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Things to do in Baixa, Porto
23 places in Baixa from 18 Porto travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
23 places · most mentioned first
São Bento Station
Historic train station in Porto's city centre, known for its walls of colourful tiles. The hall is free to enter but gets very busy.
9:28· Tourist to Localin 12 vlogsBolhão Market
Historic city market with fresh produce and flower stands upstairs plus eateries and a bakery.
Capela das Almas
Chapel on Rua de Santa Catarina, famous for its exterior covered in blue-and-white azulejo tiles.
5:10· Dots on a Mapin 6 vlogsMajestic Café
Historic grand café and one of the main sights of central Porto.
18:37· Tourist to Localin 4 vlogsAvenida dos Aliados
Porto's grand central avenue and a highlight of the city's main walking route.
1:09· ROAD TRIP Spain and Portugalin 3 vlogsCafé Santiago
Restaurant recommended for francesinha, Porto's signature sandwich of meats in bread under melted cheese.
12:40· Dots on a Mapin 3 vlogsRua de Santa Catarina
One of Porto's busiest streets, full of shops and restaurants and associated with famous Portuguese writers and poets.
11:12· Dave in Portugalin 3 vlogsCervejaria Brasão
Beer hall with a library theme, smelling of old books, known for its francesinha made with a slow-simmered sauce.
4:30· Dave in Portugalin 3 vlogsCervejaria Gazela
A cash-only local favourite visited by Anthony Bourdain, famous for the cachorrinho, a Porto sausage sandwich with cheese and chili oil.
18:53· Great Big Storyin 3 vlogsManteigaria
A pastel de nata bakery where the tarts are made in view of customers and served warm from the oven.
31:35· Dots on a Mapin 3 vlogsBaixa
Porto's main downtown area, walkable to many attractions and well connected by metro, bus and train.
5:33· Portoalitiesin 2 vlogs
Mentioned once
11 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Praça da Liberdade
Charming square considered the heart of Porto, surrounded by impressive traditional architecture.
6:49· Dave in Portugal1 vlogMishu
Welcoming fusion restaurant blending Portuguese, African, Asian and South American cuisines.
13:19· Dave in Portugal1 vlogFábrica da Nata
Bakery-café on Rua de Santa Catarina specialising in pastéis de nata.
14:08· Dave in Portugal1 vlogConga
A busy bifana spot serving mostly locals, known for its pork sandwiches and fast table turnover.
6:53· Camden David1 vlogCasa Expresso
Old-school downtown tasca with a standing area, beer and a feast of traditional northern Portuguese meat and cod dishes.
3:24· Great Big Story1 vlogPata Gorda
Small-plates sharing restaurant offering modern takes on traditional Portuguese dishes that keep their soul.
16:27· Great Big Story1 vlogChurch of Santo Ildefonso
18th-century reconstructed church whose facade is covered in tiles by the same artist as São Bento station.
Nata Sweet Nata
Pastry shop devoted to pastéis de nata, the classic Portuguese custard tart.
1:29· Vic and Jeff1 vlogPorto City Hall
Grand granite city hall with a tall clock tower at the top of Avenida dos Aliados.
29:26· Vic and Jeff1 vlogForça Portugal
Souvenir shop on Rua de Santa Catarina, known for its life-sized Cristiano Ronaldo figure that looks strikingly real.
15:34· Jay and Karolina1 vlog