THE EASTERN SIDE OF PORTO - RUNNiNG TOUR

A surprising route of discovery in the non-touristy former industrial side of Porto, the often disregarded districts of Campanhã and Bonfim. Our running tours are always a compilation, a 'best of' all running routes, stories e sights Porto has to offer - this is the B-side of our selection!

PORTO'S B-SIDE 
IN A NUTSHELL

We'll run and gain some knowledge about
​Porto eastern side's history...

...​its industrial
​golden era...

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 ... but also unveil the exciting plans
​for this non-touristy side of Porto...

 ... in order to have a glimpse of its FUTURE!

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During this running experience you'll get to
​run around the dragon's den,
FC Porto's stadium,
 feel the energy of a world class football club... 

...explore old estates, romantic gardens
​and run through a city park,
​along the river Tinto down to the Douro!

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PORTO'S B-SIDE

OVERVIEW

Steam train's arrival in the late 1800's sparked the industrial growth and made permanent changes to what was once green pastures and leisure estates, the so called 'quintas' owned by wealthy merchants and noble families. Most factories are now down to ruins but  the 'ilhas', the densely packed factory workers' blocks, are still visible living remains of 100 years of thriving industrial activity.

However, Porto's eastern side isn't frozen in time: like the rest of the city, these two districts too have seen urban redevelopment and new projects, such as the on-going repurposing of the old industrial slaughterhouse into a corporate/cultural quarter, designed by the Japanese Kengo Kuma - same architect who signed the Tokyo 2020 Olympic stadium's project. 
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Highlights (in blue and in green):  we'll start off by running around the Estádio do Dragão (FC Porto's football stadium), learn about its genesis and why most Portuenses feel their heart is blue and white. We'll also be running through greener areas, along the Tinto river banks, briefly visiting the Bonjóia estate and exploring the municipal park 'Águas do Porto' with its impressive collection of fountains! 

TOUR DETAILS

• Distance  8 kms (~5 miles) ;   ​

• Pace: Flexible

• Maximum Duration: 2 Hours ( average of 1½ hours )

 

• Tour hours : 10.30AM daily
•  Available languages: please refer to our Booking page.

 

• Type:  Private, for you or your group only.

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• ​Price: from 25.Eur. per person: please refer to our Booking page.​​

MEETING POINT

Your HOTEL lobby or APARTMENT door.  

(must be located in Campanhã and Bonfim districts)


​Alternative meeting point: 
 METRO STATION - DRAGÃO  (tap for directions)​

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PORTO'S B-SIDE
the  R U N N i N G  T O U R 

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​" City familiarization, the fun way! "

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