7 Days in Porto: Unveiling the City's Hidden Gems

David Henzgen

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a week-long adventure in Porto, Portugal, and discover the city's best-kept secrets. From historic bookstores to stunning gardens, immerse yourself in the rich culture and vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Porto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Literary Delights and Breathtaking Views

$18

$ 10

Hilton Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$18

12 - 15 min

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Tree-shaded paths & play areas, plus a popular bistro terrace & occasional concerts for children.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Beach Bliss and Culinary Delights

$ 14

Hilton Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

Landscaped 1800s garden, home to a Franciscan convent, lavish fountain & Art Nouveau-tiled restroom.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Wide stretch of sandy beach offering surfing, swimming & sunbathing, plus sunset views.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Bright indoor market offering fresh produce, clothing & local food stalls & cultural performances.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Day 3Riverside Serenity and Urban Oasis

$ 7

Hilton Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 24 min

Directions

A cable car leads to this hilltop green space with benches & a grove of palm trees at the summit.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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City park with sports fields, sand volleyball courts, dining options & cycling & walking paths.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Underwater Wonders and Botanical Beauties

$43

$ 10

Hilton Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

17 - 21 min

Directions

Jardim Botânico do Porto | Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da U.Porto

Botanical & formal gardens with an elegant, 19th-century mansion, pond & paths through an arboretum.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 5Artistic Escapes and Lush Gardens

$ 10

Hilton Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

18-hectare park, part of the Serralves Foundation, with formal gardens, wooded areas & sculptures.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Small, historic urban park with a serene vibe featuring a variety of trees, plants & sculptures.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

Day 6Majestic Palaces and Spiritual Splendor

$ 10

Hilton Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 7Musical Notes and Market Treasures

$30

$ 10

Hilton Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Iconic 12-floor concert hall & top floor restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas & completed in 2005.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

23 - 28 min

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Historic, bi-level market in a neoclassical building with vendors selling produce & prepared foods.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Budget breakdown: $164 In total

Activities & Food:$96

Transport:$69