 15 minutes drive, The House of Music. An Iconic building in Porto to feel the Contemporary Architecture. Design of the Pritzker prize awarded architect Rem Koolhaas.

Design by Alvaro Sica Vieira.

Back at Porto´s city center, a outside visit of the Clerigos Tower and church. One of the most iconic buildings in Porto, from the 18th century. A complete explanation of the design fo the building and surrounding area.