Revolutours Flagship Walk, 2h 30

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Language: English and Spanish
Meeting point: Largo Amor de Perdição
Where it walks: Sé and Old Town
Guide: Revolutours
What it costs: Free, pay what you want

Overview

The guides of Revolutours wait at Largo Amor de Perdição, in front of the Portuguese Photography Center, holding a yellow umbrella, and from there the walk runs for 2.5 hours through Porto's old town. The route, as the tour's own GuruWalk page describes it, moves stop by stop from Cordoaria Park past the Lello Bookstore, Praça Gomes Teixeira and the University of Porto, then on through the old Jewish Quarter, the Vitória Viewpoint, São Bento Station and the Cathedral. Along the way the guides give practical recommendations about markets, where to eat, drink and shop.

The Dom Luis I bridge and the Ribeira seen across the Douro from the Serra do Pilar terrace

This is a free, pay what you want walking tour reserved on GuruWalk, which means you book without paying upfront and settle with the guide at the end. It runs in English and Spanish, and the meeting spot sits in the Sé and Old Town neighbourhood, a few meters from the Clérigos Tower according to the tour description.

It suits travellers who want a broad first sweep of central Porto on foot with a guide who also passes on everyday city tips. There is no pickup; everyone makes their own way to the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco.

Itinerary

Stop	What Happens
Meet at Largo Amor de Perdição	Guides wait with a yellow Revolutours umbrella at Largo Amor de Perdição, in front of the Portuguese Photography Center, by the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco.
Cordoaria Park	The walk begins near the Palace of Justice and Cordoaria Park, close to the Portuguese Center of Photography.
Lello Bookstore	The route passes the Lello Bookstore, one of the stops named in the tour description.
Praça Gomes Teixeira and University	The tour continues to Praça Gomes Teixeira and the University of Porto, then past the Twin Churches, the Court of Justice and the Porto Jail.
Clérigos Tower and Jewish Quarter	The Clérigos Tower is next on the route. The walk then goes through the old Jewish Quarter and past the Church of São Bento da Vitória.
Vitória Viewpoint	A stop at the Vitória Viewpoint for its views over the city, as the tour description puts it.
São Bento Station and Cathedral	The final stretch of the named route covers São Bento Station and the Porto Cathedral.

What To Expect From The Tour

The tour's own page is the main source for what to expect. Here is what it tells you to prepare for.

Finding the guide. Look for the yellow Revolutours umbrella at Largo Amor de Perdição, in front of the Portuguese Photography Center. The meeting point is by the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco.
Duration and pace. The walk lasts 2.5 hours and the route has 12 stops, according to the tour's know before you go note. It is a walking tour, so expect to be on your feet for most of it.
Language. The walk runs in English and Spanish. Both languages are listed on the tour's page.

“Excellent tour. Many sites covered. Very informative and entertaining guide.”

Daniel, GuruWalk review of Revolutours Flagship Walk, 2h 30

Paying the guide. Booking is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. That is the whole price model; there is no upfront charge on GuruWalk.
City tips. The tour description promises tips and suggestions about the city's daily life, markets, and where to eat, drink and shop. Bring a note of anything you want to remember.
No pickup. There is no hotel pickup on this tour. Everyone meets the guide at the stated square.

Common issues. There is no pickup, so you must find Largo Amor de Perdição yourself. The know before you go note states that the GuruWalk page shows only the first 3 of the route's 12 stops, so the full route is not published in advance. Booking is free but the pay what you want model means the guide is paid at the end, which some travellers may not expect.

More Free Sights In Porto

Place	Free Or Ticketed	What Is Free	What You Still Pay For
Centro Portugues de Fotografia	Free	Free admission ('Entrada Gratuita') on the official page, in the former prison and Relacao court building.	None found.
Capela das Almas (azulejo facade)	Free	The Rua de Santa Catarina facade of 16,000 azulejos is visible from the street at no cost.	None found.
Estacao de Sao Bento (main hall)	Free	Working railway station; the azulejo hall is a public concourse.	None.

Planning The Basics

Is This Tour Really Free?

Yes, in the pay what you want sense. Booking on GuruWalk costs nothing upfront and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. There is no fixed price for the walk itself.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Largo Amor de Perdição, in front of the Portuguese Photography Center, by the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco. The guides carry a yellow Revolutours umbrella. There is no pickup from hotels.

How Long Does The Walk Take?

The duration is 2.5 hours. The route has 12 stops, and the GuruWalk page for this walk shows the first 3 of them.

Are Entry Tickets Included?

The tour description does not mention entry tickets or admissions of any kind. The walk is a guided route through the streets. If visiting an attraction inside matters to you, check the walk's own GuruWalk page before booking.

What Languages Does The Tour Run In?

English and Spanish, according to the tour's page. If you need a specific language, check the walk's GuruWalk page before booking.

Can I Cancel My Booking?

The tour's description does not state a cancellation policy. Since booking is free on GuruWalk, check the walk's own page there for the current cancellation terms before you reserve.