Guidebook for Porto
Arts & Culture
Museum of contemporary art. Architectural design Siza Vieira. Fabulous gardens.
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroMuseum of contemporary art. Architectural design Siza Vieira. Fabulous gardens.
Fortaleza de São João da Foz
Foz do D'OuroFine example of military architecture.
Main concert hall in Porto. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
706 locals recommend
Casa da Música
Main concert hall in Porto. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
Porto School of Architecture
215 Via Panorâmica Edgar CardosoArchitectural design Siza Vieira.
Located in the historical centre of the city is one of the city's oldest monuments
32 locals recommend
Porto Cathedral
Terreiro da SéLocated in the historical centre of the city is one of the city's oldest monuments
Estadio do Dragao
Via Futebol Clube do PortoFCPorto stadium, museum and shop.
Opened in 1992, it houses a collection of trams and other support vehicles that once circulated in Porto and which have marked the history of urban rail transport in the city.
158 locals recommend
Tram Museum
51 Alameda de Basílio TelesOpened in 1992, it houses a collection of trams and other support vehicles that once circulated in Porto and which have marked the history of urban rail transport in the city.
Designed by Joaquim da Costa Lima in a neoclassical style in 1842 is situated in the historical center. It is one of the most visited monuments with the famous Arabian Room being its major highlight.
401 locals recommend
Palácio da Bolsa
Designed by Joaquim da Costa Lima in a neoclassical style in 1842 is situated in the historical center. It is one of the most visited monuments with the famous Arabian Room being its major highlight.
Is one of the paradigmatic architectural landmarks of Porto. The structure is, in fact, part of the Clerigos Church, representing its bell tower. It was designed by Nicolau Nasoni, Italian architect
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryIs one of the paradigmatic architectural landmarks of Porto. The structure is, in fact, part of the Clerigos Church, representing its bell tower. It was designed by Nicolau Nasoni, Italian architect
Founded in 1833 was the first public art museum in Portugal. It has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
533 locals recommend
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel IIFounded in 1833 was the first public art museum in Portugal. It has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
In 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as did the Lonely Planet in its guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011".
1351 locals recommend
Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas In 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as did the Lonely Planet in its guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011".
This tation was built at the beginning of the 20th century.The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles.
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettThis tation was built at the beginning of the 20th century.The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles.
The city's most important Gothic temple, whose construction began in the 14th century. The interior gilded is one the most important works of the Baroque from the 17th and 18th centuries.
433 locals recommend
Monument Church Of St Francis
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueThe city's most important Gothic temple, whose construction began in the 14th century. The interior gilded is one the most important works of the Baroque from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Chapel built at the beginning of the 18th century. In 1929, the entire exterior was covered with tiles representing scenes from the life of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine.
223 locals recommend
Chapel of Souls
428 Rua de Santa CatarinaChapel built at the beginning of the 18th century. In 1929, the entire exterior was covered with tiles representing scenes from the life of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine.
There is a place where dreams take shape and allow us to calm down. The museum is a meeting point between the past and the future.
15 locals recommend
Museum Marionetas do Porto
61 R. de BelomonteThere is a place where dreams take shape and allow us to calm down. The museum is a meeting point between the past and the future.
Food Scene
Cafeína
100 Rua do PadrãoOne of the best restaurants in Porto.
http://www.cafeina.pt/pt/cafeina
Restaurante Foz Velha
141 Esplanada do CasteloRomantic atmosphere and excellent food. Average price per dish € 20.00.
Portuguese typical food restaurant ideal for families. Good relationship quality price.
9 locals recommend
A Capoeira
63 Esplanada do CasteloPortuguese typical food restaurant ideal for families. Good relationship quality price.
Picaba Natural Café
395 Via do Castelo do QueijoHealthy and tasty food with a great seafront.
Real Indiana (Foz)
26 Av. de MontevideuIndian food.
Praia do Molhe
749 Av. do BrasilFood and fantastic sea views
Doce Mar
519 Av. do BrasilTypical portuguese pastry.
Ichiban Restaurante Japonês
454 Av. do BrasilGreat sushi restaurant.
Casa Vasco
152 Rua do PadrãoTapas and national food.
Restaurante Terra
103 Rua do PadrãoRecommended by the Michelin guide
Confeitaria Rainha da Foz Lda
299 Rua de DiuPortuguese pastries and bakery
Confeitaria Juquinha
466 Rua da CercaPortuguese pastries and bakery
Combo of café and store where we feel welcome. Ideal for a brunch or a snack or a drink in late afternoon.
6 locals recommend
Casa Aberta Open Bar Food House
nº 1080 R. do Padre Luís CabralCombo of café and store where we feel welcome. Ideal for a brunch or a snack or a drink in late afternoon.
Oporto Cafe
Food and fantastic sea views
Casa de Pasto da Palmeira
450 R. do Passeio AlegreGreat river views
Paparoca da Foz
318 R. do Passeio AlegrePerfect for breakfast
Founded in 1921, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and representative examples of Art Nouveau in Porto exuding an atmosphere of luxury, refinement andwell-being.
907 locals recommend
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaFounded in 1921, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and representative examples of Art Nouveau in Porto exuding an atmosphere of luxury, refinement andwell-being.
Drinks & Nightlife
Praia da Luz
Rua Coronel Raúl PeresEnjoy the sun and the sea.
Praia dos Ingleses
Enjoy the sun and the sea.
Porto’s palace of nightlife is a large disco, bar, restaurant, VIP area and lounge.
39 locals recommend
Kasa da Praia
395 Via do Castelo do QueijoPorto’s palace of nightlife is a large disco, bar, restaurant, VIP area and lounge.
A club (discotheque) with very good environment, a great space of the city.
77 locals recommend
Indústria
843 Av. do BrasilA club (discotheque) with very good environment, a great space of the city.
Pub Bonaparte Foz
130 Av. do BrasilIrish pub
It is high point of evening entertainment in Porto, particularly at the weekends.
803 locals recommend
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de ParisIt is high point of evening entertainment in Porto, particularly at the weekends.
A place for a nice brunch, tea or lunch in a quiet environment. At lunch serves 2 dishes one of them vegetarian.
The bird
143 R. da AgraA place for a nice brunch, tea or lunch in a quiet environment. At lunch serves 2 dishes one of them vegetarian.
Sightseeing
The City Park is the largest urban park in Portugal, ideal for Walking, jogging, cycling...
1306 locals recommend
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThe City Park is the largest urban park in Portugal, ideal for Walking, jogging, cycling...
Praça de Liége
Praça de LiégePublic garden
Farol Rio Douro Pontão Norte
Great view
Passeio Alegre garden
828 R. do Passeio AlegrePublic garden
This Baroque church has a remarkable altarpiece which is considered one of the finest D.João V style altarpieces in Porto. The niche in the façade displays the image of São João.
7 locals recommend
Igreja Paroquial de Sao Joao da Foz do Douro
107 Largo da IgrejaThis Baroque church has a remarkable altarpiece which is considered one of the finest D.João V style altarpieces in Porto. The niche in the façade displays the image of São João.
It is one of the main cultural neighborhoods of Porto. Running through old buildings you can find a diversity of spaces: dozens of art galleries, alternative shops and restaurants…
318 locals recommend
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaIt is one of the main cultural neighborhoods of Porto. Running through old buildings you can find a diversity of spaces: dozens of art galleries, alternative shops and restaurants…
Planned by the engineer Teófilo Seyrig, a disciple of Eiffel, it was inaugurated in 1886. Its arch is still considered to be the world's biggest one in wrought iron
585 locals recommend
Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís IPlanned by the engineer Teófilo Seyrig, a disciple of Eiffel, it was inaugurated in 1886. Its arch is still considered to be the world's biggest one in wrought iron
This gorgeous garden occupies an area of 8 hectares in Porto's centre. We can contemplate magnificent panoramic views over the river and the city that the viewpoints offer to us.
1180 locals recommend
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThis gorgeous garden occupies an area of 8 hectares in Porto's centre. We can contemplate magnificent panoramic views over the river and the city that the viewpoints offer to us.
The imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
368 locals recommend
Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosThe imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
It is the most famous in the city and in 2006 it was classified as a place of public interest. Dating back to 1850 it is characterised by a singular neoclassic architecture.
770 locals recommend
Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaIt is the most famous in the city and in 2006 it was classified as a place of public interest. Dating back to 1850 it is characterised by a singular neoclassic architecture.
The street has maintained its original profile and currently boasts interesting civil architecture from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, it is one of the buzziest streets in the Historical Centre.
296 locals recommend
Rua das Flores
Rua das FloresThe street has maintained its original profile and currently boasts interesting civil architecture from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, it is one of the buzziest streets in the Historical Centre.
Entertainment & Activities
SEA LIFE Porto
Via do Castelo do QueijoDive into the ocean depths. Beautiful!
Interactive Museum and Theme Park that re-enacts the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover a previously unknown world. https://www.worldofdiscoveries.com
171 locals recommend
World of Discoveries - Museu Interativo & Parque Tematico
106 Rua de MiragaiaInteractive Museum and Theme Park that re-enacts the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover a previously unknown world. https://www.worldofdiscoveries.com
Everything Else
Built in the century. XVII for coastal defense against incursions by North African pirates. Beautiful views.
93 locals recommend
Castelo do Queijo
Built in the century. XVII for coastal defense against incursions by North African pirates. Beautiful views.
PSP - 15th Squadron (Foz)
9 R. Monsenhor Manuel MarinhoPolice station.
FARMÁCIA NACIONAL
172 Rua Doutor António Martins da Costa MaiaPharmacy
Down by the river, narrow streets open out onto a plaza framed by austerely grand, tiled town houses. From here you have fine views of the port-wine lodges as well as the Ponte D. Luis.
82 locals recommend
Ribeira Square
Praça RibeiraDown by the river, narrow streets open out onto a plaza framed by austerely grand, tiled town houses. From here you have fine views of the port-wine lodges as well as the Ponte D. Luis.
Matosinhos Beach
Avenida General Norton de MatosVery long beach with excellent conditions for surfing.
SURF TRAINING SCHOOL
395 Via do Castelo do QueijoSurf lessons
Farmácia Gondarém
356 R. de Gondarémpharmacy
It comprises a historical garden, a garden of fleshy plants, an area of greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, orchids and fleshy plants, an area of lakes with aquatic plants and a park area
193 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico do Porto | Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da U.Porto
1191 Rua do Campo AlegreIt comprises a historical garden, a garden of fleshy plants, an area of greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, orchids and fleshy plants, an area of lakes with aquatic plants and a park area
Built in the second half of the 18th century. Due to its architecture and interior carvings, it is one of the most remarkablable buildings of Porto rococo. In 1912, its lateral was covered with tiles.
135 locals recommend
Igreja do Carmo
Rua do CarmoBuilt in the second half of the 18th century. Due to its architecture and interior carvings, it is one of the most remarkablable buildings of Porto rococo. In 1912, its lateral was covered with tiles.
Building of Gothic origin whose interior was covered with golden gild in the first half of the eighteenth century. This real Baroque jewel impresses by its decorative exuberance.
63 locals recommend
Igreja de Santa Clara
Largo Primeiro de DezembroBuilding of Gothic origin whose interior was covered with golden gild in the first half of the eighteenth century. This real Baroque jewel impresses by its decorative exuberance.
Essentials
Supermarket with a wide variety of products: fish, meat, vegetables, bread and other groceries, cleaning products, baby items, paper goods, etc.
119 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
470 R. de Paulo da GamaSupermarket with a wide variety of products: fish, meat, vegetables, bread and other groceries, cleaning products, baby items, paper goods, etc.
Little covered market were you can find several products: vegetables, flowers, fresh fish, meat, cheese and other regional products.
25 locals recommend
Mercado da Foz do Douro
4150 Rua de DiuLittle covered market were you can find several products: vegetables, flowers, fresh fish, meat, cheese and other regional products.
Shop with a selection of the best regional products from Portugal. Some are coming from the farm of the owners, in Trás-os-Montes, other products come from small producers.
Saboriccia
338 R. da Sra. da LuzShop with a selection of the best regional products from Portugal. Some are coming from the farm of the owners, in Trás-os-Montes, other products come from small producers.
In this space you can buy groceries but you can also enjoy a pleasant breakfast or a light meal.
16 locals recommend
Mercearia do Miguel
130 R. do Passeio AlegreIn this space you can buy groceries but you can also enjoy a pleasant breakfast or a light meal.