Porto: J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter Tour
J.K. Rowling spent time in Porto and its believed some of her life experiences inspired her world-renowned Harry Potter books. With this tour, you can retrace J.K. Rowling’s steps and hear stories about her life that you’d miss out on otherwise. Along the way, check off Sao Bento Railway Station, and a place referred to as one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores—Livrario Lello.
Highlights
- ✓Discover places in Porto that J.K. Rowling visited
- ✓Enjoy the perk of having snacks included
- ✓Get a special map with local recommendations
- ✓Understand the links between Harry Potter and Porto
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Palácio Atlântico. Guests will discover the heroic journey of the Portuguese People and their Discoveries and also heroes of the city of Porto.
- ✓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.
- ✓Courthouse. The stop to reflect about the relationship between the portuguese Dictator António de Oliveira Salazar and founder Salazar Slytherin.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Activity insurance
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Harry Potter expert guide in Porto
- ✓Historical and literary storytelling of Porto
- ✓Certified Tourist Animation Agent (RNAAT 799/2022)
- ✓Personalized map with local tips
What's not included
- ✓Livraria Lello Silver Ticket
- ✓Livraria Lello Gold Ticket
- ✓Transportation to the meeting point
- ✓Drinks and food at the café
Good to know
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
Entry ticket not included. Please contact the operator directly after booking if you'd like to arrange tickets in advance.
Activity has a minimum number of participants to take place. If the quorum isn’t met, guests will be invited to attend another session or can ask for a refund.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Porto: J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter Tour
J.K. Rowling spent time in Porto and its believed some of her life experiences inspired her world-renowned Harry Potter books. With this tour, you can retrace J.K. Rowling’s steps and hear stories about her life that you’d miss out on otherwise. Along the way, check off Sao Bento Railway Station, and a place referred to as one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores—Livrario Lello.
Highlights
- ✓Discover places in Porto that J.K. Rowling visited
- ✓Enjoy the perk of having snacks included
- ✓Get a special map with local recommendations
- ✓Understand the links between Harry Potter and Porto
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Palácio Atlântico. Guests will discover the heroic journey of the Portuguese People and their Discoveries and also heroes of the city of Porto.
- ✓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.
- ✓Courthouse. The stop to reflect about the relationship between the portuguese Dictator António de Oliveira Salazar and founder Salazar Slytherin.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Activity insurance
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Harry Potter expert guide in Porto
- ✓Historical and literary storytelling of Porto
- ✓Certified Tourist Animation Agent (RNAAT 799/2022)
- ✓Personalized map with local tips
What's not included
- ✓Livraria Lello Silver Ticket
- ✓Livraria Lello Gold Ticket
- ✓Transportation to the meeting point
- ✓Drinks and food at the café
Good to know
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
Entry ticket not included. Please contact the operator directly after booking if you'd like to arrange tickets in advance.
Activity has a minimum number of participants to take place. If the quorum isn’t met, guests will be invited to attend another session or can ask for a refund.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.