Porto
Porto doesn't try to compete with Lisbon — it has its own thing going on. A tangle of narrow streets dropping steeply to the Douro River, port wine cellars lining the waterfront, and some of the most beautiful tiles you'll see on any building. It's smaller, grittier, and arguably more charming.
Create itineraryQuick Facts
Top things to see in Porto
Book your Porto trip
Hotels, flights, and activities — all in one place
Bookings handled by partner sites, not by TripPlan
Porto travel FAQ
How many days do I need in Porto?
2 to 3 days is perfect. Walk the Ribeira waterfront, cross the Dom Luís I Bridge, tour a port wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia, and wander through the Bolhão Market. If you add a day trip to the Douro Valley for wine tasting, plan 4 days.
Is Porto affordable?
Very much so compared to most Western European cities. A full meal with wine at a local tasca runs €10-15. A port wine tasting is €5-15. Budget accommodation starts at €30-50/night. Public transport is inexpensive, and the city center is very walkable.
Porto or Lisbon — which should I visit?
Both, ideally — they're only 3 hours apart by train (€25-35). Porto is smaller, more manageable, and more traditional. Lisbon is bigger, more cosmopolitan, with more nightlife. If you only have time for one, Porto wins for food and wine lovers, Lisbon for nightlife and beach access.