Porto Half-Day Guided Historical Tour with Port Cellar Visit and Tasting

The corner stone was unveiled in 1900 by king Carlos I on the site of the former convent S. Bento de Avé Maria (Saint Benedict of Hail Mary). The initial project was designed by architect Marques da Silva with its external lines demonstrating then contemporary French influences.

30 min

On the 17th December 1921, an establishment called Elite café opened for business in Porto.

It was located in Santa Catarina street, a pedestrian walkway for shopping and for the finest members of society, then and now. The café enlightened the street with its Art Nouveau decoration, by architect João Queiroz.

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The Church of Clérigos (Ecclesiastics) is a genuine baroque masterpiece dating from the mid-18th century. It was designed by Nicolau Nasoni, an architect of Italian origin. He stamped his mark on many monuments around Oporto and the north of Portugal. Nasoni, on his request, was buried here in a small chapel with its gateway at the same level as the top of the double bolster stairway.

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Now it's time to taste the nectar of the gods that us humans call Port Wine, you will have the chance to know more about the port in a guided tour and at the end taste two type of Ports.

1 h