Guidebook by YoursPorto
Sightseeing
Built in 1891 and fully recovered after a century of inactivity. More than just a means of transport, Funicular dos Guindais is an excellent opportunity to make a tour between two huge areas of Porto.
741 locals recommend
Ribeira station
Built in 1891 and fully recovered after a century of inactivity. More than just a means of transport, Funicular dos Guindais is an excellent opportunity to make a tour between two huge areas of Porto.
The square, next to this church, you can enjoy beautiful scenery on both houses of Victory or on the Douro river from the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, the Luis I Bridge.
11 locals recommend
Vitória
The square, next to this church, you can enjoy beautiful scenery on both houses of Victory or on the Douro river from the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, the Luis I Bridge.
Here we can find Cube bronze The sculpture is animated by water games, with the top faces some doves carved sharing that space with your live models.
152 locals recommend
Cais da Ribeira
Cais da RibeiraHere we can find Cube bronze The sculpture is animated by water games, with the top faces some doves carved sharing that space with your live models.
From its grand terrace looks out at the riverside marginal Porto and Gaia to Arrábida Bridge, the historic center highlighting the Cathedral and Ponte Luis I.
159 locals recommend
Serra do Pilar
From its grand terrace looks out at the riverside marginal Porto and Gaia to Arrábida Bridge, the historic center highlighting the Cathedral and Ponte Luis I.
The Gardens of the Crystal Palace, Quinta da Macieirinha (where the Romantic Museum) and Fifth Tait make up this magnificent park, from which enjoy stunning panoramic Douro river and the sea.
1180 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe Gardens of the Crystal Palace, Quinta da Macieirinha (where the Romantic Museum) and Fifth Tait make up this magnificent park, from which enjoy stunning panoramic Douro river and the sea.
With superb landscapes, from mountain areas to breathtaking river beaches, castles churches, vineyards to cellars, the Douro river presents us with unforgettable sights.
60 locals recommend
Rio Douro
With superb landscapes, from mountain areas to breathtaking river beaches, castles churches, vineyards to cellars, the Douro river presents us with unforgettable sights.
The S. Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century in the exact location of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria.
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettThe S. Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century in the exact location of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria.
The imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
368 locals recommend
Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosThe imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
Filled with spacious lawns, small groves, lakes, aquatic vegetation, animals, and trails, it has some viewpoints that provide a view over the park. The perfect place for a picnic.
44 locals recommend
Parque da Cidade station
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoFilled with spacious lawns, small groves, lakes, aquatic vegetation, animals, and trails, it has some viewpoints that provide a view over the park. The perfect place for a picnic.
Museums
The Portuguese Photography Centre is a free public service, based in Porto, the building of the former Value Chain. The CPP still holds an annual program of temporary exhibitions.
174 locals recommend
Portuguese Centre of Photography
Largo Amor de PerdiçãoThe Portuguese Photography Centre is a free public service, based in Porto, the building of the former Value Chain. The CPP still holds an annual program of temporary exhibitions.
Programming, dynamic and innovative, a spectrum ranging from classical music to the forefront of urban trends.
605 locals recommend
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaProgramming, dynamic and innovative, a spectrum ranging from classical music to the forefront of urban trends.
Unique in its architectural sobriety and natural environment, the Museum of Contemporary Art Serralves museum is currently the most visited paid to Portugal where temporary exhibitions.
172 locals recommend
Serralves Foundation
210 R. Dom João de CastroUnique in its architectural sobriety and natural environment, the Museum of Contemporary Art Serralves museum is currently the most visited paid to Portugal where temporary exhibitions.
In 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as in guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011", describing it as an 'Art Nouveau Gem'.
1351 locals recommend
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasIn 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as in guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011", describing it as an 'Art Nouveau Gem'.
The panoramic view over the city and the river Douro which can be seen from the top of the tower makes the 240 steps climb worth the effort.
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe panoramic view over the city and the river Douro which can be seen from the top of the tower makes the 240 steps climb worth the effort.
National Monument, Palacio da Bolsa, ownership and headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto, situated in the historic city center, is one of the most visited monuments.
333 locals recommend
Stock Exchange Palace
Rua de Ferreira BorgesNational Monument, Palacio da Bolsa, ownership and headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto, situated in the historic city center, is one of the most visited monuments.
Shopping
Rua de Santa Catarina is the most commercial artery of downtown Porto, part of it being closed to car traffic and reserved only for pedestrians.
1060 locals recommend
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaRua de Santa Catarina is the most commercial artery of downtown Porto, part of it being closed to car traffic and reserved only for pedestrians.
Market
The Bolhão Market is the most famous in the city and in 2006 it was classified as a place of public interest.
770 locals recommend
Bolhão Market
322 R. FormosaThe Bolhão Market is the most famous in the city and in 2006 it was classified as a place of public interest.
Restaurants
Our top choices to eat...
ALIBI by YoursPorto
Probably the best restaurant in Porto. Or shall we say definitely?
A place where we rediscover the simplicity of taste and knowledge. To know how to dive into those memories, dish by dish, moment to moment.
Barrica by YoursPorto
A place where we rediscover the simplicity of taste and knowledge. To know how to dive into those memories, dish by dish, moment to moment.
Francesinha, one of the most traditional dishes in Porto.
233 locals recommend
Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho OrtigãoFrancesinha, one of the most traditional dishes in Porto.
Subenshi Experiences
nº13 Praça de Parada Leitãosushi, sushi, sushi...
Founded in 1921 is considered one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in the city of Porto, with an atmosphere of elegance and wellness.
907 locals recommend
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaFounded in 1921 is considered one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in the city of Porto, with an atmosphere of elegance and wellness.
Rei dos Galos de Amarante
121 Rua das TaipasTypical Portuguese Restaurant
Wines
The World of Wine
39 Rua do ChoupeloThe city of wine...
Sandeman Porto
3 Largo Miguel Bombardawine tastings.
Bars & pubs
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisAnd dance, dance, dance
FÉ Wine & Club
1 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreOne of the best bars in Porto
Bonaparte Downtown
40 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesA drink after dinner.