Porto in 2 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 2 days itinerary for Porto: 14 places grouped geographically into walking routes (11 h 50 min of pure visiting time) with opening hours and places to eat along the way.
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Day 1 · 6 h 10 min visiting · approx. 3 km walking between stops
- Casa da Música — 1 h visit. Its innovative, post-deconstructivist architecture stands out from classical theaters and offers the opportunity to explore its interior. Hours: Mon–Sun 09:30–18:00.
- Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 1.4 km from previous stop). As the first national museum, it is housed in a palace and focuses on a collection of Portuguese art, unlike a photography gallery. Hours: Tue 14:00–18:00 · Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00 · May 1 closed.
- Livraria Lello & Irmão — 1 h visit (approx. 610 m from previous stop). It stands out with its spiral staircase and stained-glass ceiling, being a bookstore opened in 1906, not a theatrical venue. Hours: Mon–Sun 09:30–19:00.
- Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 130 m from previous stop). Its 75-meter tower, completed in 1763 by Nicolau Nasoni, offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–19:00.
- Igreja dos Clérigos — 50 min visit (approx. 20 m from previous stop). The Baroque church is famous for its tower, which can be climbed to admire a panoramic view of the entire city.
- Porto-São Bento — 30 min visit (approx. 380 m from previous stop). Its hall is adorned with over 20,000 azulejo tiles, making it one of the largest collections of this type of art in Porto. Hours: Mon–Fri 00:00–00:45,04:15–24:00 · Sat,Sun 00:00–00:45,05:20–24:00.
- Porto City Hall — 20 min visit (approx. 520 m from previous stop). Its monumental facade with a clock tower is the city hall, representing the authorities of Porto, unlike other monuments. Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00.
Where to eat along the route (Day 1)
- O Golfinho — This restaurant is famous for its authentic Portuguese cuisine, with a special emphasis on fresh seafood and local fish.
- Leitaria Quinta Paço — This traditional cafe, also a dairy shop, offers fresh dairy products in the atmosphere of an old dairy.
Day 2 · 5 h 40 min visiting · approx. 2.1 km walking between stops
- Porto Cathedral — 1 h 15 min visit. Its construction began in the 12th century, making it one of the oldest sacred buildings in Porto, older than the Klasztor Serra do Pilar. Hours: Apr–Oct 9:00–18:30 · Nov–Mar 9:00–17:30.
- Igreja de Santa Clara — 40 min visit (approx. 170 m from previous stop). The interior, entirely covered with intricate carvings in gilded talha dourada wood, forms a remarkable contrast to its simple facade. Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–13:00,14:00–18:00.
- Funicular dos Guindais — 20 min visit (approx. 180 m from previous stop). A funicular offering quick transport between districts and panoramic views of the Douro River, saving energy.
- Barcos Rabelo — 55 min visit (approx. 380 m from previous stop). These are traditional flat-bottomed boats that used to transport port wine, and today offer tourist cruises on the Douro River.
- Igreja de São Francisco — 50 min visit (approx. 410 m from previous stop). The Gothic facade hides one of Portugal's richest interiors of Baroque talha dourada art, complemented by accessible catacombs.
- Palácio da Bolsa — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 50 m from previous stop). A former commercial palace with neoclassical architecture and an impressive Arabian Hall, showcasing the city's economic history. Hours: Nov–Mar: Mon–Sun 09:00–12:30,14:00–17:30 · Apr–Oct: Mon–Sun 09:00–18:30.
- Igreja de Santo Ildefonso — 25 min visit (approx. 940 m from previous stop). Its baroque facade, completed in 1739, was covered in 1932 with azulejos depicting scenes from the life of Saint Ildefonsus.
Where to eat along the route (Day 2)
- Tasca do Luís - Panados — Its main specialty is panados, breaded cutlets, which is not typical for most cafes.
- Restaurante A Brasileira — Its name and history are linked to the tradition of "Brasileiras" - establishments founded by emigrants returning from Brazil, distinguishing it from other restaurants.
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