Porto in 3 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 3 days itinerary for Porto: 18 places grouped geographically into walking routes (16 h 20 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 50 min visiting · approx. 970 m 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.
- Praça da Ribeira — 45 min visit (approx. 290 m from previous stop). Only here do colorful townhouses with restaurants form a direct riverside backdrop for walks, observing life, and dining.
- British Factory House — 45 min visit (approx. 120 m from previous stop). Built in the Neopalladian style (1785-1790), it was a commercial and social hub for the British community involved in port wine.
- Palácio da Bolsa — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 170 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 São Francisco — 50 min visit (approx. 50 m from previous stop). The Gothic facade hides one of Portugal's richest interiors of Baroque talha dourada art, complemented by accessible catacombs.
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.
Day 3 · 4 h 20 min visiting · approx. 5.8 km walking between stops
- Igreja de Santo Ildefonso — 25 min visit. Its baroque facade, completed in 1739, was covered in 1932 with azulejos depicting scenes from the life of Saint Ildefonsus.
- Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar — 1 h visit (approx. 890 m from previous stop). It features a unique circular architecture for its church and cloisters, a characteristic absent in structures like the Sé do Porto. Hours: Nov–Mar Tue–Sun 10:00–17:30 · Apr–Oct Tue–Sun 10:00–18:30.
- Barcos Rabelo — 55 min visit (approx. 390 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.
- Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves — 2 h visit (approx. 4.6 km from previous stop). It presents dynamic and often changing exhibitions of contemporary art from the 1960s onwards, offering fresh perspectives. Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 · Sat,Sun,PH 10:00–19:00 · Apr–Sep: Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Apr–Sep: Sat,Sun,PH 10:00–20:00.
Where to eat along the route (Day 3)
- Café Piolho — Opened at the beginning of the 20th century, it is an iconic historic cafe, particularly popular among the city's students and intellectuals.
- Diplomata — It is famous for its wide selection of crepes and pancakes, both sweet and savory, unmatched in other cafes.
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