Porto has established itself as a tourist of excellence, having been, for example, awarded the Best European Urban Destination in 2020

It is a fantastic city with many options for sights, markets, tours, parks, museums and a multitude of places to discover.

If you are going to travel to Porto, check out this list of 10 activities and enjoy the city to the fullest!

Six Bridges Cruise on the Douro River

The Douro River Cruise, the famous 6 Bridges Cruise, in a typical Rabelo Boat, passing by bridges such as Arrábida, the first bridge in the world with an arc between each side of the river and the Maria Pia iron bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel .

6 Bridges cruise in Porto

You can also combine this 6 bridges cruise with a visit and tasting at the Port Wine Cellar Calém.

Visit to the Port Wine Cellars

Travel back in time and discover the history of Port Wine!

Visit one of the best Port Wine Cellars and discover the wine traditions of the Douro region. Get to know the brands and their journey in producing quality wines over the years. The options are great and the quality is guaranteed in any of them!

• Caves Taylor´s
• Caves Burmester
• Caves Calém
• Caves Real Companhia Velha
• Caves Cockburns
• Caves Sandeman

Porto Jet Boat: High Speed ​​Boat

Navigating the waters of the Douro River is an incredible sensation but crossing these waters on a Jet Boat is a completely different experience!

Embark on this challenge full of adrenaline and speed, only for the most adventurous! Enter this challenge or will you challenge someone?

Porto Speed Boat

The Best of Porto: Cellars and Wine Tasting, Lunch with Francesinha and Cruise - All Inclusive

Take an all-inclusive tour in Porto: from the historic city center (Avenida dos Aliados, Rua de Santa Catarina, Café Majestic, Ponte D. Luiz I and Torre dos Clérigos) to the more modern areas Foz and Boavista, with Casa da Música, the Serralves Museum, Foz do Douro and the city's beaches.

Enter this wonderful visit to Porto to discover what makes this destination more and more attractive in the eyes of those who visit it, all-inclusive, Lunch (Francesinha), 6 bridges Cruise and Visit with Tasting at a Port Wine Cellars.

Best of Porto tour

Livraria Lello: General or skip-the-line ticket (priority)

The most beautiful bookshop in the world lives in the historic center of Porto, known as Libraria Lello & Irmão has more than a century of heritage.

The bookstore has already served as inspiration for several writers and artists, including Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.

Discover the staircase that gave rise to the Hogwarts stairs that moved from side to side and be impressed by the stained-glass windows on the roof of the bookstore.

Tickets to Livraria Lello

Porto Tuk Tuk Tour

Explore the stunning unbeaten city on a Tuk Tuk tour!

A charismatic vehicle that will take you to explore the city of Porto in a more comfortable and detailed way.

Discover its beautiful historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and be surprised by the most secluded places. Enter a different adventure and explore the charms of the city of Porto.

Tuk Tuk tour in Porto

Douro Wine Tour: 2 Wineries, Tastings, Cruise and Lunch

Explore the wonderful Douro Region, an area full of tradition born in the culture of wine production.

Visit famous wineries that produce genuine wine and try their delicious Port Wines.

Embark on this adventure through the Valley on a cruise on the Douro River and enjoy the vineyards around you.

Douro Valley wine tour

You can also book this private tour in Douro Valley or even a Douro Valley premium tour. 

Visit to Estádio do Dragão and FC Porto Museum

Buy your skip-the-line ticket to take the FC Porto Tour - Museum + Stadium. Get access to a priority service point at the Museum's reception and don't wait in line to schedule your visit.

Visit the home of one of the biggest clubs in the Portuguese Premier League, with a national and international history that leaves no one indifferent.

This is the perfect plan for true football lovers.

A city, a club, a heart.

Tour to FC Porto Stadium and Museum

Fado show with dinner in Porto

If you visit Porto and do book a fado show your experience is not complete.

Participate in one of the best nights of fado in the historic center of Porto, considered a World Heritage by UNESCO with lots of entertainment and good cuisine.

Fado show and traditional gastronomy experience

Sky Experience: Porto Helicopter Tour

Explore the allure of Porto on a thrilling helicopter tour. Bring your camera and embark on a unique journey over the historic city center. Admire the famous Port Wine cellars, the magnificent architecture of Porto, the iconic Estádio do Dragão and the six impressive bridges that cross the Douro River.

Be amazed by the enchanting landscapes and the majestic buildings and monuments of Porto.

Sky Experience: Porto Helicopter Tour

New: Exclusive Christmas and New Year's Eve activities

Porto offers a variety of exclusive activities to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve. If you want a truly memorable experience, celebrate Christmas on board a boat in Porto, enjoying a special dinner amidst the river's breathtaking scenery. You can also enjoy a special programme that includes delicious meals, music with a DJ, an open bar and an exclusive table to make your entry into the new year truly memorable.

You can also take a Christmas Tuk Tuk tour of Porto, enjoying a pleasant ride through the city's illuminated streets and Christmas markets.

You can also consider a New Year's Eve cruise on the majestic Douro River, where you can toast the new beginning with breathtaking views of the city. Don't miss the chance to join the New Year's Eve party on a boat in Porto, where music, dancing and panoramic views combine to create an unforgettable experience.

So enjoy and explore what to do at Christmas and New Year's Eve in Porto.

To complete your visit to Porto, see the full range of Tours, Activities and Cruises visite our Agency or Living Tours.

If you want to organize something tailor-made for your group of friends, bachelor party or another, please contact our Groups and Events department: [email protected]

Don´t forget to check out Momondo’s Porto Guide for more travel inspiration.