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4 Days in Porto: A Journey Through History and Culture

Raquel Rei

Raquel Rei

16 Oct 2023

Discover the vibrant city of Porto in this 4-day itinerary, exploring its iconic landmarks, charming churches, and delicious cuisine.

Trip to Porto

Day 1
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$39

Vincci Ponte de Ferro

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Polished quarters in a posh hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & 3 bars, plus river views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Church of Saint Ildefonso
Elegant 18th-century church whose facade is covered in blue & white tiles added in the 1930s.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Mercado do Bolhão
Historic, bi-level market in a neoclassical building with vendors selling produce & prepared foods.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$5
14 - 21 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.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Igreja da Lapa
Catholic church housing the heart of King Pedro IV & the remains of famous artists in its graveyard.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Câmara Municipal do Porto
Neoclassical 1900s building featuring a black-marble entrance hall & a clocktower with city views.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Restaurante O Rápido
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$22
2 - 3 min

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Porto São Bento
19th-century railway station noted for its elaborate azulejo tilework in the main vestibule.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
Tapabento
We seek every day for local fresh products, which we cook guided by our passion, creating and recreating those memories from here and there. We hope you enjoy it! Feel very welcome!
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$12
Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Polished quarters in a posh hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & 3 bars, plus river views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$38

Vincci Ponte de Ferro

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Polished quarters in a posh hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & 3 bars, plus river views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Luís I Bridge
Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Porto Cathedral
Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Jardim do Morro
A cable car leads to this hilltop green space with benches & a grove of palm trees at the summit.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Former monastery dating to the 1500s, set on a hilltop & notable for its round church & cloister.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Esplanada do Teleférico
A Esplanada é um wine bar com uma vista soberba sobre o Rio Douro. Aqui terá uma experiência única ao desfrutar de uma das melhores vistas do mundo enquanto prova alguns dos mais requintados vinhos do Porto.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
Barris do Douro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Polished quarters in a posh hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & 3 bars, plus river views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$65

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$ 4

Vincci Ponte de Ferro

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Polished quarters in a posh hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & 3 bars, plus river views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
15 - 22 min

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Directions

Gaia Cable Car - Jardim do Morro station
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Bolsa Palace
Huge, 19th-century landmark building with rooms for private events, a restaurant & guided tours.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Fonte dos Leões
Built in the 19th century, this octagonal Roman-style marble fountain features 4 lion statues.
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Igreja de Santo António dos Congregados
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Tapabento
We seek every day for local fresh products, which we cook guided by our passion, creating and recreating those memories from here and there. We hope you enjoy it! Feel very welcome!
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
•
$12
Restaurante Flor dos Congregados
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Polished quarters in a posh hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & 3 bars, plus river views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$55

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$ 4

Vincci Ponte de Ferro

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Polished quarters in a posh hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & 3 bars, plus river views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Livraria Lello
Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
9 - 14 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.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Monument Church Of St Francis
14th-century Franciscan church with remarkable interiors including baroque altarpieces & gilt wood.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Terreiro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
Bacalhau
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Polished quarters in a posh hotel offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & 3 bars, plus river views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $204 In total

Activities & Food:$197
Transport:$7