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A 3-Day Adventure in Porto: Exploring the Best of Portugal's Vibrant City

Deybyd Jimenez

Deybyd Jimenez

25 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Porto, where history, culture, and stunning architecture await. Discover iconic landmarks, visit charming churches, explore beautiful gardens, and indulge in the city's rich heritage. Join us on this unforgettable trip to Porto!

Trip to Porto

Day 1
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$48

Igreja da Lapa
Catholic church housing the heart of King Pedro IV & the remains of famous artists in its graveyard.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Chapel of Souls
Chapel famous for its exterior of blue & white tiles painted with scenes from the lives of saints.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Mercado do Bolhão
Historic, bi-level market in a neoclassical building with vendors selling produce & prepared foods.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$5
9 - 14 min

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Church of Saint Ildefonso
Elegant 18th-century church whose facade is covered in blue & white tiles added in the 1930s.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Porto São Bento
19th-century railway station noted for its elaborate azulejo tilework in the main vestibule.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Clerigos Church and Tower
Baroque church with a marble altarpiece & a 75-m bell tower that is a symbol of Porto.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Livraria Lello
Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Fonte dos Leões
Built in the 19th century, this octagonal Roman-style marble fountain features 4 lion statues.
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Igreja do Carmo
Connected to its twin church by a house, this baroque church has a well-known tiled side facade.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Parque das Virtudes
Small, split-level garden popular for picnics & views over Porto & the Douro River valley at sunset.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Bolsa Palace
Huge, 19th-century landmark building with rooms for private events, a restaurant & guided tours.
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
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$13
Day 2
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$68

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$ 4

Casa da Música
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
5 - 8 min

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Mercado Bom Sucesso
Bright indoor market offering fresh produce, clothing & local food stalls & cultural performances.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$5
12 - 17 min

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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Tram Museum
Old electricity station housing a museum dedicated to the history of trams in Porto.
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Galeria da Biodiversidade
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
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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.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
Day 3
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$80

Museum of Transport and Communication
Portuguese transport & communication history is the focus at this modest site with a range of cars.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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World of Discoveries
Museum with an eatery, a theme ride & exhibits exploring the history of early Portuguese navigators.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
13 - 20 min

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Jardim da Cordoaria
Small, historic urban park with a serene vibe featuring a variety of trees, plants & sculptures.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Igreja da Misericórdia
Renaissance-style Catholic church first built in the 1500s, now with an 18th-century baroque facade.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Monument Church Of St Francis
14th-century Franciscan church with remarkable interiors including baroque altarpieces & gilt wood.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Porto Cathedral
Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Caves Cálem
The history of port wine production is told on guided tours of these wine cellars offering tastings.
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
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$30
9 - 14 min

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Jardim do Morro
A cable car leads to this hilltop green space with benches & a grove of palm trees at the summit.
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $199 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$4