Passeio turístico
Enjoy the best sunset at Virtudes or at the gardens of Palácio de Cristal (both have beautiful views to the river and the sunset).
1180 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel IIEnjoy the best sunset at Virtudes or at the gardens of Palácio de Cristal (both have beautiful views to the river and the sunset).
All Porto residents know that the best view of the city is on the Gaia side. Don't forget to cross the river and marvel at the views of Porto's landscape.
Once there you also must visit the Porto wine cellars
340 locals recommend
Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaAll Porto residents know that the best view of the city is on the Gaia side. Don't forget to cross the river and marvel at the views of Porto's landscape.
Once there you also must visit the Porto wine cellars
One of the most beautiful bookshops of the world. You can't miss it.
1351 locals recommend
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasOne of the most beautiful bookshops of the world. You can't miss it.
Tower of Clerics
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettTraveler advice
Getting around
Metro
The metro is one of the best ways to travel around the city. Please note that each traveler must have an "Andante" card and that each ticket is valid for one hour (that is, for an hour you can enter and leave as many times as you want).
Important: whenever you get on the metro or change lines do not forget to validate your ticket.
Customs and culture
Photos
Taking photos inside the monuments is not allow.
Customs and culture
Stores opening hours
Schedule of most stores: 10h to 19h (or 19:30h)
Customs and culture
Eat like a local
Don't forget to try:
- Francesinha (for me the best place is "Cervejaria Brasão" at 205 Passos Manuel street or at 28 Ramalho Ortigão street)
- Bacalhau
- Pastel de Nata with cinnamon and a coffee
- Éclair for a sweet snack (at "Leitaria da Quinta do Paço")
Useful phrases
How to say?
- Thank you = Obrigado
- Please = Por favor
- Good morning = Bom dia
- Good night= Boa noite
- Bathroom = WC / Casa de Banho
Don't miss
Our favorite restaurants
Typical Portuguese food:
- "Flor dos Congregados" at 11, Congregados lane (one detail, you have to pay in cash, they don't accept credit/debit cards)
- "Restaurante Antunes" at 525 Bonjardim Street (one of the most famous restaurants in the city)
- "Adega São Nicolau" at 1, São Sebastião street (near the river)
- "Restaurante Abadia", at 22, Ateneu Comercial do Porto street
Francesinha:
- "Cervejaria Brasão" at 205, Passos Manuel street or at 28, Ramalho Ortigão street
- "Santiago" at 226, Passos Manuel street or at 82, Poveiros plaza