Discover Porto’s 43 best Landmark Hunter spots for your trip

Clérigos Church

★ 4.6 · 13,650 reviews

Climb Clérigos Church and its iconic baroque bell tower, a symbol of Porto. Admire the marble altarpiece below, then ascend the narrow stairs for a 360-degree view across the city.

Estação de São Bento

★ 4.7 · 3,263 reviews

Pause at Estação de São Bento, where a working station doubles as a gallery of Portuguese history. Look up at the azulejo-covered walls of the entrance hall and trace the story told panel by panel.

Livraria Lello

★ 4.0 · 88,537 reviews

Queue up for Livraria Lello, Porto's celebrated bookshop with an art nouveau facade. Climb its winding wooden staircase and browse shelves in a space many visitors come just to photograph.

Luís I Bridge

★ 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.

Bolhão Market

★ 4.5 · 36,640 reviews

Wander through Bolhão Market, Porto's much-loved food hall in a neoclassical building. Browse fresh seafood, fruit and prepared dishes downstairs, then head upstairs for craft stalls and a place to sit.

Ribeira Square

Wander into Ribeira Square, the beating heart of Porto's old riverside quarter. Pause by the 18th-century fountain, browse the shops and settle at an outdoor cafe.

Porto Cathedral

★ 4.6 · 39,543 reviews

Climb to Porto Cathedral, the Romanesque landmark watching over the old town. Step inside its stone interior, walk the Gothic cloisters and look for the rose window.

Palácio da Bolsa

★ 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.

Six Bridges Cruise

★ 4.2 · 16,856 reviews

Hop aboard the Six Bridges Cruise, a traditional rabelo boat sailing between Porto and Gaia. Glide under six bridges while the audio guide points out the hillside houses and waterfront landmarks.

Chapel of Souls

★ 4.6 · 11,992 reviews

Stop at the Chapel of Souls to see one of Porto's famous tiled facades. Study the blue and white azulejos telling the lives of saints, then step inside if it is open.

Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car

★ 4.8 · 1,351 reviews

See Porto from the street, the sky and the water on this walking tour with cable car and boat. You will admire the tiles of São Bento, ride the Gaia cable car, and cruise the Douro, with Livraria Lello available on some options.

Soares dos Reis

★ 4.4 · 3,644 reviews

Visit the Soares dos Reis National Museum, Portugal's first art museum, inside the Carrancas Palace. Walk through rooms of Portuguese sculpture, Flemish paintings and decorative arts in a calm, unhurried setting.

Church of Saint Francis

★ 4.4 · 10,062 reviews

Step into the Church of Saint Francis, a 14th-century Gothic church wrapped in gold. Admire the baroque altarpieces and carved gilt wood, then head down to the catacombs.

Church of Saint Ildefonso

★ 4.5 · 6,254 reviews

Pause at the Church of Saint Ildefonso, an 18th-century church clad in blue and white tiles. Look over the facade from the square, then step inside to see the interior and its small museum.

Avenida dos Aliados

★ 4.6 · 1,340 reviews

Walk Avenida dos Aliados, the boulevard at the heart of Porto's centre. Take in the City Hall at the top, the ornate facades along both sides and the open plaza that fills up during local events.

Igreja do Carmo

★ 4.5 · 5,495 reviews

Discover Igreja do Carmo, the baroque church famed for its tiled side wall. Explore its interior and the sliver of a house squeezed between it and its twin church.

Braga & Guimarães Tour with Bom Jesus & Castle

★ 4.6 · 4,728 reviews

Trade Porto for a day in the green Minho countryside on a guided trip to Braga and Guimarães. You will climb the staircase at Bom Jesus do Monte and walk the medieval lanes of Guimarães' historic centre.

Serra do Pilar Monastery

★ 4.5 · 3,144 reviews

Head up to Serra do Pilar Monastery, perched above the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia. Explore its round church and cloister, then look out across the river to Porto.

Igreja de Santa Clara

★ 4.7 · 1,879 reviews

Look past the plain facade of Igreja de Santa Clara and step into a glittering gilded interior. Spend a quarter of an hour studying the carved altarpiece and the golden detail covering the walls.

Ponte da Arrábida

★ 4.7 · 6,685 reviews

See Ponte da Arrábida, the broad concrete arch that spans the Douro. Admire it from the water's edge or, if you want a different angle, join a guided climb to the top.

Porto City Hall

★ 4.5 · 1,627 reviews

Look up at Porto City Hall, the neoclassical landmark anchoring Avenida dos Aliados. Step into the black-marble entrance hall and take in the detail of its clocktower facade.

Muralhas Fernandinas do Porto

★ 4.4 · 1,408 reviews

Explore the Muralhas Fernandinas, medieval walls and towers standing beside the Luís I Bridge. Climb along the fortifications and look out over Porto and the Douro.

Capela do Senhor da Pedra

★ 4.7 · 6,764 reviews

Visit Capela do Senhor da Pedra, a small chapel perched on rocks above the Atlantic. Step inside to hear the sea, then walk the adjoining beach and watch the waves from the shoreline.

Igreja dos Carmelitas

★ 4.7 · 197 reviews

Slip into Igreja dos Carmelitas, the austere granite church that hides a gilded baroque and rococo interior. Take a quarter of an hour to study the carved gold and detail, free of charge.

Fonte dos Leões

★ 4.6 · 1,675 reviews

Stop at Fonte dos Leões, the lion-guarded fountain at the heart of old Porto. Admire the octagonal marble basin and bronze lions, then wander the tiled streets around the square.

Episcopal Palace of Porto

★ 4.4 · 767 reviews

Step inside the Episcopal Palace of Porto, the grand hilltop home of the city's former bishops. Wander its rococo-detailed rooms and artefact displays in about 20 minutes before enjoying the views beside the cathedral.

Bridge Maria Pia

★ 4.7 · 497 reviews

Look up at Maria Pia Bridge, Gustave Eiffel's arched railway span over the Douro. Admire the 1877 ironwork from the riverside and compare its single-deck design with the larger bridges nearby.

Felgueiras Lighthouse

★ 4.7 · 3,735 reviews

Walk out to Felgueiras Lighthouse, the granite sentinel where the Douro meets the Atlantic. Follow the coastal path, watch the waves roll in, and linger for sea views around the old tower.

St. John the Baptist of Foz Fort

★ 4.5 · 4,099 reviews

Explore the Fort of São João Baptista da Foz, a coastal stronghold at the mouth of the Douro. Wander the grounds, see the ruined church and look out over the water.

Convento dos Grilos

★ 4.5 · 81 reviews

Seek out Convento dos Grilos, a baroque Jesuit church that most visitors overlook. Walk through its quiet interior, then climb the bell tower for a view over the old town.