What to do in Porto District

Activities, attractions and tours

A river with boats, a bridge, and colorful buildings along the riverbank.
A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.
A coastal cityscape with a river, colorful buildings, and a prominent church.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent bridge spanning a river, illuminated buildings, and a calm water surface reflecting the lights.
A blue bridge spanning a river, surrounded by colorful buildings and a historic tower.

Things to do

Porto Sightseeing Bus

Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Combos

฿1,070
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Combos
Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

฿3,020
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

฿2,026
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

฿1,070
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Lello Bookstore Regular Entry Ticket

Self-guided tour with included entrance at Lello Bookstore

฿1,128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-guided tour with included entrance at Lello Bookstore
Vila Nova de Gaia: Bridges Cruise

Vila Nova de Gaia: Bridges Cruise

฿688
per adult
Vila Nova de Gaia: Bridges Cruise
Porto Cathedral Guided Tour with Entrance Tickets

Porto Cathedral Guided Tour with Entrance Tickets

฿616
per adult
Porto Cathedral Guided Tour with Entrance Tickets
Porto Full Day City Tour Wine Tasting and Six Bridges Cruise

Porto Full Day City Tour Wine Tasting and Six Bridges Cruise

฿2,446
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Porto Full Day City Tour Wine Tasting and Six Bridges Cruise
Porto: Live Fado Concert with Glass of Tawny Port Wine

Porto: Authentic Live Fado Show with Port Wine near Ribeira

฿614
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Porto: Authentic Live Fado Show with Port Wine near Ribeira
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Porto Historic Center

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You can learn about the history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you stop by Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Find the best Porto District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Centro / Baixa

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto City Hall and Bolhao Market. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.

Ribeira

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

A river with a bridge, a sailboat, and a cityscape with red-roofed buildings.

Sé

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Praça da Batalha or Porto Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

A historic church with blue and white tile decorations and a bell tower.
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Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Bolhao Market and Porto City Hall, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.

Santa Marinha

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Gaia Cable Car and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Day trip destinations from Porto District

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Porto

A cable-stayed bridge spanning a deep valley with terraced fields and a distant town.

Vila Real

A red lighthouse on a grassy hill with a building in the background.

Esposende

A bridge spanning a river with a town on one side and a rocky hillside on the other.

Vila Nova de Gaia

A historic stone church with a bell tower and a cross on top, surrounded by ruins and a dry field.

Barcelos

A park with a statue, benches, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

Vila do Conde

A waterfall, a river, and a vineyard with pergolas.

Santo Tirso

A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a small house, and a mountain in the background.

Lousada