48 HOURS IN PORTO - Best Places to Visit in 2025

[@victorialasvergnas5110]

I think the station that inspired "Kings Cross station in Harry Potter" is King's cross station.

[@thekupus1]

"king's crossing" haha

[@meio_feio]

Porto is such an understated beauty. Paris and Rome may be more grand and opulent, but Porto has that indescribable something that can't be matched

[@raeleohana8797]

Exactly! I spent a week of my Porto vacation in Paris, and every day, I could not wait to get back to Porto.

[@andreiamendes9116]

Funny. I don't like Porto. It's rather gloomy and kinda decadent. But, of course, I respect different opinions 🙏👍

[@rosaguerra5354]

@@andreiamendes9116 Decadente está alguém como você. Que não sabe apreciar a beleza de uma cidade como o PORTO. Sou portuense e sempre ouço dizer. Que o Porto é uma cidade ímpar. Mas não é para todos. Só para quem tem bom gosto.

[@andreiamendes9116]

​​​@@rosaguerra5354 Decadent is someone who does not accept others' different (but quite respecful) opinions.

[@rosaguerra5354]

@@andreiamendes9116 Não são opiniões. São comentários de gente mal amada. Gente decadente. Como você.

[@anon5346]

I am proudly Portuguese, and a daughter of Portugal. Obrigada Dave, for the wonderful videos of Portugal. It simply fills my heart with so much warmth and saudades. Até a próxima❤️🇵🇹❤️

[@tomasnogueira6868]

I'm gonna be honest, i'm from Vila Nova de Gaia and i of course i love Porto . I feel grateful and proud of seeing people from other parts of the world talking so good of the city that im so proud of

[@elyseb674]

I bought a flat in Gaia, for my retirement. My highest priority is coming home to peace. Porto stole my heart. Go Dragoes!!!

[@despoinapet94]

Hi!We are coming next month im Porto can you maybe tell us places for kids..i have a son 3 years old and icant find something to do with him 😊

[@uzumakirenato16]

From a Porto guy, I could tell I’m much he fell in love for the city. People from Porto or “ Portueses” as we call, like to write letter for the city and yours is truly real. Love from Porto 💙

[@JPVNG67]

Portuenses

[@CarlosCruz_cc]

"Portuenses" Ou "Tripeiros"!! ;)

[@Horrorzeit]

I fell in love with Porto instantly ❤

[@elizabethanderson8528]

Porto was really walking friendly, even late at night and early Morning. I never felt threatened. Also at a side walk cafe, I had calamari. I felt so welcomed from the staff, as I people watched. This was across the park and street from the stock exchange.

[@raeleohana8797]

I agree about the safety. I walk in the middle of the night alone, even down alleys, and have never once felt unsafe.

[@MsElke11]

I'll be stopping over for one night in Portlo. What street should I especially make time for?

[@Vera150607]

@@MsElke11t drop off at the Bolhão subway station and after taking a few pics from the Capela das Almas, walk the Santa Catarina street, and later go down to the Sao Bento train station (more nice pictures to be taken) , take a walk to the Praça da Libedade square and finally head down to the river by the Rua das Flores.

[@MsElke11]

@@Vera150607 WOW!! Thank you!! I only have 2-3 hours before sundown, but I'll try my best!!

[@bixusmaleficus]

I love this city so much! Sadly, I am not living in Portugal any longer and I feel a lot of "saudades". Thank you for your video, it brought tears to my eyes.

[@gs.daniel87]

Dave!! You are the only one that explained "O PORTO" THE PORT. Claro, moço! O Porto é uma nação carago 💪 No Porto (in the port) é só gente de carácter forte, de simpatia única! Viva o norte, o povo mais forte 💪 I am from Peniche but my mother is from Gaia. Loved my mothers side family. Ppl from that region are very unique. Great channel Dave! Keep it up. You turned the best YTer about Portugal. Hugs from Switzerland ❤

[@HelderP1337]

You're in my hometown Dave. Watching your videos, particularly this one, from where we live here in California fills us with saudades. We'll definitely move back eventually, we'll be there for a couple months from April to june, can't wait. Also, often friends and colleagues ask me for a list of places to visit in Porto, it's always kinda hard to come up with a good list but you actually did a pretty good job at it, and this from someone who was born and raised there. 🙏 Obrigado! Thank you for taking good care and featuring our country Dave, it means a lot. ❤️

[@raeleohana8797]

Ohhh having lived in both places, I feel your saudade! Porto wins for me. 🫶🏽

[@HelderP1337]

@@raeleohana8797 ❤️🇵🇹🇺🇲

[@daveinportugal]

🙏

[@jakeconnelly2441]

I took a working holiday for a month in O Porto last January and fell in love. Stunning city wit some of the best food I've ever had. The hills are BRUTAL, but you'll get used to it, lol. Gonna be doing a week in Lisboa soon and hope it can live up. Debating taking the bus up north and switching my hostel reservation so I can spend more time there.

[@lmc2664]

My buddy has been telling me how beautiful Porto is. Now watching your video, I have no excuse not go to visit. Thanks

[@llima3000]

I live near Porto and for me the north of Portugal has the true Portuguese experience, with the culture more connected to Portuguese traditions

[@fernandosendao5902]

Obrigado for loving Portugal and the people so much. Next time in Porto, you should also visit Torre dos Clérigos for a breathtaking view of the skyline, and Palácio da Bolsa landmark building. Safe travels -

[@mariliamartins6779]

48 hs não dá para tudo! :) Muito mais teria ainda para visitar!

[@chuckmurray1825]

I loved Porto!! Beautiful city and the people were so kind and friendly. We found a small family-owned restaurant and that was our favorite place to eat. I love climbing the hills and was surprised how well I handled it all. I would go back again! I didn't care for the Fracesinha. I loved walking across the bridge to the other side of the river for photos. We stayed on Santa Caterina in downtown so we were centrally located and everything was easy.

[@MARIADaSilva-dw9cs]

Lol. Never liked the Francesinha!!!

[@dainiuskalina5288]

hi, what is the name of small family-owned restaurant where you loved to eat? Thanks

[@chuckmurray1825]

@@dainiuskalina5288 I don't recall the name of the establishment. I was located diagonally across the street from the Holiday Inn Express on Santa Catarina. It was a narrow storefront space with a couple of tables outside and tables inside. The daughter stood outside with menus and the rest of the family worked inside. It was great food and wine and very reasonable. I was shocked that we got a great bottle of wine from the Alentejo region for 4 Euros.

[@chuckmurray1825]

@@dainiuskalina5288 I just found the card from the restaurant. It's Mau Feitio located at 638 Rua de Santa Catarina in Porto.

[@dainiuskalina5288]

@@chuckmurray1825 perfect thank you so much 😊

[@isabelxavier6890]

I'm from Lisbon, live in Ericeira, but I love the city of Porto. Everything is beautiful there. About the Treaty of Windsor, It is actually the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world still in force, it was signed on May 9, 1386. Let me tell you, an anemone (in portuguese anémona) is like a flower in the sea.

[@_isabelloureiro]

Me, a Portuguese born and raised in Porto, watching your video as if I've never been there hahah loved it so much and your friend Carlos knows what's up!!! Best francesinha is from Brasão 😂🎉

[@ekong59]

Visiting Porto next week and your video really hyped me up! Thanks!

[@raeleohana8797]

This video is outstanding. Of the dozens and dozens we’ve seen I like this one the best. Definitely the city view from Torre Clérigos is missing, but you only had 48 hours, after all! I’m so happy with your love letter to my favorite city in the world! I really appreciated feeling your affection for it. We will invite you up for a stay sometime, if you like! And a deeper look at the city.

[@daveinportugal]

Thank you very much for the kind words and support Raele! Will be back very soon

[@mi98joni]

Great job with the guide. Just bought the ticket to enjoy food n wine with friends. Thanks 🤩

[@sergiodematostube]

One of the best videos you have made, and one of the best I have seen on Porto. I only wish it was a bit longer with a bit more content, but awesome work Dave.

[@raeleohana8797]

I thought it was the perfect length! There is no end to what Porto has to offer. Maybe he could have a part two :)

[@__madzen__]

From a portuense: Finaly someone breakdome the "Oporto" controversy! It's "O Porto" even for us portuguese, the "O" give's it extra character

[@MarieClay-v1k]

As a Canadian who is looking to winter and eventually move to Portugal, Oporto has my heart. My favourite day is taking the bus to a restaurant at the far end of the ocean boulevard for breakfast then walking back to the Port houses. A stop in Afurada (a small quaint fishing neighbourhood) for lunch a must. It’s a long walk, 2-3 hours with stopping along the way for pictures but it’s mostly flat. After a Port, head up to Jardim de Morro for the sunset and hopefully there will be a live band. Walk up the (steep) hill behind the park to Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar for some even more stunning views. Oporto/ Gaia have some really amazing miradouros (scenic lookouts), you definitely need to stay longer just to see all of them. 😊

[@sharonwright7932]

I know Porto but you’ve made me want to go back! Thank you.

[@PANGAWD]

Great introduction to Porto, missing just a couple of key places like the Torre dos Clérigos But it was an amazing, beautiful and thorough documentary style vídeo. Even more appealing when made by someone who loves Portugal like you. I'm not a city person, but thank you for showing how beautiful my hometown is in such a professional way. People like you are always welcome 🤜🤛

[@larslynge3262]

Ok Dave, this is Roxane and Lars somewhere in Portugal; traveling Portugal according to someone called Dave; actually currently in Porto, and loving it! Took you up on the Francesinha experience @ Brasao Coliseu, exceptional... heavy, but awesome 🤣 I probably shouldn't have ordered a second one.... just kid'n, it would have killed me-:) THX 😀

[@СтасКолесников-з2с]

I was born and raised in Lisbon, live In Paris for a while, but absolutely love Porto. It is a fascinating City, a surprise Box for me, with such a variety of interesting stuff to see and do. Wonderfull to get lost there also, Just strolling around. I love the people from there also. Loved your vídeo, it gave me a good vibe, wish to come Back soon. Obrigado

[@JTGould]

Well done.. Be in Porto in 10 days ... Now I am even more excited to visit!

[@vickiamaral6494]

I visited Portugal, and spend three days in Porto, love it!

[@daviyavi]

I stumbled upon your videos while I was visiting Lisbon for the first time! I debated whether to visit Porto and this video helped me decide. Right now I’m on a train headed there! Thanks!

[@K55365]

A beautiful city, well worth the visit.

[@davidadebruyn2653]

We visited Porto in 2022, most amazing place to visit. We loved all of it.😍😍

[@thomasmertzlufft988]

We are moving there May 1st afer having visited three times and on tthe last trip secured a T2 Apartment. You did such a super job of showing the charm of the city. I enjoy your genuine excitment of Porto and comparisons to your other experiences. I'm glad Porto has come out on top in manyn of your comments. We look forward to being there and will be usre to hit up the places you've mentioned. Dave, thank you so much.

[@cesarneves]

So, how did it went? :D

[@thomasmertzlufft988]

@@cesarneves It’s been very good very happy.

[@mayoliverfran]

Ola David! In fact, the installation made with fisherman's nets on Matosinhos beach would be a sea anemone (Anêmona-do-mar), as if it were jellyfish floating over a roundabout.

[@mayoliverfran]

I loved your video!! Ive been living in Porto for 5 years and I really love this city!

[@philsspace69]

Have to agree with you. Visited Porto for the first time last summer, and it was a much more warm, cozy and friendly city than I had anticipated. And also so much to see and experience. Not so hard to get to either if you are in Europe, as they have an int airport.

[@mariaarruda4942]

Wow, thank you, saudades of beautiful Porto, .

[@markduong92]

This is such a well-done video. Thanks for everything you do, Dave.

[@rc5057]

Very good, keep going. Portugal/ Porto is the best

[@niczyng]

Dave I work as tour guide and I watch a lot of youtube video to inspire me at work. Yours was the most sweet and amazing video about Porto I have seen. I would love to meet you and if you get tired from Portugal lets move to Brazil and get some videos there...

[@villalobosd]

Porto! Heaven on Earth 🌎 what a place, best food, wine wine wine! And the people, the Duoro River, beach 🏖️ my retirement #1 choice. Verei você em breve Portugal! 🙏👍

[@aniveed8005]

Porto is charming and beautiful, especially for azulejos fanatics like me, but every time I go, it's cloudy, rainy and overcast... Sunny Lisbon will still be my favorite, even in November! We love Portugal !

[@carminfrancisco339]

Heading back to Porto in May! Thanks for the fresh recommendations 😎

[@daveinportugal]

🙏

[@sheila.domingues]

Such an adorable video! The first time I was in Oporto was almost 30 years ago and, by far, it's still one of my favorite places on Earth!

[@elizabethanderson8528]

I did have the best time on the river cruise with my glass of port wine. I had salmon for dinner, it was great. The waiters were 20 yr olds, they were all polite, patient, and hip. The metro is going thru a major re- vamp. It's extending to outer small towns, because the average worker can't afford rents in the city, yet that's where the jobs are. This is happening all over Europe.

[@midlifetravelbug]

Thanks for a great video! We are here now and off to try some of your suggestions!

[@gordianus7602]

First of all, big fan of your videos. i am originally from Porto and never ever in my life said Oporto since in Portuguese it makes no sense. I must admit that many people say Oporto but they are generally from Spain or England. Like always great editing and video quality. Another like from me and thank you for the content.

[@daveinportugal]

Thank you for the correction. I added it in the video

[@aizazaheer8995]

I don’t know if it is the video or the city, but you have absolutely made me fall in love with the city. in love with your videography. Hope I can achieve that one day.❤❤❤ the clarity and the angles, and the cleanliness is impeccable in your video that I was forced to write this message.

[@nelson1953]

I am from a small town in the Alto Douro , the Port wine region and going back to 1967 when I arrive to this city at the São Bento station I just got amazed and felt in love at once. I was only 13 near 14 years old. As for the McDonalds you mentioned it has a very long story. In the begginning that was a big coffee shop where we could play some snooker at the cave. In the older days of 50's, 60's and 70's there were some big coffee shops like that one in Porto "Café Imperial" now changed to a McDonalds.

[@kruxxme5372]

Beautiful city - visited 7 - 8 times over the years in varying seasons. Not been since 2014/15, I think a return visit is long overdue...

[@Jacket97]

Porto isn't the most beautiful, fun, safest but it just has.... something I can't explain it. Its special.

[@hemera73]

I'll be there in 5 weeks, so much looking forward to it, thanks for your beautiful recommendations, I hope to get to know some native people too.

[@joeriverstraeten3500]

Thank you for all the good spots and tips. We are going to porto at the end of october 🙂

[@mukkins555]

Excellent video! This is Mike in Portugal, returning from the Algarve to Porto for 2-4 months, so you gave me some excellent places to see I haven't experienced. GREAT JOB!

[@tuppercareyd]

Thanks for your video So true, Porto is truly amazing!

[@ericwilcox2442]

We're coming in May for three weeks and watching all your videos. They're awesome.

[@euridicealves4580]

Brilliant video and comments about Porto. Well done and I hope you continue to enjoy to be in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@fashioni_stas]

Spent a week in fall 2021. Love it !

[@kappaj01]

Amazing video Dave - so much information here. On the way there next month.... can't wait!

[@kbuselmeier69]

Just got back from my first trip to Portugal. Porto and the Douro Valley were my favorites over anything in the south. Enjoyed the south to but Porto just got me.

[@DrODonovan]

Nice editing Dave. Great shots

[@cristinapacheco9844]

Thank you for describing and showing my city so well. Congratulations on the video, it’s perfect 👏👏👏

[@heldersrs]

I loved Porto! A wonderful city with great views. Thank you for your great video!

[@jessicarana2887]

What a lovely, video recently visited Portugal and love to see the videos again and again feels like I am there again

[@VVV-DL]

Appreciate the more modern places you recommend vs the traditional touristy destinations. It makes this video fresh.

[@daveinportugal]

Thanks Kyle

[@adelonicKitcreator]

Portugal is definitely best country in the world in my opinion

[@kathlynemarkham3119]

Wow thanks for this video and love all your enthusiasm! So refreshing when sharing some true joy, looks like a very unique and quite beautiful place !

[@GelaWorks]

I love your vlog! Im on my way ın two weeks and watching them all. Thanks for your time. Love from Istanbul

[@jamming8148]

You are so right, it’s a magical city. Lived in the north for 3 months and I go back every chance I get… a few more days until my next visit ❤

[@nunoggp2011]

Loved this one as a real Porto born. You have here one awesome choice of places in a very good sequence. You haven’t fail one of my favorites that is Serralves with all that you can have their. Most of the travelers miss it in their experience vídeos in Porto. This video is a 10 in 10 ❤️

[@cristinafernandes5213]

When I see your work I just want to discover my own country again! 👏

[@MK56787]

Such a great video. You are by far the best KZbin Channel about Portugal. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@daveinportugal]

Thank you so much for the kind words Ela!

[@raphaellavoisier7678]

Thank you for visiting my city. Your video is fantastic.🙂

[@daveinportugal]

Thank you Raphael 🙏

[@sonialima4745]

Lovely vídeo! Thanks for letting the world know about this amazing unique city. There is still a lot to see, eat and do in Porto!

[@daveinportugal]

🙏

[@jinxy-g]

This was such a well done video and has helped me make up my mind on where I'll be spending my vacation days in 2024 ;)

[@raymondmifsud4690]

Great video. really enjoyed watching it.

[@jessicafeldheim7542]

Beautiful video. I love how slowly you speak. Your video was really informative and lovely.

[@iamdjm]

SUPERB Quality content mate!

[@hennykatz-moryoussef1716]

Obrigado, obrigado wonderful video, missing this beautiful place w it's friendly helpful people

[@routemainstreet]

Very nice, thank you.👍

[@petronella8934]

We are going there in Mai.Thank you for this Tour.

[@aryanalfa2444]

Very well documented congratulations!

[@kimchiwasabee]

FYI,mullets were a big thing around 40y ago,too,both in Europe and US.

[@D3fender110]

Man mullets and carharts are here in Italy too. Strange times. Visiting Porto in a couple days and this video is a godsend.

[@2madamimadam290]

Great video. We have a trip planned and have watched dozens. This was one of the best we've watched.

[@2madamimadam290]

We just completed our trip. Porto is a fantastic city, not to be missed. Absolutely loved it's charm, warm wonderful people, tasty food, delicious wine and port. Take the time to visit the beautiful Douro Valley. It was worth the time and expense. It was our highlight of our trip to Portugal.

[@keriwormald]

Fantastic find. We leave for a Scotland/Portugal trip in 4 weeks. I'm doing my homework. This was a great help.

[@holdenmexico]

great great video.... i am visiting portugal on april and it´s been so useful... keep posting!

[@joseguimaraes1094]

Thank you, Dave, for your kind review of Porto. So sorry for your nose and eye. All the best!

[@chicagoclaus1]

Thx Dave, now I wanna visit Porto too.

[@aryanalfa2444]

Nice you enjoyed it

[@susieridenour303]

Will be in Porto for four days and Lisbon for 5 in May! Very much looking forward to it!

[@Terradiva]

Muito bello! BEAUTIFUL JOB on this! As charming as watching a great love begin out loud. Loved it! It’s my first time visiting ur channel. I have 3 travel reads on Portugal on my desk and the book store has been on my to do list for 13 yrs! Lol. This is gonna be my year to visit! I liked, subscribed, and shared ur channel widely halfway thru this video. Keep the content this good & ur gonna grow a LARGE audience of people back home, who LOVE Portuguese people, food, culture, landscape, ceramics/goods… Looking forward to escaping vicariously via ur future content. Wishing you MUCH SUCCESS from L.A.!!!

[@jeffbiederman9218]

I’m in Porto now. Great recommendations, Dave. And another great video.

[@dealerslicenseops]

Porto is a gem. I love Portugal!

[@SylvainLaméricain]

I subscribed right away!!! I want to go to Porto and I love Portwine, so maybe in a few weeks will be there. Your video is like a postal card.❤

[@temika9080]

This was such an amazingly inspiring and informative video. I’m planning a trip there this December

[@francescatappi3241]

Dave, thanks for this video! We were so lucky to visit Porto over the new year, and we are super excited to be able to go back this summer. This video is so helpful. 😀

[@daveinportugal]

🙏

[@sovannarapha4459]

I love your video brother, It was remind me about the place I used to visited in Porto. It make me want to visit again after I saw your video, but it just costing a lot for me to go honestly. but hopefully I can find the way to go there again in the rest of my life. I love you very much Porto.

[@soimmersed244]

Lovely! Going there next month, lots of useful things in this video!

[@viagenseoutrascoisas2235]

Hi Dave. Excellent video. Amazing views. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from a Portuguese 😘

[@daveinportugal]

Muito Obrigado 🙏

[@GeraldFigal]

I loved Porto when there for several days last October. I’d even like to retire there. But sadly, my wife was not so impressed. I think she fixated too much on Porto’s grittier side, which I actually appreciated because it keeps it real. We are coming back for a few nights in Porto in May. Your video inspires me to pitch Porto to her again.

[@raeleohana8797]

Same. It’s the gritty aspects that make me love Porto. It feels more real, grounded and relatable than say, Paris, in my view. Porto reflects life more truly and beautifully. I wonder if your wife would enjoy it more if you stayed in the swanky beachside Foz area next time. Or, if you still want to be very central, I recommend Bonfim neighborhood. It has more of a bucolic tree lined feel at the southern end near Rodrigues de Freitas. Possibly consider the affordable and charming Dukes Corner Hotel, right near my home. As to retiring there, it near impossible to choose a better balanced hit list of desires! I hope Porto is able to win her over next time! Be sure she sees Parque Serralves, view from Torre Clérigos, and maybe try a side day trip via train to Braga. Best wishes!

[@GeraldFigal]

@@raeleohana8797 Wow, you read my mind as far as strategic planning is concerned: we are staying in Bonfim this time; I have Parque de Serralves on the list of possibilities for one day; and we're actually spending two nights in Braga after Porto. We did Torre Clérigos last time. She did want to see the Casa da Música last time but we didn't make it there, so perhaps we can squeeze it in this time (she is an avid harpist). On the other full day in Porto we're doing a day trip to Guimarães. Indeed, I do think she has Paris as a benchmark for appealing European city (and it has its own gritty side too!), but to her credit, she loved Lisbon and would live there in a heartbeat (I would too). Problem is, as you know, Lisbon real estate is crazy crazy expensive. I can't justify the price; it makes the soaring prices in Porto look cheap! Thanks for the comment, tips, and encouragement. Fingers crossed...

[@gilbertoperezhernandez5814]

I followed your advise to Cerveceria Brasa'o. I'm at the restaurant right now. This is great!