Porto Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

What to bring

• Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page from your confirmation before you set off.
• Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones to hear the audio clearly.
• Mobile data or download: Ensure you have mobile data or download the tour in advance for offline listening.
• Footwear: Wear shoes with good grip because Porto's cobblestone streets can be very slippery, especially downhill.
• Weather prep: Bring a light layer or sun protection depending on the season, as you will be outdoors for the full walk.

What's not allowed

• Noise in sacred sites: Avoid loud conversations inside churches, the cathedral, and the Bolsa, and respect the quiet atmosphere.
• Photography limits: Expect photography to be limited in working religious and heritage spaces, especially near the São Francisco ossuary.
• Walking in the roadway: Do not walk in the roadway on tight bends; stay alert and step aside for trams and traffic.

Additional information

• Tour activation: Activate the tour by entering your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page while you still have signal.
• Best time to start: Aim for late afternoon into early evening to enjoy cooler light and the riverside at sunset.
• Crowd timing: Visit Clérigos Tower and Livraria Lello early to avoid long lines that form by late morning.
• Heat and crowds: Avoid mid-summer afternoons when heat and cruise-day crowds peak around São Bento and the quay.
• Route direction: Follow the route downhill from the upper town to the river so you are not forced to climb back up.
• Paid vs. free stops: Budget for Clérigos Tower and Livraria Lello tickets; most churches, São Bento, and viewpoints are free.
• Palácio da Bolsa access: Remember that Palácio da Bolsa interiors are seen only on guided tours, so check and book times ahead.
• Bridge timing: Try to leave crossing the Dom Luís Bridge for last to enjoy the widest river and Gaia views in soft light.
• Pace and skipping: Move at your own pace, linger where you like, and freely skip any stop that does not appeal.
• Slippery streets: Descend slowly on steep cobblestones, especially in rain, and use handrails where available.
• Respectful behavior: Dress modestly and keep voices low in churches, the cathedral, and the Bolsa, as they are active sites.
• Traffic awareness: Stay alert in narrow lanes that carry trams and delivery vans, and step aside at blind corners.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.