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3-Day Adventure in Porto: Exploring Gardens, Bookstores, and Cathedrals

Oscar Heras

Oscar Heras

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey in Porto, Portugal, where you'll discover the enchanting Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, immerse yourself in the world of literature at Livraria Lello, and marvel at the grandeur of Porto Cathedral.

Trip to Porto

Day 1
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$13

Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Livraria Lello
Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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Porto Cathedral
Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$10

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$ 4

Jardim do Morro
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
5 - 8 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.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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Mercado do Bolhão
Historic, bi-level market in a neoclassical building with vendors selling produce & prepared foods.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$5
12 - 15 min

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Mercado Bom Sucesso
Bright indoor market offering fresh produce, clothing & local food stalls & cultural performances.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
Day 3
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$25

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$ 4

Parque da Cidade do Porto
City park with sports fields, sand volleyball courts, dining options & cycling & walking paths.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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

Budget breakdown: $55 In total

Activities & Food:$48
Transport:$7