Crimes & Mysteries
Overview
Discover the worst stories of the city of Porto while visiting its most beautiful places on a spooky tour.
Accompanied by a storyteller, you will have to make wise and courageous decisions to move forward. The guide, who considers herself the heir to the story and poison recipes of the only serial killer that ever existed in the city, will immerse you in a universe of dark tales.
Starting at Carlos Alberto Square and passing by the city's prison, a stunning viewpoint, the Clérigos Church, and the Jewish quarter, you will relive infamous crimes driven by greed and scandalous stories of love, lust, and death.
Ending at the beautiful São Bento Station, you will discover small stories of various crimes hidden in its decoration.
Get ready for two hours of fear and fun, and discover your bravest side!
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Welcome Poison
- Tour with a local guide - in your language
- Appreciations/tips and personal expenses
Meeting Location
Praça de Carlos Alberto 89
4050-158 Porto, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Praça de Almeida Garrett
4000-069 Porto, Portugal
Ending in São Bento Station
What To Expect
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Praca de Carlos Alberto
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rua das Flores (pass by)
Sao Bento Railway Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-274102P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. Welcome Poison.
- Tour with a local guide - in your language.
- Appreciations/tips and personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Crimes & Mysteries is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Crimes & Mysteries will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesWelcome Poison
- Tour with a local guide - in your language
- Appreciations/tips and personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
