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Go sightseeing in Porto at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off bus tour to see the city’s historic attractions and castles, beaches and port.
Visit Portugal’s prestigious Douro Valley on this full-day wine tour from Porto!
Cross the border into Spain and retrace part of St James Way – a sacred route followed by centuries of pilgrims – on a visit to Santiago de Compostela from Porto.
See the world through the eyes of Portugal’s great explorers with this skip-the-line entrance ticket to Porto’s global discovery–themed museum, World of Discoveries.
Live the city like a local! Get away from the touristy areas and join the other side of Porto.
City Guide
We are absolutely in love with this city. For its narrow streets and colorful houses, breathtaking views, its galleries full of ancient and contemporary art, its gardens and museums, and its restaurants with both traditional food and inspirations from around the world. Invicta is a box full of surprises, even if those aren’t always in plain sight. You have search for them. So that nothing slips by you, here is a list of 31 incredible things to do in Porto. Read through it carefully and feel free to share it with any and everyone - caring is sharing, after all. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.
Imagine you’re in Porto, listening in on a group of friends who are sitting around a table at one of the incredible esplanadas (cafes with outdoor seating) we’ve shared with you in this edition. Can you spot the true portuense (Porto native)? Look out for the following signs.
There are thousands of great things to see and do in Porto – literally. So it’s not been an easy task to boil it down to just 15 unmissable things to see in this city. We’ve done it, though, and this is the hotlist
Porto’s got no shortage of fancy expensive places to eat (plus plenty of tourist-bait dining). But we reckon these are the city’s top eateries that combine great food and low prices. Your wallet will be eternally grateful
Instagram alert! Here’s our ultimate top 10 list of Porto’s unmissable attractions, including gardens, wine cellars, beaches, the river, monuments and, of course, those incredible views…
Porto loves food, from traditional local dishes like the francesinha to cutting-edge cuisine. That’s a decidedly good thing for visitors, but it can make things tough too: of all the city’s many restaurants, where can you find the best francesinha? And what are the other dishes in town you absolutely have to try? We’ve narrowed it down to a mouthwatering top ten: a culinary hit list that’ll make you glad you packed those big trousers. Bom proveito!
Whether you’re in town for a flying visit, or are taking a more leisurely approach; whether you crave pampering or want traditional hospitality; whether you have a tight budget or bottomless pockets, there’s a great hotel in Porto for you.
Where to stay in Porto
Baixa, the downtown area of Porto is the vibrant heart of the city, with nightlife, shopping and loads of people having a good time. If you want a hotel near the action, here are the area’s best places to stay.
There’s no bigger luxury than waking up overlooking a river. And the Douro is no ordinary one – it’s one of the major rivers in the Iberian Peninsula. Get your camera ready because your Instagram feed is going to leave your friends green with jealousy. Don’t overthink it, just go for it.
If you’re a rockstar, self-made billionaire or hotel snob, you’re well used to the finer things in life, accommodation-wise. So do yourself a favour and stay in one of Porto’s best luxury and five-star hotels.
They say size doesn’t matter – and these boutique hotels prove it. Whether you’re in search of a chilled atmosphere, historic location or just a generally welcoming vibe, book one of these small Porto hotels for a stay with character.
Porto might not be the most romantic city in the world but we guarantee you will spend an amazing time here. Check-in to one of these amazing hotels and let love do its thing.
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