Oporto Historic Centre Walk

The walk takes us through the historic centre of Oporto. We start at the Clérigos (Clerics) tower, walk through the old Jewish quarter to a spot with excellent views next to Vitória church, down to the pedestrianised Rua das Flores (Flowers Street) where we stop for refreshments at the Mercearia das Flores (sells regional produce only -  do not ask for a Coca-Cola!). We then walk down the Rua das Flores, passing the Misericórdia (Mercy) church, on to the Bolsa (Stock Exchange), and then down towards the river Douro where we follow mediaeval streets leading to Ribeira (Riverside) square. 

Degree of difficulty: Easy - Oporto is a very hilly city but this walk is all downhill.

About the tour:  The walks will be lead by Michael Rothwell, a mathematics teacher and university tutor, who is British (from Manchester) and has lived in Oporto for 33 years. Although not a historian, he is fascinated by the architecture and history of his adopted city, and for the last three years has organised historical walks of Oporto based on several themes.

Details of the 1st edition of the walk on Tuesday, 9th June 
Language: English
Meet: Entrance of the Mathematics Building (FCUP) at 7pm (map)
Start: Clérigos church at 7.30pm (map | directions from Mathematics Building)
Transport: We shall travel by taxi from the Mathematics Building (FCUP) to the starting point
Finish: Ribeira Square at 8.45pm, the perfect spot for dinner (map)
Duration: 1 1/4 hours approx., including stop for refreshments
Price: €5 payable at start of walk. Refreshments not included.
Registration: By email to mike@infinisa.com or text +351 917264437 by 6.30pm on the day of the walk
Tip: Bring a camera

Details of the 2nd edition of the walk on Friday, 12th June 
Language: English
Meet: Entrance of the Mathematics Building (FCUP) at 7pm (map)
Start: Clérigos church at 7.30pm (map | directions from Mathematics Building)
Travel time: 11 min
Finish: Ribeira Square at 8.45pm, the perfect spot for dinner (map)
Duration: 1 1/4 hours approx., including stop for refreshments
Price: €5 payable at start of walk. Refreshments not included.
Registration: By email to mike@infinisa.com or text +351 917264437 by 6.30pm on the day of the walk
Tip: Bring a camera

Start: In front of the Clérigos tower

Finish: The Cube in the Praça da Ribeira