Guidebook for Porto
Sightseeing
Emblematic piece of Siza Vieira, classified as National Monument. Salty water pools.
110 locals recommend
Leça Swimming Pools
Avenida LiberdadeEmblematic piece of Siza Vieira, classified as National Monument. Salty water pools.
The city's "living room", where people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
368 locals recommend
Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosThe city's "living room", where people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
The largest urban park in Portugal, and the only one that stretches out to the ocean.
1306 locals recommend
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThe largest urban park in Portugal, and the only one that stretches out to the ocean.
Currently holds the University and the Natural History Museum.
41 locals recommend
University of Porto
Praça de Gomes TeixeiraCurrently holds the University and the Natural History Museum.
A must see, with lots of restaurants and exciting nightlife on offer.
82 locals recommend
Ribeira Square
Praça RibeiraA must see, with lots of restaurants and exciting nightlife on offer.
One of the most visited monuments of Porto, with the famous Arabian Room being its major highlight.
333 locals recommend
Stock Exchange Palace
Rua de Ferreira BorgesOne of the most visited monuments of Porto, with the famous Arabian Room being its major highlight.
Porto Cathedral (Se Cathedral)
Terreiro da SéReconstitution of the medieval cathedral.
One of the most beautiful in the world, adorned with twenty thousand tiles that illustrate the transport evolution and events of Portuguese history.
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettOne of the most beautiful in the world, adorned with twenty thousand tiles that illustrate the transport evolution and events of Portuguese history.
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryOne of the most emblematic monuments of the city.
Beautiful building that stands out in the main square of the city.
100 locals recommend
Câmara Municipal do Porto
5 R. Clube dos FenianosBeautiful building that stands out in the main square of the city.
The magnificent panoramic views over the river and the Arrábida bridge are amazing!
1180 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe magnificent panoramic views over the river and the Arrábida bridge are amazing!
Arts & Culture
The main theatre venue in the city and one of the most important in the country.
313 locals recommend
São João National Theater
Praça da BatalhaThe main theatre venue in the city and one of the most important in the country.
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaThe cultural arteries of modern times.
Installed in a Palace and classified as heritage site, it has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
533 locals recommend
National Museum Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel IIInstalled in a Palace and classified as heritage site, it has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
Considered in 2008 the world's third most beautiful library, by The Guardian and The Lonely Planet.
1351 locals recommend
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasConsidered in 2008 the world's third most beautiful library, by The Guardian and The Lonely Planet.
The first Music House in Portugal, it holds concerts, music classes, clubbing sessions, and much more.
605 locals recommend
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaThe first Music House in Portugal, it holds concerts, music classes, clubbing sessions, and much more.
Contemporary arts museum, with permanent and temporary exhibitions, and a huge park for relaxing walks on a Sunday morning.
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroContemporary arts museum, with permanent and temporary exhibitions, and a huge park for relaxing walks on a Sunday morning.
Shopping
Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaThe Port Wine Cellars.
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaThe busiest shopping street in the city centre.
Essentials
It offers a diverse eating area that coexists with the daily market. This means customers can buy fresh products whilst also enjoying the best of portuguese food.
380 locals recommend
Bom Sucesso Market
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoIt offers a diverse eating area that coexists with the daily market. This means customers can buy fresh products whilst also enjoying the best of portuguese food.
Food Scene
Taxca
26 Rua da PicariaFor typical finger food and a really cold beer.
Casa de Pasto da Palmeira
450 R. do Passeio AlegreFor food tastings and a drink through the afternoon.
Ichiban Restaurante Japonês
454 Av. do BrasilJapanese food restaurant and sushi bar.
A redefinition of the traditional portuguese beerhouse. Specialized in francesinhas, but also amazing seafood, "tapas" or snacks.
233 locals recommend
Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho OrtigãoA redefinition of the traditional portuguese beerhouse. Specialized in francesinhas, but also amazing seafood, "tapas" or snacks.
A laidback regional portuguese food restaurant in the Downtown, open every day.
54 locals recommend
Solar Moinho de Vento
81 R. de Sá de NoronhaA laidback regional portuguese food restaurant in the Downtown, open every day.
Adega São Nicolau
1 R. de São NicolauCharming and cozy restaurant for Portuguese traditional food.