Guidebook for Porto
Eat
Great place for breakfast and fresh bread.
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Padaria Molete Bread & Breakfast Heroísmo
205 Rua do HeroísmoGreat place for breakfast and fresh bread.
If you're a cat person, this is the best place to go for a coffee/breakfast!
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O Porto dos gatos
93 Av. de Rodrigues de FreitasIf you're a cat person, this is the best place to go for a coffee/breakfast!
Casa Aleixo
216 Rua da EstaçãoTraditional restaurant with the most typical dishes from Porto.
Rogério Redondo
19 Rua Joaquim António de AguiarModern, lovely restaurant with typical food from Porto
Once Upon a Time in Port ...
126 Rua da MadeiraOur choice for a late breakfast or brunch.
The place to taste codfish. There's also a variety of traditional food.
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Dona Gertrudes
44 Passeio de São LázaroThe place to taste codfish. There's also a variety of traditional food.
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosFamous for its roasted pork sandwiches. You can't miss it.
I can say with almost sure, that this is the place to taste the famous "Francesinha".
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Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu Baixa
205 R. de Passos ManuelI can say with almost sure, that this is the place to taste the famous "Francesinha".
Great vegetarian restaurant. Every day they serve a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraGreat vegetarian restaurant. Every day they serve a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Also a vegetarian restaurant. If you have luck you can seat on a swing by the window, overlooking the street.
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Cultura dos Sabores
80 R. de CeutaAlso a vegetarian restaurant. If you have luck you can seat on a swing by the window, overlooking the street.
NOLA KITCHEN
25 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreIf you're looking for healthy options, this is the place to go.
Looking for a snack? "Cachorrinhos da Gazela" (hot dogs) are mandatory.
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Gazela Cachorrinhos da Batalha
4 Rua de EntreparedesLooking for a snack? "Cachorrinhos da Gazela" (hot dogs) are mandatory.
This is the place to go if you're looking for a restaurant, bar, cafe or even a supermarket.
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Praça dos Poveiros
Praça dos PoveirosThis is the place to go if you're looking for a restaurant, bar, cafe or even a supermarket.
Sights
Lello Bookstore was considered the third most beautiful library in the world by Lonely Planet. It's said that J.K. Rowling’s inspiration to write Harry Potter has begun in here.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasLello Bookstore was considered the third most beautiful library in the world by Lonely Planet. It's said that J.K. Rowling’s inspiration to write Harry Potter has begun in here.
Admire the 20,000 "azulejos", beautiful Portuguese blue tiles which depict historical life scenes. This train station will connect you to the Douro Valley or to any other picturesque villages in the region.
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São Bento
Admire the 20,000 "azulejos", beautiful Portuguese blue tiles which depict historical life scenes. This train station will connect you to the Douro Valley or to any other picturesque villages in the region.
The most important artery of Porto. "Aliados" is surrounded with historical buildings, it's a great place for a walks and to feel the city.
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Aliados station
The most important artery of Porto. "Aliados" is surrounded with historical buildings, it's a great place for a walks and to feel the city.
S. Francisco church stands out for its completely gold-plated naves. It was used more than 300 kg of gold leaf/dust to cover the whole church.
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Monument Kerk van Sint Franciscus
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueS. Francisco church stands out for its completely gold-plated naves. It was used more than 300 kg of gold leaf/dust to cover the whole church.
These are the most beautiful gardens in Porto, here you have incredible views of the Douro river, city and sea.
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Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThese are the most beautiful gardens in Porto, here you have incredible views of the Douro river, city and sea.
Carmo church stands out by its facade full of blue tiles. Also if you take a closer look there's actually another church just next to it (Carmelitas) they're separated by the narrowest house in Porto.
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Igreja do Carmo
Rua do CarmoCarmo church stands out by its facade full of blue tiles. Also if you take a closer look there's actually another church just next to it (Carmelitas) they're separated by the narrowest house in Porto.
Here was where the city was born. As you walk through Largo da Sé (the square just in front of the cathedral), you’ll find some of the best views of the city and Douro.
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Porto-kathedraal (Se-kathedraal)
Terreiro da SéHere was where the city was born. As you walk through Largo da Sé (the square just in front of the cathedral), you’ll find some of the best views of the city and Douro.
The Tower, Museum and Church Clérigos are a must-see in the city. After climbing 225 steps to reach the top of the tower, you will be astonished by the view of the city (a 360° perspective).
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Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe Tower, Museum and Church Clérigos are a must-see in the city. After climbing 225 steps to reach the top of the tower, you will be astonished by the view of the city (a 360° perspective).
City icon, we always recommend crossing it by foot (you can do it by the upper level or down), so you can enjoy the view. In the summer time you will see local children jumping from the lower part of the bridge to the river.
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Luís I-brug
Ponte Luís ICity icon, we always recommend crossing it by foot (you can do it by the upper level or down), so you can enjoy the view. In the summer time you will see local children jumping from the lower part of the bridge to the river.
Arts & Culture
Hard Club offers all sort of events, concerts, cinema, fine arts, street art, literature and others. There's also a restaurant, bar and terrace with great views of the city.
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Hard Club
Hard Club offers all sort of events, concerts, cinema, fine arts, street art, literature and others. There's also a restaurant, bar and terrace with great views of the city.
A meting point of cultural activities, equipped with an art gallery, lounge bar, an inviting interior yard, terrace and a concert hall.
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Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelA meting point of cultural activities, equipped with an art gallery, lounge bar, an inviting interior yard, terrace and a concert hall.
This street is full filled with galleries and street art. Visit Centro Comercial Bombarda, an unconventional space for shopping with art galleries, vintage clothes stores, designer shops, restaurants and an outdoor patio.
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaThis street is full filled with galleries and street art. Visit Centro Comercial Bombarda, an unconventional space for shopping with art galleries, vintage clothes stores, designer shops, restaurants and an outdoor patio.
This museum takes the most important exhibitions in town. Even tho you are't a huge art lover you will love the architecture and the gardens.
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Serralves (Museu) station
This museum takes the most important exhibitions in town. Even tho you are't a huge art lover you will love the architecture and the gardens.
In case you have time and budget, a concert in "Casa da Musica" is a must do. On their website you can find an option of "concert+diner" - a great combo.
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Casa da Música
604-610 Av. da BoavistaIn case you have time and budget, a concert in "Casa da Musica" is a must do. On their website you can find an option of "concert+diner" - a great combo.
Bairros
Part of UNESCO World Heritage Cite, is one of the most visited places in the city. Here you can find several restaurants, bars and shops. You can also take a "Rabelo" for a boat tour.
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Ribeira
Part of UNESCO World Heritage Cite, is one of the most visited places in the city. Here you can find several restaurants, bars and shops. You can also take a "Rabelo" for a boat tour.
Miragaia was build outside the city walls, charming neighborhood, this was where the Jews and Armenians from Porto used to live. The colorful houses here, were constructed below the river level.
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Miragaia
Miragaia was build outside the city walls, charming neighborhood, this was where the Jews and Armenians from Porto used to live. The colorful houses here, were constructed below the river level.
The best place to take long contemplative walks, Foz is the "richest" part of the city. Here you will see many differences in the architecture, people and its ways. You can reach Foz by bus (500) or tram (1).
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Foz do Douro
The best place to take long contemplative walks, Foz is the "richest" part of the city. Here you will see many differences in the architecture, people and its ways. You can reach Foz by bus (500) or tram (1).
Bairro da Sé is one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of Porto soul. Is a place to discover, so follow the narrow, charming streets and you won't be disappointed.
Rua Pena Ventosa
Rua Pena VentosaBairro da Sé is one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of Porto soul. Is a place to discover, so follow the narrow, charming streets and you won't be disappointed.
Vila Nova de Gaia is the city just across the river from Porto. It's the house of the most important wine cellars brands.
We recommend a visit to at least one of them for a tour and wine tasting.
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Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Nova de Gaia is the city just across the river from Porto. It's the house of the most important wine cellars brands.
We recommend a visit to at least one of them for a tour and wine tasting.
Shop
Open since 1917 this traditional grocery store, has a large variety of quality products, from cheese, prosciutto, chorizo, dried fruits, good wine and dried cod fish.
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A Perola do Bolhao
279 R. FormosaOpen since 1917 this traditional grocery store, has a large variety of quality products, from cheese, prosciutto, chorizo, dried fruits, good wine and dried cod fish.
The most busy shopping street. Here you can find a bit of everything.
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Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaThe most busy shopping street. Here you can find a bit of everything.
Completely renovated, here you can find some high brands of clothes, a Costa Caffe and at the top BASE bar.
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Praca de Lisboa
Completely renovated, here you can find some high brands of clothes, a Costa Caffe and at the top BASE bar.
You can't visit Porto without visit Bolhão. This market is where farmers and people from here came to sell their fruit and vegetables. Unfortunately it's closed for renovations. But you can visit the temporary one at La Vie.
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Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaYou can't visit Porto without visit Bolhão. This market is where farmers and people from here came to sell their fruit and vegetables. Unfortunately it's closed for renovations. But you can visit the temporary one at La Vie.
Drinks
Very simple place, but the best, to taste a Super Bock with great views.
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Guindalense Football Club
43 Escada dos GuindaisVery simple place, but the best, to taste a Super Bock with great views.
As they say in their menu, "we sell almost everything". Sometimes there's live music outside.
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Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasAs they say in their menu, "we sell almost everything". Sometimes there's live music outside.
Here is where night live happens. Each door is a bar or a club!
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Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de ParisHere is where night live happens. Each door is a bar or a club!
Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoThe best place to sip a drink in the end of the afternoon.