Location: Porto
Top Things to do in Porto
The 10 Best Museums in Porto, Northern Portugal
The town that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Sometimes called Oporto, it's an age-old city that has one foot firmly in the industrial present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century São Francisco church is a main attraction, as are the local port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia.
Restaurants in Porto
1. O Galeria
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By maniakmike - Porto, Portugal
This is a cute, small gallery but really worth the visit. Many local and international artists, a wide variety of illustrations.
2. Museu Nacional da Imprensa
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
3. Lago Artes
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5.0 based on 69 reviews
Lago Artes - In the Very Heart of Historical Centre of Porto, Visit the Fine Artist Hugo do Lago Open Art Studio and Gallery. Painting & Watercolour Workshops Available, Original Art Works, Customized Frames and Hopefully a Great Time With Us… See You Very Soon! Silvia & Hugo do Lago
Reviewed By KSharmini - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I did the watercolour painting experience with Hugo this morning at his studio Lago Artes and it was one of the best activities I’ve done! Hugo and his wife Silvia are two of the kindest, most welcoming hosts I’ve ever met. The art class was easy to follow and so interesting. I learned a lot about how to use watercolours and enjoyed chatting to Hugo and Silvia through the day. The snacks and drinks were a lovely touch and his studio is beautiful. You MUST visit Lago Artes if you are in Porto - you’ll love it. Even if you aren’t an artist, just being around Hugo and Silvia is enough to enjoy!
4. Palace Museum - Espaco Palmeiras
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Palacio Museu Espaço Palmeiras, is a building of the end of the sec. 19 classified as Cultural Monument Of Porto City. It is located in the heart of the city, within a 5-minute walk of iconic monuments such as: Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookstore, Carmo Church and Aliados Avenue. We can harmoniously find Neogothic and Neoclassical elements, with naturalistic paintings.
Reviewed By craigmillard26 - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
We could not quite believe the service we received from this hotel. From late arrival and a warm welcome to include a glass of port and biscuits, to the most amazing breakfasts. Nothing was too much trouble. A very early start was met with a gorgeous array of food to help ourselves too before we went out, so we didn’t leave on an empty stomach. We truly were treated like part of the family, and make to feel like this was our home from home in Porto. Then the accommodation itself was truly breathtaking. The most amazing suite, beautiful decor and everything you could wish for. A recommendation to visit somehow doesn’t seem enough, simply put, a stay here for would be one of the most incredible experiences you will have anywhere. The location is also a fantastic base from which to explore Porto.
5. Casa Sao Roque Centro de Arte
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
In the eastern part of Porto, Casa Sao Roque features a collection of Contemporary Art with works by artists from around the world. The Architecture of the house, its History and garden will provide you an unique experience.
Reviewed By lucianas903 - Porto, Portugal
This beautiful house is located inside São Roque Park and it is surrounded by its own garden, full of camellia's trees. Although the house was renovated, I only visited the exterior once the expensive tickets to see the inside area costs 7 Euros. It worth the visit and have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in the private house garden surrounded by the camellias.
6. Belomonte 20
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
7. FC Porto Museum
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4.5 based on 858 reviews
The FC Porto Museum by BMG welcomes its visitors with the unique view of the Dragon Valkyrie, work of art of Joana Vasconcelos. Over 125 years of history are gathered in seven thousand square meters and in 27 thematic areas, exhibiting more than 200 trophies and 280 videos, 80 per cent of which displayed in an interactive environment.
Reviewed By 16-BitFlash - Scotland, United Kingdom
Located at FC Porto's Estadio do Dragao stadium, the FC Porto musem is a display available both as part of the stadium tour or separately, and is a good day out for any football fan (well, Benfica or Boavista fans aside) I've had the pleasure of visiting a good few football team museums in my time, but I have to say I was quite taken aback by Portos. Perhaps somewhat naively of me, because they aren't classed in that horrible Sky Sports bracket of 'Super Clubs' I underrated them, but truth be told I always had a soft spot for them growing up, and actually regard their 2004 Champions League triumph as the last tournament I truly enjoyed. Still though, this is as impressive as any museum you are likely to visit. It displays the wide range of trophies Porto have won both domestically and continentally, including a great display which loops highlight videos of all their UEFA and FIFA final wins behind the trophies in question (as a Rangers fan, I'll admit I smiled a bit at the 2003 UEFA Cup one as much as any of the Champions League ones) as well as providing a detailed history of the club from their humble beginnings. In addition, the museum also showcases a wealth of old Porto shirts (I'm a geek for stuff like that, and the 1997-98 Kappa Porto shirts are ones I longed for as a teenager) and a really nice section devoted to the team voted as their greatest ever 11 by fans, offering up statue effigies of each star with an attached video screen with details about them. Coming in at a relatively low cost, and easily accessible by Metro (there's an Estadio do Dragao stop) this is a great day out, especially if you can't get to a Porto game (the fixture I was meant to go see got moved) and you can always pick up a little something at the club shop too.
8. Museu Militar Do Porto
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By bfltd0 - London, United Kingdom
This is a small but perfectly formed museum. It does not cover all areas of history of the Portuguese Armed Forces but it is informative about a country that didn't really hit the headlines militarily. The top floor toy soldier collection is impressive and encompasses several people's collections. The other two periods of history covered on the ground floor are short but sweet, and the main area of interest is in the pavilion in the back garden. This is where the bigger exhibits are and more modern conflicts are covered. Would have cost 3 euro each but we got 50% discount with the Porto card. The guy on the desk was fluent in English but the English translations on the exhibits could do with amending/improving. We arrived mid-morning and were so absorbed by the place that we finished looking around the pavilion after the museum had closed for lunch and the side door we had used to get into the garden was locked. We went into what we thought was a cafe and it turned out to be the staff room where they were tucking into their lunch! We simply walked out of the side gate.
9. Porto Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. District Offices And Lifestyle
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Tasty District is a space of flavors, conviviality and sensations. No reservation required, previous choice of menu or concerns with tastes. It has eight gastronomic options - from a wine bar, typical Portuguese dishes, to Italian gastronomy, to healthy food and ending with sweets and cocktails.
