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Porto

Spanning the mouth of the Douro River, the coastal city of Porto is a fabulous place to explore, with Baroque churches, village-style plazas, soaring bell towers and narrow cobbled lanes. Stroll through the Ribeira, Porto's old town, where locals still mingle in tiny bars and eateries.

With everything from Michelin-star restaurants to holes in the wall serving traditional Portuguese fare, Porto is a must for food and wine lovers – and watching the sun go down from a rooftop bar, or sampling Port in a historic wine cellar, is not to be missed.

Whether you're heading for the Douro Valley, cycling from the Minho region to Porto or setting out on the Camino Portugués to Santiago, our self-guided trips in northern Portugal include a visit to this bustling, historic city.

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Routes in Porto and Northern Portugal

  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugues Coastal Way

    • Walking
    • 7–22 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,670CAD pp
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  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugués

    • Walking
    • 8–33 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,855CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Porto & the Douro Valley

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,825CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Cycling Portugal's Atlantic Coast

    • Cycling
    • 7 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,855CAD pp
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  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugues Coastal Way By Bike

    • Cycling
    • 9 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,785CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Cycle from Minho to Porto

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,690CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Douro Valley In Style

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$7,215CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Douro Valley By Bike In Comfort

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$4,380CAD pp
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  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugues By Bike

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,445CAD pp
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Here's why Porto is a favorite with self-guided travelers:

  • The Ribeira, Porto's old town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Baroque churches, soaring bell towers and narrow cobbled lanes
  • Sunset over the Douro River from a rooftop bar
  • Portuguese cuisine in gourmet restaurants, lively cafés and colorful markets
  • Historic wine cellars serving Porto's world-famous Port

Porto and Northern Portugal like a local

  • Which trips include Porto?

    Porto & the Douro Valley, Douro Valley In Style, Douro Valley By Bike In Comfort, Cycle from Minho to Porto, and the Camino Portugués and Coastal Way from Porto to Santiago, on foot or by bike.

  • What's there to see in Porto?

    The Ribeira old town, Baroque churches, village-style plazas and the historic Port wine cellars.

  • What should I eat and drink in Porto?

    Traditional Portuguese fare, from tiny holes in the wall to Michelin-star restaurants – and, of course, Port.

  • Where will I stay?

    In hand-picked hotels in the city, then hotels and guesthouses along your route.

  • When's the best time to visit?

    Spring and fall are ideal for our trips from Porto. Each trip page shows the dates it runs.

More regions to explore

  • Douro Valley

    Terraced vineyards, wine estates and river cruises from Porto.

    View all 3 routes

  • The Algarve

    Wild clifftops, golden beaches and whitewashed fishing villages.

    View all 7 routes

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