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Northern Portugal

4.3
Bridges · Wineries & Vineyards · Gift & Specialty Shops
Natural beauty and rich cultural heritage make northern Portugal one of Europe's most desirable vacation destinations. Continuously populated for thousands of years, this verdant land features a lively coastline studded with dozens of modern resorts. Away from the ocean, the region transforms into a rolling countryside of small villages, vast national parks, lush vineyards, and World Heritage-listed prehistoric sites. Place the city of Porto at the top of your itinerary to discover Portugal's centuries-long history of outstanding wine production. Use the tourist-friendly city as your base, and devote some time to exploring the bucolic wine region stretching along the luxuriant banks of the Douro River. Before you visit Portugal, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
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    Top Northern Portugal tours

    FROM $114 BOOK WITH VIATOR Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Optional Cruise.
    4.8
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Douro Valley Wine Tour: Visit to Three Vineyards with Wine Tastings and Lunch
    4.8
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $102 »
    FROM $18 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise and Wine Tasting
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tours from $18 »
    FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto: 3-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour - Guided Experience
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Tours from $73 »
    FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto: Guimarães and Braga Day Trip
    4.6
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $102 »
    FROM $132 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto: Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Day Trip with Lunch
    4.5
    Duration: 11 hours
    Tours from $132 »
    FROM $31 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Best of Porto: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Tours from $31 »
    FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Port Wine Lodges Tour Including 7 Wine Tastings
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tours from $46 »
    FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, River Cruise and Lunch From Porto with Pickup
    4.7
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $97 »

    Places to visit in Northern Portugal

    PortoTrip planner BEST FOR: Bridge, Gift & Specialty Shop, Marina GuimaraesTrip planner BEST FOR: Castle, Historic Walking Area, Landmark Vila Nova de GaiaTrip planner BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Landmark, Zoo BragaTrip planner BEST FOR: Lookout, Church, Park LamegoTrip planner BEST FOR: Religious Site, Winery / Vineyard, Church

    Regions of Northern Portugal

    Porto DistrictTrip planner Braga DistrictTrip planner Aveiro DistrictTrip planner Viana do Castelo DistrictTrip planner Vila Real DistrictTrip planner Viseu DistrictTrip planner Braganca DistrictTrip planner

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    Popular things to do in Northern Portugal

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    Walking tour
    Walking tours
    Porto
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ponte de Dom Luis I
    Bridge
    Ponte de Dom Luis I
    Porto
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Livraria Lello ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Livraria Lello
    Porto
    3.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Porto
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours

    Historic Sites in Northern Portugal

    Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) ©
    Religious Site
    Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
    Porto
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco ©
    World heritage site
    Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
    Porto
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco ©
    Church
    Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco
    Guimaraes
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Centro Historico de Guimaraes
    World heritage site
    Centro Historico de Guimaraes
    Guimaraes
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Northern Portugal

    Liberdade Square ©
    Landmark
    Liberdade Square
    Porto
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Beer Tastings & Tours
    Porto
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Parque da Cidade do Porto ©
    Park
    Parque da Cidade do Porto
    Porto
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mercado Bom Sucesso ©
    Farmers Market
    Mercado Bom Sucesso
    Porto
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Northern Portugal

    Palacio da Bolsa ©
    Civic Center
    Palacio da Bolsa
    Porto
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Mercado do Bolhao ©
    Farmers Market
    Mercado do Bolhao
    Porto
    3.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Garrafeira do Carmo ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Garrafeira do Carmo
    Porto
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Casa de Baiao no Porto ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Casa de Baiao no Porto
    Porto
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Northern Portugal

    FC Porto Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    FC Porto Museum
    Porto
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Oficina do Doce
    Specialty Museum
    Oficina do Doce
    Aveiro
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes ©
    Specialty Museum
    Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes
    Braga
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museu de Lamego ©
    Art Museum
    Museu de Lamego
    Lamego
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Northern Portugal

    Pena Aventura Park ©
    Theme Park
    Pena Aventura Park
    Ribeira de Pena
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Praia do Carneiro ©
    Beach
    Praia do Carneiro
    Porto
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museu do Brincar ©
    Children’s Museum
    Museu do Brincar
    Vagos
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Praia de Miramar ©
    Beach
    Praia de Miramar
    Arcozelo
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Minho Free Walking Tours ©
    Walking tour
    Minho Free Walking Tours
    Braga
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Porto Walkers - Free Walking Tours & Experiences ©
    Nightlife
    Porto Walkers - Free Walking Tours & Experiences
    Porto
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Top Bike Tours Portugal ©
    Bike Tour
    Top Bike Tours Portugal
    Porto
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Megapaintman Paintball Gaia ©
    Entertainment Center
    Megapaintman Paintball Gaia
    Vila Nova de Gaia
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

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