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Porto itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · PortugalOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
35
Per day
≈ €87
First stop
09:00

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Porto itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 35 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Ribeira and Gaia
  2. Day 2 Baixa and Clérigos
  3. Day 3 Douro Valley

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3, 5 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €87 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–19:30

Ribeira and Gaia

  1. Landmark

    São Bento Station

    A station hall covered in 20,000 azulejo tiles telling Portuguese history.

    Free
  2. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  3. Landmark

    Ribeira

    UNESCO-listed riverside quarter of colourful houses; take in Praça da Ribeira and the narrow lanes.

    Free

  4. Landmark

    Dom Luís I Bridge

    Double-deck iron bridge by a student of Eiffel; walk across the upper level (next to the metro).

    Free

  5. Food

    Taylor's Port Cellars

    A port wine cellar in Gaia dating from 1692; audio tour with 3 tastings and a garden terrace.

    ≈ €20 per person
  6. 5 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Jardim do Morro Sunset

    Garden at the bridge end; watch the Porto skyline at sunset, then take the cable car (6 EUR) down.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Graham's Port LodgeVintage port and river views; an alternative to Taylor's.
  • Mosteiro da Serra do PilarTerrace of a round monastery on the Gaia hilltop; the best view.

Day 2 · 09:00–13:45

Baixa and Clérigos

  1. Culture

    Livraria Lello

    Often called the world's most beautiful bookshop (red staircase); book an online ticket for the 09:00 opening slot (the price counts towards a book).

    ≈ €10 per person

  2. Landmark

    Clérigos Tower

    A 76 m Baroque tower with 240 steps; panoramic city views.

    ≈ €8 per person

  3. Culture

    Igreja do Carmo

    Twin churches with a blue-tiled side façade; look for the 1 m-wide house between them.

    ≈ €5 per person

  4. Food

    Mercado do Bolhão

    Restored 1914 market; cheese, tinned sardines and stalls on the upper floor.

    ≈ €15 per person

  5. Food

    Café Majestic

    A 1921 Belle Époque café on Santa Catarina; pricey but worth seeing.

    ≈ €8 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Casa Guedes Praça PoveirosPernil (roast pork leg) sandwich with Serra cheese; expect a queue.
  • Igreja de São FranciscoBaroque interior covered in gold leaf (300 kg of gold); also catacombs.

Day 3 · 10:30–16:30Day trip

Douro Valley

  1. Landmark

    Pinhão Railway Station

    The Linha do Douro train from São Bento takes 2.5 hours (along the river, sit on the right-hand side); the station is decorated with tiles.

    Free

  2. Food

    Quinta do Bomfim

    Dow's vineyard; terrace tasting and a walk through the vines.

    ≈ €25 per person

  3. Nature

    Pinhão Rabelo Boat Tour

    One hour on a traditional rabelo boat; the terraced vineyards are UNESCO-listed.

    ≈ €15 per person

  4. Food

    Pinhão Lunch at Veladouro

    Riverside tavern; try posta (veal steak) and Douro wine.

    ≈ €20 per person

  5. Nature

    Miradouro de Casal de Loivos

    The best view of the valley (10 minutes by taxi); the return train leaves at 17:20.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Quinta das CarvalhasVineyard on the opposite bank; jeep tour.
  • Museu do Douro, Peso da RéguaOn the way back, get off at Régua to visit the museum, then catch a later train.

Day 4 · 09:30–16:00

Foz and Tram 1

  1. Landmark

    Tram 1 Ribeira–Foz

    A 1930s wooden tram runs along the river to the Atlantic; board at the Infante stop.

    ≈ €6 per person

  2. Nature

    Foz do Douro Lighthouse

    Lighthouse and crashing waves; see the Pérgola seafront columns.

    Free

  3. Nature

    Praia dos Ingleses and Seafront

    Winter Atlantic waves; stop for a coffee.

    Free

  4. Food

    Casa de Pasto da Palmeira Foz

    Small plates facing the sea; modern Portuguese cooking.

    ≈ €25 per person
  5. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Palácio de Cristal Gardens

    Terraced gardens with peacocks; views of the river and bridge. Take bus 500.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Serralves MuseumSiza's contemporary art museum and Art Deco villa park; an alternative to the Crystal Palace.
  • Brasão Cervejaria FozFrancesinha (Porto's "heart attack" sandwich) with its sauce.

Day 5 · 09:30–17:00Day trip

Guimarães and Braga

  1. Landmark

    Guimarães Castle

    1 hour by train; a 10th-century castle known as the "birthplace of Portugal".

    ≈ €2 per person

  2. Culture

    Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

    Burgundian-style ducal palace; look out for the tapestries.

    ≈ €5 per person

  3. Food

    Largo da Oliveira, Guimarães

    UNESCO-listed medieval square; lunch at Cor de Tangerina.

    ≈ €15 per person
  4. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Bom Jesus do Monte

    Take a bus or train to Braga; a Baroque zigzag staircase of 577 steps and a water-powered funicular (1882), with views.

    Free

  6. Culture

    Braga Cathedral

    Portugal's oldest cathedral; then the train back.

    ≈ €5 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Santuário do SameiroSanctuary above Bom Jesus; views.
  • Frigideiras do Cantinho BragaA café dating from 1796; try the frigideira pastry.

Day 6 · 10:00–16:30Day trip

Aveiro and Costa Nova

  1. Nature

    Aveiro Moliceiro Boat

    1 hour by train; canal boats in the "Venice of Portugal" (45 minutes) and Art Nouveau houses.

    ≈ €13 per person
  2. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  3. Food

    Ovos Moles Confeitaria Peixinho

    A pastry shop from 1856; ovos moles, an egg yolk sweet (shell-shaped).

    ≈ €5 per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Costa Nova Striped Houses

    30 minutes by bus; candy-striped fishermen's houses (palheiros) and a beach.

    Free

  6. Food

    Costa Nova Lunch at Dóri

    Lagoon-side fish restaurant; try the caldeirada (fish stew).

    ≈ €20 per person

  7. Nature

    Praia da Costa Nova

    Watch the winter waves.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Fábrica Vista AlegrePorcelain factory museum in Ílhavo.
  • Salpoente AveiroBacalhau tasting menu in a former salt warehouse.

Day 7 · 09:30–13:45

Cedofeita: a gentle farewell

  1. Shopping

    Rua de Miguel Bombarda Galleries

    A street of art galleries; Centro Comercial Bombarda for design.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Cedofeita Neighbourhood

    Street art (Hazul) and cafés.

    Free

  3. Food

    Manteigaria Porto

    Warm pastel de nata; near Clérigos.

    ≈ €4 per person

  4. Food

    Rua das Flores

    Pedestrian street; say goodbye at Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau.

    ≈ €10 per person

  5. Landmark

    Trindade Metro Airport

    Metro line E, 30 minutes; farewell.

    ≈ €2 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bonjardim GrillPiri piri chicken at a no-frills street restaurant.
  • Casa da MúsicaKoolhaas's white concrete concert hall; tour at 11:00, an alternative to the galleries.

Getting around: get an Andante 24-hour pass

Metro, bus and tram; includes metro line E to the airport

Good to know: 6 things that make a Porto trip easier

  1. The Andante 24-hour pass costs 7 EUR (metro and bus); metro line E reaches the airport in 30 minutes. Book CP trains to the Douro, Guimarães and Aveiro online (sit on the right for the Douro). The hills are steep.
  2. Winters are rainy at 10-15°C (Porto is wet); September to October brings the golden Douro grape harvest, Christmas lights go up on Aliados, and April to May is ideal.
  3. Francesinha 12-15 EUR, pastel 1.30 EUR, port tasting 20-25 EUR, Lello 10 EUR (counts towards a book), coffee 1 EUR; round up the bill as a tip.
  4. Book Lello online for 09:00; visit Clérigos in the morning; the Douro train fills up on summer weekends, so book ahead; Bolhão market is closed.
  5. Tripas à moda do Porto (tripe, hence the city's nickname "tripeiros"), bacalhau, francesinha, vinho verde, tawny and ruby port.
  6. Ribeira is safe at night; the Gaia cellars close at 17:00.

Spending: ≈ €610 per person for 7 days

  • Food€320
  • Entry and tours€140
  • Local transport€90
  • Other€60

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Porto?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3, 5 and 6; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Porto cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €87 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Porto?

The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.