Best Spots in Porto for The Memory Makers
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From the classic Onda Pura - Surf Center and Off-Road Buggy Adventure, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.9 · 366 reviews
Paddle out with Onda Pura, a friendly surf school on the Matosinhos coast near Porto. Take a group or private lesson and learn to read the waves with coaches who adapt to your level.
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★ 4.9 · 947 reviews
Take the wheel of an off-road buggy and head into the hills of the Serras do Porto. Rattle along rocky tracks, pause at the Roman site of Castro Mozinho and wander the schist lanes of Quintandona.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 245 reviews
Book a table at Blind Restaurant, Porto's surprise-driven fine-dining experience. Work through a ten-course tasting menu with Portuguese wine pairings, discovering each dish as it arrives.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 1,390 reviews
Trade Porto's streets for the mountains of Peneda-Gerês on this small-group day trip. Walk to waterfalls and swimming spots, visit a traditional village and share a regional lunch.
★ 4.8 · 3,188 reviews
Spend an evening at Ideal Clube de Fado, one of Porto's most praised Fado houses. Listen to skilled Portuguese guitarists and vocalists perform traditional songs from a reserved seat.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 2,815 reviews
Discover Porto from the water on the Douro River Party Boat, a DJ-led cruise setting off from Vila Nova de Gaia. Dance on deck past the port lodges and under the city's six bridges with a drink in hand.
★ 4.9 · 2,442 reviews
Discover how Portugal's famous custard tart is made at this pastel de nata workshop in central Porto. Prepare the custard, shape the pastries, sip a drink while they bake, then take your own home.
★ 4.9 · 2,143 reviews
Paint your own azulejo at Domus Arte, guided by a local artist. Choose a traditional Porto pattern or invent your own design, sip port and take the finished tile home in a box.
★ 4.9 · 2,126 reviews
Walk the Paiva boardwalks and, if you dare, cross the Arouca suspension bridge. Finish the day in Aveiro and Costa Nova with free time to explore.
★ 4.9 · 656 reviews
Leave Porto behind on a small-group surf lesson that takes you to the best beach of the day. Learn the basics on the sand, then paddle out in a wetsuit with an instructor guiding every attempt.
★ 4.8 · 3,906 reviews
Ride Porto's hills on an e-bike with a local guide. Stop at Clérigos, Lello and the Luís I Bridge for views.
★ 4.8 · 1,159 reviews
Catch your first wave at Matosinhos beach on a beginner-friendly surf lesson with a small group. Practise paddling and standing up on the sand, then take the board into the water with an instructor at your side.
★ 4.9 · 56 reviews
Discover The Yeatman, the two-Michelin-star dining room in Vila Nova de Gaia. Begin in the reception lounge with piano music, then move to a long, beautifully orchestrated tasting evening.
★ 4.8 · 1,243 reviews
Cruise through Porto in a vintage-style Ford T replica with a private guide. Stop at viewpoints and photogenic corners of the historic centre, with options to extend to Gaia, a cellar tasting or a Douro cruise.
★ 4.7 · 1,331 reviews
Step into Casa da Guitarra for an intimate Fado session in Vila Nova de Gaia. Hear two artists perform after a short introduction to the music, with a glass of port to savour mid-concert.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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 · 957 reviews
Pick up a brush and try Porto's famous tile tradition at this downtown azulejo painting workshop. You will learn the story behind the tiles, paint your own design over a cocktail, and carry the finished piece home the same day.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.9 · 696 reviews
Hop on a bike with Biclas & Triclas and see Porto the way locals ride it. Join a private guided tour along the coast or rent a fully equipped bike for a longer adventure.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 692 reviews
Meet fellow travellers on a Porto pub crawl that moves through four bars with local guides. Play beer pong and card games between drinks, then head into a nightclub with priority entry to close out the night.
★ 4.6 · 1,557 reviews
Hop into a tuk-tuk for a guided loop around Porto and across the river to Gaia. Pause at Douro viewpoints for photos, hear local stories on the way and finish with a glass of port.
★ 5.0 · 642 reviews
Claim a whole yacht for your group on the Private Yacht Tour with Local Wine and Snacks. Cruise from Freixo Marina under six bridges toward the Atlantic, with wine, a tasting board and your own music on board.
★ 4.6 · 21,637 reviews
Visit Casa da Música, Rem Koolhaas's bold concert hall in Porto's Boavista district. Tour the faceted interior or attend a concert in its acclaimed main auditorium, then head to the top-floor restaurant.
Porto · ⚽ Sport
Onda Pura - Surf Center
2h
Off-Road Buggy Adventure
3h
Porto · 🍸 Drinks
Douro Valley Wine Tour with a Sommelier & Boat Trip
10h
Porto · 🍽️ Food
Blind Restaurant
1h45
Porto · 🧭 Tours
Tastings at 2 Wineries, Chef's Lunch & Boat Tour
Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Lunch
Porto · 🎭 Entertainment
Ideal Clube de Fado
2h30
D. Valley, 1 or 2 Wineries, Winery Lunch & 1h Cruise
Porto · 🌙 Nightlife
Douro River Party Boat
Pastel de Nata Pastry-Making Workshop with cocktails
Tile Painting Workshop with Port Wine
Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, & Suspension Bridge Tour
Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation
City Highlights 3-Hour Guided Electric Bike Tour
Matosinhos: Surfing Lesson with Equipment
The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant
Private Tour of the Historic City in a Ford T Car
1h
Casa da Guitarra
Douro Valley with Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch
2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat
Douro Valley Wine Tour with 3 Wineries & Lunch
Tile Painting and Cocktails in Downtown Porto
Porto · 🎨 Museum
WOW Porto - The Entertainment District
Douro Valley Full-Day Boat, Train, and Lunch Tour
Biclas & Triclas - Port Rent a Bike and Tours
Douro Valley & Amarante Wine, Food & River Tour
Pub Crawl 4 Bars, 8 Drinks, Games & VIP Club Entry
4h
Guided Tuk Tuk Tour
Private Yacht Tour with Local Wine and Snacks
Casa da Música
