What to do in Porto District

Activities, attractions and tours

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A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.
A coastal cityscape with a river, colorful buildings, and a prominent church.
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Things to do

Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

£60
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car
hills covered by agricultural farming in Porto

Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch

£90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch
Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

£17
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise
From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

£73
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

£45
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)
Porto: Serralves Foundation Entry Ticket

Porto: Serralves Foundation All Access Pass

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Porto: Serralves Foundation All Access Pass
Porto: Douro River Party Boat with Sunset Option & 6 Bridges

Porto: Douro River Party Boat with Sunset Option & 6 Bridges

£15
per adult
Porto: Douro River Party Boat with Sunset Option & 6 Bridges
Porto: 6 Bridges City Cruise with Tasting & Sunset Option

Porto: 7 Bridges Cruise & Port Wine with Sunset Option

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Porto: 7 Bridges Cruise & Port Wine with Sunset Option
Porto Sightseeing Bus

Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Combos

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Combos
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Porto Historic Center

9.6/10 (5,322 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you stop by Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Centro / Baixa

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto City Hall and Bolhao Market. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

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Ribeira

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

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Sé

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Praça da Batalha or Porto Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

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Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Bolhao Market and Porto City Hall, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

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Santa Marinha

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Gaia Cable Car and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

 

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Day trip destinations from Porto District

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Porto

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Esposende

A house built on a large rock formation with a tiled roof.

Fafe

A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a stone wall, and a cross.

Penafiel

A castle surrounded by modern buildings and lush greenery.

Guimarães

A coastal cityscape with multi-story buildings, a beach, and rocky outcrops in the foreground.

Matosinhos

A bridge spanning a river with a town on one side and a rocky hillside on the other.

Vila Nova de Gaia

A historic stone church with a bell tower and a cross on top, surrounded by ruins and a dry field.

Barcelos

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