Things to do in Porto, Northern Portugal: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

February 11, 2022 Madelene Haan

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. Garrafeira do Carmo

Rua Carmo 17 18, Porto 4050-164 Portugal +351 22 200 3285 [email protected] http://www.garrafeiracarmo.com/
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5.0 based on 401 reviews

Garrafeira do Carmo

House specializes in all types of drinks, liqueurs, spirits, domestic and imported, with a variety of Portuguese table wines (Douro, Alentejo, Dão, Setubal, Bairrada,Verdes, etc..,) And especially dedicated to the precious Port, noble and illustrious Nectar it deserves from us, a very special attention. Someone nickname one day "Catedral do Vinho do Porto" (Oporto's Wine Cathedral), by the variety, quantity of brands and types of Port wines, available here. With ''colheitas' 'and ''vintage'' since 1834 and other ‘’Rare and Precious'' from our private collection, of course, leave satisfied the most eloquent and exacting connoisseur of Port wine. Personalised, attentive, always with a smile, define the position of the House trying to do on each client, a friend. And as ‘friends, friends, business is business'', we offer excellent value for money in all our products, which include the ever attractive and indispensable 'souvenirs'.

Reviewed By davidcG2762HN - Bath, United Kingdom

We found this port shop following other reviews a few years ago and it was absolutely amazing. This was then a must do on our latest visit. Jorge has a fantastic knowledge of Portuguese wines and port In particularly, he is completely fluent in English. We bought wines during our stay, he made some great recommendations for us to bring home. As we have drunk them all during lockdown we went online to order more to be delivered to the UK. It was fantastically easy. Jorge dispatched them the next day and they were here within the week. We will be using this service again... and again. If you are in Porto we strongly reccomend a visit. If you love port wine these are the people t speak to.

2. Touriga Vinhos de Portugal

Rua Fabrica 32, Porto 4050-245 Portugal +351 22 510 8435 [email protected] http://touriga.pt
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5.0 based on 139 reviews

Touriga Vinhos de Portugal

Touriga Vinhos de Portugal is a wine shop in the heart of Porto. We promote wines from the regions around Porto: Vinho Verde, Douro Wine, Dao Wine and Port wine. In our shop we do everyday 20 mins Port explanations with tasting, as well as wine tastings, we organize red wine blind tastings. Quite often we bring the producers to. We mostly promote small and quality producers.

Reviewed By WanderlustJL - Salisbury, United States

A great place to taste port without the limitations of a specific cave. Superior knowledge and fantastic selection. Go!

3. Quay Market

Muro dos Bacalhoeiros 109, Porto 4050-080 Portugal +351 914 618 754 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/quaymarket
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Quay Market

Quay Market is local market with the best portuguese products, located on Ribeira do Porto (first line- Part of UNESCO's World Heritage Site since 1996, and classified National Monument) with a breathtaking view over Douro River.

4. Porto Guitarra

Largo Loios 29 Centro Histórico, Porto 4050-338 Portugal +351 933 374 743 [email protected] http://www.portoguitarra.com
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Porto Guitarra

String instruments shop. Traditional handmade portuguese musical instruments. It is a place where musicians, luthiers or merely curious can share their experience both as performers and as builders of string instruments.

Reviewed By juliarH1272UA - Shaftsbury, United States

I was just strolling the streets of charming Porto and stumbled upon this impressive shop. The selection was a little overwhelming. I hope to return one day, and treat myself to one of their lovely handmade instruments.

5. Aramarte Acessorios

Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 272, Porto 4050-418 Portugal https://www.facebook.com/aramarteacessorios/timeline
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Aramarte Acessorios

6. Cultura Portuguesa Cork Fashion & Arts

Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 312, Porto 4050-418 Portugal +351 911 534 867 [email protected] http://culturaportuguesa.eu
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Cultura Portuguesa Cork Fashion & Arts

In the old downtown area of Porto, this shop offers a wide selection of genuine portuguese products, gifts and foods. We specialize in high quality Cork Fashion and genuine portuguese Handcrafts. The shop itself brings back old memories and the products - made in clay, cork, leather, wood, glass and tin - foods, wines and sweets have all been made in the tradicional way. Buy here and we deliver worldwide.

Reviewed By Franciefreckles

Because of Covid 19, all trips were canceled. I had received a unique tote from a friend from this wonderful store so I contacted Filipe and he sent me lots of photos of these incredibly wonderful handmade bags. They are wool felt and hand woven so durable and it does not pile. I had planned to go here in the fall, so this was a Virtual trip. Thank you Filipe for your awesome help, fast shipping too great experience Thank You,????France

7. Pajaro Malandro

Rua dos Caldeireiros 88, Porto 4050-137 Portugal +351 966 116 738 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Pajaro-Malandro-1446179618969243
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Pajaro Malandro

8. Mon Pere

Rua Conceicao 80, Porto 4050-214 Portugal +351 918 480 270 http://www.facebook.com/monperevintage
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Mon Pere

Mon Pere Vintage & Urban Clothing

9. Garrafeira Tio Pepe

Rua do Engenheiro Ferreira Dias 51, Porto 4100-247 Portugal +351 22 618 4656 [email protected] http://garrafeiratiopepe.pt/index.php?route=common/home
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Garrafeira Tio Pepe

Founded in 1986, the Wine project Tio Pepe was supported by the experience of the wine business acquired since 1940, through three generations of family Cândido da Silva. Among other attributes, highlight the excellent selection of Ports and table wines. To prove it, we have an independent space entirely dedicated to Port Wine, carefully organized and ideal environmental conditions, where you can find wines from 1900 to the most recent years. Treasures for lovers! In table wines, the selection becomes the most respected and sought after wines, which makes this property a place of worship for wine lovers. The Wine Tio Pepe is an extensive establishment, and refined with a careful display of products, where the customer can enjoy a personalized service with professional advice. Have a retail area to support de shop, the cellar has a large air-conditioned warehouse, and a private car park. In summary, this is one of the few places in town where we can combine perfectly, buying a fine wine with the charm of a well-managed space

10. Gota a Gota Wine House

Rua de Cedofeita 572, Porto 4050-175 Portugal +351 22 319 7854 [email protected] http://www.gotaagota.pt
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Gota a Gota Wine House

A blend of a wine shop with a great selection of Portuguese wines and a wine house with a familiar and welcoming atmosphere that invites you to taste good wine with some appetizers in great company and good background music.

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