A Six-Day Walk Through Porto

Arriving at Porto Airport was straightforward, and the transfer to the city center took about thirty minutes. We checked into Hotel Infante Sagres, which felt a bit more formal than our usual style but was perfectly comfortable. We spent the first few hours just walking around the Baixa neighborhood to get our bearings.

The next morning, we set out to see the main sights. We visited the Porto Cathedral Sé do Porto for the views, then moved on to Livraria Lello and the Clérigos Tower. The climb up the tower is a workout, but the 360-degree view of the city is worth the effort. We made a quick stop at São Bento Railway Station to look at the tiles before heading to the Palácio da Bolsa for a tour. Lunch at Cantina 32 was a solid choice for a casual break.

Porto is deceptively steep, so plan your footwear accordingly if you want to avoid sore feet by midday.

Day three was focused on the riverfront. We headed to Taylor's Port for a tasting, which provided a good look at how the wine is actually made. Afterward, we walked through the Ribeira District and crossed the Dom Luís I Bridge on foot. It is a long walk, but the perspective from the bridge is much better than looking at it from below.

We spent the afternoon in Gaia, visiting the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar for another vantage point of the river. We grabbed lunch at Café Santiago and later found dinner at Taberna Barbeira. Ending the day at Tasquinha da Sé kept our total spending well within our five-hundred-euro budget, proving that you can eat and drink well here without overextending.