Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Great tapas and famous sandwiches! The speciality is the "Sandes de Pernil" with amazing cheese from the mountains. It might be a bit crowded but is definitely worth it.
451 locals recommend
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosGreat tapas and famous sandwiches! The speciality is the "Sandes de Pernil" with amazing cheese from the mountains. It might be a bit crowded but is definitely worth it.
The most famous Francesinha in Porto. Francesinha is the local famous sandwich that is a heart attack on a plate really, full of meat and sausages and cheeese! Not an everyday meal for the sake of health, but definitely a must try!
416 locals recommend
Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos ManuelThe most famous Francesinha in Porto. Francesinha is the local famous sandwich that is a heart attack on a plate really, full of meat and sausages and cheeese! Not an everyday meal for the sake of health, but definitely a must try!
Amazing tapas in a beautiful, very well decorated restaurant. Museu d'Avó translated means Grandmother museum, and it kinda looks like one! Only for dinner, very close to the night life area.
73 locals recommend
Museu d'Avó
54 Tv. de CedofeitaAmazing tapas in a beautiful, very well decorated restaurant. Museu d'Avó translated means Grandmother museum, and it kinda looks like one! Only for dinner, very close to the night life area.
Shopping
Porto de Magia - Porto of Magic! This store, right next to the apartment, is a magical store indeed. I love it! Great for kids. It only has music boxes, and miniature carrousels, and kids toys in general! You can always check it out.
Port Magic - Decorations Kings
207 Rua FormosaPorto de Magia - Porto of Magic! This store, right next to the apartment, is a magical store indeed. I love it! Great for kids. It only has music boxes, and miniature carrousels, and kids toys in general! You can always check it out.
UR it's a lovely alternative clothing and accessories store. From cool sunglasses to old school overalls! :) with really nice staff! (really close to the store you will find the coolest graffiti murals, right next to Trindade Metro station)
UR brand and vintage
UR it's a lovely alternative clothing and accessories store. From cool sunglasses to old school overalls! :) with really nice staff! (really close to the store you will find the coolest graffiti murals, right next to Trindade Metro station)
Almada em Branco is a concept store with a lot of different artists represented. From hand made jewelry, to great portuguese leather boots, to ceramics, and many other beautiful handmade products. Worth visiting.
Almada de Branco
125 Rua do AlmadaAlmada em Branco is a concept store with a lot of different artists represented. From hand made jewelry, to great portuguese leather boots, to ceramics, and many other beautiful handmade products. Worth visiting.
Getting Around
With our very steep streets, renting a scooter is actually a perfect way to get to know Porto. Just 2 mintues away from the apartment you have the AlegriaRide, scooter rental. I ride a scooter myself in my lovely city and if you are used to it I really recommend you trying. Good for people that don't want to stay confined to the city center. Ride a scooter to the beach!
AlegriaRide Rent-a-Scooter Porto
140A Rua da AlegriaWith our very steep streets, renting a scooter is actually a perfect way to get to know Porto. Just 2 mintues away from the apartment you have the AlegriaRide, scooter rental. I ride a scooter myself in my lovely city and if you are used to it I really recommend you trying. Good for people that don't want to stay confined to the city center. Ride a scooter to the beach!
Sightseeing
The 18th century Clérigos Tower, is consider the ex libris of Porto. One must pay 4€ to go up the tower, with the reward of a beautiful panoramic view over the city. But even if your not really fond of climbing up towers you should definitely pass close to it and check it out, a big meeting point right next to the student area.
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe 18th century Clérigos Tower, is consider the ex libris of Porto. One must pay 4€ to go up the tower, with the reward of a beautiful panoramic view over the city. But even if your not really fond of climbing up towers you should definitely pass close to it and check it out, a big meeting point right next to the student area.
Arts & Culture
The Serralves museum is a beautiful contemporary art museum, where a lot of famous names in the art world have been represented. Besides the "rock stars" artists who were already exposed there, the actual building and the surroundings are stunning! Beautiful romantic gardens to get lost in. :)
190 locals recommend
Casa de Serralves
999 R. de SerralvesThe Serralves museum is a beautiful contemporary art museum, where a lot of famous names in the art world have been represented. Besides the "rock stars" artists who were already exposed there, the actual building and the surroundings are stunning! Beautiful romantic gardens to get lost in. :)
Drinks & Nightlife
A 1930 bar located in one of the most iconic streets in Porto. The name of the bar happens to be also the name of the street, making it easier to remember! Completely decorated with old objects such as toys, miniatures, toilets, cars...an amazing collection of miscellaneous objects for your delight. Nice food, paired with amazing wines, and many night you can also enjoy some live music in here.
387 locals recommend
Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisA 1930 bar located in one of the most iconic streets in Porto. The name of the bar happens to be also the name of the street, making it easier to remember! Completely decorated with old objects such as toys, miniatures, toilets, cars...an amazing collection of miscellaneous objects for your delight. Nice food, paired with amazing wines, and many night you can also enjoy some live music in here.