What to do in Northern Portugal

Activities, attractions and tours

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Braga Cathedral which includes street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte which includes a garden
Northern Portugal
Bom Jesus do Monte showing a park and château or palace

Places to Visit in Northern Portugal

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What to do in Northern Portugal


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Porto showing a small town or village and a city

Centro / Baixa

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

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.

Centro / Baixa
Dom Luis I Bridge showing a bridge

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.

Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and café scenes

Ribeira

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Porto Historic Center or Ribeira Square might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Porto featuring outdoor art, a city and signage

Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Sandeman Cellars featuring heritage architecture and interior views

Santa Marinha

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Santa Marinha
Dom Luis I Bridge showing street scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

São Nicolau

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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.

São Nicolau

 

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