Discover the Charm of Porto: A 3-Day Itinerary

franz delgadillo

10 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Porto, Portugal. Explore historic churches, iconic landmarks, vibrant markets, and indulge in local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Porto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$40

$ 10

ibis budget Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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9 - 11 min

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

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Elegant 18th-century church whose facade is covered in blue & white tiles added in the 1930s.

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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19th-century railway station noted for its elaborate azulejo tilework in the main vestibule.

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$22

1 - 2 min

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

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$122

$ 14

ibis budget Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Historic, bi-level market in a neoclassical building with vendors selling produce & prepared foods.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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8 - 10 min

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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

4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

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$38

Day 3

$30

$ 20

ibis budget Porto Gaia

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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This 19th-century hexagonal lighthouse on the Douro River is 10 m. tall & constructed of granite.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

31 - 46 min

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

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Steep cable railway between the city & Douro River banks, with views of the arched Luís I Bridge.

5:30 PM - 5:45 PM

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13 - 20 min

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Elevated road bridge with a contemporary slim profile, offering views across the Douro River.

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Gaia Cable Car - Jardim do Morro station

7:15 PM - 7:45 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $234 In total

Activities & Food:$191

Transport:$43