How many days in Porto do you need?

We recommend spending at least two days in Porto for a slightly more relaxed pace. You can take your time to explore the city's charming streets and neighbourhoods, visit some of the top museums and cultural attractions, and perhaps take a day trip to nearby towns or beaches.



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For your first trip to Porto, we think three days is ideal. You'll need two days to take in the city's main highlights, and an extra day to explore the nearby Douro Valley. Being a relatively small city, it's possible to pack all of Porto's main attractions into a day (here's our guide on how to do Porto in a day).

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Seeing Porto in 5 days is more than doable, and it turned out to be an amazing trip. I'm excited to share all the details with you. We're excited to go back, not only to enjoy Porto more, but also explore the Douro Valley and wine region.

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To get a well-rounded experience of Portugal, it makes sense to try to visit both places. Ideally, I'd recommend three or four nights in Lisbon (in order to do a day trip to Sintra) and two nights in Porto. On the shortest itinerary I would plan on two nights in each city. Fly into one city and out of the other.

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Comfortable walking shoes:Porto is a very walkable city, with many cobblestone streets and steep hills. Comfortable shoes will be essential for exploring the city on foot. Light layers: The weather in Porto can be unpredictable, and it's always a good idea to bring clothing that can be layered.

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Porto has it all, but it may also be quite crowded and noisy during the summer period. Perhaps, the best choice would be to plan a tour to the Douro Valley and stay in this unforgettable place for at least a night.

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The best time to visit Porto is from mid-spring in April until the end of October, when it is still warm and sunny. Nonetheless, the best months are undoubtedly May and September.

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As a destination Porto is significantly safer than the major tourist cities of Spain (eg Barcelona and Madrid) and has less recorded tourist thefts and crime than Lisbon, in part due to the large migrant and poorer population of Lisbon.

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You should plan to spend around €126 ($136) per day on your vacation in Porto, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €36 ($39) on meals for one day and €21 ($22) on local transportation.

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How Much Time Should I Spend in Lisbon and Porto? The ideal breakdown is 2 full days in Lisbon and 2 full days in Porto. The remaining 3 days, you'll stop in several places of interest on your travel from Lisbon to Porto.

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If you're looking for the best location to stay in Porto that lets you experience authentic local life while still being close to the city center, Bonfim is our top recommendation. Located just to the east of Baixa and Ribeira, Bonfim is an up-and-coming area of Porto.

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So, how many days to explore Lisbon? We always recommend that it takes three days to fully explore Lisbon. This is sufficient to visit all of the characterful districts, experience the nightlife and join a couple of unique activities.

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Since Porto is small, congested roads are less than ideal to drive on, renting a car is not your best option of getting around the city. Forget the car unless you plan to do extensive traveling to other regions of Portugal or Spain.

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Porto is a walkable city, and the best way to discover is simply by walking. If you stay in the city centre, you probably won't need public transport. If your accommodation is further from the city centre, Porto has an extensive public transport system, with a metro, trams and buses!

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I liked Lisbon better, and as a larger city, there's more to see and do. However, both cities are quite hilly; Porto is even hillier than Lisbon.

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Yes, Porto can be a day trip from Lisbon. But be prepared, as it will definitely be a long day. Is one day enough in Porto, Portugal? One day is enough to see the main attractions in Porto, but spending two or more days will allow for a deeper exploration of the city and its surroundings.

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Probably the easiest way of traveling from Lisbon to Porto is by train. There are frequent connections between the capital and the second biggest city in Portugal. The journey time is between 2 hours and 40 minutes and 3 hours and 10 minutes, depending on the train you take.

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Generally, prices are cheap in Porto, although they are a little pricier during the summer. We've included lots of examples, so you can plan your budget. Generally, prices in Porto are quite inexpensive, especially eating out and entry fees to museums and attractions.

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Travel by Train: The railway offers regular and direct services from Porto to Lisbon, and is the recommended means of travel. The fastest train (the Alfa Pendular service) takes 2h50minutes, while seats on the slightly slower Intercidades (intercity) service only cost €25.10 for an adult single.

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In nine to 12 days, you can expect to see a generous chunk of all that Portugal has to offer, from its most sensational cities to sublime vineyards and beaches, on a north-to-south trip.

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Barcelona is much more suited for a short city break than a longer holiday, and does lack the diversity of day trips as with other destinations. Porto is a compact city, and if rushed, all of the major tourist areas can be seen in a single day.

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