Porto, Portugal

15 Best Things to Do in Porto

Igreja do Carmo tops the list, and the rest of Porto follows, ranked by real visits.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 51 tracked Porto places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Igreja do Carmo

    Religious siteFree entry

    Igreja do Carmo is one of Porto's most photographed landmarks, thanks largely to its massive side wall covered in traditional Portuguese azulejo tiles.

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  2. Igreja dos Carmelitas

    Religious siteFree entry

    Igreja dos Carmelitas is a beautiful 17th-century Carmelite church located in the heart of Porto, near the famous Livraria Lello and Clérigos Tower.

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  3. Garrafeira do Carmo

    MarketFree entry

    Garrafeira do Carmo is a hidden gem in Porto's vibrant Rua do Carmo, offering an authentic taste of Portuguese culture.

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  4. Vadrouiller Sur Porto

    Landmark

    Vadrouiller Sur Porto offers an immersive walking tour experience in the enchanting city of Porto, Portugal.

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  5. Touriga Vinhos de Portugal

    MarketFree entry

    Touriga Vinhos de Portugal is a boutique wine shop located on Rua Fabrica in the heart of Porto, a city synonymous with Port wine.

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  6. Guindalense F. C.

    SightFree entry

    Guindalense F. C. is not a football club in the usual sense, it's a private social club with a bar and terrace that has become a beloved local institution.

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  7. Muralha Fernandina

    Landmark

    The Muralha Fernandina, also known as the Fernandine Wall, is a remnant of the medieval fortifications that once encircled Porto.

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  8. Praia do Molhe

    Park & natureFree entry

    Praia do Molhe is a charming park and natural area located along the Atlantic coast in Porto's Foz do Douro district.

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  9. Pherrugem

    Sight

    Pherrugem is a captivating landmark located at Rua Oliveiras 83 in Porto, Portugal. This site is a hidden gem that showcases the city's rich architectural heritage, particularly its azulejo tilework.

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  10. Praia do Homem do Leme

    Park & natureFree entry

    Praia do Homem do Leme is a small but charming park and beach area located along Porto's Atlantic coastline, near the mouth of the Douro River.

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  11. Pergola da Foz

    LandmarkFree entry

    Pergola da Foz is a striking architectural feature along Avenida Brasil in the Foz do Douro neighborhood of Porto, Portugal.

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  12. Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro

    Landmark

    Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro is a museum located in a 19th-century townhouse in Porto, Portugal, dedicated to the poet and intellectual Abílio Manuel Guerra Junqueiro.

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  13. Torre de D. Pedro Pitoes

    Landmark

    Torre de D. Pedro Pitoes is a medieval tower located in the heart of Porto, near the Clérigos Tower and the bustling Rua das Flores.

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  14. Fonte dos Leoes

    LandmarkFree entry

    Situated in the lively Praça Gomes Teixeira, commonly known as Praça dos Leões (Lions' Square), Fonte dos Leoes is an iconic fountain that has become a symbol of Porto's academic and cultural life.

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  15. Fonte da Juventude Menina Nua

    LandmarkFree entry

    Located in the heart of Porto along the grand Avenida dos Aliados, the Fonte da Juventude Menina Nua (Fountain of Youth Naked Girl) is a playful and artistic landmark.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.

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Wellness

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Off the beaten path

6 hidden gems in Porto

Like The Portuguese Affair and Burel, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.

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Get outdoors

4 outdoor adventures near Porto

Matosinhos Beach (7 km away) and more, all within 100 km.

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After dark

15 best bars & nightlife spots

CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha and Base Porto lead the night.

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Costs nothing

15 free things to do in Porto

Verified free entry, Igreja do Carmo included.

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