Free Things To Do In Porto
Sitting happily on the northwest side of Portugal, the coastal city of Porto offers visitors a wealth of culture, cuisines, and best of all; free attractions and activities!
You could easily spend weeks exploring the quaint side streets, the numerous markets and the plentiful parks, but if you’re only there for a few days, then you need to ensure that you make the most out of your trip.
Below, you’ll find an extensive guide of the 10 best free attractions in Porto, as well as all the top paid activities and attractions in Porto as well!
Free Attractions in Porto
Top Rated Porto Attractions
Matosinhos Beach and Foz do Douro promenade
Matosinhos Beach is an excellent free attraction to enjoy in Porto if you’re looking to get away from the busy city for a couple of hours.
It’s essentially a city beach, so don’t expect to find glorious white sand and untouched coastline like you’d expect to find in Greece or Spain, but you will discover a lovely place to spend a few hours while in Porto.
Matosinhos Beach is a great place to visit with...
Visit to Cockburn's Cellars
Duration:
60 to 80 m
- Cockburn's large aging warehouse is the most extensive in the entire historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia, housing 6,518 Port Hulls that age under its huge roof, being one of the only ones to have its own crew of coopers.
Cockburn's Ports are carefully aged in oak casks and ferries and are accompanied by a team of tasters and oenologists...read more
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Port wine tasting
Did you know that Porto is most famous for its hearty production of Port wine
Did you also know that there are numerous wineries and port cellars that offer tours and port wine tasting experiences completely free of charge
If you’re looking to sample some of the finest local port wine in the region, head to Croft or Taylor’s (or both!) for an afternoon of tasting delicious port wine with incredible views of the...
Tickets for FC Porto Museum & Self-Guided Tours in Porto
Duration:
90 to 120
- Take a tour of Estádio do Dragão, home of Primeira Liga giants FC Porto. Go behind the scenes, sit on the substitutes' bench and don't miss the trophy room. There is a quick pitchside photo shoot.
Complete your experience with a surprise bonus.
We will offer 3 self-guided tours in Porto, among which are:
- Discover Porto in 3...read more
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Livraria Lello
If you’re a huge fan of all things books and reading related, then you definitely need to prioritise a visit to Livraria Lello; AKA, Porto’s incredible neo-gothic bookshop.
Inside Livraria Lello, you’ll find thousands of books lining the grand bookshelves and the whole place has a very Harry Potter feel to it!
Even if you’re not a big fan of reading, you won’t be able to resist the beauty that is...
The Chocolate Story in Porto
Duration:
1 hour 30
- Discover the amazing world of chocolate at The Chocolate Story at WOW. Experience Porto's immersive museum that stimulates and satisfies all the...read more
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Dom Luís I Bridge
Dom Luís I Bridge is arguably the best place in Porto to take pictures of the city, and it’s definitely one of the very best free attractions in Porto.
It’s a bridge consisting of two levels; one for cars and vehicles and the other for Porto’s metro system, however, pedestrians can use both levels for incredible views of the city!
Those afraid of heights should probably stick to the lower level as the...
The Wine Experience Entry Ticket & Tasting at WOW
Duration:
1 hour 30
- Uncork your wine-expert potential at the largest single exhibit on wine in the world. Dedicated to both amateur and experienced wine enthusiasts alike, The Wine Experience aims to demystify wine for all.
Join us on a voyage of discovery which explains how wine is made and how environment, climate and grape variety have a defining effect on...read more
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Cais da Ribeira
Cais da Ribeira is the spectacular riverside district in Porto that’s famed for its many shops, old buildings and quintessentially Portuguese eateries.
It’s an incredibly charming area and it’s one of the best things to see in Porto simply because of its relaxed, albeit characteristic vibe.
You don’t necessarily even have to buy anything or eat anywhere along Cais da Ribeira to enjoy yourself; simply...
SEA LIFE Porto Entrance Ticket
Duration:
1 to 2 hou
- Looking for things to do in Porto? Visit Porto SEA LIFE Aquarium to see exciting marine displays with sharks, rays, turtles and Humboldt penguins, talks & feeding...read more
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Crystal Palace Gardens
The Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, or the Crystal Palace Gardens as they’re known in English, are beautiful landscaped gardens that were designed in the 19th century to provide a relaxing and quiet area in Porto city.
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of flowerbeds, plants and trees punctuating the gardens and an afternoon stroll through them makes for an idyllic way to spend a couple of hours.
If...
Porto: Serralves Foundation
Duration:
3 hours
- The Serralves Foundation comprises the foremost museum for contemporary art in Portugal.
With this ticket, you can appreciate the remarkable exhibitions of contemporary art at the Museum, the House of Cinema Manoel de Oliveira (both designed by the architect, Álvaro Siza Vieira – 1992 Pritzker Prize winner), admire the Art Deco...read more
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Porto: Serralves Foundation
Duration:
3 hours
- The Serralves Foundation comprises the foremost museum for contemporary art in Portugal.
With this ticket, you can appreciate the remarkable exhibitions of contemporary art at the Museum, the House of Cinema Manoel de Oliveira (both designed by the architect, Álvaro Siza Vieira – 1992 Pritzker Prize winner), admire the Art Deco...read more
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, River Cruise & Lunch From Porto
Duration:
10 hours 3
- This is an extensive 9-hour guided tour through the Douro Valley
- Travellers get to see various popular sites during this tour.
- Travellers can look forward to enjoy a river cruise, lunch, olive oil and wine-tasting in Porto.
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Douro Valley - Expert wine guide all day, Boat, Lunch and Tastings.All included
Duration:
9 hours
- This trip is a visit to the UNESCO world heritage site in the Douro Valley
- The tour includes travelling by boat, and food tastings
- The tour takes tourists to typical villages
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Porto City Tour with River Cruise Including Lunch and Wine Tasting
Duration:
8 hours
- This is a Porto city tour
- Tourists get to walk through historical centres and monuments in Porto
- Tourists have traditional lunch at Rabelo
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Douro Valley Tour with Visit to two Vineyards, River Cruise and Lunch at Winery
Duration:
9 hours
- This is a trip to the beautiful Douro Valley
- The tour has air-conditioned vehicles
- The trip includes lunch for tourists
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, River Cruise & Lunch From Porto
Duration:
10 hours 3
- This is an extensive 9-hour guided tour through the Douro Valley
- Travellers get to see various popular sites during this tour.
- Travellers can look forward to enjoy a river cruise, lunch, olive oil and wine-tasting in Porto.
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Aveiro and Costa Nova small-group half-day tour from Porto with river cruise
Duration:
4 hours
- This is a half-day tour from Porto with river cruise
- Tourists can discover city of Aveiro with an hour cruise in the Aveiro estuary.
