Tips from people who live here.
Routes, timings and little secrets of Porto, the Douro and the North, written by our guides. Each article tells you how to do it on your own and with a guide.
What to do in Porto at night: viewpoints, the bridge and Ribeira
A night route through Porto: viewpoints over the lit-up city, crossing the Luís I Bridge on foot and ending in Ribeira. With tips to enjoy it without rushing.
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Porto in one day: the essentials, without rushing
Clérigos, Livraria Lello, Bolhão, the Cathedral and Ribeira in the morning; the Gaia cellars in the afternoon; and where to eat along the way.
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How to visit the Douro Valley without driving (or a coach tour)
Train, boat, group tour or a guide with a car: the ways to get from Porto to the Douro, what to see around Pinhão and Régua, and why you shouldn't be the one driving.
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Braga and Guimarães from Porto: what to see in each
Bom Jesus, Portugal's oldest cathedral, the castle where "Portugal was born" and the Ducal Palace. How to combine Braga and Guimarães on a trip from Porto.
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