The Most Underrated City in Europe? 🇵🇹 Things to Do in Porto, Portugal

12 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 5:20

   Ribeira

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Ribeira

   Outdoor restaurant tables stay busy even at the end of winter.

2. 6:23

   Funicular dos Guindais

   🚡 Activity · Ribeira

   A ride costs €4 per person, considered worth it.

3. 6:44

   Dom Luís I Bridge

   🏢 Landmark · Ribeira

   The top deck is shared with the metro, so watch for trains while taking in the view.

4. 7:35

   Jardim do Morro

   🌳 Park · Vila Nova de Gaia

   Vendors sell wine from styrofoam coolers, and bringing your own food and drinks is common.

5. 9:28

   São Bento Station

   🏢 Landmark · Baixa

   Come very early, as it gets packed with tourists later; a good rainy-day stop.

6. 10:50

   Porto Cathedral

   🏛️ Historic site · Sé

   Entry costs €3 and includes a viewpoint over the whole city.

7. 11:39

   Palácio da Bolsa

   🏰 Palace · Ribeira

   It was unexpectedly closed despite the advertised daily hours, so have a backup plan.

8. 12:15

   Livraria Lello

   🛍️ Shopping · Vitória

   Entry costs €10 and includes a €10 credit toward a book.

9. 14:08

   Cervejaria Brasão

   🍴 Restaurant · Baixa

   Even a half-order francesinha is huge.

10. 15:15

    Caves Ferreira

    🚡 Activity · Vila Nova de Gaia

    The roughly 50-minute tour includes tasting three port styles. Book ahead in busy season.

11. 18:05

    Capela das Almas

    🏛️ Historic site · Baixa

    The exterior is the main draw. Masses are held regularly inside, so keep any visit brief.

12. 18:37

    Majestic Café

    ☕ Cafe · Baixa

    Queue before opening; even after a 30–40 minute wait it was already half full.