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.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

CA $45
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

CA $29
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise
hills covered by agricultural farming in Porto

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

CA $170
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

CA $32
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

CA $137
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch
From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour

From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour

CA $79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

CA $153
per adult
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

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

CA $86
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

CA $39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Porto: Serralves Foundation All Access Pass
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Porto Historic Center

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You can learn about the history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória with a trip to 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 abundant dining options and stunning 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 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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Vitória

If you're spending time in Vitória, check out sights like Livraria Lello or Clerigos Tower and hop on the metro to see more the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.

 

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Day trip destinations from Porto District

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Porto

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Esposende

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Fafe

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Penafiel

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 cityscape with a river reflecting buildings, a prominent church with a dome, and a stone bridge.

Amarante

A church with a bell tower and colorful murals.

Espinho