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.
Igreja do Carmo
Religious siteFree entryIgreja do Carmo is one of Porto's most photographed landmarks, thanks largely to its massive side wall covered in traditional Portuguese azulejo tiles.
Read our full guide →Igreja dos Carmelitas
Religious siteFree entryIgreja dos Carmelitas is a beautiful 17th-century Carmelite church located in the heart of Porto, near the famous Livraria Lello and Clérigos Tower.
Read our full guide →Garrafeira do Carmo
MarketFree entryGarrafeira do Carmo is a hidden gem in Porto's vibrant Rua do Carmo, offering an authentic taste of Portuguese culture.
Read our full guide →Vadrouiller Sur Porto
LandmarkVadrouiller Sur Porto offers an immersive walking tour experience in the enchanting city of Porto, Portugal.
Read our full guide →Touriga Vinhos de Portugal
MarketFree entryTouriga Vinhos de Portugal is a boutique wine shop located on Rua Fabrica in the heart of Porto, a city synonymous with Port wine.
Read our full guide →Guindalense F. C.
SightFree entryGuindalense 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.
Read our full guide →Muralha Fernandina
LandmarkThe Muralha Fernandina, also known as the Fernandine Wall, is a remnant of the medieval fortifications that once encircled Porto.
Read our full guide →Praia do Molhe
Park & natureFree entryPraia do Molhe is a charming park and natural area located along the Atlantic coast in Porto's Foz do Douro district.
Read our full guide →Pherrugem
SightPherrugem 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.
Read our full guide →Praia do Homem do Leme
Park & natureFree entryPraia 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.
Read our full guide →Pergola da Foz
LandmarkFree entryPergola da Foz is a striking architectural feature along Avenida Brasil in the Foz do Douro neighborhood of Porto, Portugal.
Read our full guide →Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro
LandmarkCasa-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.
Read our full guide →Torre de D. Pedro Pitoes
LandmarkTorre de D. Pedro Pitoes is a medieval tower located in the heart of Porto, near the Clérigos Tower and the bustling Rua das Flores.
Read our full guide →Fonte dos Leoes
LandmarkFree entrySituated 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.
Read our full guide →Fonte da Juventude Menina Nua
LandmarkFree entryLocated 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.
Attractions & sights
Landmarks, museums, neighborhoods
51 places →Restaurants
Where to eat
Explore →Day trips
Escapes near the city
Coming soonExperiences & tours
Book things to do
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Best views
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Spas & relaxation
Coming soonOff the beaten path
6 hidden gems in Porto
Like The Portuguese Affair and Burel, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
4 outdoor adventures near Porto
Matosinhos Beach (7 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha and Base Porto lead the night.
Go out →Costs nothing
15 free things to do in Porto
Verified free entry, Igreja do Carmo included.
Spend nothing →Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend in Porto can build your days for you, at local prices.



