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Food, drink & nightlife
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Douro Valley Wine Tour: 3 Vineyard Visits, Wine Tastings, Lunch
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From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways and Arouca 516 Footbridge
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Porto Half-Day City Tour
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The Wine Experience Entry Ticket & Tasting at WOW
Popular places to visit
Porto Historic Center
You can learn about the history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you stop by Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Ribeira Square
Perched on the banks of the River Douro, Ribeira Square is one of Porto’s oldest and most exciting districts.
Porto Cathedral
This superb cathedral combining Gothic and Romanesque styles features a wealth of religious sculpture and painting.
Livraria Lello
During your visit to Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Livraria Lello. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Dom Luis I Bridge
Enjoy fantastic city views from this fine old bridge and admire its intricate ironwork, reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower.
Porto City Hall
After visiting Porto City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Casa da Musica
Listen to classical and popular music concerts or dine out in style at one of Portugal’s most modern performance spaces.
Bolhao Market
During your visit to Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bolhao Market. Wander through the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
Clerigos Tower
Learn about the local history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you take a trip to Clerigos Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Areas of Vila Nova de Gaia
Santa Marinha
While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Gaia Cable Car and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.
Gervide
If you're spending time in Gervide, check out sights like Porto Historic Center or Duoro River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Câmara de Gaia Station or Jardim do Morro Station.
Oliveira do Douro
While visiting Oliveira do Douro, you might make a stop by sights like Duoro River and Lavandeira Municipal Park.
Mafamude
If you're spending time in Mafamude, check out sights like El Corte Inglés de Gaia or Teixeira Lopes House Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at João de Deus Station or Câmara de Gaia Station.
São Pedro da Afurada
While São Pedro da Afurada isn't home to many top sights, Vila Nova de Gaia and Museum of Port Wine are some notable places to visit nearby.
Miramar
While visiting Miramar, you might make a stop by sights like Clube de Golf de Miramar and Senhor da Pedra Chapel.
