Douro Valley & Porto
Port wine cellars and river views in Porto, Portugal.
Quests on this wheel
- Livraria Lello — Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
- Porto Cathedral — Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
- Luís I Bridge — Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.
- Jardins do Palácio de Cristal — Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
- Jardim do Morro — A cable car leads to this hilltop green space with benches & a grove of palm trees at the summit.
- Torre dos Clérigos — A spiral staircase climbs the inside of this 76m-high baroque bell tower, offering city-wide views.
- Parque Nascente Shopping — Indoor mall with diverse stores, including an Auchan supermarket, plus a cinema & a food court.
- Palácio da Bolsa — Huge, 19th-century landmark building with rooms for private events, a restaurant & guided tours.
- Casa da Música — Iconic 12-floor concert hall & top floor restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas & completed in 2005.
- McDonald's - Imperial — Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
- Chapel of Souls — Chapel famous for its exterior of blue & white tiles painted with scenes from the lives of saints.
- Igreja do Carmo — Connected to its twin church by a house, this baroque church has a well-known tiled side facade.
- Church of Saint Francis — 14th-century Franciscan church with remarkable interiors including baroque altarpieces & gilt wood.
- WOW Porto - The Cultural District — Cluster of museums, restaurants & bars in cellars, telling the story of Porto's port wine industry.
- Café Santiago — Casual eatery specializing in popular egg-topped sandwiches, as well as comfort food & beer.
- Mercado Bom Sucesso — Bright indoor market offering fresh produce, clothing & local food stalls & cultural performances.
- Parque da Cidade do Porto — City park with sports fields, sand volleyball courts, dining options & cycling & walking paths.
- Church of Saint Ildefonso — Elegant 18th-century church whose facade is covered in blue & white tiles added in the 1930s.
- Caves Cálem — The history of port wine production is told on guided tours of these wine cellars offering tastings.
- Casa Guedes Tradicional — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.5★, 19548 reviews) worth spinning for.
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