Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Currently my favourite "Francesinha" (Porto's typical dish)
54 locals recommend
República dos Cachorros
28 R. de Santo AndréCurrently my favourite "Francesinha" (Porto's typical dish)
"Tapas" around the world.
Large variety of beers!
Very cosy, staff is always really nice and helpful.
21 locals recommend
As 7 Maravilhas
17C Rua das Taipas"Tapas" around the world.
Large variety of beers!
Very cosy, staff is always really nice and helpful.
Typical portuguese tavern .
Small dishes, traditional food and wine.
49 locals recommend
Restaurante O Buraquinho
33 Praça dos PoveirosTypical portuguese tavern .
Small dishes, traditional food and wine.
Century old café, preserved up to the last broken mirror.
One of the firts cafés in Porto.
Live piano music, very fancy.
Coffee will cost 3eur.
Beautiful place, takes you back in time to the turn of the century.
907 locals recommend
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaCentury old café, preserved up to the last broken mirror.
One of the firts cafés in Porto.
Live piano music, very fancy.
Coffee will cost 3eur.
Beautiful place, takes you back in time to the turn of the century.
Breakfast menu!
Homemade chestnut bread. Delicious jams. Perfect scrambled eggs.
29 locals recommend
Dama Pé de Cabra
5 Passeio de São LázaroBreakfast menu!
Homemade chestnut bread. Delicious jams. Perfect scrambled eggs.
Sightseeing
Don't miss the Sunset on Virtudes!
Great spot to enjoy the sunset and just relax.
Little garden with a great view over the river.
It's a gathering point at the end of the day, after work..
Great ambiance, nice people, music, beer!..
224 locals recommend
Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesDon't miss the Sunset on Virtudes!
Great spot to enjoy the sunset and just relax.
Little garden with a great view over the river.
It's a gathering point at the end of the day, after work..
Great ambiance, nice people, music, beer!..
Viewpoint!
Fantastic view:)
After enjoying the sight, I advise you to explore the streets downhill to the river (Ribeira)
76 locals recommend
Miradouro da Vitoria
11 R. de São Bento da VitóriaViewpoint!
Fantastic view:)
After enjoying the sight, I advise you to explore the streets downhill to the river (Ribeira)
Great view of Porto, from the other side of the river (Gaia).
I recommend the view by night!
175 locals recommend
Serra do Pilar Monastery
Largo AvizGreat view of Porto, from the other side of the river (Gaia).
I recommend the view by night!
Entertainment & Activities
Minigolf (2eur) by the river mouth.
So after the minigolf, you get to enjoy a pleasant sunny walk
126 locals recommend
Passeio Alegre garden
828 R. do Passeio AlegreMinigolf (2eur) by the river mouth.
So after the minigolf, you get to enjoy a pleasant sunny walk
Drinks & Nightlife
It's great to chill, to dance, and to meet people.
Cool music, varies with the dj, from rock, rockabilly, funk, samba..
There are tables on the outside, but you should go up to the 1st floor!
45 locals recommend
Embaixada do Porto
121 Praça de Carlos AlbertoIt's great to chill, to dance, and to meet people.
Cool music, varies with the dj, from rock, rockabilly, funk, samba..
There are tables on the outside, but you should go up to the 1st floor!
Cheap drinks and quick foods such pizza and pastries always out of the oven!
The idea is to stay out on the street, ask for a Mini (small beer), it will cost you 50cents.
54 locals recommend
Café Espaço 77
22 Tv. de CedofeitaCheap drinks and quick foods such pizza and pastries always out of the oven!
The idea is to stay out on the street, ask for a Mini (small beer), it will cost you 50cents.
For the rock /metal fans, Pherrugem is the place!
Nice decoration, I'd say it's worth the visit to know the place.
24 locals recommend
Pherrugem
83 R. Das OliveirasFor the rock /metal fans, Pherrugem is the place!
Nice decoration, I'd say it's worth the visit to know the place.
Night club in some old subterranean galleries!
In the city center, the space is pretty cool, music genre electronic, mostly techno.
57 locals recommend
Gare Clube
Night club in some old subterranean galleries!
In the city center, the space is pretty cool, music genre electronic, mostly techno.
Trendy yet cosy bar, old/vintage kinda way.
Crowded by night, but idillic to grab a beer on the afternoon or evening.
Very good music selection!
333 locals recommend
Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoTrendy yet cosy bar, old/vintage kinda way.
Crowded by night, but idillic to grab a beer on the afternoon or evening.
Very good music selection!
Disco/Rock Club.
Opens Wednesday to Saturday.
One of the best options for late hours!
77 locals recommend
Tendinha dos Clerigos
80 R. do Conde de VizelaDisco/Rock Club.
Opens Wednesday to Saturday.
One of the best options for late hours!
Getting Around
Marquês
Closest metro station
Bus terminal.
If you're arriving/leaving by bus, this will be the spot.
15 min walking distance to the flat.
14 locals recommend
Rede Expressos
130 Campo 24 de AgostoBus terminal.
If you're arriving/leaving by bus, this will be the spot.
15 min walking distance to the flat.
Parks & Nature
There's a lot to explore!
You'll find century old fountains, vaste theme gardens, a Romantic palace (worth the tour!), amazing views, animals such bunnies and peacocks on the loose, and it's just wonderful to get lost and find new passages and spots.
Also hosts a lot of events, such as books/food/music festivals or yoga and tai chi every Saturday mornings.
1180 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThere's a lot to explore!
You'll find century old fountains, vaste theme gardens, a Romantic palace (worth the tour!), amazing views, animals such bunnies and peacocks on the loose, and it's just wonderful to get lost and find new passages and spots.
Also hosts a lot of events, such as books/food/music festivals or yoga and tai chi every Saturday mornings.
Beach!
You can easily get here by bus or by metro.
Also, it is connected with Parque da Cidade, that goes from the seaside up to Avenida da Boavista.
261 locals recommend
Matosinhos Beach
Avenida General Norton de MatosBeach!
You can easily get here by bus or by metro.
Also, it is connected with Parque da Cidade, that goes from the seaside up to Avenida da Boavista.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary art museum.
Always great exhibitions.
Also worth for its surroundings, extense gardens and woods.
It's out of the city center, but you can easily access by bus, that you can catch on Rotunda da Boavista, next to Casa da Música.
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroContemporary art museum.
Always great exhibitions.
Also worth for its surroundings, extense gardens and woods.
It's out of the city center, but you can easily access by bus, that you can catch on Rotunda da Boavista, next to Casa da Música.
Century old bookstore!
You'll regconize it from the street from its Arte Nova facade.
The inside is even better:)
Due to its large number of visitors, it is currently needed to buy a ticket to enter (about 2 ou 3€) - this amount will be discounted if you buy anything at the bookstore.
1351 locals recommend
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasCentury old bookstore!
You'll regconize it from the street from its Arte Nova facade.
The inside is even better:)
Due to its large number of visitors, it is currently needed to buy a ticket to enter (about 2 ou 3€) - this amount will be discounted if you buy anything at the bookstore.