Porto, Portugal

Porto

Tiled churches and steep lanes tumbling down to the Douro river and its port cellars.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

3 days in Porto

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Ribeira waterfront and cross the Dom Luís I bridge on the top deck.
  2. AfternoonTour a port cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset from the Jardim do Morro or the Serra do Pilar viewpoint.

Day 2

Take the train to the Douro Valley or the beaches of Foz.

Day 3

Visit the Livraria Lello bookshop and climb the Clérigos Tower, see the blue tiles in São Bento station, and end with drinks around Rua Galeria de Paris.

What to eat

Francesinha sandwich and a pastel de nata.

Local tips

Make the most of Porto

Beat the crowds

The riverfront is busy on summer afternoons. Early mornings are calm and beautiful.

Best photo spot

Walk across the top deck of the Dom Luís I bridge, and watch the sunset from the Serra do Pilar viewpoint.

Getting there

The metro runs from the airport. The old town is very hilly; trams and funiculars help.

Don't miss nearby

The Douro Valley, with terraced vineyards, about 1.5 hours away by train or car.

Good to know

The port wine cellars are across the river in Gaia. Porto is hilly: bring comfortable shoes.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Porto

Getting there

  • Porto Airport (OPO)11 km away
  • Vigo Airport (VGO)120 km away
  • Braga45 km away
  • Coimbra110 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryPortugal

Questions

Porto: good to know

Is Porto worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Tiled churches and steep lanes tumbling down to the Douro river and its port cellars.

How many days do you need in Porto?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 3-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Porto?

You can visit all year. The riverfront is busy on summer afternoons. Early mornings are calm and beautiful.

How do you get to Porto?

The nearest airport is Porto Airport (OPO), about 11 km away. The metro runs from the airport. The old town is very hilly; trams and funiculars help.

What is there to see near Porto?

Nearby hidden places include Braga (46 km), Douro Valley (Pinhão) (91 km) and Coimbra (108 km).

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