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Things to Do in Porto, Portugal: History, Wine, & Architecture

By Alice Ford

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Some of the best activities in the beautiful city of Porto, where history and ancient architecture blend with the modern.

Things to Do in Porto: A Week of History & Wine

After spending 11 days in Portugal, exploring both its island regions and main island, I headed to Porto. I was looking for interesting activities and sights in Porto, and I was not disappointed! A city of ancient architecture, history, fantastic food and wine, music, and beautiful river views, Porto quickly became my favorite city in Portugal.

Here are some great things to entertain you in Porto, Portugal over a week enjoying history and wine. I’m sharing all the tips you need to plan the best Porto itinerary for your upcoming trip below in my video!

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Alice Ford

Award-winning adventure filmmaker, PBS travel host, stuntwoman and sustainability advocate. Alice started this site in 2013.

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