Location: Vila Nova de Gaia
Top Things to do in Vila Nova de Gaia
Things to do in Vila Nova de Gaia, Northern Portugal: The Best Sightseeing Tours
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvilɐ ˈnɔvɐ ðɨ ˈɣajɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Cale) is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001. The municipality has an area of 168.46 km². and a total population of 302,295 inhabitants (2011), making it the most populous municipality in Norte Region. Gaia together with Porto and 12 other municipalities makes up the commonly designated Porto Metropolitan Area.
Restaurants in Vila Nova de Gaia
1. Porto Private Tour from Lisbon
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Have a very nice panoramic overview of the Porto city on our one day tour from Lisbon. Enjoy the old city of Oporto and visit some of the most important highlights.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By DespotVW
SelectionTours was responsive and flexible in providing safe/clean tours even during Covid times. Would recommend.
2. Porto Combo: Porto city & Fado Dinner by night
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Porto city half day tour and Fado show dinner with panoramic view porto city by night. Join us in this wonderful experience to discover the beautiful city of Porto during the day and at night. Pick up at your hotel between 08:30am and 9am or 1.30 and 2pm for a beautiful city tour to see the city's main monuments as well as its history: Avenida dos Aliados, Clèrigos Tower and Church, Livraria Lello, Sé Cathedral of Porto , Sao Bento Station. To end the tour, try the famous port wine and visit a wine cellar. After this 4-hour tour, be dropped off at your hotel again so you can take time out for yourself. Get caught again by our guide at your hotel at 8pm. Get ready to get involved on a different night. You will enjoy a panoramic view at night (you can see the differences of the day and night) and then a typical Portuguese dinner watching a Fado show. "Fado" is a Portuguese musical style. "Soul that knows how to listen", this song, which speaks about deep feelings of the Portuguese soul.
Inclusions: Hotel Pick Up and Drop-Off , 1 bottle per person, Dinner and Fado Show, Port Wine tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Entries in monuments, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By HHT17389
Hello, My wife & I were a part of this small group tour with another Brazilian family.Our guide was Micael Neto.He was very friendly & very approachable from the start of the tour.He drives well & is able to communicate his point in English.We personally preferred the Aveiro part to Coimbra.The Costa Nova beach & the light house were fantastic.The Moliserro cruise is an experience one should have.We had lunch & Avos Moles at the Market Square at Cafe Pixinho.The Coimbra tour was mainly a university,cathedral & the market square. Speaking personally about Micael a few incidents which stood out for me, a)He found a restaurant in Aveiro which serves vegeterian food for us. b)In Coimbra when the others were busy in the university he took us to the Botanical Garden & Cathedral. c)He helped us plan the rest of our trip in Porto & Lisbon with his suggestions. d)He even recommended places to have vegeterian food near our hotel. e)He ensured that each members personal interests were taken care off during the tour.He made it a point to understand our likes & dislikes.Eg.He made it a point to show me the storks nests & the Dragao stadium. The tour was well organised as any other but Micael was very good & would highly reccomend travelling with Micael to anybody in the future. Cheers, Dr.Vidhi & Harshit
3. Porto Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Lisbon
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Immerse yourself in one of Portugal’s greatest cities on this private full-day trip to Porto from Lisbon. Travel in a comfortable car to the northern Portuguese city, where stunning vistas and historical monuments await you. Wander the Ribeira District, visit the Porto Se Cathedral, and tour a local port wine cellar. Opt to enjoy a wine tasting at an extra cost or soak in more of the city’s historic delights. Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel in Lisbon is included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Wine tasting
Reviewed By paullings
Pedro was such a gentleman and knowledgeable, there's nothing more you can ask for. Great transportation and feeling like a VIP throughout!
4. Private Sailing Charter in Porto
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
A perfect way to enjoy a day is sailing on a charming and classic Hallberg-Rassy 94 Kutter, motorsailor yacht, on Douro river estuary and shoreline of Porto. The most popular charter is a Douro river cruise. However, any location, any time of day, any occasion, is perfect to spend on the water. Captain Raul will accommodate your interests, so be sure to speak with him about customizing your cruise.
Inclusions: Captain services, Beverages, Snacks, Hotel pickup (only available on the 4-Hour Tour and for hotels located at Porto centre), Private tour, Insurance, Fuel, Souvenir digital photos
Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By arankin1980
This has to be one of the best experiences I had on a recent trip to Porto with my partner. There are numerous options for sailing tours on the Douro, but nothing could match the private cruise offered by Raul and his skipper on board the Argonauta. Raul gave us interesting commentary on Porto and the sights as we sailed from the marina up to the Dom Luis bridge and back towards the mouth of the Douro over 2 hours. He also recommended and provided a lovely red wine for this special cruise, took plenty of photos of the occasion for us and suggested good local restaurants for our meal afterwards. We were both made to feel very special and we'll remember every minute of it. This was a wonderful experience for us and certainly one of the must do things in Porto. Highly recommended and worth every Euro!
5. Porto PRIVATE Tour from Lisbon | The Most Charming City in Portugal
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Who said you can't stay in Lisbon and have a 1 day trip to Porto? With this PRIVATE Day Tour, you will be able to go from the capital of Portugal to the second most important city of the country and one of the most spectacular places to visit in Europe. Go to a Port Winery, try the famous Porto dish "Francesinha" or fresh fish and seafood and overdose in culture and spectacular scenic views that this city has to offer. We never rush our clients. We give you all the time you need and where you need. The itinerary is flexible and we will adapt it to your wishes. Booking this tour is the right choice as you will experience the city of Porto like a local and will enjoy all it has to offer in just one day.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By techydude71
You know when you visit a good friend in a far-away place and they say "Yeah, I'll take the day off and we'll go somewhere cool and eat great food and see some interesting sights! I'll pick you up tomorrow at 9! p.s. wear shorts, it's gonna be a warm day" ? Well that's a tour with David Monteiro! First and foremost, David is one of the friendliest and easiest to talk with tour guides I've ever known, it's like we've known him for years. His knowledge of his own country is great, and his willingness to create a tour itinerary specific to your whims is wonderful. He knows 'that little hidden restaurant that makes fantastic (x) for lunch' which we'd *never* find on our own. His black van is awesome - spacious, clean, and big windows to see out of. Did I mention he speaks 5 languages!? His english is absolutely flawless, and his willingness to help us with our own learning of Portuguese language and its unique pronunciations is so very much appreciated. We've done a couple of other day-trip tours with David in previous weeks, too. Would give David 6 stars if I could.
6. Port Wine Cellars Private Tour with Local Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We'll visit one of the most beautifuls Cellar, now in its fourth century, recently renovated its 300 year old Cellars to incorporate a modern and innovative museum circuit. The story of Port wine is now told through an extensive audio-guided visit, available in eleven languages, (English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Danish, Mandarin, Dutch and Korean) which will take you on a vivid tour of the Lodge that includes an array of films, images, exhibits, photographs and paintings.The visitor is given the opportunity to journey into the past and learn about the history of Port wine and its production today, the Douro Valley and the Cellar, its past, present and its wealth of exceptional Ports. In addition you can taste two wines included on the tour of different aged Tawny Ports, or one of Taylor’s classic Vintage Ports. After the visit you can enjoy a local lunch in a typical restaurant.
Inclusions: Private tour, Wine tasting, Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Lgw313
Francisco met us at our boat. He couldn’t have been nicer. Drove us to meet Louis, our Tuk-Tuk driver who took us on a 90 minute tour of the city. We went to small neighborhoods and Louis gave us the history and sense of everyday life in Porto. We had been to the cathedral in the past so he suggested the railroad station. There we saw the most beautiful murals of hand painted tiles. I was mesmerized by the detail. Louis explained what these murals represented. Francisco than picked us up and we were off to the Mercado Market in Matosinhos for a delicious lunch where we picked out our fish and then dined on a delicious meal right in the market. Great local experience and wonderful food and service.
7. PORTO CITY TOUR - River Cruise, Wine Cellars
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Passionate local guide that will present to you the city where he was born and lives. We are not a big enterprise that sees you as a costumer. We are storytellers and friends that that you will get from Porto. See the reviews on Trip Advisor of Super Tours (Porto, Portugal)!
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By romit a
João and Rita are superb. We travelled to Porto few days back and they made our trip. Starting from Lisbon to Porto, our train was delayed due to some track issue. Announcements were in Portugese ( which unfortunately I don't know) and we were stuck for few hours. Just to seek some help, we texted Rita and she was on to it and provided much needed information to us about the service. She could have choosen not to respond ( considering it was late in the day, but she still did ). Thanks Rita !! Next day we had João, to take us to Porto Valley. His passion about Porto is very much to be seen. He was very helpfull in answering any query that we threw at him, his guided tour in one of the vineyard and a local place - to good :) Once the tour ended, we asked him few questions as how should we plan our last day with limited time and so much to see - something he could have easily avoided or endrosed himself for it - instead he choose to explain all the places that we should cover.. In a nutshell - the best experience we had.. Thanks you two... ahh yes, i forgot to mention that we found every single Portugese extremely helpful towards us - that was icing on the cake
8. Porto & Douro Valley from Lisbon - Private Tour 2 Days
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
- Discover the best of Porto City and Douro Valley in 2 days - Follow the wine route from production to table - Take 2 boat trips, one in Porto city and other in Douro Valley included in the price - Visit Porto Wine Cellars in Porto and Douro Valley included in the price - Relax and enjoy a private tour in a luxury car exclusively for you - Away from buses and crowds - Full assistance from a professional guide that will be always available to attend your needs
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Professional private guide, Hotel Pickup
Exclusions: Accomodation, Lunch and Dinner
Reviewed By Ralkandiri
It was an amazing trip with the most amazing tourguide Susana. We visited Lisbonne, Cascais, Freeport outlet and everything in between. I would highly recommend touring around Portugal with Van Go Tourism.
9. Porto Invicta - Half a day tour!
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
We believe that there are unique moments in life, professionally or leisure speaking, in which all the details matter to make them unforgettable. The new way to discovery Porto of different ways. Unique moments are made of unique persons and services provided. RNAAT 12/2019
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Marianna L
We would like to thank WBD Luxury Tours for organizing our romantic trip to Porto. My husband had a Birthday and we have got not only an amazing guided tour in the most beautiful and secret place of the city, we were shown place to eat and shop and got great tips for restaurants. I am personally a history fan and I was impressed of the high level of the guide, who also speaks perfect English. We are looking forward to coming back!
10. Porto City Tour - Full Day
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Mix of walking and driving Tour with local and passionate persons from Oporto City. Discover the city as a King with our professional and dedicated guides.
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
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Reviewed By winebasicswsue
Artur and André picked us up right on time. They were very friendly, professional and informative. We had great visits to port producers as well as a gourmet lunch at DOC, included in the price of our tour. I'm recommending it to all my friends!
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