10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Porto, Portugal in this travel guide covering 10 things to do including attractions, food and experiences. Porto ended up being one of our favorite cities during our Europe trip with my parents and is completely different from Lisbon. From riverside barrios to Neoclassical buildings and tram rides to stunning views over the Douro you'll find Porto is a city with no shortage of charm.
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Intro - 00:01
1) Visit the Blue Tiled Church “Chapel of Souls” (Igreja do Carmo -Capela das Almas) - 00:31
2) Shop for books inside Lello Bookstore (Livraria Lello) - 01:00
3) Set foot inside São Bento Train Station (Estação Ferroviária de São Bento) - 03:02 + Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) - 03:35
4) Explore the Riverside Quarter of Ribeira - 04:10
5) Sample local dishes from Porto at Terreirinho restaurant - 04:24
6) Visit the Church of Saint Francis (Igreja de São Francisco) - 05:54
7) Visit the Bolhão Market (Mercado do Bolhão) - 07:09
8) Walk across Dom Luís I Bridge for the best views of Porto (Ponte D. Luís I) - 08:33
9) Drink Port wine at Croft (vinho do Porto) - 10:25
10) Take a boat tour, cable car, funicular or walk down the Douro River - 10:04 & 12:16
*Bonus* Eat a Francesinha Portuguese sandwich - 12:40
Outro - 16:30
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Our visit Porto travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Portuguese cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions including visiting churches, monasteries, parks, wineries, bridges, quirky neighborhoods and museums. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Porto tourism brochure, Porto itinerary or Porto city tour also known as Oporto, Portuguesa.
10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide Video Transcript: (OPORTO)
Lisbon is beautiful, but Porto is magical. We arrived in Porto with our taxi driver’s words still ringing in our ears, and we’re happy to say, the city did not disappoint!
Our time in Porto was spent sipping on Port wine, soaking in the views across the Douro River, wandering through the hilly streets, and marvelling at buildings covered in blue tiles.
In this travel guide, we’re going to share a little bit of Porto’s magic with you, and also show you some of the things you too can see, eat, and drink when you visit Porto!
Known as the Chapel of Souls, this church is covered in tiles that represent moments in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine.
This bookstore is a feast for the eyes. The bookstore was even frequented by JK Rowling when she taught English in Porto, and it’s reported to have been an inspiration in her Harry Potter series.
We continued our walk downhill until we reached the São Bento Train Station.
Porto Cathedral is one of the oldest landmarks in the city with cloisters where the walls are covered in blue tiles.
We reached the neighbourhood of Ribeira, which sits right on the shores of the Douro River. This neighbourhood is lined with many sidewalk cafes, bars, and restaurants, so it’s a nice place to rest your legs and do a bit of people watching. Feeling hungry we wandered down some of the back streets until we found a small restaurant serving up local specialities.
We made time for one more attraction: the Church of Saint Francis.
The Bridge we had all been waiting for was Dom Luis the first Bridge, which spans the Douro River. The lower deck carries regular traffic with narrow walkways for those on foot, and the upper deck is reserved for pedestrians and the metro lines.
For the best views of Porto, you need to walk the upper deck!
There was only one thing on our minds: visit one of the many wineries that line this side of the river! We ended up walking into Croft for a wine tasting without need for an appointment, and this turned out to be one of our favourite activities in Porto!
Filled to the brim with port wine, cheese and chocolate, we enjoyed a light stroll along the Douro River, watching the boats bob in the water.
That’s a wrap for our visit to Porto! We hope you guys enjoyed following along and that you got a few ideas for your own trip. If you have any other suggestions of fun things to do in and around Porto, feel free to share those with travellers in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Portugal video series showcasing Portuguese food, Portuguese culture and Portuguese cuisine.
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Come with scenic and sail back in time to where Europe remains untouched.
Sit back as the newly launched Scenic Azure glides through Portugal’s magnificent Douro Valley, where centuries old architecture, traditions and lifestyles still prevail.
You’ll be met at the airport then transferred to your Scenic Space Ship in historic Porto, before being welcomed to your sumptuous cabin, your spacious and elegantly appointed home for the next 10 nights.
Next morning, step ashore for an included tour of the sights and unique treasures of this UNESCO world heritage city. Once part of the Roman Empire and still a major trading port, you’ll visit the old town then enjoy a ride on one of the city’s charming historic trams.
Back on-board everything is free for you to enjoy. Dine on the finest local and international cuisine, join the fun at sunset BBQ’s and cocktail parties on deck, enjoy nightly entertainment in the Panorama Lounge and have every whim catered for by an attentive and dedicated crew.
As you journey up the Douro, you’re welcome to do as little or as much as you choose. From laying by the pool with a cool drink, to learning about the local history, crafts and cuisine with daily lectures and demonstrations on-board, it’s up to you.
You’ll sail effortlessly past impressive terraced vineyards, ancient olive and almond groves, majestic granite outcrops and through dramatic steep valleys.
This is the home of Port wine, so you’ll visit renowned producers and their grand estates.
En route you’ll tour historic towns including picturesque Lamego, once home to the King of Portugal and featuring magnificent Baroque architecture. Travel through traditional farmlands to spend an unforgettable day visiting the ancient Spanish city of Salamanca, one of Europe’s great renaissance cities.
You’ll see and learn about Palaeolithic art in the Coa Valley. Sample the wine and hospitality at the world famous Mateus Palace. You’ll experience fine dining and cocktail parties ashore, including an unforgettable evening in the golden Arabian Room in the Palacio de Boisa. Here you’ll dine in a reception room usually reserved for visiting heads of state, while accompanied by a classical pianist.
Cruising back along the Douro, you’ll pass centuries old villages that seem locked in another time, and marvel at the massive locks and dams that have helped bring prosperity to the region.
Returning to Porto, you will discover its industrial past including a visit to the only original sardine canning factory still owned and operated by the same family for over a century.
On your last night you’ll sit down and share your unforgettable experiences over a magnificent farewell dinner, before enjoying a final breakfast on-board Scenic Azure in Porto, where you’ll say goodbye to your ultimate Douro touring experience.
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We decided to spend as little as possible on our last day in Portugal. We spent $15 (aside from $36 for our Airbnb), but we were still able to see 2 free museums, the most beautiful train station in the world (Sao Bento), eat a delicious breakfast, enjoy some brews in the sunshine on the Duoro River, and buy some bread, fruit and cheese for the train ride to Lisbon. Okay, so it wasn't totally free, but it was close!
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PORTO, PORTUGAL – First Day Exploring! (Livraria Lello and more)
After traveling thru Spain for almost two weeks, we flew to Portugal!
We didn’t have any expectations for Portugal, and honestly, didn’t know much about Porto. But, boy were we surprised!
Porto, Portugal is a fun and cool city to visit! We explored the beautiful architecture with decorated Portuguese tiles, took in the stunning views atop the river and wandered through the library that inspired Hogwarts’ design in the Harry Potter films!
But, that’s not all Porto has to offer. Luckily, we stayed a couple more days and continued the fun. Stay tuned for our next video from Porto!
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Ep 10 | We tasted PORT WINE in PORTO // Portugal
Today we walked the city of Porto, venturing around some of the locations we went on our walking tour. Then we headed across the bridge to the other side, to try our luck in a Port Wine Tasting.
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Porto... If there is one city you have to visit in Portugal is Porto ! This charming city is perfect for surfing, visiting the famous library in which J.K. Rowling was inspired to write harry potter, to climb the tour that offers a breathtaking view of the riviera, to drink a lot of porto and to party like crazy. Discover more in image with my vlog.
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