Best Things to Do in Porto in Autumn
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From the classic Tastings at 2 Wineries, Chef's Lunch & Boat Tour and Douro Valley Wine Tour with a Sommelier & Boat Trip, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.9 · 2,576 reviews
Spend a day in the Douro with a wine specialist, visiting two family-run wineries and tasting eleven wines. Enjoy a chef's lunch at an estate and a private-group boat trip on the river.
★ 5.0 · 832 reviews
Discover two wine regions in a single day with a sommelier at the wheel. Taste fifteen wines, enjoy a regional lunch, cruise the Douro near Pinhão and see a sabre opening a sparkling bottle.
★ 4.8 · 723 reviews
Discover the Douro Valley on a full-day journey through three family wine estates, away from Porto's bustle. Taste port and DOC wines, enjoy a paired winery lunch and watch the terraced vineyards roll along the N222.
★ 4.9 · 1,890 reviews
Spend a day among the Douro's terraced vineyards with a winery lunch and a river cruise. Visit family estates and see the valley from the N222 road.
★ 4.8 · 9,132 reviews
Taste ten wines in two regions and cruise the river privately. Visit family estates, enjoy a farm-to-table lunch and see the vines.
★ 4.7 · 23,089 reviews
Leave Porto behind for a day among the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley. Taste port and regional wines at the cellars, cruise the river for an hour and, on longer options, sit down to a regional lunch.
★ 4.7 · 1,875 reviews
Taste port and Vinho Verde on a day from Porto that mixes the Douro Valley and Amarante. Cruise the river with regional tapas and sample local pastries.
★ 4.7 · 1,860 reviews
See the Douro Valley by minivan, boat and train in a single day. Taste wine at an estate and enjoy lunch in a regional restaurant.
★ 4.6 · 11,469 reviews
Head across the river to WOW Porto, a cluster of museums and cellar venues in Vila Nova de Gaia. Learn how port wine shaped the region, then finish with a tasting of white, red and port.
★ 4.8 · 98,842 reviews
Cross the Luís I Bridge, the iron arch that defines the Douro skyline. Walk the upper deck between Porto and Gaia, taking in river views, riverside houses and the city rising above.
★ 4.4 · 7,172 reviews
Spend an afternoon at the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, where white-walled galleries meet a sprawling park. See modern works indoors, then stroll the gardens and the treetop walkway outside.
★ 4.9 · 465 reviews
Climb the hill to Cafe Kiwa for what many visitors call Porto's best matcha. Sip an iced matcha latte and enjoy a matcha brownie in a clean, cosy space.
★ 4.2 · 2,839 reviews
Step into Café Guarany, a central Porto institution open since 1933. Sit among the vintage decor with a coffee or glass of port, and catch fado if you time it right.
★ 4.8 · 5,043 reviews
Pop into Castro, a Porto atelier devoted to the pastel de nata. Watch the tarts being made and taste a fresh one with a coffee.
★ 4.8 · 5,099 reviews
Queue up at Manteigaria, the Porto bakery devoted to the pastel de nata. Walk to the back to watch the bakers at work, then bite into a warm, freshly baked custard tart.
★ 4.6 · 15,090 reviews
Start your Porto morning at Zenith, an all-day brunch and cocktail bar set in a warm industrial space. Order eggs Benedict or matcha and berry pancakes, and pair them with fresh juice, coffee or a cocktail.
★ 4.7 · 1,452 reviews
Seek out C'alma Coffee Room, a hidden specialty café above a street-level coffee counter in Porto. Climb the stairs to a warm wooden room and settle in with a flat white.
★ 4.1 · 24,292 reviews
Step into Majestic Café, Porto's celebrated Belle Epoque coffee house. Take a seat beneath the chandeliers, order an affogato or a latte, and soak up the carved wood and mirrored interior at an unhurried pace.
★ 4.9 · 18,260 reviews
Brunch at CA Downtown, a family-run Porto café with specialty coffee and matcha on the menu. Share big, well-presented plates and drinks in a cheerful, busy dining room.
★ 4.7 · 882 reviews
Start your morning at Brites Padaria Artesanal, a Porto bakery where pastry quality inspires daily return visits. Pick from fresh laminated pastries with creative fillings and pair one with a coffee.
★ 4.9 · 5,509 reviews
Step into Do Norte Café, a Hungry Biker brunch spot where the decor feels storybook-like. Share a signature brunch of scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and fresh vegetables served by notably friendly staff.
★ 4.7 · 263 reviews
Stop by Comum for a specialty coffee and a thoughtful breakfast in Porto. Choose your beans, then add a lavender matcha or a chicken sandwich.
★ 4.9 · 4,286 reviews
Brunch at Eatery 119 pairs inventive egg dishes with a celebrated pastry counter in central Porto. Try the Turkish eggs or poached egg on hash brown, then finish with a slice of cake.
★ 4.7 · 2,557 reviews
Grab a seat at Combi Coffee Roasters, a Porto favourite for specialty coffee. Order a flat white and a simple toast in a relaxed room.
★ 4.6 · 2,866 reviews
Cross the river to 7g Roaster Apartments & Restaurant in Vila Nova de Gaia for a breakfast-focused coffee stop. Order a freshly made breakfast with a well-pulled coffee in a clean, stylish setting.
★ 4.8 · 1,154 reviews
Discover Prova, a small Porto wine bar where the staff are as much the draw as the wines. Share your tastes and taste your way through boutique bottles with detailed notes from your server.
★ 4.7 · 1,256 reviews
Drop into SO Coffee Roasters, a specialty cafe in Porto's growing third-wave coffee scene. Order a refreshing espresso tonic or a cold brew and enjoy the clean, minimal space.
★ 4.5 · 14,692 reviews
Step inside Palácio da Bolsa, the stock exchange built to dazzle Porto's visitors. A guided tour takes you through its decorated halls, painted ceilings and meeting rooms in about an hour.
★ 4.9 · 1,074 reviews
Settle in at Tomás Coffee Brunch, a cosy Porto spot where brunch is the main event. Dig into a generous salmon plate or banana and peanut toast with an iced coffee in a calm, friendly room.
★ 4.8 · 414 reviews
Pop into von&vonnie microroasters, a small specialty coffee shop in Porto. Order a matcha or a coffee, try a slice of cake, and browse the beans on display.
Porto · 🧭 Tours
Tastings at 2 Wineries, Chef's Lunch & Boat Tour
10h
Porto · 🍸 Drinks
Douro Valley Wine Tour with a Sommelier & Boat Trip
Douro Valley Wine Tour with 3 Wineries & Lunch
D. Valley, 1 or 2 Wineries, Winery Lunch & 1h Cruise
2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat
Douro Valley with Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch
Douro Valley & Amarante Wine, Food & River Tour
Douro Valley Full-Day Boat, Train, and Lunch Tour
Porto · 🎨 Museum
WOW Porto - The Entertainment District
2h
Porto · 🏛️ Landmark
Luís I Bridge
20 min
Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
1h30
Porto · ☕ Coffeebreak
Cafe Kiwa - matcha, specialty coffee
25 min
Café Guarany
45 min
Castro - Atelier de Pastéis de Nata
Manteigaria
Porto · 🥐 Breakfast
Zenith - Brunch & Cocktails Bar
1h15
C'alma Coffee Room
Majestic Café
1h
CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha
Brites Padaria Artesanal & Pastelaria Artesanal
Do Norte Café by Hungry Biker | Brunch & Breakfast
Comum
Eatery 119
Combi Coffee Roasters
7g Roaster Apartments & Restaurant
Prova
SO Coffee Roasters
Palácio da Bolsa
Tomás Coffee Brunch
von&vonnie microroasters
