Practical info: the Porto Authority guide

Scams and safety in Porto: what you need to know

Porto receives more than 1.6 million tourists a year and remains a safe city for visitors. Problems are mos...

Porto remains one of the most affordable European capitals for a short stay, as long as you choose where to...

For most travellers, the pastel de nata class with port (1.5 hours, about $37 to $41, 4.9 from roughly 1,37...

For a first visit, the classic 50-minute cruise on a rabelo boat is the right choice: it passes under the s...

For a first tasting, the guided visit of the Cockburn's cellar is the simplest choice: about 1 hour 30 in a...

To hear fado in Porto without dinner, book a one-hour show in a fado house in the centre: expect €15 to €22...

For most travellers, the 3-hour Food Lover Tour (about $73, 4.9 from roughly 1,024 reviews) is the best com...

There is no official ranking of Porto's best francesinha: every local defends their own address. For a firs...

Porto can be visited all year round, thanks to a mild oceanic climate: hot but rarely stifling summers, coo...

Porto is compact but steep: where you sleep decides how many hills you climb each day. Guides agree on five...

In Porto, a contactless bank card is enough almost everywhere, but a few local habits are worth knowing bef...

In most cases, no: the Porto Card only pays off if you plan to visit several municipal museums and use the ...

The simplest option is to buy the timed ticket on the bookshop's official ticket site in advance, for a mor...

For a first visit, the guided tuk-tuk tour with a port stop is the best compromise: from about $41 per pers...