Inside Amarante

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

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Come discover Amarante and let yourself be enveloped by the stories, traditions and flavors that the city has to offer you. Meet and let yourself be enveloped by this passionate filled history city. History that begins in the age of the stone, happening through the presence of the Roman Impero and enormously marked by the presence of S. Gonçalo and the French troops during the French invasions II. The city itself has a religious image, perhaps for its monumental convent of S. Gonçalo bathed by the bucolic Tâmega River or its majestic baroque churches and its beautiful and magnificent S. Gonçalo bridge.

The discovery of great personalities such as Amadeu de Souza-Cardoso, Teixeira de Pascoaes or António do Lago Cerqueira is equally irrefutable.

Discover Amarante with a local inhabitant who will not only be a guide but also a friend to present your house!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

difficulty of the course adapted to the group.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

twelve conventual

Private transportation

What To Expect

Igreja De Sao Goncalo

We will start the city tour in this place where we will present the history and growth of the city from the presence of the Roman Empire until the arrival of S. Goncalo and finalizing in the construction of the church.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ponte de Sao Goncalo

Presentation of the history of the bridge and its evolution over the years as well as its role, fundamental in the French invasions.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Inside Amarante

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent experience
191ligiar,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
João Pedro is a true historian. Man of the earth , with much love for her and very knowledgeable . Always friendly, and available was a pleasant surprise.
Great private tour!
jkcrawford19,
Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing tour with Joao! Although it rained pretty much all day, we were still able to visit 2 wineries of his choice, ate at a local restaurant in Amarante, and tasted some local pastries. Joao was very personable and easy to talk to. He is very knowledgeable of the area and the Vinho Verde region. You can customize your tour, as we did. Thank Joao for an unforgettable experience!
Guided tour of 10. Very professional. Joao you are an excellent guide
Santi DJ B,
Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This Guided Vidita is worth it. It costs what it's worth and falls short. Joao loves and lives what explains his Amarante city and what surrounds it. He's a great pro. I would definitely recommend it. Make that Tour of Amarante and Enjoy.
Excellent local Amarante overview
Christopher H,
Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great two-hour tour Joao Pedro, who grew up in Amarante and knows it inside and out. Highly recommend this experience.
Competent and extremely friendly!Thanks João
Tour05643233090,
Oct 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
João picked us up at the meeting point on time and guided us through the cathedral, monasteries and old town with great expertise and very interesting explanations. This tour is highly recommended to anyone interested in the history of Portugal in general and Amarante in particular.
An Interesting Look into Amarante's Rich Culture and History With a Passionate Local Tour Guide
512robynf,
Jun 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My friend and I had a 1.5hr walking tour in the city centre with João, and it was absolutely fantastic. We have so much more of an appreciation for the beautiful town of Amarante thanks to João's expertise and pure interest in the history of his city. We learned a lot and had a great time. Looking forward to returning for the Jeep tour or a hike soon. Thank you João for your great tour and for your genuine willingness to ensure we had a great time in Amarante!
One of the Best Tours
agnr,
Oct 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We just returned from a tour with owner/guide Joao - excellent experience. We were able to arrange a pick up in Gaia and right from the beginning Joao was professional, engaging and full of information. His enthusiasm for history and Amarante made this one of the best guided tours we have experienced. Amarante is definitely a “hidden” gem of Portugal. Beautiful, relaxing yet full of history. No doubt Inside Experiences would dedicate the same level of service and professionalism to their other tours. Would book with them again in a minute if we had more time. Thank you very much!
Three days of fun adventures with João
lindawojcik,
Oct 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We met João through our AirBnb Host after we mentioned we might like to do a local vineyard. We ended up with so much more than what we asked for. João knocked on our villa door, we asked him in and he professionally explained his services. We began with a one hour tour of Amarante which turned into a two hour tour as we easily became friends. Later we booked him for a boat ride, lunch and wine tasting in Pinhão. Joãn arrived right on time and took care of everything.. from gorgeous views to our lunch at a local cafe where tourists are absent from view. And the food was fabulous. After a full day of the boat ride, lunch and Sandeman Winery tour and tasting, we ended the day at a family run vineyard in Amarante to stomp the grapes. And yes, we did. Each adventure was better the the last. Could it be more fun? With two good days under our belts, we opted for a third with João taking us to Porto for the day. And we were again not disappointed. He showed us all the highlights of the city, had drinks on . the 14th floor of Lift and could not have been more delighted.
Visit Porto Douro valley and Amarante with Inside Experiences
AngelinaJ687,
Jul 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Top guided experience I Spent three intense very well planned days with Inside Experience founders and guides Joāo and Liliana. We were so well taken care of and the schedule planned allowed us to se and experience a lot of this beautiful region. Their love to their own home region shined through, culture, history, gastronomy and wine/ Porto tasting combined made this trip exceptional. I strongly recommend Inside Experiences as a private tailored experience for your needs.