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People gather at an overlook over a city lit up below just after sunset.

Aug 25, 20269 min read

The 15 Best Things to Do in Porto, Portugal

Side view from street of the famous exterior of blue and white tiles painted with scenes from the lives of saints at Chapel of Souls, Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina, Porto

Aug 8, 20267 min read

15 Things to Know Before Visiting Porto

people sitting out on a patio at a restaurant in Porto, Portugal.

Jul 7, 20267 min read

Best Places to Eat in Porto, Portugal

People on stone stairs leading to a church with blue-and-white tiles on the facade.

Jun 12, 20269 min read

The Ultimate 4 Days in Porto

Blue-and-white decorative tiles on a building behind a tram.

Apr 28, 20265 min read

How to Get Around in Porto

Historic port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Mar 24, 20265 min read

Best Areas to Stay in Porto, Portugal

The seafront at Foz do Douro near Porto, Portugal. Photosbypatrik/Shutterstock

Feb 16, 20265 min read

5 of the Best Beaches near Porto

Aerial view of Guimarães, near Porto in Portugal. Sopotnicki/Shutterstock

Feb 16, 20268 min read

The 7 Best Day Trips from Porto, Portugal

Revellers fill the streets during an evening festival beside a river.

Feb 1, 20265 min read

When Is the Best Time to Visit Porto?

A group of people are sitting and reclining on the green grass of a park in Porto, Portugal; pastel-colored historic buildings are on the opposite side of a street in the background.

Nov 12, 20257 min read

A Total Trip: What Two Friends Spent on a Girls Trip to Porto

Boats and people sitting at pavement cafes beside the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.

Jun 29, 20256 min read

The Best Museums in Porto Offer a Unique Look at 3000 Years of History

The view from Jardim do Morro, Porto. berni0004/Shutterstock

Jun 24, 20255 min read

The 6 Best Parks in Porto

The River Douro, Porto. ESB Professional / Shutterstock

May 28, 20257 min read

11 Tips for Visiting Porto on a Budget and 4 of the Best Low-Cost Restaurants

From francesinha, the Porto sandwich that combines steak, mortadella, sausage, and cheese in a spicy sauce, to glasses of Port wine, discover where you can find the best food and drink in Porto © Getty Images

Jan 6, 20258 min read

Local Flavor: Where to Eat and Drink in Porto

Discover what to see, do and eat on a long weekend in Porto with our Portugal local's guide. Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

Dec 19, 20246 min read

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Porto

These five independent shops in Porto are quirky, inspiring and a joy to browse in ©Austin Bush

May 9, 20234 min read

Porto in 5 Shops: Quirky Souvenirs, Textiles and Traditions

Pedro, the host of "The Worst Tours" in Porto © Austin Bush

Mar 15, 20235 min read

Give It a Try: Why You Need to Discover Porto's Worst Architecture on This Tour

How to enjoy a weekend break in Porto for less than €300 © Getty Images

Feb 3, 20234 min read

Spending Diaries: What I Spent on a Cheap-Ish Weekend Trip to Porto, Portugal

People walking past the Metro de Porto on the bridge over the Douro Luis II river in Porto, Portugal in the summer of 2022.

Jul 13, 20227 min read

Porto on a Budget: From Metro Tickets to Miradouros

A couple walk up a set of stairs covered in street art depicting the sides of buildings and rooftops, creating an effect where it seems as though the couple is walking on roofs

Jun 15, 20226 min read

10 of the Best Free Things to Do in Porto: Seaside Strolls, Street Art and Sunsets

Night view of the Dom Luis I bridge over the Douro River and the illuminated Porto and Gaia riverfront

May 3, 20211 min read

Portugal Opens the World's Longest Suspension Bridge

Traditional alleyways in Porto

Aug 27, 20203 min read

Foodies and Wine Lovers Will Adore Portugal's Newest Tourist Attraction

Taking in the view from the Miradouro Ignez lookout in Porto, Portugal

Jan 3, 20174 min read

The 10 Coolest Bars to Drink at in Porto

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