Guidebook for Porto
Sightseeing
Traditional market place. You must visit it. Here you can buy fresh fish, vegetables, fruits...
770 locals recommend
Bolhão Market
322 R. FormosaTraditional market place. You must visit it. Here you can buy fresh fish, vegetables, fruits...
Just five minutes walking from the apartment. Outside walls are covered with painted tiles... a must see in Porto.
223 locals recommend
Chapel of Souls
428 Rua de Santa CatarinaJust five minutes walking from the apartment. Outside walls are covered with painted tiles... a must see in Porto.
Barroc church with a tall bell tower. Built by Nicolau Nasoni, between 1732 and 1763. The tower can be seen from various points in the city. 20 minutes walking from the apartment.
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryBarroc church with a tall bell tower. Built by Nicolau Nasoni, between 1732 and 1763. The tower can be seen from various points in the city. 20 minutes walking from the apartment.
Ponte Luís I, 1897, is a metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. On the top deck you have the most amazing view of the city historical area.
585 locals recommend
Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís IPonte Luís I, 1897, is a metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. On the top deck you have the most amazing view of the city historical area.
The heart of the city. Beautiful architecture. Very intense night life with restaurants and bars in the neighborhood.
368 locals recommend
Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosThe heart of the city. Beautiful architecture. Very intense night life with restaurants and bars in the neighborhood.
Dragon Stadium, home of the world famous Futebol Clube do Porto (FCP). Visit the Museum.
280 locals recommend
Estadio do Dragao
Via Futebol Clube do PortoDragon Stadium, home of the world famous Futebol Clube do Porto (FCP). Visit the Museum.
Beautiful gardens with centenary trees. Great view to the Douro river.
72 locals recommend
Pavilhão Rosa Mota
Rua de Dom Manuel IIBeautiful gardens with centenary trees. Great view to the Douro river.
Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesView point and side walk over the Douro river.
From this location, next to the Infante Bridge, one can enjoy the view over Gaia (other side of the river), and a partial view of the D. Luís I Bridge, a popular spot to watch the São João fireworks.
89 locals recommend
Fontaínhas
From this location, next to the Infante Bridge, one can enjoy the view over Gaia (other side of the river), and a partial view of the D. Luís I Bridge, a popular spot to watch the São João fireworks.
Typical fisherman village... next you'll find the Natural Reserve of the Douro Estuary. Good for bird watching.
40 locals recommend
São Pedro da Afurada
Typical fisherman village... next you'll find the Natural Reserve of the Douro Estuary. Good for bird watching.
Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square, is the biggest square in Porto... known as Rotunda da Boavista (Boavista roundabout). In the center you find a beautiful monument honoring the Peninsular War Heroes.
11 locals recommend
Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque
Praça de Mouzinho de AlbuquerqueMouzinho de Albuquerque Square, is the biggest square in Porto... known as Rotunda da Boavista (Boavista roundabout). In the center you find a beautiful monument honoring the Peninsular War Heroes.
The Mijavelhas Water Ark is a water reservoir built in the sixteenth century, situated in Campo 24 de Agosto, inside the Metro Station... just 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
18 locals recommend
Campo 24 de Agosto
Campo 24 de AgostoThe Mijavelhas Water Ark is a water reservoir built in the sixteenth century, situated in Campo 24 de Agosto, inside the Metro Station... just 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
From here you have the most beautiful view of Ribeira. Also you'll find the Port Wine Cellars, and a lot of good restaurants. Don't miss it!
340 locals recommend
Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaFrom here you have the most beautiful view of Ribeira. Also you'll find the Port Wine Cellars, and a lot of good restaurants. Don't miss it!
Food Scene
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaTraditional Coffee place and restaurant in Porto. Amazing decor.
Ask us for a special breakfast voucher. For just 2,50 euros per person, you get a lemonade, bread, cheese, ham, butter, and a hot drink (coffe, milk...).
31 locals recommend
Nata Lisboa
506 Rua de Santa CatarinaAsk us for a special breakfast voucher. For just 2,50 euros per person, you get a lemonade, bread, cheese, ham, butter, and a hot drink (coffe, milk...).
Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho OrtigãoCosy beer restaurant. Good food... and good beer!
Restaurante Abadia do Porto
22 R. do Ateneu Comercial do PortoTraditional Portuguese food.
At the top of the tower with the same name, you'll find an old fashion restaurant... good food, in a cosy atmosphere, with a great view, at the highest place in town.
37 locals recommend
Restaurante Portucale
598 Rua da AlegriaAt the top of the tower with the same name, you'll find an old fashion restaurant... good food, in a cosy atmosphere, with a great view, at the highest place in town.
Here you'll find various fish restaurants. Sardine is one the most appreciated fish by locals. You can also try the famous Bacalhau (codfish) cooked in different ways, and of course shellfish.
21 locals recommend
Rua Heróis de França
Rua Heróis de FrançaHere you'll find various fish restaurants. Sardine is one the most appreciated fish by locals. You can also try the famous Bacalhau (codfish) cooked in different ways, and of course shellfish.
Pimms Café
95 Rua do Infante D. HenriqueVery nice restaurant, in Ribeira.
Traditional Portuguese food... just in front of Campanhã Train Station.
37 locals recommend
Casa Aleixo
216 Rua da EstaçãoTraditional Portuguese food... just in front of Campanhã Train Station.
Established in 1933. "Fado" and "Cuban Music" nights are residents in Guarany. In the city's heart, Avenida dos Aliados.
115 locals recommend
Café Guarany
85 Av. dos AliadosEstablished in 1933. "Fado" and "Cuban Music" nights are residents in Guarany. In the city's heart, Avenida dos Aliados.
Located just in Foz do Douro, just some steps form sea front, you find what continues to be one of the most fashionable restaurants in Porto.
100 locals recommend
Cafeína
100 Rua do PadrãoLocated just in Foz do Douro, just some steps form sea front, you find what continues to be one of the most fashionable restaurants in Porto.
Looking for good fresh fish and shellfish? Look no further... here you'll find it.
30 locals recommend
Marisqueira Antiga
628 R. Roberto IvensLooking for good fresh fish and shellfish? Look no further... here you'll find it.
Hard Rock Cafe Porto. Opened November 2016. Just 15 minutes walk from the apartment.
87 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
120 Rua do AlmadaHard Rock Cafe Porto. Opened November 2016. Just 15 minutes walk from the apartment.
Breakfast? Look no further. Here you can have a very good breakfast.
32 locals recommend
bbgourmet Bolhão
764 Rua de Fernandes TomásBreakfast? Look no further. Here you can have a very good breakfast.
Champ's da Baixa
27 R. do Gen. SilveiraFancy Restaurant, just few minutes walk from the apartment.
Amazing place, jam packed from floor to ceiling full of mouth watering regional products.
Cheeses of all description fresh or fully matured. Delicious cold meats and unctuous olive oils. Wood oven fired breads, popular portuguese canned sardines, and of course Port wine. This store has been around since 1916. The name means "Eat and cry for more", and you will!
13 locals recommend
Comer e Chorar Por Mais
300 R. FormosaAmazing place, jam packed from floor to ceiling full of mouth watering regional products.
Cheeses of all description fresh or fully matured. Delicious cold meats and unctuous olive oils. Wood oven fired breads, popular portuguese canned sardines, and of course Port wine. This store has been around since 1916. The name means "Eat and cry for more", and you will!
Bonaparte Downtown
40 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesLetraria Porto
101 Rua da AlegriaCraft beer, made in Portugal.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful city park, by the Atlantic Ocean. Very good for walking, running, ridding a bike... or just for relaxing.
1306 locals recommend
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoBeautiful city park, by the Atlantic Ocean. Very good for walking, running, ridding a bike... or just for relaxing.
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area. Just by the City Park.
238 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Porto
Via do Castelo do QueijoFamily-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area. Just by the City Park.
Beautiful garden by the river mouth. Feel the sea breeze and take a walk to the beach. Mini golf available on the garden.
126 locals recommend
Passeio Alegre garden
828 R. do Passeio AlegreBeautiful garden by the river mouth. Feel the sea breeze and take a walk to the beach. Mini golf available on the garden.
Interactive museum. Join the adventure that changed the world. See the Discoveries like never before.
171 locals recommend
World of Discoveries - Interactive Museum & Theme Park
106 Rua de MiragaiaInteractive museum. Join the adventure that changed the world. See the Discoveries like never before.
Environmental Education Centre and a Small Nature Reserve in Urban Surroundings... it deserves a visit!
98 locals recommend
Gaia Biological Park
Rua CunhaEnvironmental Education Centre and a Small Nature Reserve in Urban Surroundings... it deserves a visit!
One the zoo’s more relevant activities is the preservation of animal species.
93 locals recommend
Zoo Santo Inacio
4503 R. 5 de OutubroOne the zoo’s more relevant activities is the preservation of animal species.
Arts & Culture
Casa da Música (House of Music), is a major concert hall space in Porto, which houses three orchestras: Orquestra Nacional do Porto, Orquestra Barroca and Remix Ensemble. Architect Rem Koolhaas
706 locals recommend
Casa da Música
Casa da Música (House of Music), is a major concert hall space in Porto, which houses three orchestras: Orquestra Nacional do Porto, Orquestra Barroca and Remix Ensemble. Architect Rem Koolhaas
The São João National Theatre (Portuguese: Teatro Nacional São João) is the main theatre venue in the city and one of the most important in the country.
313 locals recommend
São João National Theater
Praça da BatalhaThe São João National Theatre (Portuguese: Teatro Nacional São João) is the main theatre venue in the city and one of the most important in the country.
The Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), was built in the 19th century in Neoclassic style. Located in the designated World Heritage Site by Unesco. Visit the Moorish Revival Style Arab room.
333 locals recommend
Stock Exchange Palace
Rua de Ferreira BorgesThe Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), was built in the 19th century in Neoclassic style. Located in the designated World Heritage Site by Unesco. Visit the Moorish Revival Style Arab room.
Contemporary Art Museum, and amazing gardens.
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroContemporary Art Museum, and amazing gardens.
Port Wine Museum. The place to now all about the world famous Port Wine.
103 locals recommend
Port Wine Museum
37 Rua da ReboleiraPort Wine Museum. The place to now all about the world famous Port Wine.
Tram Museum
51 Alameda de Basílio TelesPorto Old Tram Museum.
The Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis was the country’s first public art museum, founded in 1833
533 locals recommend
National Museum Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel IIThe Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis was the country’s first public art museum, founded in 1833
Contemporary Arts Museum. Features a Miró permanent exhibition. Beautiful gardens
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroContemporary Arts Museum. Features a Miró permanent exhibition. Beautiful gardens
Shopping
Traditional Azores regional products. Just five minutes walking from the apartment.
Mercadinho dos Açores
250 Rua da AlegriaTraditional Azores regional products. Just five minutes walking from the apartment.
Via Catarina Shopping
312 a Rua de Santa CatarinaShopping Center just five minutes walk from the apartment.
NorteShopping
Rua Sara AfonsoEventually, the most comprehensive shopping center in Porto area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar with live concerts (when available). Quite near the Clerigos Tower, in the heart of the Porto night life.
514 locals recommend
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisBar with live concerts (when available). Quite near the Clerigos Tower, in the heart of the Porto night life.
Performance venue, restaurant and bar. Check detailed info at facebook.com/HardClubPorto
132 locals recommend
Hard Club
Performance venue, restaurant and bar. Check detailed info at facebook.com/HardClubPorto
Everything Else
Port Wine Cellars. This you must not miss! Check how the Port Wine is aged in wood. Sandeman was established in 1790.
165 locals recommend
Sandeman Porto
3 Largo Miguel BombardaPort Wine Cellars. This you must not miss! Check how the Port Wine is aged in wood. Sandeman was established in 1790.
The Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto), located in the historical centre, is one of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important Romanesque monuments. Construction started in 1110.
566 locals recommend
Porto Cathedral (Se Cathedral)
Terreiro da SéThe Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto), located in the historical centre, is one of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important Romanesque monuments. Construction started in 1110.
Train station in the city center, just 15 minutes walk from the apartment. Even if you are not travelling by train, you must see the tiles decoration in the interior... superb!
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettTrain station in the city center, just 15 minutes walk from the apartment. Even if you are not travelling by train, you must see the tiles decoration in the interior... superb!
Golf Quinta do Fojo
238 R. Nova do FojoFor beginners or experienced golfers.