8 Days in Porto: Unveiling the Secrets of the City

Basset Yezza

4 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Porto. Discover architectural wonders, immerse yourself in rich history, and explore enchanting gardens. Get ready for a week filled with cultural delights and breathtaking views.

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Trip to Porto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Literary Gems and Architectural Marvels

$16

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Baroque church with a marble altarpiece & a 75-m bell tower that is a symbol of Porto.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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Chapel famous for its exterior of blue & white tiles painted with scenes from the lives of saints.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Football Legends and Riverside Charms

$31

$ 5

High-tech soccer museum with multimedia displays, FC Porto memorabilia & stadium tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$12

12 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Museum with an eatery, a theme ride & exhibits exploring the history of early Portuguese navigators.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

12 - 15 min

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Landmark arch bridge over the Douro River, with guided climbs to the top offered by a local company.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Botanical Beauty and Musical Extravaganza

$19

$ 2

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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 4Serenity in Palace Gardens and Riverside Bliss

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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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

Day 5Contemporary Art and Nature's Embrace

$10

$ 2

Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves

Major modern art collection in minimalist white galleries, plus performances of music & dance.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

13 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Underwater Wonders and Coastal Fortresses

$15

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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$15

8 - 12 min

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Turreted 17th-century fort with cannons, sitting on a prominent rock overlooking the beach.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 7Park Paradise and Seaside Serenade

$ 2

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

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 8Cultural District Marvels and Cathedral Splendor

Cluster of museums, restaurants & bars in cellars, telling the story of Porto's port wine industry.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 35 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