Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Nice little square to have some sun while having breakfast in one of the two most well famous bakeries in Porto: Padaria Ribeiro and Leitaria da Quinta do Paço.
Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesNice little square to have some sun while having breakfast in one of the two most well famous bakeries in Porto: Padaria Ribeiro and Leitaria da Quinta do Paço.
Rei dos Galos de Amarante is easily loved by those who appreciates good and traditional food from the North of Portugal.
19 locals recommend
Rei dos Galos de Amarante
121 Rua das TaipasRei dos Galos de Amarante is easily loved by those who appreciates good and traditional food from the North of Portugal.
Good selection of portuguese wines and delicious tapas and focaccias are available at Reitoria, a pleasant spot to enjoy a cool meal either in Summer or Winter time.
104 locals recommend
Reitoria
33 R. de Sá de NoronhaGood selection of portuguese wines and delicious tapas and focaccias are available at Reitoria, a pleasant spot to enjoy a cool meal either in Summer or Winter time.
The best place to have a pleasant fish, seafood meal by the sea in a very local atmosphere.
52 locals recommend
Matosinhos Sul station
The best place to have a pleasant fish, seafood meal by the sea in a very local atmosphere.
Italian kitchen restaurant (pizzas affordable and super tasty!) located on the side of Douro river, it's s floating beautiful Edgar Cardoso's modern building, originally the spot from where he supervised the Arrabida Bridge construction back in the '60s.
96 locals recommend
Casa d'Oro
797 R. do OuroItalian kitchen restaurant (pizzas affordable and super tasty!) located on the side of Douro river, it's s floating beautiful Edgar Cardoso's modern building, originally the spot from where he supervised the Arrabida Bridge construction back in the '60s.
Drinks & Nightlife
Maus Hábitos is a nice spot where either you can have brunch on late Sunday morning or attend to a cool concert or art exhibitions. Spot is flawless for the views, as it's on the top floor of a beautiful building designed in 1939 by the portuguese architect Mário de Abreu.
395 locals recommend
Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelMaus Hábitos is a nice spot where either you can have brunch on late Sunday morning or attend to a cool concert or art exhibitions. Spot is flawless for the views, as it's on the top floor of a beautiful building designed in 1939 by the portuguese architect Mário de Abreu.
Whenever wanting to party, Plano B is a good option. Agenda normally is diversified in cultural and leisure proposals. Decor is eclectic the feeling is vintade with a hint on the underground portuguese art scene.
514 locals recommend
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisWhenever wanting to party, Plano B is a good option. Agenda normally is diversified in cultural and leisure proposals. Decor is eclectic the feeling is vintade with a hint on the underground portuguese art scene.
In this neighborhood, you find the main streets with dozens of bars, clubs and discos.
Casa do Livro looks fancy but pretty cool for a chill drink in the beginning of the night and Café Au Lait hosts many disco, soul, funk, house and electronic parties.
387 locals recommend
Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisIn this neighborhood, you find the main streets with dozens of bars, clubs and discos.
Casa do Livro looks fancy but pretty cool for a chill drink in the beginning of the night and Café Au Lait hosts many disco, soul, funk, house and electronic parties.
Favourite wine bar, where you can meet friends after work or on the weekend.
333 locals recommend
Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoFavourite wine bar, where you can meet friends after work or on the weekend.
Favourite wine bar, where you can meet friends after work or on the weekend.
288 locals recommend
Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasFavourite wine bar, where you can meet friends after work or on the weekend.
It's a house, where a very rich family could live, but these days it works as a bar, cultural centre and music and dance school. The decor still remains from old times with beautiful ceilings. Normally it hosts good electronic parties which will go until morning.
20 locals recommend
Breyner85
85 Rua do BreinerIt's a house, where a very rich family could live, but these days it works as a bar, cultural centre and music and dance school. The decor still remains from old times with beautiful ceilings. Normally it hosts good electronic parties which will go until morning.
Arts & Culture
Palácio da Bolsa
Contemporary Art Museum designed by the iconic Portuguese architect, Siza Vieira. The museum hosts the Villa, "Casa de Serralves", the beautiful park, the museum of Contemporary Art, auditorium and library. All the complex was classified by the Portuguese State as a "Building of Public Interest" in 1999 and as a "National Monument" in 2012.
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroContemporary Art Museum designed by the iconic Portuguese architect, Siza Vieira. The museum hosts the Villa, "Casa de Serralves", the beautiful park, the museum of Contemporary Art, auditorium and library. All the complex was classified by the Portuguese State as a "Building of Public Interest" in 1999 and as a "National Monument" in 2012.
Amazing building for concert hall designed by the dutch architect Rem Koolhaas
706 locals recommend
Casa da Música
Amazing building for concert hall designed by the dutch architect Rem Koolhaas
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaDistrict famous by the contemporary art galleries.
Sightseeing
We like to cross the D. Luís I Bridge on the upper level, views are amazing.
585 locals recommend
Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís IWe like to cross the D. Luís I Bridge on the upper level, views are amazing.
Beautiful and iconic street that connects the São Bento train Station to Ribeira, down by the river. Most of the buildings were renovated, keeping the typical Porto’s architecture. It’s a pleasant street to walk and feel the city. You'll find all kind of cafés, restaurants, shops and small museums and the beautiful church Igreja da Misericórdia.
296 locals recommend
Rua das Flores
Rua das FloresBeautiful and iconic street that connects the São Bento train Station to Ribeira, down by the river. Most of the buildings were renovated, keeping the typical Porto’s architecture. It’s a pleasant street to walk and feel the city. You'll find all kind of cafés, restaurants, shops and small museums and the beautiful church Igreja da Misericórdia.
This spot is a simple bar runned as association for the local futebol team, Guindalense. If you look for the most typical in Porto, come here to have a beer and "tremoços". Plus the view to the city wall and to D. Luis bridge is just unspeakable. Also next to the bar you find the Inclined Railway Station, connecting directly to Ribeira.
65 locals recommend
Guindalense Football Club
43 Escada dos GuindaisThis spot is a simple bar runned as association for the local futebol team, Guindalense. If you look for the most typical in Porto, come here to have a beer and "tremoços". Plus the view to the city wall and to D. Luis bridge is just unspeakable. Also next to the bar you find the Inclined Railway Station, connecting directly to Ribeira.
Sightseeing point when you wan to have a chill sunset moment. This terrace will show you the river going to the sea and the neighborhood, Ribeira, down on the hill.
224 locals recommend
Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesSightseeing point when you wan to have a chill sunset moment. This terrace will show you the river going to the sea and the neighborhood, Ribeira, down on the hill.
Essentials
Self-service laundry in downtown.
42 locals recommend
A Lavandeira Conceição - Lavandaria Self-Service
23 Rua da ConceiçãoSelf-service laundry in downtown.
Shopping
Delba
46 Largo dos LóiosNearest supermarket.
District for shopping. Including Rua Passos Manuel, Rua 31 de Janeiro.
1060 locals recommend
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaDistrict for shopping. Including Rua Passos Manuel, Rua 31 de Janeiro.
Parks & Nature
Foz do Douro
The gardens and the park are full of beautiful trees and amazing terraces staring to the river. You also find the sportive pavillion with a big dome, which would have replaced the original Crystal Palace.
1180 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe gardens and the park are full of beautiful trees and amazing terraces staring to the river. You also find the sportive pavillion with a big dome, which would have replaced the original Crystal Palace.
Beautiful swimming pools over the ocean, craved on the rocks. They were designed by the master Portuguese architect, Siza Vieira, in the early 60's.
110 locals recommend
Leça Swimming Pools
Avenida LiberdadeBeautiful swimming pools over the ocean, craved on the rocks. They were designed by the master Portuguese architect, Siza Vieira, in the early 60's.
Douro Estuary Viewpoint
Beautiful views to the Douro River mouth.