Travel Guide | 3 Days and 2 Nights in Porto, Portugal

Porto is the second largest city and the largest port in Portugal. ‣ Porto is a mountain city. Some attractions may seem close, but actually require climbing. ‣ Porto has many attractions, but most are for taking photos outside. ‣ Porto has a high bridge over the river, the Dom Luís I Bridge. You can walk on the upper and lower levels, and there's a good chance of seeing a beautiful sunset from the bridge. ‣ Food and wine are cheap and delicious. It's a great place to visit and relax. ● Spend at least 2–3 days in Porto. We recommend visiting both Lisbon and Porto. Day 1️⃣ Arrive in Lisbon and explore the city. Day 2️⃣ Lisbon Day 3️⃣ Sintra / Cabo da Roca (if you have time, you can spend 2 days in Sintra) Day 4️⃣ Lisbon to Porto, explore Porto Day 5️⃣ Porto Day 6️⃣ Leave Porto ● Famous attractions: ❶ São Bento Railway Station: Blue and white tiles inside, 5–10 minutes for photos ❷ Liberty Square / City Hall / Most Beautiful McDonald's: Landmarks you will definitely pass by ❸ Carmo Church: Blue and white tiles on the exterior, 10–15 minutes for photos ❹ Livraria Lello: Most beautiful bookstore, inspiration for Harry Potter, 30-minute visit, €8 ticket ❺ Clérigos Tower: Climb to the top for views, 225 steps, €8, allow 1 hour ❻ Porto Cathedral: Mainly for the viewing platform in front of the church, 10–15 minutes, no need to enter ❼ Dom Luís I Bridge: Porto's most important landmark, walk on the upper level to the garden viewing platform ❽ Garden Viewing Platform: Jardim do Morro, one of the best places to view the Douro River and the old town on the other side, great for sunsets ❾ New Town Wharf Cable Car & Food Court: Connects the Gaia New Town Wharf at the foot of the mountain and the garden on the mountain, €7 one way, €10 round trip; the food court is next to the cable car station at the foot of the mountain ❿ Monastery Viewing Platform: One of the best places to view the Douro River and the old town on the other side, great for sunsets, higher than the garden ⓫ Church of the Holy Spirit: Blue and white tiles on the exterior, 10–15 minutes for photos ⓬ Church of Saint Ildefonso: Blue and white tiles on the exterior, 10–15 minutes for photos ⓭ Majestic Café: Most beautiful café, where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter ⓮ Café Santiago: Best restaurant for Portuguese sandwiches ⓯ Bolhão Market: Century-old market, reopened on September 15, 2022, after renovation ⓰ Palácio da Bolsa: 30-minute visit, €12 ticket, €7.5 for students ⓱ Ribeira Square: Area with riverside restaurants and cafés