Weekend like a local · 13 stops
Porto: weekend like a local
A relaxed weekend in Porto with local cafés, markets and small galleries: Saturday arriving in Bairro das Flores and Cedofeita, Sunday Bolhão and Massarelos, then the journey home.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- June
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Arrival and the Cedofeita art district
You arrive in Porto, drop off your luggage at the hotel and spend a relaxed day in Cedofeita and around Rua de Miguel Bombarda with coffee, galleries and dinner in a traditional tasca.
11:00
12:00
50 min by public transport
12:50
13:20
Stay: Drop off luggage at Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira
You drop off your luggage, as the room is only ready from around 3 pm. Hotel Peninsular would be an alternative.
Hotel Carris Porto Ribeiraapprox. 4–€5 / night20 min on foot
13:40
15:00
Lunch: Lunch at Café Candelabro
Café Candelabroapprox. 10–€16 pp12 min on foot
15:12
17:12
Activity: Galleries on Rua de Miguel Bombarda
On Saturday afternoon most galleries are open; on Sunday and Monday many are closed.
5 min on foot
17:17
18:17
Café: Coffee break at Combustível Café
A small, relaxed café near the gallery street where you can let the impressions sink in over coffee and pastries.
Combustível Caféapprox. 4–€8 pp25 min by public transport
18:42
20:12
Break: Check in and rest
The room is ready now. Rest and freshen up for the evening.
Hotel Carris Porto Ribeiraapprox. 2–€3 pp15 min by public transport
20:27
22:12
Dinner: Dinner at Tasca Adega Vila Meã
Adega Vila Meãapprox. 18–€28 pp
Day 2 · Porto
Markets, coffee and the riverside
A relaxed Sunday with breakfast in Bolhão, a stroll through the Palácio de Cristal Gardens and lunch, then departure from Porto Airport. As the Mercado do Bolhão is closed on Sundays, we are replacing it with an open-air spot.
08:45
09:45
Breakfast: Breakfast at Padaria Ribeiro
Traditional bakery in Bolhão, known for its filled rolls and fresh baked goods. Have it with a galão or a bica, the way the locals do.
Padaria Ribeiroapprox. 5–€9 pp5 min on foot
10:00
10:45
Sightseeing: Sunday stroll through the Bolhão neighbourhood
20 min on foot
11:15
12:30
Sightseeing: Walk in the Palácio de Cristal Gardens
Spacious park with peacocks, a rose garden and views over the Douro. On Sunday mornings many Porto locals are out and about here.
20 min by public transport
12:50
14:20
Lunch: Lunch at Taberna dos Mercadores
Small, cosy taberna serving hearty Portuguese home cooking, matching your wish for good food. Backup: Tasca do Antonio.
Taberna dos Mercadoresapprox. 18–€28 pp10 min on foot
14:30
15:00
Stay: Collect luggage at Hotel Carris
Check out and pick up your luggage before heading to the airport.
1 h by public transport
16:00
17:00
Travel & transfer: Journey to Porto Airport
Take Metro Line E (violet) from Trindade or a taxi to the airport, leaving a generous buffer before your departure.
Flughafen Porto (OPO)approx. 2–€3 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need in Porto?
Two full days are enough for the main sights of the old town and Gaia. With three to four days, there is time for Foz, a beach day or a trip to the Douro Valley.
Where is the best place to stay in Porto?
For a short visit, Baixa, Aliados and Ribeira are practical because you can reach a lot on foot. Cedofeita is a good choice if you prefer somewhere quieter and more local.
Is Porto expensive?
Compared with Germany, Austria or Switzerland, Porto is inexpensive for food, drinks and public transport. Accommodation is noticeably more expensive in the summer months and at weekends.