Guidebook for Porto
Sightseeing
Considered one of the most beautiful Bookshop in ihe world.
1351 habitants recommandent
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasConsidered one of the most beautiful Bookshop in ihe world.
Imposing view of the city with a range of 360 degrees. Both the City and Historical Centres stand out. Also possible to see stretches of the Douro River and out into the distance of the sea.
1226 habitants recommandent
Tour des Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de NeryImposing view of the city with a range of 360 degrees. Both the City and Historical Centres stand out. Also possible to see stretches of the Douro River and out into the distance of the sea.
One of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important Romanesque monuments in Portugal.
15 habitants recommandent
Sé
One of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important Romanesque monuments in Portugal.
In the center of the square there is monument dedicated to the Portuguese soldiers who fought and died in the First World War.
19 habitants recommandent
Praça de Carlos Alberto
Praça de Carlos AlbertoIn the center of the square there is monument dedicated to the Portuguese soldiers who fought and died in the First World War.
Nowadays it is one of the city's main commercial areas. The street is flanked with buildings constructed from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
84 habitants recommandent
Cedofeita
Nowadays it is one of the city's main commercial areas. The street is flanked with buildings constructed from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
The imposing architecture and its central character. Location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times. The City Hall is located at the head of the Avenida.
167 habitants recommandent
Aliados station
The imposing architecture and its central character. Location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times. The City Hall is located at the head of the Avenida.
Enjoy the views of Douro River. One o the most beautiful neighbourhoods of the city! On the other side of the river visit one of the various Port Wine Cellars.
741 habitants recommandent
Ribeira station
Enjoy the views of Douro River. One o the most beautiful neighbourhoods of the city! On the other side of the river visit one of the various Port Wine Cellars.
With over 1500 metres long, this owes its planning to the visionary spirit of the Almadas whose restoration work brought a new brightness to the city of Porto in the second half of the 18th Century.
1060 habitants recommandent
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaWith over 1500 metres long, this owes its planning to the visionary spirit of the Almadas whose restoration work brought a new brightness to the city of Porto in the second half of the 18th Century.
One of the particularities of this garden is the fact of being vertical, in other words, it stretches out on the steep slope terraces, and therefore, there is a unique view over the river Douro
Rua De Azevedo De Albuquerque
Rua De Azevedo De AlbuquerqueOne of the particularities of this garden is the fact of being vertical, in other words, it stretches out on the steep slope terraces, and therefore, there is a unique view over the river Douro
650 metres long, Miguel Bombarda is one of the cultural arteries of modern times. With several art galleries and new commercial trends, obligatory visit for all those who enjoy art and inovation.
318 habitants recommandent
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel Bombarda650 metres long, Miguel Bombarda is one of the cultural arteries of modern times. With several art galleries and new commercial trends, obligatory visit for all those who enjoy art and inovation.
This wide avenue, flanked by a group of buildings from the 20s and 40s, is closed on the southern side by the Cardosas building (19th century), and at North by the City Hall.
31 habitants recommandent
Liberdade Square
Praça da LiberdadeThis wide avenue, flanked by a group of buildings from the 20s and 40s, is closed on the southern side by the Cardosas building (19th century), and at North by the City Hall.
From this spot one can admire the complete Barredo area, the river Douro and Vila Nova de Gaia.
36 habitants recommandent
Terreiro da Se
Terreiro da SéFrom this spot one can admire the complete Barredo area, the river Douro and Vila Nova de Gaia.
From this location, next to the Infante Bridge, one can enjoy the view over Gaia and a partial view of the D. Luís I Bridge, a popular spot to watch the São João fireworks.
7 habitants recommandent
Alameda das Fontainhas
Alameda das FontainhasFrom this location, next to the Infante Bridge, one can enjoy the view over Gaia and a partial view of the D. Luís I Bridge, a popular spot to watch the São João fireworks.
Project celebrating Port Wine culture, combining contemporaneity and tradition and settled in a building from the 18th century, recovered to offer leisure, shopping and exhibitions.
Enjoy a port whilst enjoying one of the most beautiful views of Porto!
Largo Miguel Bombarda
Largo Miguel BombardaProject celebrating Port Wine culture, combining contemporaneity and tradition and settled in a building from the 18th century, recovered to offer leisure, shopping and exhibitions.
Enjoy a port whilst enjoying one of the most beautiful views of Porto!
One of the main train stations in Porto, São Bento is the oldest and most beautiful. This station was built on the location of the former São Bento de Avé-Maria Convent. Tiles tells some history about Porto and North od Portugal region!!
1008 habitants recommandent
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettOne of the main train stations in Porto, São Bento is the oldest and most beautiful. This station was built on the location of the former São Bento de Avé-Maria Convent. Tiles tells some history about Porto and North od Portugal region!!
Built in 1842, this used to be the stock exchange in Porto, and is nowadays the headquarters of the city's Commercial Association. The Arab Room is the most amazing room in the palace.
333 habitants recommandent
Palais de la Bourse
Rua de Ferreira BorgesBuilt in 1842, this used to be the stock exchange in Porto, and is nowadays the headquarters of the city's Commercial Association. The Arab Room is the most amazing room in the palace.
Use the funicular to arrive at Ribeira whilst enjoying the sights!!
102 habitants recommandent
Funicular dos Guindais
314 R. da Ribeira NegraUse the funicular to arrive at Ribeira whilst enjoying the sights!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de ParisNight life. Full of bars & restaurants
Night Life. Located near the Clérigos Tower and the Lello Bookshop. This area is known for its night life, offering several bars and restaurants and different kinds of shops.
32 habitants recommandent
Rua Cândido dos Reis
Rua de Cândido dos ReisNight Life. Located near the Clérigos Tower and the Lello Bookshop. This area is known for its night life, offering several bars and restaurants and different kinds of shops.
A magnificent building that is full of history, the House of Sandeman has been used for more than two centuries to age the world’s most recognised Porto wines inside hundreds of wooden casks and vats.
165 habitants recommandent
Sandeman Porto
3 Largo Miguel BombardaA magnificent building that is full of history, the House of Sandeman has been used for more than two centuries to age the world’s most recognised Porto wines inside hundreds of wooden casks and vats.
Taylor’s Port wine cellars in the heart of the historic area of Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from the old city centre of Oporto, house most of the company’s extensive reserves of wood aged.
91 habitants recommandent
Taylor's Port
250 Rua do ChoupeloTaylor’s Port wine cellars in the heart of the historic area of Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from the old city centre of Oporto, house most of the company’s extensive reserves of wood aged.
Champ's da Baixa
27 R. do Gen. SilveiraChampagne Bar. Taste their champagne sangria!!
Here you can follow our history, become well acquainted with our Ports and see our “Quinta” in the Douro.
180 habitants recommandent
Porto Calem
344 Av. de Diogo LeiteHere you can follow our history, become well acquainted with our Ports and see our “Quinta” in the Douro.
Craft Beer House
126 Praça de Carlos AlbertoDo you enjoy Beer? This is the place!!!!
Bonaparte Downtown
40 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesA great space for beer lovers!!!
Arts & Culture
Use the free service of guided tours to the building and to the exhibitions ( subject to advance booking)
174 habitants recommandent
Centre portugais de la photographie
Largo Amor de PerdiçãoUse the free service of guided tours to the building and to the exhibitions ( subject to advance booking)
With an area of 1500m2, it has a regular programme of exhibitions witch are not restricted to plastic arts, but also to the publishing of cultural and scientific patrimony, documentary and other shows
1180 habitants recommandent
Jardins du Palais de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIWith an area of 1500m2, it has a regular programme of exhibitions witch are not restricted to plastic arts, but also to the publishing of cultural and scientific patrimony, documentary and other shows
Designed by the Dutch arquitect, Rem Koolhaas, the Casa da Musica was opened in 2005. Since then it has become an icon of contemporary arquitecture. It has a dynamic and innovative programme.
706 habitants recommandent
Casa da Música
Designed by the Dutch arquitect, Rem Koolhaas, the Casa da Musica was opened in 2005. Since then it has become an icon of contemporary arquitecture. It has a dynamic and innovative programme.
World of Discoveries is must-visit point in the city. An Interactive Museum and Theme Park reconstructing the fantastic odyssey of Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover the unknown world.
Rua de Miragaia
Rua de MiragaiaWorld of Discoveries is must-visit point in the city. An Interactive Museum and Theme Park reconstructing the fantastic odyssey of Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover the unknown world.
In the Dragão Football Stadium, the Museum of Porto's Football attributes to the constellation of the dragon the place that belongs to it by right, guaranteeing it a celestial ceiling of victories.
Alameda das Antas
In the Dragão Football Stadium, the Museum of Porto's Football attributes to the constellation of the dragon the place that belongs to it by right, guaranteeing it a celestial ceiling of victories.
Built at the end of the 18th Century by a wealthy Porto family, it is classified as a heritage site. It has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver.
533 habitants recommandent
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel IIBuilt at the end of the 18th Century by a wealthy Porto family, it is classified as a heritage site. It has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver.
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 habitants recommandent
Musée du Tramway
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.
The Sea Life Porto will take you on a trip through rivers and oceans making you feel as fish in water, travelling through typical scenarios of Porto region.
238 habitants recommandent
SEA LIFE Porto
Via do Castelo do QueijoThe Sea Life Porto will take you on a trip through rivers and oceans making you feel as fish in water, travelling through typical scenarios of Porto region.
This classic building was constructed in 1910 on top of the ruins of the Real Theatre which burned down in 1908. With stylistic emblems representing pain, quality, hate and love.
313 habitants recommandent
São João National Theater
Praça da BatalhaThis classic building was constructed in 1910 on top of the ruins of the Real Theatre which burned down in 1908. With stylistic emblems representing pain, quality, hate and love.
The MMIPO has a double purpose, one is letting people know the history of the Misericórdia do Porto and its institutional purposes, and the other is to divulge its artistic collections, through a set of resources that reflect the memory and the identity of the organization, projecting it into the future.
46 habitants recommandent
MMIPO - Museu da Misericordia do Porto
15 R. das FloresThe MMIPO has a double purpose, one is letting people know the history of the Misericórdia do Porto and its institutional purposes, and the other is to divulge its artistic collections, through a set of resources that reflect the memory and the identity of the organization, projecting it into the future.
Parks & Nature
The City Park is the largest urban park in Portugal, with an area of 83 hectares that stretch out as far as the Atlantic Ocean, which is globally something of a rarity.
1306 habitants recommandent
Parc de la Ville de Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThe City Park is the largest urban park in Portugal, with an area of 83 hectares that stretch out as far as the Atlantic Ocean, which is globally something of a rarity.
The Foz Gardens stretch out along Avenida Montevideu and Avenida do Brasil, on the sea front of Porto. Visit the beaches and relax while you have a meal or a drink in the bars/restaurants.
8 habitants recommandent
Avenida de Montevideu
Avenida de MontevideuThe Foz Gardens stretch out along Avenida Montevideu and Avenida do Brasil, on the sea front of Porto. Visit the beaches and relax while you have a meal or a drink in the bars/restaurants.
Built in the late 19th century benefitting from the participation of Emíle David who worked on its landscaping. Lined by a Palm Grove, it houses a variety of architectural features of great value.
126 habitants recommandent
Jardin Passeio Alegre
828 R. do Passeio AlegreBuilt in the late 19th century benefitting from the participation of Emíle David who worked on its landscaping. Lined by a Palm Grove, it houses a variety of architectural features of great value.
Whether by its historical and artistic characteristics, or by its size (18 hectares), diversified landscape and condition of conservation, is a unique place on a national and international level.
897 habitants recommandent
Musée d'art contemporain (Fondation Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroWhether by its historical and artistic characteristics, or by its size (18 hectares), diversified landscape and condition of conservation, is a unique place on a national and international level.
The Botanic Garden currently comprises a historical garden, a garden of fleshy plants, an area of greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, orchids and fleshy plants, lakes and a park area
193 habitants recommandent
Jardim Botânico do Porto | Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da U.Porto
1191 Rua do Campo AlegreThe Botanic Garden currently comprises a historical garden, a garden of fleshy plants, an area of greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, orchids and fleshy plants, lakes and a park area
Entertainment & Activities
The Dragão Stadium is the official stadium of Futebol Clube do Porto. Designed by the architect Manuel Salgado, with capacity for 50,399 spectators.
280 habitants recommandent
Estadio do Dragao
Via Futebol Clube do PortoThe Dragão Stadium is the official stadium of Futebol Clube do Porto. Designed by the architect Manuel Salgado, with capacity for 50,399 spectators.
Food Scene
Most famous market in the city classified as a place of public interest. Built in 1850, has a singular structure with two floors, characterised by the monumentality of its neoclassic architecture.
770 habitants recommandent
Marché de Bolhao
322 R. FormosaMost famous market in the city classified as a place of public interest. Built in 1850, has a singular structure with two floors, characterised by the monumentality of its neoclassic architecture.
It offers a new and diverse eating area that operates side-by-side with the daily market of fresh produce. In 2014 was one of the Global Wards for Excellence, N.York, winners.
380 habitants recommandent
Marché Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom Sucesso It offers a new and diverse eating area that operates side-by-side with the daily market of fresh produce. In 2014 was one of the Global Wards for Excellence, N.York, winners.
Art Nouveau alert! Open since 1921, Café Majestic is the most renowned café in town, and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
907 habitants recommandent
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaArt Nouveau alert! Open since 1921, Café Majestic is the most renowned café in town, and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
Kyoto Na Baixa
56 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesOne of the Porto best sushi restaurants
Prove the pork sandwich with portuguese cheese "Serra" ! You will love it!!!
451 habitants recommandent
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosProve the pork sandwich with portuguese cheese "Serra" ! You will love it!!!
Enjoy the Porto's traditional "Francesinha"! Some people say that was invented by this restaurant!!!
28 habitants recommandent
Restaurante A Regaleira
83 R. do BonjardimEnjoy the Porto's traditional "Francesinha"! Some people say that was invented by this restaurant!!!
Real Hamburgueria
134 Rua da TorrinhaTaste one of the best craft burguers of city!!!
Santini
16 Largo dos LóiosTaste one of the best Ice creams of the city!!!
Get inspired by the selection of wines about witch they give some information regarding each wine!
103 habitants recommandent
Wine Quay Bar
111 Cais da EstivaGet inspired by the selection of wines about witch they give some information regarding each wine!
Reitoria
33 R. de Sá de NoronhaA Heaven for meatlovers!!
Do you prefer eating vegetarian food? This is the one of the options!!
28 habitants recommandent
Cultura dos Sabores
80 R. de CeutaDo you prefer eating vegetarian food? This is the one of the options!!
Do you prefer eating vegetarian food? This is the one of the options!!
9 habitants recommandent
Restaurante Nakité
396 Rua do BreinerDo you prefer eating vegetarian food? This is the one of the options!!
Do you prefer eating vegetarian food? This is the one of the options!!
163 habitants recommandent
daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraDo you prefer eating vegetarian food? This is the one of the options!!
Great Tapas Restaurant!! Taste their White Sangria and Oreo Mousse as desert!!!
8 habitants recommandent
Casa do Carmo
51 R. de Sá de NoronhaGreat Tapas Restaurant!! Taste their White Sangria and Oreo Mousse as desert!!!
A Alma do Rock é Invicta - The Soul of Rock is Invictus. Combining Porto’s strong sense of history with the irreverence and character of the Hard Rock brand, Hard Rock Cafe Porto provides a fascinating and charming dining opportunity in the second largest city in Portugal.
87 habitants recommandent
Hard Rock Cafe
120 Rua do AlmadaA Alma do Rock é Invicta - The Soul of Rock is Invictus. Combining Porto’s strong sense of history with the irreverence and character of the Hard Rock brand, Hard Rock Cafe Porto provides a fascinating and charming dining opportunity in the second largest city in Portugal.
Shopping
Specialise in new and used vinyl records covering all musical genres, and we offer new arrivals on a regular basis.
6 habitants recommandent
Porto Calling
80 Rua da ConceiçãoSpecialise in new and used vinyl records covering all musical genres, and we offer new arrivals on a regular basis.