Uncover the legends and engineering marvels of Porto on this self-guided walk from its highest Baroque spire to the Douro River. Discover the stories behind each icon: Hear how daring acrobats scaled a 75m granite spire. Explore a legendary bookshop with a hidden concrete staircase. Stroll a 16th-century avenue lined with traditional goldsmiths. Step inside a grand hall wrapped in 20,000 hand-painted tiles. Learn how locals, according to tradition, hid a solid silver altar from Napoleon's army. Walk the top deck of an iron bridge hovering 45m over the river, born from a famous engineering rivalry. Ending at the lively Cais da Ribeira, this walk offers an engaging introduction to the city.