What to do in Porto District

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Dom Luis Bridge in Porto
Ribeira and Old town of Porto with mirror reflections in the Douro River during evening blue hour, Portugal, Portugal.
Porto, Portugal panoramic view of old town Oporto from Dom Luis bridge on the Douro Rive
Porto, Portugal. Panoramic cityscape image of Porto, Portugal with the famous Luis I Bridge and the Douro River during dramatic sunset.
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From Lisbon: Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazaré & Óbidos

From Lisbon: Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazaré & Óbidos

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 128 reviews
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Price is £95 per adult
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Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

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

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 934 reviews
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Price is £46 per adult
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Porto: Small Group 4x4 Tour in Oporto Mountains - Offroad

Porto: Small Group 4x4 Tour in Oporto Mountains - Offroad

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 190 reviews
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Price is £60 per adult*
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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

8.2 out of 10 with 1042 reviews
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Porto: Tile Painting Workshop with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)

Porto: Tile Painting Workshop with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)

Activity duration is 2 hours
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Price is £30 per adult
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What to do in Porto District

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Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)

Porto Historic Center

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You can learn about the local history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you make a stop at a top site such as 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 Historic Center and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

Ribeira and Old town of Porto with mirror reflections in the Douro River during evening blue hour, Portugal, Portugal.

Ribeira

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

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Sé

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Porto Historic Center or Praça da Batalha 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 Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Porto skyline, Portugal

Santa Marinha

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Porto Historic Center 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

Porto

Porto

Panoramic shot of the Farol de Esposende (Esposende Lighthouse) set in front of the Fort of Sao Joao Baptista de Esposende is situated at the mouth of Cavado river, north of Portugal.

Esposende

Fafe

Fafe

Quintandona, Portugal - Quintandona is one of the preserved villages in the municipality of Penafiel, in the heart of the Romanesque Route.

Penafiel

Aerial view of guimaraes city, portugal

Guimarães

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the beach and a clear blue sky.

Matosinhos

Prince Henry Bridge or Ponte do Infante D. Henrique over Douro Rive between cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

Vila Nova de Gaia

Barcelos

Barcelos

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