# Palaces and history

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Content updated: 2026-06-22

Embark on a journey through Porto's rich architectural tapestry with our Palatial Heritage Tour. Discover the grandeur of 18th and 19th-century palaces that once hosted nobility and now serve as cultural and historical epicenters. Each stop reveals a fascinating blend of history, art, and modern adaptation, from restored romantic mansions to baroque episcopal residences, all nestled within the heart of Porto’s vibrant cityscape. Experience the legacy of Porto's aristocracy and the stories these majestic buildings continue to tell.

- Stops: 7
- City: [Porto](https://mytuur.com/en/city/porto/)

## Stops on this tour

1. [Palácio do Conde do Bolhão](https://mytuur.com/en/city/porto/spot/palacio-do-conde-do-bolhao/)
2. [Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão](https://mytuur.com/en/city/porto/spot/palacete-dos-viscondes-de-balsemao/)
3. [Palacete da Rua Dom João IV](https://mytuur.com/en/city/porto/spot/palacete-da-rua-dom-joao-iv/)
4. [Paço Episcopal do Porto](https://mytuur.com/en/city/porto/spot/paco-episcopal-do-porto/)
5. [Palacete de Belomonte](https://mytuur.com/en/city/porto/spot/palacete-de-belomonte/)
6. [Palácio de São João Novo](https://mytuur.com/en/city/porto/spot/palacio-de-sao-joao-novo/)
7. [Associação Comercial do Porto](https://mytuur.com/en/city/porto/spot/associacao-comercial-do-porto/)

To walk this tour, open it in the myTuur app and start where you are: the route adapts, and each story begins as you reach its stop. Skip or reorder stops whenever you like. And because the tour works offline, a walk through Porto keeps going even without a signal.

## What is myTuur?

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