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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 $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, and Optional Lunch and Cruise
    4.8
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $116 BOOK WITH VIATOR Douro Valley Wine Tour: Visit to Three Vineyards with Wine Tastings and Lunch
    4.8
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $19 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise and Wine Tasting
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Places to visit in Northern Portugal

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    Regions of Northern Portugal

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    Popular things to do in Northern Portugal

    Ponte de Dom Luis I ©
    Bridge
    Ponte de Dom Luis I
    Porto
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    ©
    Walking tour
    Walking tours
    Porto
    4.9
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) ©
    Religious Site
    Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
    Porto
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Porto
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours

    Shopping in Northern Portugal

    Palacio da Bolsa ©
    Civic Center
    Palacio da Bolsa
    Porto
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Livraria Lello ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Livraria Lello
    Porto
    3.4
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Mercado do Bolhao ©
    Farmers Market
    Mercado do Bolhao
    Porto
    3.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Mercado Bom Sucesso ©
    Farmers Market
    Mercado Bom Sucesso
    Porto
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Northern Portugal

    Liberdade Square ©
    Landmark
    Liberdade Square
    Porto
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Taste Porto Food Tours ©
    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Taste Porto Food Tours
    Porto
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    ©
    River Rafting / Tubing
    River Rafting & Tubing
    Porto
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Parque da Cidade do Porto ©
    Park
    Parque da Cidade do Porto
    Porto
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Northern Portugal

    Museu Serralves ©
    Art Museum
    Museu Serralves
    Porto
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis ©
    Art Museum
    Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
    Porto
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    O Navio Gil Eannes ©
    Specialty Museum
    O Navio Gil Eannes
    Viana do Castelo
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes ©
    Specialty Museum
    Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes
    Braga
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Northern Portugal

    Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco ©
    World heritage site
    Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
    Porto
    4.3
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco ©
    Church
    Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco
    Guimaraes
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Centro Historico de Guimaraes
    World heritage site
    Centro Historico de Guimaraes
    Guimaraes
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Santuario de Santa Luzia ©
    Church
    Santuario de Santa Luzia
    Viana do Castelo
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Northern Portugal

    Parque de Lazer de Castelinho ©
    Playground
    Parque de Lazer de Castelinho
    Vila Nova de Cerveira
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Museu do Brincar ©
    Children’s Museum
    Museu do Brincar
    Vagos
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Praia de Miramar ©
    Beach
    Praia de Miramar
    Arcozelo
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Mindelo Beach ©
    Beach
    Mindelo Beach
    Mindelo
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours

    Featured attractions

    Shining View Scooters Rental ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Shining View Scooters Rental
    Porto
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Estacao Litoral da Aguda ©
    Specialty Museum
    Estacao Litoral da Aguda
    Vila Nova de Gaia
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Top Bike Tours Portugal ©
    Bike Tour
    Top Bike Tours Portugal
    Porto
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Oporto & Douro Moments ©
    Tour
    Oporto & Douro Moments
    Porto
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

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