Discover the Charm of Porto: An 8-Day Adventure

Ana Sofia

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through the enchanting city of Porto, Portugal. Explore historic landmarks, stunning gardens, iconic bridges, and vibrant cultural districts. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this captivating destination.

Trip to Porto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

Huge, 19th-century landmark building with rooms for private events, a restaurant & guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 11 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

13 - 20 min

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Former monastery dating to the 1500s, set on a hilltop & notable for its round church & cloister.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$15

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

7 - 10 min

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The history of port wine production is told on guided tours of these wine cellars offering tastings.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 3

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

9 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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14th-century Franciscan church with remarkable interiors including baroque altarpieces & gilt wood.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

Iconic market building built in the 1880s of iron & glass, now hosting a nightclub & restaurant.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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15 - 22 min

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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3 - 4 min

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Built in the 19th century, this octagonal Roman-style marble fountain features 4 lion statues.

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Connected to its twin church by a house, this baroque church has a well-known tiled side facade.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

Day 5

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$ 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

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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12 - 17 min

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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5 - 8 min

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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

Day 8

$13

$ 2

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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$13

8 - 10 min

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Neoclassical 1900s building featuring a black-marble entrance hall & a clocktower with city views.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 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

Budget breakdown: $58 In total

Activities & Food:$52

Transport:$7