Discover a different side of Porto — the one locals walk every day but few truly notice. This gentle urban walk connects three of the city’s most emblematic green spaces — Praça do Marquês, Praça da República, and the new Parque da Lapa (Mário Soares) — tracing the quiet charm and renewal of Porto’s uptown.
We begin at Praça do Marquês, a classic residential square wrapped in trees and daily life, where traditional cafés meet century-old façades. From there, we stroll down Rua do Bonjardim, one of Porto’s most characterful streets — a living corridor of tiled houses, small shops, and the soft hum of the city going about its day. It’s the kind of street that rewards those who walk it slowly.
Our path opens into Praça da República, recently redesigned to bring new life to one of Porto’s great civic spaces. Here, elegant gardens, restored stonework, and contemporary benches welcome residents and wanderers alike — a perfect symbol of the city’s ongoing renewal.
We end at Parque da Lapa Porto’s newest green retreat, hidden behind the majestic Igreja da Lapa, resting place of D. Pedro IV’s heart. This park blends history and modern design, offering a calm pause in the heart of the city to sit, reflect, and breathe, yet a crucible for the current dynamics of the city.
Join us for a walk that blends architecture, memory, and nature — and see how Porto continues to grow, gracefully, between granite and green as the sun sets over us.
Tour Language: ENGLISH
Day: Saturday, 22nd of November
Time: 15h00-17h00
Distance: 1,3 miles / 2km (flat and downhill)
Meeting point: Praça do Marquês (by the fountain, just outside the metro station)
End point: metro station of Lapa
How to sign up for the tour?
Just send us a private message or by sms/whatsapp to +351 910430259 or by email to
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Price: €15 ( free for children) - we're there a few minutes before the start of the tour, so that might be the right occasion to cover it!).
It's carefree and laidback and very pet friendly!
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