4 Days in Porto, Portugal

This ultimate Porto, Portugal guide will show you what this majestic city has to offer from architecture, restaurants, port wine cellars, and more! It includes an interactive map, 29 places and things to do, as well as a Michelin-star restaurant! This guide is mobile-friendly so take it with you while exploring the city and don't miss a beat!

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Porto

4-Day Itinerary - Porto, Portugal

Day 1: After landing in Porto, head to Floresta Café for a breakfast that you are sure to indulge in. This small café has a wonderful ambiance and great staff. They offer a variety of items on their menu such as toast, smoothies, and bowls. If you're looking for a heartier breakfast, opt for the "All The Brunch #1" which came with scrambled eggs, sausages, salad, fruit, and a yogurt parfait. Add a soy milk latte and mimosa to complete your breakfast. 

Next, drop off your bags at your Airbnb or hotel and head to the Mercado do Bolhão to pick up some grocery items to snack on back at your place of stay including some Portuguese Sweet Bread, Pastel De Nada's, meats, cheeses, and more! Take in the atmosphere of this year-round market and all it has to offer. Make a quick pit stop to set your eyes on McDonald's Imperial labeled the "Most beautiful McDonald's restaurant in the world."

Grab some delicious dinner at tascö. You will need reservations so make sure to call ahead. Opt for the Tataki De Atum or Senhor Polvo for seafood lovers and the vegan Polenta Ciumenta for a side! Don't forget to have a unique cocktail as well!

If you like specialty coffee, then 7g Roasters is the place to go. Start your day with a coffee tasting chosen by their baristas or grab a coffee of your choice. They offer a variety of items on their menu including pancakes with peanut butter, Surf and Turf eggs with smoked salmon, bacon, poached eggs, and a salad or an acai bowl. Brunch is served all day as well. 

Walk off breakfast and take a short 5-minute walk over to WOW - The World of Wine, which offers 7 museums such as The Chocolate Story, Pink Palace, Planet Cork, and more. Immerse yourself in this interactive experience for people of all ages and cultures. They also offer courses and workshops, as well as 12 restaurants and bars. This is an experience you will not want to miss!

Walk 3 minutes over to Palladium Galleries Clock to check out this singing clock that happens on the hour every hour. The clock is located on Rua de Santa Catarina where there are many shops and the famous Majestic Cafe.  

Day 2: Walk across the Ponte Luis I Bridge and head to 7g Roasters. For this crossing, you will be on the lower level of the bridge. (Don't worry, at a later point on the itinerary you will cross on the upper level of the bridge).  

Head back towards 7g Roasters and make your way to your first port wine tasting! There are many port wine cellars in the Vila Nova de Gaia area to choose from, but below is a couple that is wonderful!

For dinner, make your way to Brasão Aliados (reservations encouraged). When you enter, you will feel the cozy atmosphere and happiness throughout the restaurant. Try the mushroom and truffle "Rissol" to start. It's delicious!

Day 3: Good morning! Time to start your day at another wonderful coffee shop! You will immediately fall in love with the simple, yet beautiful décor.  Try their coffee flight or a perfectly brewed filter coffee!

After you've had your morning coffee and a pastry, start walking - 6 minute walk - to the São Bento Station to see the ornate tilework displayed on the walls. 

Once you've spent some time admiring the tilework and watching the trains come and go, continue walking to Clérigos Tower - 9 minute's walk. Go room by room and take in the exquisite artwork and sculptures. After touring each room, you will end up in the church. Sit in a pew and take it all in. You will then head toward the tower. Climb up 240 steep steps to get a magnificent view of Porto!

Only a 2 minute walk away, you will be in what is thought to be THE major inspiration for JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series, which was later found out to be a rumor. Livraria Lello is often described as the most beautiful bookshop in the world and you will see why. With its neo-Gothic interior, grand red staircase, and stained glass windows, it is a sight to see. 

With all of the walking around, I think it is time for a drink! Alvares Brewery is a pet-friendly, local brewery that has 10 beers on tap varying from New England IPAs to stouts. Looking for lunch too? Alvares's menu has a variety of different options from burgers to sushi. Enjoy!

Right next door, is another brewery where all of the locals go, Baobab Craft Beer Bar. They have many beers on tap as well as a variety of cans and bottles to choose from. Saúde!

Tapabento seeks fresh ingredients daily and brings inspiration from around the world to make their dishes one of a kind. With an extensive dinner and drink menu to pair with it, you will not be disappointed!

Day 4: Start your fourth day enjoying a nice stroll along the Cais da Ribeira. Grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants while enjoying the beautiful view of the bridges! Give Taberna Rio Restaurante a try and make sure to try the famous Francesinha and fries. 

After you've eaten the so-called "Heart Attack on a plate" but delicious at that, start walking towards the upper level of the Luis I Bridge. Enjoy the view of Porto from above before making your way over to the Jardim do Morro. 

Right across the way, is Esplanada do Teleférico, which serves up delicious Porto Tonics with a view! 

If you're looking to see Porto and the Douro River from the sky, take the Gaia Cable Car from the Jardim do Morro station down to the Cais de Gaia station. 

Head back to your Airbnb or hotel, rest up, and dress to impress because you are heading to The Royal Cocktail Club for pre-dinner cocktails and then to The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant for a fabulous dinner! This is more on the expensive end of a dinner in Portugal, but it is well worth it. If you are looking for more of a low-key dining experience, check out Restaurante Chama or Petisqueira Voltaria. 

You will fall in LOVE with Porto, the architecture, people, and food! My itinerary will give you the best of sightseeing, relaxation, and the foodie experience we all want when traveling to a new country and culture. Follow me on social media at @brunetteandcurious for more travel tips and look out for more guides to help you better your travel experience! Tag me too to show me the fun you are having!