Welcome to Porto, the second largest city in Portugal capital of Portugal! Nestled along the scenic Douro River, Porto is a captivating city that beckons travelers with its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. Come and find out what to see in Porto.
If you’re wondering what are the must-see places in Porto, get ready for an unforgettable journey: from stunning viewpoints to enchanting neighborhoods and architectural wonders, Porto has it all.
A guide to must-see Porto
We have created a video where we have curated our very own Porto top 17, an essential guide to what to see in Porto where we take you to well known sights, such as the Cathedral or the Torre dos Clérigos, but where we also introducing lesser know places, such as the Crystal Palace Gardens. Not to mention the visit to the Porto wine caves in Vila Nova de Gaia, an essential part of the Porto experience.
How to go from Lisbon to Porto
If you want to know how to travel from Lisbon to Porto, on the video above you will find all the details of the different means of transport, including the trains, the buses and the car.
Getting from Lisbon to Porto is easy and there is no excuse to include both cities on your next trip to Portugal. Make sure you check out our section on what to see in Lisbon!
How to move around Porto
Once in the city, knowing how to get around the city becomes an essential skill, only second to knowing what to see in Porto. We have curated a video that will let you familiarize yourself with the main transport alternatives to move around the city.
We talk about the metro, the buses, the trams and the ridesharing services, and we also look at the tickets you will need to buy to pay for your trips. There is also a special section on how to travel from the airport to the centre of Porto.
we love your videos, we will be in Porto on a cruise and would like to see some of your recommendations, how far is the port where we get off the ship to the town center?
Hi Bob, the cruise terminal is quite far from the centre of Porto, it is actually located in a different town called Matosinhos. You can take tram line A near the cruise terminal to get to you the centre of Porto. The tram stop is a 10-minute walk from the cruise terminal. If you use Google Maps, it will show you the location.
Hola Tiny,
We are visiting Porto at the beginning of October and looking for a cruise up the Duro River to the valley. Any recommendations or a video # I can watch?
Thank you for all of your very thorough information, you and Celia are a joy to watch.
Hi Barbara, here’s Tony. We haven’t had the chance to do a cruise up the valley as it wasn’t offered last time we visited Porto (they are not offered all year round). You can see two different options https://www.civitatis.com/en/porto/cruise-douro-pinhao/?aid=2167&cmp=YTENG and here. All the best!
Hello Tony,
I love watching your videos. They are very helpful for planning my trip to Portugal. I will be visiting in October and want to do a day trip from Porto to the Douro Valley, with visits to vineyards. I was thinking about taking a train from Porto to Pinhão and a boat back. Is this possible? Any tips for a great day trip to the Douro Valley? Thank you!
Hi Jackie, we haven’t got any first-hand experience of day trips to the vineyards. You can see several companies offering tours like this one, this one and this one. All the best.
I like your new website. It is well done . I plan to go to Portugal in August and I don’t have plans especially how to go from Lisbon to Porto. I plan to stay three days in Lisbon and three days in Porto.
Hi Julie, here’s our video on how to go from Lisbon to Porto.
Bom dia Tony,
My husband and I will be in Porto for the first time in October and want to find a reputable company to book a day trip from Porto to Peneda Geres for a hike. Is there a company that you would recommend for this?
Obrigada,
Andrea
Bom dia, Andrea. We don’t have any references for the service you are looking for. Sorry about that.