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Things to do in Porto

A granite city tumbling down to the Douro, with tiled churches, a double-decker iron bridge and port wine cellars across the river.

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Food

Cais de Gaia

The Gaia riverfront below the port lodges, with restaurants facing the Ribeira and moored rabelo boats.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Clérigos Tower

A baroque bell tower with a view over the rooftops.Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Dom Luís I Bridge

A two-level iron bridge: the metro and walkers on top, cars below.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Foz do Douro

The seaside district where the Douro meets the Atlantic, with a long promenade and lighthouse piers.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodBook ahead

Livraria Lello

A neo-Gothic bookshop with a famous red staircase.Entry: Deducted from a book you buy
Market

Mercado do Bolhão

Porto's historic market hall, with stalls of fish, fruit, cheese and cured meats, and small places to eat.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

Palácio da Bolsa

The 19th-century stock exchange palace, seen on guided tours that end in its gilded Arab Room.Entry: Guided tours in several languagesSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Port wine cellars, Vila Nova de Gaia

The lodges where port wine ages in barrels, with tours and tastings.Entry: Tours and tastings: €[fee]
Church

Porto Cathedral

A fortress-like Romanesque cathedral on the hill above the old town, with a tiled Gothic cloister.Entry: Cloister: €[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Ribeira

The colorful riverfront quarter below the old town.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Rua Heróis de França, Matosinhos

A street of seafood restaurants by Matosinhos port, known for fish grilled outdoors over charcoal.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Serra do Pilar viewpoint

The classic view of Porto and the bridge, best at sunset.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets

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