Dom Luis Bridge
Free: All time Well, yes it’s a bridge, but it is a beautiful bridge and offers amazing views! The bridge itself is a big metal arch that connects Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia and it was built by a Téophile Seyrig, a working partner of Eiffel. The bridge can be crossed by foot both...
Cais da Ribeira
Free: All time Right on the shore of Douro’s river you find Cais da Ribeira, one of the oldest and picturesque places of Porto. Between the narrow streets and colorful buildings, the typical boats and the river, there are a great variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Although it is a really touristic spot it is also...
Sé do Porto (Porto’s Cathedral)
Free: All time The Sé do Porto (Porto’s Cathedral) was built by Bishop Hugh on the 12th century. However, it’s has suffered many changes along the years but its overall facade remained Romanesque, particularly its interior. It’s located in the oldest district in Porto, where the city was born. The large square in front of the Cathedral...
Free Walking Tour in Porto | Pancho Tours
Free: All time Pancho tours was created by young travellers from all around the world and want to be a reference tour agency for backpackers by offering the cheapest options and alternative activities. The walking tours offered are free (well, are based on tips) happens everyday (rain or shine) in three different schedules. Depending on...
Serra do Pilar
Free: All time For the most beautiful view over the Douro river and Porto downtown don’t miss Serra do Pilar (i recommend to go there in the sunset)! Serra do Pilar is located in Gaia, just across the São Luís Bridge. If you are coming from Porto, i recommend you to cross the bridge (the...
Romantic Paths
Free: All time There are five walking routes in Porto that are described as the romantic paths. These trails takes you to hidden and silent streets where you can experience the romantic , bourgeois, rural and industrial Porto from the 18th century. All the paths are themed and all of them starts in Palácio de...
Casa Viva
Free: All time Casa Viva is a cultural project and space open to the community born in April of 2006. The main goal is to give free access to all that have a different project and wants to share it and for whom that are looking to something different and be inspired. Here you can...
Porto Wine Museum
Free: Saturdays and Sundays This museum is located by the river in an old warehouse from the 18th century. Its main goal is to introduce the Porto wine history with an emphasis for its commercial importance in the Porto development. Address: Rua de Monchique 45 – 52, 4050-394 Porto Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-1.30pm 2pm-5.30pm Sun...
Hazul – Street Art
Free: All time Hazul is a street artist with an amazing talent and probably one of the most well known street artists in Porto. He started on age 16 graffiting his signature but 7 years ago he started to draw abstract shapes, inspired in ancient cultures like Egyptians or Celtics. His drawings can be recognized by their unique...
Bairro Alto and Alfama Tour | Pancho Tours
Free: All time Pancho tours was created by young travelers from all around the world and want to be a reference tour agency for backpackers by offering the cheapest options and alternative activities. The walking tours offered are free (well, are based on tips) and you can choose between two options (or go to both!):...
Orient Museum
Free: Fridays 6pm – 10pm This museum is dedicated to Asian Art and features art collections of Portuguese and Asian that are result of the Portuguese presence in the East. The collection includes Indo-Portuguese pieces, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian ceramics, textiles, furnishings, paintings, and masks. Address: Av. Brasília, Doca de Alcântara (Norte), Lisbon Opening hours:...
Modern Art Center
Free: Sundays The Modern Art Center is a part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The main exhibition includes drawings, paintings, sculptures or installations of well known Portugueses artists such as Amadeo Souza Cardoso, Almada Negreiros or Paula Rego. Address: Rua Dr. Nicolau de Bettencourt, 1050-078, Lisbon Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am -7.45pm Direction: Buses 716, 718, 726, 742,...
