10 Unmissable Things to Do in Porto, Porto, Portugal

Located in northern Portugal, a few miles from the river’s mouth on the Atlantic Ocean, Porto is a wonderful destination for a European city break.

It’s a hilly city with winding warrens of old lanes and charming riverside quarters where terracotta-tiled houses rise up from the waters of the Douro.

Porto’s enviable position offers stunning viewpoints from which you can admire its iconic bridges and historic neighbourhoods, as well as the Douro River meandering through the city.

From visiting one of the world’s most beautiful bookshops to cruising down the river, Porto delights at every corner.

The city can offer many wonderful experiences you are looking for in a memorable vacation: beautiful architecture, plenty of entertainment, stunning culture, rich history and delicious cuisine and wine.

This list is by no means comprehensive, but it can help you start planning what to see and do in Porto; if you don’t have time to see it all in one vacation, don’t worry-we’re confident you’ll want to revisit it again!

So, here are some of the top things to see and do when you visit the second-largest city in Portugal.

With my partner, wandering through galleries and museums and with our girls, scouring thrift shops in and around Rua de Santa Catarina and hiking up to Jardim das Virtudes in time for sunset. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).