Portugal Porto City Travel Guide

Porto City

Scenic spot introduction:

Porto, Portugal, is the most famous wine-producing region in Portugal and an important World Heritage area. The city is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the ancient cities in Europe. It has many classical buildings and Baroque churches, especially exquisite porcelain paintings, which are outstanding representatives of this city of culture and art. Swimming along the river or in the old town, you will be greeted by a strong sense of history, and the colorful entertainment life of the locals will bring people new senses. It is the most worth visiting city in Portugal.

Attractions distribution:

Porto is located in the north of Portugal, facing the Atlantic Ocean, and is the administrative center of the Northern Region. The urban area consists of fifteen parishes, and its old town and surrounding winery area are world cultural heritage sites. The Stock Exchange Palace, Cleric Tower, Porto Cathedral, Ribeira Marina area, Ribeira Square, Liberty Square, etc. are all very famous and important main landscapes. Vila Nova de Gaia is mainly engaged in wine trade. It is a must-visit area after visiting the historical district. It is also the best place to learn about Porto wine.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Religion, architecture, museums, squares, rivers

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe>Portugal>City of Porto

How to get there:

Porto:

1. Airplane: Porto Airport (Sá Carneiro Airport)

2. Train: Estação São Bento, Porto Railway Station (Campanhã station).

3. Long-distance buses: Porto intercity bus (Rede Expresso), intercity bus (Renex).

4. Urban transportation: Metro, bus (STCP), cable car (Funicular dos Guindais), tourist tram, taxi.

Clérigos Tower: Tram No. 22 Clérigos Station; buses 200, 201, 207, 301, 303, 501, 507, 601, 602, ZM and other buses pass through the nearby Cordoaria Stop｡

Bookstore: Clérigos stop on tram line 22.

Pier: Walking from the city center is the choice of most people; or you can take bus 900, 901, 906, ZR, night shift 10M and other multiple buses and get off at Elevador guindais station.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Tickets

Porto ticket prices:

Priest Tower: 3 euros

Wine cellar: 5 euros

Securities Palace: 7 euros for adults, 4 euros for students and seniors; children under 12 years old enter free when accompanied by their parents.

Cathedral: Adults 3 euros, more than 10 people, students 2 euros, free for children under 10 years old.

Scenic area opening hours:

Priest Tower: 10:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00 in winter; 09:30-13:00, 14:00-19:00 in summer; closed at noon in August.

Bookstore: Monday to Friday 10:00-19:30, Saturday 10:00-19:00; closed on Sunday.

Wine cellar: March to October 10:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00; November to February 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17 :30.

Securities Palace: 09:00-18:30 every day in summer; 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30 every day in winter.

Cathedral: The church is open from 09:00-12:30 and 14:30-19:00 in summer; it closes at 18:00 in winter. The museum is open from 09:00-12:15 and 14:30-18:30 in summer; it closes earlier at 17:30 in winter.

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

1. Porto is a famous "wine capital" and its wine is world-renowned. Tourists must not miss it. In particular, there is a street called Cais de Ribeira on the banks of the Douro River. The shops on both sides of the street are almost all hotels, bars and restaurants, and they are full of people almost every day.

2. The peak tourist season in Porto is from mid-June to the end of September. A series of festivals represented by "São João" are held during this period, when locals will go out to party, which is the best time to understand the folk customs.

3. Recommend the tourist tram on Line 1. The Porto transport recharge card (Andante) can be used on the metro, buses and trams. When taking the subway, bus, or tram, you must remember to swipe your card when getting on or off the bus, otherwise you will be fined 180-270 euros by the inspectors.

Tour route:

One-day trip: Priest Tower → San Francisco Church → Porto Stock Exchange Palace → Liberela Marina → Luis I Bridge → Gaya Marina

Best time to visit:

April-October

Shopping recommendations:

(Porto Shopping) Cork products, wine, photo frames, wallets and other small items.

(Porto cuisine) Fish, wine, Tripas a porto (soy stewed pork trotters, pork belly and short ribs), Francesinha (meat sandwiched in toasted bread, served with cheese and hot sauce).