Guidebook for Porto

Tomás & Liliana
Tomás & Liliana
Guidebook for Porto

Food Scene

One of the best restaurants in Porto. You can try traditional Portuguese food. Mostly used by local people. You will be guaranteed a fantastic experience.
51 locals recommend
Casa Natal
833 Rua de Fernandes Tomás
51 locals recommend
One of the best restaurants in Porto. You can try traditional Portuguese food. Mostly used by local people. You will be guaranteed a fantastic experience.
Bufete Fase offers you the best FRANCESINHA in town. Francesinha is an iconic and traditional meal from Porto.
92 locals recommend
Bufete Fase
1147 Rua de Santa Catarina
92 locals recommend
Bufete Fase offers you the best FRANCESINHA in town. Francesinha is an iconic and traditional meal from Porto.
Inaugurated on December 1921 and designed by architect João Queirós, it´s a beautiful representation of Art Nouveau. One of the most iconic and charming Cafes of Portugal. "The Majestic Café is a wonderful place, where muses, thinkers and artists can get together to live the best moments life has to offer: simply sharing communication through words and gestures,glances smiles and even a few tears sometimes."
907 locals recommend
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa Catarina
907 locals recommend
Inaugurated on December 1921 and designed by architect João Queirós, it´s a beautiful representation of Art Nouveau. One of the most iconic and charming Cafes of Portugal. "The Majestic Café is a wonderful place, where muses, thinkers and artists can get together to live the best moments life has to offer: simply sharing communication through words and gestures,glances smiles and even a few tears sometimes."
380 locals recommend
Bom Sucesso Market
74-90 Praça do Bom Sucesso
380 locals recommend
Along with "Tapabento", one of the best restaurants in town. 5 minutes walking distance from the apartment.
7 locals recommend
Tapabento Trindade
147 Largo do Doutor Tito Fontes
7 locals recommend
Along with "Tapabento", one of the best restaurants in town. 5 minutes walking distance from the apartment.
Amazing restaurant. Mediterranean, creative food. Just love it.
142 locals recommend
Tapabento S.Bento
221 R. da Madeira
142 locals recommend
Amazing restaurant. Mediterranean, creative food. Just love it.
Amazing views over the Douro river. Not to miss for lunch time on a sunny day.
6 locals recommend
Artistic and Professional School Tree
51 R. do Dr. Barbosa de Castro
6 locals recommend
Amazing views over the Douro river. Not to miss for lunch time on a sunny day.
74 locals recommend
Traça
88 Largo São Domingos
74 locals recommend
191 locals recommend
Cantina 32
32 R. das Flores
191 locals recommend
Delicious cakes, bread and pastry.
195 locals recommend
Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
195 locals recommend
Delicious cakes, bread and pastry.
83 locals recommend
Munchie
177 Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre
83 locals recommend
The best roasted pork with cheese sandwich.
451 locals recommend
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos Poveiros
451 locals recommend
The best roasted pork with cheese sandwich.
Near "Foz" (where the Douro river meets the sea). Nice balcony, good "tapas".
65 locals recommend
Casa de Pasto da Palmeira
450 R. do Passeio Alegre
65 locals recommend
Near "Foz" (where the Douro river meets the sea). Nice balcony, good "tapas".
Very good Francesinha.
59 locals recommend
Cafe Lusitano
137 R. de José Falcão
59 locals recommend
Very good Francesinha.
Delicious fresh fish. Cozy, traditional environment. My favorite restaurant in Matosinhos.
52 locals recommend
Salta o Muro
386 R. Heróis de França
52 locals recommend
Delicious fresh fish. Cozy, traditional environment. My favorite restaurant in Matosinhos.
The best "prego" (bread with steak) in town - cheap and delicious!
79 locals recommend
Venham mais 5
219 R. de Santo Ildefonso
79 locals recommend
The best "prego" (bread with steak) in town - cheap and delicious!
Delicious pizzas. Nice balcony over the Douro river.
96 locals recommend
Casa d'Oro
797 R. do Ouro
96 locals recommend
Delicious pizzas. Nice balcony over the Douro river.
Traditional Portuguese food.
37 locals recommend
Casa Aleixo
216 Rua da Estação
37 locals recommend
Traditional Portuguese food.
From the Pritzker prize Portuguese architect, Álvaro Siza, one star Michelin´s restaurant from chef Rui Paula. If you´re not in the mood to try the food (it´s quite expensive, indeed), pay a visit to the amazing building, overlooking the sea. It´s considered a national monument. Bus 507 takes you there, from the city center (Cordoaria, near Clérigos Tower).
74 locals recommend
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
1681 Rua da Boa Nova
74 locals recommend
From the Pritzker prize Portuguese architect, Álvaro Siza, one star Michelin´s restaurant from chef Rui Paula. If you´re not in the mood to try the food (it´s quite expensive, indeed), pay a visit to the amazing building, overlooking the sea. It´s considered a national monument. Bus 507 takes you there, from the city center (Cordoaria, near Clérigos Tower).
Beautiful place in the Art District. Excellent food.
12 locals recommend
OFICINA 2
1000 R. de Dom João IV
12 locals recommend
Beautiful place in the Art District. Excellent food.
The best "pastel de nata" in town. Absolutely not to miss!
41 locals recommend
Manteigaria
24 R. de Alexandre Braga
41 locals recommend
The best "pastel de nata" in town. Absolutely not to miss!

Drinks & Nightlife

If you fancy dancing until the early hours in the morning this will definitely be a top choice!
135 locals recommend
Eskada Porto
611 Rua da Alegria
135 locals recommend
If you fancy dancing until the early hours in the morning this will definitely be a top choice!
514 locals recommend
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos Reis
514 locals recommend
333 locals recommend
Candelabro
3 Rua da Conceição
333 locals recommend
Always full and cheerful during the evenings.
288 locals recommend
Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das Oliveiras
288 locals recommend
Always full and cheerful during the evenings.

Shopping

1060 locals recommend
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa Catarina
1060 locals recommend
770 locals recommend
Bolhão Market
322 R. Formosa
770 locals recommend
Vintage clothes, shoes, decoration and almost everything you can think of.
20 locals recommend
Coração Alecrim
28 Tv. de Cedofeita
20 locals recommend
Vintage clothes, shoes, decoration and almost everything you can think of.

Getting Around

Tube/metro Station
108 locals recommend
Bolhão (Metro)
108 locals recommend
Tube/metro Station
Tube/metro Station
296 locals recommend
Trindade station
296 locals recommend
Tube/metro Station

Arts & Culture

533 locals recommend
National Museum Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel II
533 locals recommend
Designed by the most important Portuguese architect - the the Pritzer prize winner, Álvaro Siza -, surrounded by amazing gardens.
172 locals recommend
Serralves Foundation
210 R. Dom João de Castro
172 locals recommend
Designed by the most important Portuguese architect - the the Pritzer prize winner, Álvaro Siza -, surrounded by amazing gardens.
To watch a concert or just to visit the fantastic, modern building - architect Rem Koolhas.
706 locals recommend
Casa da Música
706 locals recommend
To watch a concert or just to visit the fantastic, modern building - architect Rem Koolhas.
From the baroque period, with the glowing "talha dourada" inside, a treasure in the old town.
433 locals recommend
Monument Church Of St Francis
Rua do Infante Dom Henrique
433 locals recommend
From the baroque period, with the glowing "talha dourada" inside, a treasure in the old town.
135 locals recommend
Carmo Church
Rua do Carmo
135 locals recommend
An eighteenth century baroque church designed by Nicolau Nasoni, it was at the time the loftiest edifice in Portugal. Located in the historic centre, it is truly the emblem of Porto.
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de Nery
1226 locals recommend
An eighteenth century baroque church designed by Nicolau Nasoni, it was at the time the loftiest edifice in Portugal. Located in the historic centre, it is truly the emblem of Porto.
Its iconic Neo-Gothic façade is lined with paintwork characterising Arts and Science. Inside, the majestic staircase has served as an inspiration for Hogwarts´Grand Staircase in Harry Potter book saga.
1351 locals recommend
Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas
1351 locals recommend
Its iconic Neo-Gothic façade is lined with paintwork characterising Arts and Science. Inside, the majestic staircase has served as an inspiration for Hogwarts´Grand Staircase in Harry Potter book saga.
Beautiful interiors.
58 locals recommend
Igreja dos Carmelitas
1 R. do Carmo
58 locals recommend
Beautiful interiors.
Opened in 1916, designed by architect Marques da Silva, it is considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. The main atrium is covered with about 20.000 traditional Portuguese "azulejos" (glazed ceramic tiles), painted by the artist Jorge Colaço. Altogether, they make up more than 550 m2 of panels depicting the history and traditions of the country.
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida Garrett
1008 locals recommend
Opened in 1916, designed by architect Marques da Silva, it is considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. The main atrium is covered with about 20.000 traditional Portuguese "azulejos" (glazed ceramic tiles), painted by the artist Jorge Colaço. Altogether, they make up more than 550 m2 of panels depicting the history and traditions of the country.
The Palácio da Bolsa is one of the city´s most visited buildings. The Palace displays traces of the nineteenth century Neoclassic, the Tuscan architecture and the English neo-Palladian. Of note in its interior are the Pátio das Nações and the magnificent Salão Árabe. Currently a centre for culture and several conferences, it is a renowed national monument.
401 locals recommend
Palácio da Bolsa
401 locals recommend
The Palácio da Bolsa is one of the city´s most visited buildings. The Palace displays traces of the nineteenth century Neoclassic, the Tuscan architecture and the English neo-Palladian. Of note in its interior are the Pátio das Nações and the magnificent Salão Árabe. Currently a centre for culture and several conferences, it is a renowed national monument.
St John´s national theatre.
313 locals recommend
São João National Theater
Praça da Batalha
313 locals recommend
St John´s national theatre.

Sightseeing

Take a stroll along the Douro River, from Ribeira to Foz. You can also take a cable car (number 1, in front of St. Francis Church).
437 locals recommend
Foz do Douro
437 locals recommend
Take a stroll along the Douro River, from Ribeira to Foz. You can also take a cable car (number 1, in front of St. Francis Church).
Porto´s art district - art galleries, fancy restaurants and trendy stores.
318 locals recommend
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
318 locals recommend
Porto´s art district - art galleries, fancy restaurants and trendy stores.
Cross the bridge D. Luís I to Gaia (the city on the south bank of Douro river) and be amazed with the astonishing views over the city.
585 locals recommend
Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís I
585 locals recommend
Cross the bridge D. Luís I to Gaia (the city on the south bank of Douro river) and be amazed with the astonishing views over the city.
Cross the Douro River from Ribeira to Gaia and take a visit to the Porto wine cellars.
340 locals recommend
Cais de Gaia
Cais de Gaia
340 locals recommend
Cross the Douro River from Ribeira to Gaia and take a visit to the Porto wine cellars.
Cross the Douro River on a small boat (you can find it in Rua do Ouro) to Afurada, on the south bank of the river. There you can find a charming fisherman´s village, restaurants (with fresh fish) and beautiful views.
52 locals recommend
Rua Praia
Rua da Praia
52 locals recommend
Cross the Douro River on a small boat (you can find it in Rua do Ouro) to Afurada, on the south bank of the river. There you can find a charming fisherman´s village, restaurants (with fresh fish) and beautiful views.
Go to "Matosinhos" and its beaches. There´s a bus (nº 500) that goes directly to this city in front of the sea directly from the main square (Praça da Liberdade), always along the Douro river. There you can also find lots of restaurants to eat fresh fish. My favourite one. "Salta - O- Muro" (Rua Herós de França, 386).
52 locals recommend
Matosinhos Sul station
52 locals recommend
Go to "Matosinhos" and its beaches. There´s a bus (nº 500) that goes directly to this city in front of the sea directly from the main square (Praça da Liberdade), always along the Douro river. There you can also find lots of restaurants to eat fresh fish. My favourite one. "Salta - O- Muro" (Rua Herós de França, 386).

Parks & Nature

1306 locals recommend
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da Circunvalação
1306 locals recommend
41 locals recommend
Molhe Beach
749 Av. do Brasil
41 locals recommend
Magnificent gardens of a Romantic conception surround the pavilion and the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library. Amazing views over the Douro River.
1180 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel II
1180 locals recommend
Magnificent gardens of a Romantic conception surround the pavilion and the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library. Amazing views over the Douro River.
Just in front of the sea, the iconic swimming pool designed by Architect Álvaro Siza.
110 locals recommend
Leça Swimming Pools
Avenida Liberdade
110 locals recommend
Just in front of the sea, the iconic swimming pool designed by Architect Álvaro Siza.