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9 Days in Porto: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Kathie Bullock

Kathie Bullock

17 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Porto through its stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine. Follow this 9-day itinerary and immerse yourself in the rich culture and flavors of Portugal's second-largest city.

Trip to Porto

Day 1
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$102

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$ 4

Ondas do Mar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
6 - 9 min

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Matosinhos Beach
Wide stretch of sandy beach offering surfing, swimming & sunbathing, plus sunset views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Ponte da Arrábida
Landmark arch bridge over the Douro River, with guided climbs to the top offered by a local company.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
22 - 33 min

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Restaurante Casa d'Oro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
14 - 21 min

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Morfeu Marginal
O Morfeu Marginal sucede ao antigo Morfeu da Rua das Condominhas. O espaço cresceu, modernizou-se, mas a cozinha e o serviço são os mesmos - Restaurante cozinha tradicional portuguesa no Porto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 2
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$128

Ribeira 50
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 11 min

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Caves Cálem
The history of port wine production is told on guided tours of these wine cellars offering tastings.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Barris do Douro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
2 - 3 min

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Tempêro d'Maria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$104

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
6 - 9 min

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Parque de Serralves
18-hectare park, part of the Serralves Foundation, with formal gardens, wooded areas & sculptures.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Tourigalo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
13 - 20 min

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Padaria Ribeiro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4
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$100

Solar do Pátio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
3 - 4 min

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Monument Church Of St Francis
14th-century Franciscan church with remarkable interiors including baroque altarpieces & gilt wood.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Escondidinho do Barredo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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Tempêro d'Maria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
Day 5
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$102

Jóia da Coroa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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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
5 - 8 min

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Porto São Bento
19th-century railway station noted for its elaborate azulejo tilework in the main vestibule.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante O Rápido
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
1 - 2 min

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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!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 6
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$118

Padaria Ribeiro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Livraria Lello
Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$18
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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Bulha Bolhão
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
2 - 3 min

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Beher Porto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 7
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$98

Rota do Chá
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 6 min

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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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BUGO Art Burgers
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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Antiqvvm
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 8
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$105

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$ 4

Honest Greens
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
2 - 3 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
11 - 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.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Tempêro d'Maria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
2 - 3 min

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Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - Gaia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 9
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$0

Budget breakdown: $864 In total

Activities & Food:$857
Transport:$7