Tuk up in the sky

General information

Destination
Porto, Portugal

Program details

Discover this beautiful city in the best possible way: combine a tuktuk tour with an unforgettable trip in the Gaia Gondola Lift from Oporto and Gaia. You will have the opportunity to travel through the quaint and narrow streets whilst comfortably seated in the eco-friendly tuktuk and later on relish the exhilarating experience of the cable car.

From the Gaia Gondola List you will be amazed by the exhilarating views of the Douro River. You will see the romantic city of Porto and the narrow lanes and staircases zigzagging to nowhere as well as the rustic red roofs of the emblematic wine cellars of Gaia; truly a collection of picture perfect sights.

Your tuktuk tour starts by the Clerigos church (tuk station). Start by visiting Liberty Square, the heart of Porto. Then comes Sao Bento Palace, followed by Se Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest and most important monuments. You will see the nearby Grilos church and understand the history of these classical buildings. Discover the Stock Exchange Palace, one of Porto’s most iconic sites, and the Alfandega Congress Centre is the next stop on your tour where you will be able to contemplate the design of this stunning building. Continue on to visit the Arrabida Bridge, which spans across the Douro River, and see some beautiful scenery throughout your journey up until the next stop at Fluvial. Admire the unparalleled Sta Catarina Chapel and, to conclude, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely stroll around the stunning Cordoaria Gardens.

Duration: Approximately 1 hour in Tuk Tuk and 2 travels in the Gaia Gondola lift.
Start/opening time: At 10.30am.
End/closing time: Summer season: at 7pm. Winter season: at 4.30pm.
Languages: Portuguese, English. French and Spanish on request .
Others: The tour might vary depending on weather conditions or events that could take place in certain dates.