Things to do in Northern Portugal

Activities, attractions and tours

A nighttime view of a bridge over water, with illuminated buildings and a hill in the background.
A grand staircase in a library surrounded by bookshelves.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a pond with a sculpture, and lush greenery.
A river flowing through a rocky gorge surrounded by dense forest.
A grand staircase in a library with ornate wooden architecture and bookshelves on either side.

Things to do

Ceramic Painting Workshop in Vila do Conde

Ceramic Painting Workshop in Vila do Conde

RM302
per adult
Ceramic Painting Workshop in Vila do Conde
Viana do Castelo Off-Road Buggy Tour

Viana do Castelo Off-Road Buggy Tour

RM511
per traveller
Viana do Castelo Off-Road Buggy Tour
Barcelos: Hands on the Clay, Glass in Hand. Pottery Workshop + Wine and Ham

Barcelos: Hands on the Clay, Glass in Hand. Pottery Workshop + Wine and Ham

RM130
per adult
Barcelos: Hands on the Clay, Glass in Hand. Pottery Workshop + Wine and Ham
Viana do Castelo: 4x4 Off-Road Tour

Viana do Castelo: 4x4 Off-Road Tour

RM697
per adult
Viana do Castelo: 4x4 Off-Road Tour
Horseback Riding Tour

Viana do Castelo Horseback Riding Tour

RM631
per adult
Viana do Castelo Horseback Riding Tour
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Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour: 2 Wineries, Cruise & Lunch

Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour: 2 Wineries, Cruise & Lunch

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 1183 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 442 per adult
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Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 1197 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 247 per adult
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From Porto: Waterfall, Lagoon, Old Village in Gerês National Park

From Porto: Waterfall, Lagoon, Old Village in Gerês National Park

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 424 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 488 per adult
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Water activities

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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

8.2 out of 10 with 1043 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 84 per adult
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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)

Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 311 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 163 per adult
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What to do in Northern Portugal

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A densely packed hillside cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church.

Porto Historic Center

9.6/10 (5,322 reviews)
You can learn about the local history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you make a stop at a top site such as Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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A river with a bridge, a tree, and buildings in the background.

Porto

A house built on a large rock formation with a tiled roof.

Fafe

A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a stone wall, and a cross.

Penafiel

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the beach.

Matosinhos

A historic stone church with a bell tower and a cross on top, surrounded by ruins and a dry field.

Barcelos

A historic cityscape with a river reflecting buildings, a prominent church with a dome, and a stone bridge.

Amarante

A town with red-tiled roofs, white buildings, and a prominent church with a bell tower.

Sabrosa

A lake with clear blue water, surrounded by dry grassland and trees.

Macedo de Cavaleiros