2 days in Porto
About the city
Porto, capital of the North. Porto, one of the oldest cities of the country, is a fascinating and vibrant city with its thousand charms and corners that are worth discovering. Rich in history and culture, Porto is also known for leisure, and fun nightlife.
✔️June to August is the best time to go with the warm weather, longer days while September to October is the best time if you prefer to avoid the crowds.
In this quick but full getaway, you surely will journey to an unforgettable experience!
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Porto
Day 2
1
Liberdade Square
🏁 Start your tour in Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square).
Porto’s main square and it connects the old town with the modern part of the city.
Porto’s main square and it connects the old town with the modern part of the city.
2
Rua de Santa Catarina
👓 Walk along Rua de Santa Catarina and explore its bustling shopping streets.
3
Tower of Clerics
The Torre dos Clérigos is the tallest building of the historic centre of Porto.
💯 Climb 240 steps to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
💯 Climb 240 steps to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
4
Câmara Municipal do Porto
🏛️ Admire the neo-Gothic architecture of the Câmara Municipal do Porto (city hall).
5
Igreja do Carmo
⛪ Appreciate the beautiful azulejos tiles covering the exterior of the Igreja do Carmo.
6
Bolhão Market
Mercado do Bolhão is Porto's traditional market.
Walk along the market and maybe find stuffs that might interest you.
Walk along the market and maybe find stuffs that might interest you.
7
Livraria Lello
📚 This historic bookshop, Livraria Lello bookshop, is an inspiration for the Harry Potter books.
Enter the library and walk its winding wooden staircase as you fill your eyes with its art nouveau exterior.
Enter the library and walk its winding wooden staircase as you fill your eyes with its art nouveau exterior.
8
Majestic Café
☕ Stop for a coffee or refreshments at Majestic Cafe - regarded as one world’s most decorative cafes in the world.
9
Cordoaria's Garden
The park is generally known as Jardim da Cordoaria (Rope-Makers Garden), due to the rope-makers that worked there, dates back to 1924.
See number of interesting sculptures throughout this garden.
See number of interesting sculptures throughout this garden.
10
São Bento Station
🚉 The São Bento Railway Station (Porto-São Bento Railway Station), is one of Portugal's most striking railway stations .
✨ Although the train station is striking from outside, the real beauty lies inside. The main hall is breathtaking with over 20,000 tiles that reflect the history of Portugal.
✨ Although the train station is striking from outside, the real beauty lies inside. The main hall is breathtaking with over 20,000 tiles that reflect the history of Portugal.
11
Rua das Flores
🛍️ The Rua das Flores is a charming shopping street filled with independent shops.
12
MMIPO - Museu da Misericórdia do Porto
One of the best museums in Porto. Learn the city's history as you admire the paintings and sculptures in the museum’s stunning collection.
Don't miss:
The “Fons Vitae” painting, exhibited in the Museu da Misericórdia do Porto (MMIPO museum)
🍽️ Take a lunch break from one of cafes around the area.
A must!
Make sure to get a serving of Francesinha for lunch - traditional dish of Porto.
Don't miss:
The “Fons Vitae” painting, exhibited in the Museu da Misericórdia do Porto (MMIPO museum)
🍽️ Take a lunch break from one of cafes around the area.
A must!
Make sure to get a serving of Francesinha for lunch - traditional dish of Porto.
13
Ribeira
In the afternoon, explore two oldest districts of Porto; the Se and Ribeira districts
14
Porto Cathedral
⛪ Built in the highest point in the city, the Sé Cathedral is the most important religious building in Porto.
15
Episcopal Palace
Built in the 12-13th centuries.
🏛️ The building's facade is known for its fine workmanship and the interior for its superb Baroque staircase.
🏆 The palace is part of the UNESCO World Heritage old town of Porto.
🏛️ The building's facade is known for its fine workmanship and the interior for its superb Baroque staircase.
🏆 The palace is part of the UNESCO World Heritage old town of Porto.
16
Igreja de Santa Clara
Admire the extravagant interior of the Igreja de Santa Clara do Porto.
⛪ The exterior of the church is largely 15th century in origin and built in the Gothic style.
⛪ The exterior of the church is largely 15th century in origin and built in the Gothic style.
17
Luís I Bridge
★ An icon of the city of Porto
★ 19th century engineering
There are wonderful views over the 18th century skyline of Porto including Porto Cathedral and the Torre dos Clerigos from the top deck and from near Jardim do Morro metro station.
★ 19th century engineering
There are wonderful views over the 18th century skyline of Porto including Porto Cathedral and the Torre dos Clerigos from the top deck and from near Jardim do Morro metro station.
18
Ribeira Square
Explore Ribeira square and get an experience of its character.
The docks and trading centre of Porto, and today is one of the most interesting sections of the city.
Explore its maze of alleys and back streets, which originate from the middle ages.
The docks and trading centre of Porto, and today is one of the most interesting sections of the city.
Explore its maze of alleys and back streets, which originate from the middle ages.
19
Monument Church Of St Francis
⛪ The 14th-century Church of São Francisco is one of Porto’s most prominent monuments.
Take notice of the extravagant gold gilding of the Igreja de São Francisco church.
Take notice of the extravagant gold gilding of the Igreja de São Francisco church.
20
Bolsa Palace
🏛️ The Neoclassical Palácio da Bolsa, constructed in the 19th century as the stock exchange for the city.
21
Ribeira
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious meal in one of the many restaurants in the Ribeira district.
🥂 For live music and late-night happenings, head to the Hard Club, housed in the former Mercado Ferreira Borges market.
🥂 For live music and late-night happenings, head to the Hard Club, housed in the former Mercado Ferreira Borges market.
Day 3
1
Vila Nova de Gaia
The city of Vila Nova de Gaia lies on the southern banks of the Douro River and is the traditional home of Port wine.
Don't miss
✔️ urban art rabbit
✔️ and the Estaleiro do Rabelo,
✔️ the traditional shipyards of the Barcos Rabelos boats.
✔️ a cable car that transports up to the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Don't miss
✔️ urban art rabbit
✔️ and the Estaleiro do Rabelo,
✔️ the traditional shipyards of the Barcos Rabelos boats.
✔️ a cable car that transports up to the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
2
Foz
The charming Foz district is situated on the mouth of the Douro River to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Foz district can be reached by either catching the number 1 tram, which departs from the Igreja de São Francisco, or the 500 bus.
Don't miss
✔️Pergola da Foz, one of Porto’s most romantic places to watch the sunset
✔️ The small fishing harbours along the Douro River
The Foz district can be reached by either catching the number 1 tram, which departs from the Igreja de São Francisco, or the 500 bus.
Don't miss
✔️Pergola da Foz, one of Porto’s most romantic places to watch the sunset
✔️ The small fishing harbours along the Douro River
3
Rua da Galeria de Paris
🍽️ For you final evening in Porto, it is highly recommended to have a big night out in the bars and clubs along the Rua Galeria de Paris.
This street is affectionately known as “bar street” and is close to the university.
This street is affectionately known as “bar street” and is close to the university.
Other places to visit
1
Vila Nova de Gaia
The city of Vila Nova de Gaia lies on the southern banks of the Douro River and is the traditional home of Port wine.
Don't miss
✔️ urban art rabbit
✔️ and the Estaleiro do Rabelo,
✔️ the traditional shipyards of the Barcos Rabelos boats.
✔️ a cable car that transports up to the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Don't miss
✔️ urban art rabbit
✔️ and the Estaleiro do Rabelo,
✔️ the traditional shipyards of the Barcos Rabelos boats.
✔️ a cable car that transports up to the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
2
Foz
The charming Foz district is situated on the mouth of the Douro River to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Foz district can be reached by either catching the number 1 tram, which departs from the Igreja de São Francisco, or the 500 bus.
Don't miss
✔️Pergola da Foz, one of Porto’s most romantic places to watch the sunset
✔️ The small fishing harbours along the Douro River
The Foz district can be reached by either catching the number 1 tram, which departs from the Igreja de São Francisco, or the 500 bus.
Don't miss
✔️Pergola da Foz, one of Porto’s most romantic places to watch the sunset
✔️ The small fishing harbours along the Douro River
3
Rua da Galeria de Paris
🍽️ For you final evening in Porto, it is highly recommended to have a big night out in the bars and clubs along the Rua Galeria de Paris.
This street is affectionately known as “bar street” and is close to the university.
This street is affectionately known as “bar street” and is close to the university.
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