Things to do in Northern Portugal

Activities, attractions and tours

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Braga Cathedral featuring street scenes
Bom Jesus do Monte which includes a garden
Northern Portugal
Bom Jesus do Monte featuring a castle and a park

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What to do in Northern Portugal


Popular places to visit

Areas of Northern Portugal

Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Centro / Baixa

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Holy Trinity Church and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

Centro / Baixa
Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and a fountain

Ribeira

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

Ribeira
Dom Luis I Bridge which includes a bridge

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Praça da Batalha or Porto Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Porto featuring a city, shopping and signage

Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Holy Trinity Church and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Sandeman Cellars showing interior views and heritage architecture

Santa Marinha

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Gaia Cable Car and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
Dom Luis I Bridge which includes night scenes, a river or creek and a bridge

São Nicolau

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Visitors to São Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Stock Exchange Palace and Ribeira Square. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.

São Nicolau