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Porto itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · PortugalJune–September

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 June–September. 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 lined with 20,000 azulejo tiles telling Portuguese history.

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

  3. Landmark

    Ribeira

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

    Free

  4. Landmark

    Dom Luís I Bridge

    A 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 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

    A 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 PilarA terrace on the round monastery; on Gaia hill, with the best view.

Day 2 · 09:00–13:45

Baixa and Clérigos

  1. Culture

    Livraria Lello

    One of the world's most beautiful bookshops (red staircase); book an online ticket for the 09:00 opening (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 facade; a 1 m wide house sits between them.

    ≈ €5 per person

  4. Food

    Mercado do Bolhão

    A restored 1914 market; try cheese and tinned sardines, and browse the upper-floor stalls.

    ≈ €15 per person

  5. Food

    Café Majestic

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

    ≈ €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 FranciscoA gilded Baroque interior (300 kg of gold); also catacombs.

Day 3 · 10:30–16:30Day trip

Douro Valley

  1. Landmark

    Pinhão Station

    The Linha do Douro train from São Bento takes 2.5 hours (along the river, sit by the right-hand window); the station is tiled.

    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

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

    ≈ €15 per person

  4. Food

    Veladouro, Pinhão

    A riverside tavern for lunch; try posta (veal steak) and Douro wine.

    ≈ €20 per person

  5. Nature

    Casal de Loivos Viewpoint

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

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Quinta das CarvalhasA vineyard on the opposite bank; jeep tour.
  • Museu do Douro, Peso da RéguaOn the way back, get off at Régua for the museum; take 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

    Foz beaches and cafés; swim in summer (the Atlantic is cold).

    Free

  4. Food

    Casa de Pasto da Palmeira, Foz

    Small plates with a sea view; 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, bus 500.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Serralves MuseumSiza's contemporary art museum and an Art Deco villa in a 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, the "birthplace of Portugal".

    ≈ €2 per person

  2. Culture

    Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

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

    ≈ €5 per person

  3. Food

    Largo da Oliveira, Guimarães

    A UNESCO 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, Braga

    Take the 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 SameiroA sanctuary 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), plus Art Nouveau houses.

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

  3. Food

    Confeitaria Peixinho

    A pastry shop from 1856; try ovos moles (egg-yolk sweets in shell shapes).

    ≈ €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

    Dóri, Costa Nova

    A lagoon-side fish restaurant for lunch; try the caldeirada (fish stew).

    ≈ €20 per person

  7. Nature

    Praia da Costa Nova

    Atlantic beach and dunes; then head back.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Vista Alegre FactoryA porcelain factory museum; in Ílhavo.
  • Salpoente AveiroA bacalhau (salt cod) tasting menu in a 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 (custard tart); near Clérigos.

    ≈ €4 per person

  4. Food

    Rua das Flores

    A pedestrian street; say goodbye with Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau.

    ≈ €10 per person

  5. Landmark

    Trindade Metro to the Airport

    Metro line E, 30 minutes; farewell.

    ≈ €2 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bonjardim GrillA street-side restaurant serving piri piri chicken.
  • 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. Andante 24-hour pass 7 EUR (metro and bus); metro line E to the airport takes 30 minutes. Take CP trains to Douro, Guimarães and Aveiro (book online; right-hand window for the Douro). The hills are steep.
  2. Summer is 25-30°C; São João night falls on 23 June (plastic hammers, fireworks), the Douro vineyards are green, and the Foz beaches are open (Atlantic 18°C).
  3. Francesinha 12-15, pastel 1.30, port tasting 20-25, Lello 10 (counts towards a book), coffee 1; tip by rounding up.
  4. Book Lello online for 09:00; do Clérigos in the morning; the Douro train is full on summer weekends, so book ahead; Bolhão market is closed.
  5. Tripas à moda do Porto (tripe; locals are nicknamed 'tripeiros'), bacalhau, francesinha, vinho verde, tawny and ruby port.
  6. Ribeira is safe at night; 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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.