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Harry Potter and the City of Porto
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
Book this tour to discover how J.K. Rowling’s life experience in Porto inspired parts of the Harry Potter story. It starts at Portugal’s most beautiful train station, to discover why train stations are so important for J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, going to the most beautiful café the author ever wrote to find out about her own journey and inspirations and let’s not forget the world’s most beautiful bookshop, to unveil the spells behind magical numbers and connections.
In this tour you will also hunt the Fantastic Beast of Porto, the Dragon, discover Porto’s heroes and villains and taste a sweet Portuguese Horcrux!
This is an original and authorial tour, registered in the General Inspection of Cultural Activities, in which you will discover the Harry Potter saga relationship with the city but also Porto’s History through an unique perspective.
Suitable for Potterheads and for those who barely know who the Boy Who Lived is. This tour experience has something for everyone, for all ages.
What's Included
- Sweet Portuguese Horcrux
- Certified Tourist Animation Agent by Tourism of Portugal - RNAAT n.799/2022
- Guided tour experience with Porto's n°1 Harry Potter's expert
- Personalized map with local recommendations
- Activity insurance for all guests
- Tickets to the Lello Bookstore - Two types available: regular (8€) and priority (15.90€).
- Beverages inside the Majestic Café
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
Start time
10:00 AM
End Point
We will finish in front of the Livraria Lello. Guests will be reminded of information regarding how to buy tickets to the bookstore. Please remember that this option does not include tickets.
What To Expect
Sao Bento Railway Station
Portugal's most beautiful train station. An intro to the theme of the experience and the Hero's Journey Concept, a warm-up remembrance of the Harry Potter saga.
16 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cafe Majestic
The most beautiful café in Portugal. Entrance is conditioned to the size of the group and capacity of the café, beverages are not included. Guests will be presented to the journey of the author J.K. Rowling during her stay in Porto.
16 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Praca D.Joao I
Palácio Atlântico. Guests will discover the heroic journey of the Portuguese People and their Discoveries and also heroes of the city of Porto.
16 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Avenida Dos Aliados
The heart of the Porto, where the City Hall is located. Depending on the day and time, guests will be invited to see the inside of the City Hall. This is the book club stop of the tour experience and also when guests will discover the origin of the mythical Dragon of Porto and the War of the Two Brothers.
16 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jardim de Joao Chagas
Courthouse. The stop to reflect about the relationship between the portuguese Dictator António de Oliveira Salazar and founder Salazar Slytherin.
16 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edificio da Reitoria da Universidade do Porto
Rectorate of the University of Porto. Lord Voldemort had 7 horcruxes that nearly made him immortal. The Portuguese nation has 7 horcruxes that make the soul of the country immortal throughout the centuries and in this stop guests will discover them. There's also a Kahoot trivia to test their HP knowledge with a reward to the winner.
16 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Livraria Lello
The world's most beautiful bookstore. In this stop guests will discover the magical numbers behind the saga, the history of the Lello bookstore and its relationship to the Harry Potter saga.
16 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Time to travel between stops is allocated to the total duration of the visit
Operated by Vinicius Otaviano - Tour Experiences
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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