Free walking tours in Amarante and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Amarante. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
What to see in Amarante
Must-sees
Amarante is laid out around the São Gonçalo bridge over the Tâmega and the convent of the same name, with its church and cloisters. Next to the convent is the museum of Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, a modernist painter born here.
The town is known for its convent sweets, such as papos de anjo and lérias, and for being in vinho verde country. The river has walks on both banks and, in summer, rowing boats.
Free tours and guided visits
There is no free walking tour in Amarante. On Civitatis there is a guided walk of Amarante lasting about two hours.
Many Douro trips from Porto stop in Amarante on the way to the valley's quintas.
How long to spend
Half a day or a full day is enough for the bridge, the convent, the museum and a meal by the river. If you sleep here, you can carry on towards the Douro or the Marão hills.
Where to stay
It is best to sleep near the bridge and the convent, with everything on foot. Along the river there are quieter places to stay, and in the surroundings, vinho verde quintas with a pool.
Where to stay in Amarante
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: By the São Gonçalo bridge, Tâmega riverside, Modern town and Vinho verde quintas. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Amarante
Free walking tours in other cities
- Porto
- Braga
- Guimarães
- Viana do Castelo
- Ponte de Lima
- Peso da Régua
- Esposende
- Chaves
- Bragança
- Arcos de Valdevez
- Pinhão
- Lisbon
- Sintra
- Cascais
- Setúbal
- Sesimbra
- Fátima
- Tomar
- Coimbra
- Figueira da Foz
- Aveiro
- Nazaré
- Peniche
- Évora
- Elvas
- Vila Nova de Milfontes
- Faro
- Albufeira
- Lagos
- Portimão
- Carvoeiro
- Vilamoura
- Tavira
- Sagres
- Funchal
- Ponta Delgada
- Angra do Heroísmo
- Olhão
- Santarém
- Guarda
- Leiria
- Castelo Branco
- Vila Real de Santo António
- Armação de Pêra
- Monchique
- Torres Vedras
- Ribeira Grande
- Vila Viçosa
- Luso
- Estremoz
- Covilhã
- Arouca
- Silves
- Vila Franca do Campo
- Horta
- Calheta
- Machico
- Sete Cidades
- Portalegre
- Loulé
- São Brás de Alportel
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Amarante
Is there a free walking tour in Amarante?
There is no free walking tour in Amarante. On Civitatis there is a guided walk of Amarante lasting about two hours.
How much does a guided tour in Amarante cost?
The paid activity currently on Civitatis costs €25.
What is the best-rated tour in Amarante?
“Amarante Guided Tour”, with 9.6 out of 10 from 67 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Amarante?
Half a day or a full day is enough for the bridge, the convent, the museum and a meal by the river.
Where should I stay in Amarante?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Amarante we cover By the São Gonçalo bridge, Tâmega riverside, Modern town and Vinho verde quintas.