Ribeira Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Ribeira Square
Perched on the banks of the River Douro, Ribeira Square is one of Porto’s oldest and most exciting districts.
Porto Historic Center
You can learn about the local history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you make a stop at a top site such as Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Porto Cathedral
This superb cathedral combining Gothic and Romanesque styles features a wealth of religious sculpture and painting.
Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira with a trip to Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Livraria Lello
During your visit to Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Livraria Lello. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Porto City Hall
After visiting Porto City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch
Douro Valley Wine Tour: 3 Vineyard Visits, Wine Tastings, Lunch
Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto
Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
Our pick of the best Ribeira Hotel Deals
Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
River View was awesome. Just carpet and furniture needs to be updated. Rooms without the view had weird smell in rooms where our friends stayed. Breakfast and service was great!
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel
Rooms were very clean and the staff was so nice. Really enjoyed my stay. The location was ideal for us first time visitors.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Exmo Hotel by Olivia
Excellent location, staff were friendly and welcoming, hotel and room was clean throughout. Heated floor in the bathroom was a new experience for me, the welcome drink and snacks were a nice touch from a hotel that was thoroughly accommodating throughout.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Porto River
Beautiful. Right in the middle of the action. A little loud on the street below. But expected for being where it is. Not an issue. We loved this property. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
1872 River House by Olivia
Lovely room, incredible staff, great location
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
The room was spotlessly clean. Hotel is very pleasant. And a good breakfast. Would stay again Loads of on-street parking around the hotel. Free from 1900 -0900 the next day
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ribeira
São Nicolau
Visitors to São Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Porto Historic Center and Stock Exchange Palace. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.
Sé
If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Porto Historic Center or Praça da Batalha and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.
Vitória
While you're in Vitória, take in top sights like Porto Historic Center or Livraria Lello, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.
Miragaia
Noted for its historical sites and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Miragaia. Top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Rua de Miguel Bombarda are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Viriato Stop or Hosp. Sto. António Stop to see more of the city.
Santa Marinha
While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Porto Historic Center and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.
Centro / Baixa
Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto Historic Center and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.
