Things To Do
Restaurant Recommendations
Café A Brasileira - ornate and beautiful, opened in 1903 Café Gurney - opened in 1933, on beautiful Aliados Avenue, known as the haunt of musicians Café Majestic - opened in 1921, was known for being a venue for intellectuals and writers, stunning interiors and façade Cozinha das Flores - authentic flavors (don't miss the turnip pastel de nata) Época Porto - brunch (must try rabanadas, Portuguese-style French toast) Tia Tia - creative dishes with a twist and natural wines, heavily vegetable-skewed menu O Buraco - eating with locals, "old Porto" feeling Cafe Santiago - homey dishes - must try this classic Portuguese sandwiches Chez Maurice - beachside dining, classic tapas dishes, must try mojitos Blind - tasting menu experience (one dish is eaten with a pair of headphones, private rooms, unique dining option) Enoteca 17.56 - wine tasting and delicious dishes - classic, delicious dishes, large wine collection Mira, Mira - new restaurant also by Chef Ricardo Costa of The Yeatman
City Center
São Bento in the city center (covered in 20,000+ tiles, 20th century railway station) Start your day with a bica (espresso) and pastel de nata (custard tart) at the mercado do bolhão!
Shopping
Santa Catarina, Clause Porto (iconic Portuguese soap and scent brand - flagship located in Rua das Flores), jewelry (particularly gold including heart shape pendants known as Viana heart)
Wine
Port wine - Portuguese red wine made in the Northern region of Portugal in the Douro Valley. One of the most famous drinks produced in Portugal, it comes in three varieties: white, dry, and semi-dry. Vinho Verde - "young wine" released three to six months after grapes are harvested, produced in the northern regions of Portugal Take a trip to the Douro Valley Explore Port Lodges - unique to Porto, line the Douro River - full of history and heritage, some have museums and some have premium tastings of port wines (one of the best is Taylor's founded in 1692 which offers tours for 20 Euros) World of Wine (WOW) - ambitious project worth setting an entire day aside for - It consists of 7 museums, 12 restaurant, bar and café spaces, a "wine school", multiple shops, an exhibition hall.
Museums
Art museums - Soares dos Reis National Museum, Serralves Museum (contemporary art) Galleries to purchase art - Miguel Bombarda Street, Galeria Presença - Contemporary Art Gallery and Ó! Galeria Port museum, The Atkinson Museum
Bookstore
Lello Bookstore (inspired the grand staircase in Hogwarts, JK Rowling lived in Porto when writing her first Harry Potter book) - buy an entrance ticket which is refundable with a book purchase
History / Religious
Church of Santo Ildefonso Capela das Almas or Chapel of Souls (beautiful church covered in Portuguese tile) São Francisco Church - National Monument as of 1910 Clérigos Church and Rower (built in 18th century) Cross the river into the medieval district of Ribeira (cross at the Ponte D. Luis 1 bridge)