Description
Discover the best of Porto in 1 or 2 days on a flexible, self-guided walking tour
Do you want to make the most of your limited time in Porto? My self-guided walking tour of Portugal’s second city encompasses UNESCO World Heritage architecture, history, art, food, port wine, views and shopping.
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I’ve made sure you won’t miss any of the most important sights while also sharing some hidden gems along the way. With a carefully curated itinerary, you’ll have the freedom to explore at your own pace, knowing exactly which sights to visit and in what order.
Designed for the independent, reasonably fit, and culturally curious traveller, this Porto walking tour itinerary includes more sights than you can realistically visit in one day, with the most important and optional ones clearly indicated.
This allows you to customise your experience to suit your time, energy and interests without missing the best bits unless you choose to.
The full 1-day walk, with visits to the most important sights, takes around 8 hours and includes time for breaks.
If you have more than 1 day to discover Porto, this tour could easily be split over 2 days, especially with all the optional sights and additional suggestions.
What’s included in this Porto walking tour?
🗺️ A logical route that minimises hills and maximises places of interest, making the most of your time and energy
🏛️ A varied blend of carefully curated “must see” sights and hidden gems
🕒 Opening times, prices and key details of monuments and museums so you know what to expect
➡️ Clear, detailed directions, overview route maps and links to GPS coordinates so you’ll never get lost
⏳ Approximate timings for each sight so that you can manage your time and prioritise
ℹ️ History and cultural insights to give you a deeper understanding of Porto and Portugal
❔ Plenty of options for customising the tour to suit your interests and time available
🍽️ Suggested restaurants and cafés at various points along the route so that you stay refreshed and can explore with your taste buds as well as your feet
🛍️ Interesting shops selling quality crafts, souvenirs and Portuguese produce so you can avoid the tourist tat
🍷 Options for different port wine-tasting experiences to suit your level of interest
📸 Stunning viewpoints around the city, perfect for holiday photos!
🧳 Practical travel information to help you get around Porto
How to access your self-guided walking tour of Porto
Accessing Best of Porto in 1-2 Days is simple and convenient. After purchasing the tour from our online shop, you will receive a link to the PDF file, which you can download to your device.
Rather than printing out reams of paper, I recommend you use a mobile phone or a tablet to follow the route and explore Porto. If you are connected to the internet as you walk, this will also enable you to click the links for further information when needed.
This is a digital product. Nothing physical will ship but you will need to add your billing address for tax purposes.
