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Home/Destinations/Porto/Porto in 3 days
3 days · Porto itinerary

Porto in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Porto lets you add the historic Minho cities to the old town and the Douro Valley. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Porto — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & port
  2. 2Day 2: Douro Valley
  3. 3Day 3: Braga & Guimarães
  4. 4Food & Fado evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the Ribeira, Lello Bookshop and São Bento, take a cruise and taste port in Gaia.

Day 2: the Douro Valley

Day-trip for winery tastings, a river cruise and a vineyard lunch.

Day 3: Braga & Guimarães

Visit the Bom Jesus sanctuary in Braga and the medieval birthplace of Portugal in Guimarães.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Porto — prices per person.

Porto Private Douro River Yacht Cruise with Local Wine and Snacks
Porto
Porto Private Douro River Yacht Cruise with Local Wine and Snacks
5.0(232)·2 hours
from$320/ person
via Viator
Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River Cruise
Porto
Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River Cruise
5.0(149)·9–10 hours
from$286/ person
via Viator
Porto Airport Private Transfer to Braga & Guimarães Hotels
−10%
Porto
Porto Airport Private Transfer to Braga & Guimarães Hotels
5.0(21)·1–2 hours
from$62$69/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Walking Tour Tasting Local Food in Porto
Porto
Half-Day Walking Tour Tasting Local Food in Porto
5.0(114)·3–4 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Highlights of Porto on a glamorous sidecar - Half Day
Porto
Highlights of Porto on a glamorous sidecar - Half Day
5.0(132)·3 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Private Douro Valley Wine Tour
Porto
Private Douro Valley Wine Tour
5.0(119)·8h 30min
from$338/ person
via Viator
Private Guimarães, Braga & Bom Jesus Tour from Porto
Porto
Private Guimarães, Braga & Bom Jesus Tour from Porto
5.0(20)·8–10 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Porto: Exclusive Food & Port Wine Tasting Tour
Porto
Porto: Exclusive Food & Port Wine Tasting Tour
5.0(356)·3h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator

Porto in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Porto?
Three days is ideal — the old town and port cellars, a Douro Valley wine day trip, and a day in the historic cities of Braga and Guimarães.
What is the best day trip from Porto for 3 days?
The Douro Valley is the standout; Braga and Guimarães are richly historic, and Aveiro’s canals make a charming alternative.
How do I plan a 3-day Porto itinerary?
Spend day one in the city and Gaia, day two in the Douro Valley, and day three in Braga and Guimarães, booking the wine day trips ahead.

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