Porto tram line 18 to Carmo with church tower at sunset

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Porto in 3 Days
The Complete Insider Itinerary

Written by Porto locals

Three perfect days in Porto

This guide was written by people who live in Porto, not travel writers passing through. In three well-paced days you will cover the city's iconic landmarks, discover the neighbourhoods most visitors never find, and eat and drink like a local — from bacalhau at a century-old tasca to a glass of Port wine on the Gaia waterfront at sunset.

Every restaurant, viewpoint, and walking route has been personally selected for the quality of the experience it offers, not for its position on a tourist map. Porto rewards those who wander — this guide tells you exactly where to wander.

Format

Digital PDF

Languages

EN, ES, FR, PT

Duration Covered

3 Days in Porto

Price

€8.00

Table of contents

What's Inside the Guide

A day-by-day breakdown of the 3-Day Porto Travel Guide.

Day 1

Porto Essentials

  • Ribeira district and the Douro waterfront
  • São Bento Railway Station azulejos
  • Clérigos Tower and panoramic view
  • Livraria Lello bookshop
  • Best cafés and pastelarias in the centre

Day 2

Port Wine & The River

  • Vila Nova de Gaia Port wine cellars
  • Dom Luís I Bridge, upper and lower decks
  • Foz do Douro, where the river meets the sea
  • Vintage tram line 1 along the Douro
  • Sunset dinner on the Gaia esplanade

Day 3

Markets, Tiles & Hidden Corners

  • Bolhão Market, renovated and full of life
  • Bonfim and Cedofeita creative quarter
  • Miradouros: the city's best viewpoints
  • Azulejo tile art and hidden church interiors
  • Local food market and farewell dinner pick

Practical Info

Where to Stay

  • Best neighbourhoods for first-time visitors
  • Boutique hotels and guesthouses we trust
  • Budget-friendly options with good locations
  • What to avoid and why

Practical Info

Food & Restaurants

  • Francesinha — the dish you must try
  • Best bacalhau restaurants in the city
  • Hidden tasca picks by neighbourhood
  • Wine bars and rooftop terraces

Practical Info

Getting Around & Tips

  • Metro, bus, and tram route guide
  • When to visit and what to expect by season
  • Porto card and transport passes explained
  • Day-trip options from Porto
Porto Highlights

Three days to explore Porto's historic waterfront, its port wine cellars and the coastline where the Douro meets the Atlantic.

Porto Cathedral on the hilltop of Penaventosa with views over the Douro
Porto's Sé Cathedral, the city's oldest monument, anchors the hilltop Penaventosa district and commands views over the entire Douro valley.
Port wine cellar barrels in Vila Nova de Gaia
The historic Port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia — the great wine houses line the south bank of the Douro, just across the Dom Luís Bridge from Ribeira.
Foz do Douro where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean
Foz do Douro — where the river finally meets the Atlantic. Take vintage tram line 1 from Ribeira along the waterfront for one of Porto's finest journeys.
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