Matosinhos Beach (Pass By)

"She Changes (The Anemone"), public art work.

Museu Serralves

Selected as one of the 12 museums that are most worth visiting worldwide, by the american prestigious review "Artnet".

1 hour

Jardim Botanico do Porto

Run by the Faculty of Sciences of Porto University, the city's Botanical Garden is of great scientific, historical, artistic and literary interest. (It closes on Monday)

10 minutes

Jardins do Palacio de Cristal

One of the Porto's best-loved escapes and breathtaking views over the Douro river.

30 minutes

Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis

It was the first public art museum in the country. (it closes no Monday)

1 hour

Torre dos Clerigos (Pass By)

Clérigos Tower has marked Porto city's skyline for more than 250 years. The Baroque church is magnificent and we will visit it. For the tower it will be needed a ticket for a 30 minutes duration visit.

Antiga Cadeia da Relacao

This building, commissioned in 1765, is a unique example of the judicial/prison architecture of the Old Regime. Nowadays it is a museologic center of Photography.

5 minutes

Miradouro da Vitoria

Viewpoint. At the old medieval Jewish Neighborhood.

10 minutes

Livraria Lello (Pass By)

Built in 1906, this is the most iconic bookstore worldwide.

Praca Gomes Teixeira (Pass By)

The green winged lions' fountain, the "twin" churches of Carmo and Carmelitas and Porto's University Administration.

Avenida Dos Aliados (Pass By)

Praça da Liberdade/Monumento a D. Pedro IV/Town Hall of Porto. The main plaza of Porto.

Mercado do Bolhao

One of the most emblematic buildings in Porto, the market Bolhão reopened in 2023, after a demanding restoration and modernization work to welcome traders, customers and visitors. In the heart of the city, the historic market reopened its doors with more than 70 traders with various products, ranging from fish, vegetables and fruits, but also to handicrafts, coffee shops and restaurants. (it closes on Sunday)

15 minutes

Rua de Santa Catarina

At the heart of Porto's shopping district and a pleasant area to browse shops. The Chapel of the Souls and Majestic Cafe.

15 minutes

Praca da Batalha

"Battle Square": the Bohemian 19th century square in Porto. See from the outside: Teatro Nacional São João, Cinema Batalha and Igreja de Santo Ildefonso.

10 minutes

Muralha Fernandina (Pass By)

The 14th century Fernandine Wall. Guindais neighborhood.

Church of Santa Clara

The interior of this church is notable for its rich gilded woodcarvings.

15 minutes

Sao Bento Railway Station

Porto's central train station, with its beautiful concourse decorated with fine "azulejo" tile paintings.

10 minutes

Luis I Bridge

It has one of the world's largest arcs in wrought iron and two decks.

10 minutes

Catedral do Porto

It dates to the 12th century and has the appearance of a medieval fortress, including battlements. Inside, the gilt altarpiece, the frescos on the walls and the silver altar are the main reasons for a mandatory visit.

20 minutes

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We are now at the heart of the Medieval Historic Center, going down the picturesque Penaventosa Neighborhood.

20 minutes

Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique (Pass By)

A splendid harmonious square with three major buildings: the Mercado Ferreira Borges, the Palácio da Bolsa and the Igreja de São Francisco.

Palacio da Bolsa

Built by the Porto Commercial Association, it is the most visited monument in the northern Portugal.

30 minutes

Igreja e Museu de Sao Francisco do Porto

The richness of the gilded woodcarvings within this church is astonishing. There are more than 200 kilograms of gold inside this building.

30 minutes

Praca Da Ribeira (Pass By)

Views over the Vila Nova de Gaia wine cellars, at the other side of the river...Nowadays, a typical city forum, with several bars, terraces, restaurants and handcraft shops.

Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

Viewpoint (admission free). Church not open to visits. 16th century ex-libris of renaissance architecture in Northern Portugal and World Heritage.

10 minutes

Ponte da Arrabida (Pass By)

Built between 1956 and 1963, becoming the first Douro bridge to be entirely made by the Portuguese engineering and attracted several foreign technicians.

Jardim do Passeio Alegre (Pass By)

The bustling Cantareira, the Lighthouse de São Miguel-o-Anjo and the Jardim do Passeio Alegre, one of the most beautiful gardens in Porto.

Igreja Paroquial de Sao Joao da Foz do Douro (Pass By)

This is one of Portos's finest churches, with its Baroque façade and the high-up niche dispaying the parish's patron, St John the Baptist.