Porto's Allure: Unveiling the Best Things to Do

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Video 1.  10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide (YouTube link)

In video 1, it shows us 10 top things to do in Porto:
  1. Visit the Blue Tiled Church “Chapel of Souls” (Igreja do Carmo -Capela das Almas) - 00:31
  2. Shop for books inside Lello Bookstore (Livraria Lello) - 01:00
  3. Set foot inside São Bento Train Station (Estação Ferroviária de São Bento) - 03:02 + Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) - 03:35
  4. Explore the Riverside Quarter of Ribeira - 04:10
  5. Sample local dishes from Porto at Terreirinho restaurant - 04:24
  6. Visit the Church of Saint Francis (Igreja de São Francisco) - 05:54
  7. Visit the Bolhão Market (Mercado do Bolhão) - 07:09
  8. Walk across Dom Luís I Bridge for the best views of Porto (Ponte D. Luís I) - 08:33
  9. Drink Port wine at Croft (vinho do Porto) - 10:25
  10. Take a boat tour, cable car, funicular or walk down the Douro River - 10:04 & 12:16
3 Days in Porto: Unveiling the Best Things to Do (Click here for an interactive Porto map on Google MyMaps)

Recommendations from Lonely Planet


Here are the 16 top things to do in Porto (read [1] for more details):
  1. Climb the Clérigos Tower
  2. Admire the splendor of Igreja de São Francisco
  3. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge art in Serralves
  4. Soak up the seaside atmosphere in Foz do Douro
  5. See the sights of Sé cathedral
  6. Browse for one-of-a-kind gift ideas at the Mercado do Porto Belo
  7. Explore the bustling Ribeira district
  8. Snap Insta-worthy azulejos
  9. Follow Porto's street art trail
  10. Find the perfect spot to watch the sunset
  11. Enjoy a port tasting while discovering the lore of Porto’s favorite drink
  12. Cross the Ponte de Dom Luís I
  13. Experience the world-class acoustics at a concert inside the Casa da Música
  14. Have a Porto picnic
  15. Join the party people in Baixa
Video 2.  Guimarães: The Birthplace of Portugal (YouTube link)

Guimarães


If you have more time, try a day trip to Guimarães.  Guimarães is a city located 26.3 miles away from Porto.[2] Its historic town center is listed as UNESCO.
Northeast of Porto, this small, beautiful city was the cradle of Portugal—the country’s first king, Afonso I, was born here in the early-12th century. Today there’s an unspoiled old town, an 11th-century castle, and gilded churches aplenty.
Figure 1.  Livraria Lello with a Harry Potter fame

Livraria Lello


Livraria Lello is internationally renowned as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.  That, and its Harry Potter fame, means it is extremely popular.[16]
Because of this, queues to get in can be very long. A great way to get priority entrance and skip the queue is to join an organized tour!

References

  1. The 15 best things to do in Porto: art, architecture, and tasty treats
  2. How to get from Porto to Guimarães
  3. Lisbon in Three Days - A Suggested Itinerary and Tour
  4. The Best Views of Pena Palace & Gardens in Sintra, Portugal
  5. Where to Eat in Lagos Portugal: Take a Lagos Food Tour
  6. The Best Benagil Cave Tour to visit the Benagil Caves Portugal
  7. 45 THINGS TO DO IN FUNCHAL, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
  8. Magical Fairytale Castles in Europe You Can Actually Visit
  9. Your New Mountain Getaway In Portugal: Casas Da Lapa
  10. Why Visit Lisbon in Winter?
  11. What not to do in Lisbon Portugal?
  12. When temperatures drop across Europe, head south for some winter sun in Portugal
    • Lisbon, Cascais, Lagos, Faro
  13. Visit These Picturesque Places In Portugal In December To Have A Fun 2022 Winter Vacay
  14. Where to take the best photographs in Lisbon
  15. The 19 best things to do in Lisbon
  16. Livraria Lello, Porto: The Famous ‘Harry Potter’ Bookstore

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