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Unique Things to Do in Porto, Portugal in the Winter

Posted by By Krista 19 January 2026
Winter is the perfect time to visit Porto, with less visitors filling the streets and more space to see the main attractions.
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Dating back to the 12th century, Porto Cathedral i Dating back to the 12th century, Porto Cathedral is one of the city’s most popular attractions 🔔 The main cathedral is free to enter, and there’s a small entry fee for the cloister and the Episcopal Palace. We didn’t have time to go inside, but I hear it’s very impressive! ⛪️ I’d recommend arriving early in the morning to beat the crowds. That way you’ll have the incredible viewpoints all to yourself as well 🤩 What catheral in Europe has impressed you the most? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #portocathedral #portoportugal #visitporto #kristatheexplorer
Porto is very well connected thanks to its public Porto is very well connected thanks to its public transportation options, but the best way to see the city is by foot 🚶🏼‍♀️ Some of the top places to visit in Porto are free, making it a great budget friendly city in Portugal to visit 🥰 Make sure you add places like this to your Porto itinerary ⬇️ Igreja de Santo Ildefonso Time Out Market and Sao Bento railway station The streets around the railway station Porto Cathedral Miradouro da Serra do Pilar Our shoes for this trip are from @muddyvibe_global who design lightweight hiking shoes that can also be used in urban settings 👟 https://bit.ly/4qLVJzY What’s your favourite place to visit in Porto? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #visitporto #portugaltravel #kristatheexplorer #visitportoandnorth
Porto is a beautiful city to walk around, with lot Porto is a beautiful city to walk around, with lots of incredible viewpoints and attractions to visit 😎 We purchased the Porto City Pass Premium via @megapasscom which gave us free public transportation, free access to a few attractions/activities, and discounted entry into additional attractions in Porto 🎟️ Here are some unique things to do in Porto, Portugal that you should add to your itinerary ⬇️ Admire the Portuguese tiles Buy a book from Livraria Lello (gold ticket with the pass) Take a break at My Coffee Porto Gaia Cable Car View from Torre dos Clérigos Take a food and Port wine tour with @portofoodtours Go on a cruise along the Douro River (included in the pass) Grab a drink at Capela Incomum Find some Harry Potter inspiration in Porto Visit the wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia (Caves Calem included in the pass) What’s your favourite thing to do in Porto? 🇵🇹 P.S. Make sure you have some comfortable shoes like those from @muddyvibe_global - there are lots of hills here 👀 https://bit.ly/4qLVJzY • • • • • • • • • • #porto #portoportugal #visitporto #kristatheexplorer #portugalemfotos
One of the best ways to really experience Porto an One of the best ways to really experience Porto and get a feel for the city is by taking a food tour 🤩 We joined @portofoodtours for their Vintage & Port Wine Food Tour which lasts 3.5 hours and takes you to 7 locally run tasting spots 🍴 The cost for the tour is €89 and this includes 13 food tastings and 7 beverage tastings. You even get a masterclass in Port wine towards the end of the tour! 🍷 Our guide was very knowledgeable so we found the food tour to be a great way to explore Porto in just a few hours without getting hungry along the way 🚶🏼‍♀️ I’ve shared a few main highlights from our tour in this video, but I don’t want to give too much away 😉 Would you like to take a food and port wine tour in Porto? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #tasteporto #porto #visitporto #portofood #kristatheexplorer
There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! 😎 If you’re short on time and want to see a big portion of the main attractions in under 2 hours, I’d recommend joining an open-top bus tour with @citysightseeingworldwide 🎟️ The red line will take you through the old town, along the coast, past some hidden gems, and finish with a drive near the famous Ribeira District 🚌 Have you been on a bus tour in Porto before? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #citysightseeing #porto #visitporto #kristatheexplorer #portoportugal
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