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A Day in Porto: Exploring the Charm of Portugal

Mario Fuentes

Mario Fuentes

8 Oct 2023

Embark on a delightful journey through Porto, Portugal's vibrant city. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Porto

Day 1
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$165

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$ 7

ibis Porto Centro São Bento

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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ibis Porto Centro São Bento
Bright rooms in a relaxed, city center hotel offering a trendy bar & a 24-hour restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Majestic Café
Belle Epoque-era cafe with ornate interior featuring carved wood, mirrors & chandeliers.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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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
6 - 9 min

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Porto São Bento
19th-century railway station noted for its elaborate azulejo tilework in the main vestibule.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Padaria Ribeiro
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$38
12 - 17 min

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Livraria Lello
Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Farolim de Felgueiras
This 19th-century hexagonal lighthouse on the Douro River is 10 m. tall & constructed of granite.
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Gaia cable car - Cais de Gaia station
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Restaurante Bacalhoeiro
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
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$38
16 - 23 min

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Half Rabbit
8:45 PM - 9:15 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Bolsa Palace
Huge, 19th-century landmark building with rooms for private events, a restaurant & guided tours.
9:45 PM - 10:45 PM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Porto Cathedral
Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
11:15 PM - 12:15 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Luís I Bridge
Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.
12:45 AM - 1:15 AM
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Free
Café Santiago
Casual eatery specializing in popular egg-topped sandwiches, as well as comfort food & beer.
1:45 AM - 2:45 AM
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$24
ibis Porto Centro São Bento
Bright rooms in a relaxed, city center hotel offering a trendy bar & a 24-hour restaurant.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $172 In total

Activities & Food:$165
Transport:$7