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6 Days in Porto: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Giovanna Marmo

Giovanna Marmo

17 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling journey through the vibrant city of Porto, where we'll discover ancient marvels, visit world-class museums, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and soak in the rich culture. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Porto

Day 1Museums, Monastery, and Music
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$92

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$ 17

Hotel Pao de Acucar

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Museu Caffé
O Museu Caffé tem para si as melhores sugestões de pequeno almoço, lanches, almoços e snacks e jantares de grupo sob marcação.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
18 - 22 min

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Casa da Música
Iconic 12-floor concert hall & top floor restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas & completed in 2005.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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My Green Pastry
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$22
4 - 6 min

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Igreja da Lapa
Catholic church housing the heart of King Pedro IV & the remains of famous artists in its graveyard.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Pizzeria Meidin
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
7 - 10 min

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Mercado do Bolhão
Historic, bi-level market in a neoclassical building with vendors selling produce & prepared foods.
No time set
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$5
15 - 18 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.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Palaces, Gardens, and Gastronomy
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$66

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$ 4

Hotel Pao de Acucar

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Época
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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National Museum Soares dos Reis
Art museum in an 18th-century palace with Flemish paintings, Portuguese sculpture & applied artwork.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Bolsa Palace
Huge, 19th-century landmark building with rooms for private events, a restaurant & guided tours.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Casa da Horta
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Chalets, Contemporary Art, and Parks
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$72

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$ 14

Hotel Pao de Acucar

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Chalé Suisso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Jardim do Passeio Alegre
Landscaped 1800s garden, home to a Franciscan convent, lavish fountain & Art Nouveau-tiled restroom.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Major modern art collection in minimalist white galleries, plus performances of music & dance.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
8 - 11 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
10 - 15 min

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Parque de Serralves
18-hectare park, part of the Serralves Foundation, with formal gardens, wooded areas & sculptures.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Restaurante Eldorado
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
7 - 9 min

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Pérgola da Foz
No time set
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Free
Day 4Patios, Sea Life, and Stunning Views
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$110

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$ 14

Hotel Pao de Acucar

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
11 - 16 min

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Casa de Serralves
Pink 1930s art deco mansion with a contemporary art museum & expansive, verdant grounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
12 - 15 min

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SEA LIFE Centre Porto
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Restaurante Varanda do Sol
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
11 - 16 min

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Farolim de Felgueiras
This 19th-century hexagonal lighthouse on the Douro River is 10 m. tall & constructed of granite.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 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.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Church of Saint Ildefonso
Elegant 18th-century church whose facade is covered in blue & white tiles added in the 1930s.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Lado B
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 5Bakeries, Bookstores, and Botanical Beauty
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$95

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$ 10

Hotel Pao de Acucar

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Padaria Ribeiro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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 - 15 min

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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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Former monastery dating to the 1500s, set on a hilltop & notable for its round church & cloister.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Garden Porto Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$28
4 - 5 min

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Câmara Municipal do Porto
Neoclassical 1900s building featuring a black-marble entrance hall & a clocktower with city views.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6Towers, Discoveries, and Cathedral Delights
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$112

Hotel Pao de Acucar

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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World of Discoveries
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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$38
8 - 11 min

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Monument Church Of St Francis
14th-century Franciscan church with remarkable interiors including baroque altarpieces & gilt wood.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Fiume Douro
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Fernandine Walls of Porto
Medieval stone walls & towers built as fortifications, with scenic views of the city & river.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Porto Cathedral
Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $602 In total

Activities & Food:$547
Transport:$56