Portugal
Porto
Welcome to Porto! Tiled houses tumbling down to the Douro, centuries-old wine cellars across the river, and a city best explored on foot, uphill and down.
Here is everything practical in one place, checked for 2026:
- 📋 What to sort out before you go: documents, money and taxes.
- 🚇 Getting in from the airport and around without overpaying.
- 🏘️ Which neighbourhood suits your travel style.
- 🍷 What to see, what to eat and how to save.
Ready for Porto? Let's go! 🚋🍷
Travel itineraries
Day-by-day plans with an interactive map to make the most of Porto.
Essential Porto in 3 Days
Explore Porto in 3 days: Ribeira and the Dom Luís I Bridge, the tiles of São Bento, the wine cellars of Gaia, viewpoints over the Douro and Foz, where the river meets the sea.
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Plan your trip
Everything you need to know before and during your visit to Porto.
Travel essentials
Entry requirements, vaccines & more...
When to visit
Best time, weather and events
Where to stay
Recommended areas and tips
Getting there
Flights, trains and ways to arrive
Getting around
Getting around the city
What to do
Must-do activities
Saving tips
Prices, money and useful tips
What to eat
Local cuisine
Safety
Tips for a worry-free trip
Extras
Bonus and fun facts
Discounts
Top-rated tours and tickets, bookable in a couple of clicks.
Self-guided tours
Audio routes narrated by local experts. Live them from the GuideMapp app.
Specialized guides
Curated map guides to discover the city your way. Only in the app.