27 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Porto, Portugal 

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We retired and live in Porto. Best decision of our lives! 🇵🇹 We thought it would be Lisbon until we got to Porto.... So beautiful!

I'm in Porto right now and I have to say that this is the best video on RU-vid about this lovely city. The pork sandwich at Casa Guedes is to die for. Thanks for this great video.

I absolutely love Portugal. I've stayed in Lisbon, Porto and Braga. I really fell in love with Braga.

We just got back from Portugal for a 2-weeks sisters trip. We spent 4 nights in Porto, 6 nights in Lisbon, 3 nights and Evora. I totally agreed with you about spending more rather spent more time in Porto. I love this place. The hilly walking (we didn’t not spend a dollar on public transportation as we were just spending time with historical area. Loved the foods. People… extremely friendly and honest. Don’t forget to eat some roasted chestnut. The book store: we spent €15/person ticket and got a book. Read it during my flight back to the US. I would love to come back to Porto again in the future.

My husband and I just found your channel last night. This review is spot on. Porto was by far one of our favorite spots in Portugal as well. Can’t wait to go back. We’ll have to hit up some of your recommended restaurants next time!

Hello Camden, the building were is situated McDonalds Aliados was an iconic café called Imperial. The architectural style is Art Déco. The café was inaugurated in 1936. Wen I studied at Porto University, in 1980-1985, I used to go to Imperial to drink coffee. Those days, the coffee was not expresso! Thank you for your kind review of Porto.

Thank you so much! Your enthusiasm is fantastic!

Camden, it was a pleasure meeting you in Nice, France. Good luck to you and keep grinding. We love your videos and are now subscribed.

Another very good video! We lived in Lisbon for 1.5 years before moving to Braga in November 2023. We spent a week in Porto on vacation a couple of years ago, and now are less than an hour by train from Porto. Now that we're done with moving, and the weather is improving, we hope to make more regular visits to Porto, because it is a stunning city in so many ways. The time of year you visit will have a big impact. Looks like you were there in (I'm guessing) December? During the warmer months, Porto really shines. I would get a metro/public transport pass, and use it, especially when the weather is nice. Easy to get to the beach, and there's some great beach bars an easy bus ride from city center. Matosinhos has some great sea food places, and is worth some time, too. For us, we absolutely LOVED our time in Lisbon. The more I got to know that city, the more I liked it (apart from housing prices). And I think that applies to either city; the first couple of days you need time to adjust and learn your way around a bit. But, the more you settle in, the better it gets. I think people who start in Lisbon and finish in Porto may wind up liking Porto more because they are more comfortable being in Portugal, and might have some more confidence to try more things. I think both cities are fantastic, and two of my 3 favorite cities of all time (shout out to Glasgow Scotland!). All 3 have a lot in common. All are a bit "gritty" with some rough edges, but massively fun and interesting, great people, and only get better the more you get to know each city. I can't wait to spend more time in Porto now :)

I find it amusing how he warns the audience of touristy places when the audience is comprised of prospective tourists.

My girlfriend and I just found your vids on Lisbon and Porto… just in time. We have a trip planned for both in a week. 5 days in Lisbon, 4 Porto. But we may head to Porto a few days earlier now. Great job: succinct, packed with info. Two - well, four! - thumbs up.

your videos are absolute gems on internet. I admire your honesty. I think that makes your videos more interesting. Thank you.

Love Porto a lot more than Lisbon myself, such a beautiful city ❤

you're so right! one time i was in alanya, and it was raining, (i come from the netherlands, so im used to rain) i loved the empty streets while everybody was running for shelter lol

Love this video! Super helpful but most importantly, genuine and accurate. Thank you!

Camden, thanks a lot for your videos! Have watched all of them! 👍🏻 I have a student who is based in Porto, need to visit her asap😊

Btw old the big iron bridge that links Porto to Gaia was actually designed by Gustave Eiffel, the creator of the Eiffel tower in France.

I like your vibe and respect for a local authentic visit. As a non meat eater I missed your fish delicacies.

15:10 port wine is designed as an aperitif for after the meal, thats why you dont need to drink a whole bottle with a meal.

Thank you for very good review/guidance! We are thinking of spending some days in december to celebrate the new year´s eve in Porto, never been there before. I hope the city is walkable then and most shops are open regardless the wet weather.

Thanks a lot for these videos! I love them and give us a different point of view.

Great video going there in July, love from Canada

Thank you! Great video!

Excellent video. THank you so much for making this as it helped me out tremendously.

Your video is so informative. Thank You very much

Really packed a lot of great tips into this video! Thank you!

Finally watched the entire video and took notes (while in Korea before heading to Porto) Taking the advice and actually gonna skip Lisbon all Together this time (been there before briefly but dont wanna have Porto FOMO)

Thank you for the video and advice. Looking forward to my upcoming trip to Porto ❤ February’24.

1:35 very well, good shot my dear friend ;)

excellent video and engaging presentation!!!! thankyou!!!!

I definitely preferred Porto over Lisbon. Both are very nice but Porto is cleaner and cheaper.

Those Gazela sausages!!!🤤

This is a fantastic list!

Thanks for the video. Much love from Porto. And please don't forget Francesinha alwayssss 😂❤

Great job on the video - nicely done!

This was SUPER helpful!!

Nice video! Amazing energy,

Thanks for all the tips ❤

I'll be spending 4 days in Lisbon and then 4 days in Porto. September/October. Can't wait.

Heeey I’m going as an exchange student to Porto soon, this really helps me not too get lost there lol 😂

Love this video ,well done debs xx

Seems an interesting city and worth visiting for those who loves a walkable city like Prague, Amsterdam. The choice between it and Lisbon reminded me of Brussels and Ghent. 3 out of my 4 short visits to Belgium I have had my stay in Ghent. Although a reason for that due to the 34-min train ride between both.

Thanks for the great video!

2:44 bolt is definitely the better choice.

The buiding you are talking about was not built for McDonalds, it was one historical and iconic cofee shop (cafe imperial) that unfortunatelly was sold to McDonalds... It's quite sad...

This houses do you see with old windows , this houses has 600 or more years old not surprised.

Whilst I am biased because I am from Lisbon, I love Porto and I go there as often as I can. It it a 3hish voyage from Lisbon by train. However, having seen the video about Lisbon, I feel that a lot of the best in Lisbon was not talked about. Pastéis de Nata are traditional and were invented in Lisbon, not in Porto, and the best ones are the traditional ones, from Lisbon. Also, pastéis de Belém (only sold at the original shop in Belém, again, in Lisbon) do not have the same recipe as all the other shops which sell pastéis de nata, although they look the same. The whole area of Belém was not mentioned! It has one of the most important monastaries in Portugal and in the history of Europe, it has the most important fort in Lisbon, and some of the best cultural part of Lisbon is also located there. It has also some of the most traditional and typical streets in Lisbon and houses a congress center... Mouraria was also not mentioned, the casas de fado were not mentioned, the south bank of the river Tagus was not mentioned, Ericeira (which is further away but talking about transportation it is more or less the same time from Lisbon) was not mentioned... and this is only, as someone from Lisbon, what I can pull off by quick thinking...

Hey man try "A Cave Do Bon Vivant", it's a French wine bar/restaurant, one of my friend work there it's really great. If u see a guy named Victor tell him that Vincent recommend it to you, it will be a fun moment I think.

Bolt is actually based in Estonia. But I guess calling it a local version of uber is a compliment? Thanks for the vid.

Hi Camden ive been to Lisbon once and Porto 13 times. I love it. lm going back in June for two weeks and again in September for 12 days. Tge people are so friendly .Its beautiful and romantic like you say. I walk everywhere. In Lisbon i had to get the metro everywhere.

Awesome video 👍

I agree, Porto is much prettier with the azulejos .

I'm from Porto and I know this beautiful city with my eyes closed. Living now in Florida for the last 20 years...😂

The grittiness and graphiti in Porto is something I see all over Europe. No big deal though.

Porto is the best of season

I am flying into Porto August 21st, and I was thinking I should stay there longer than Lisbon for some reason, although everyone says stay in Lisbon longer so I am confused lol

Danke

I agree with you about Porto. It is better than Lisboa.😊

Hiii! Heading to Porto in a few weeks, are there areas you recommend or maybe don’t recommend to stay? Seems like it’s walkable enough that location doesn’t matter as much?

As a local I must say that although I liked the video e feel like you missed some musts of Porto. I can’t believe that you don’t mention the “Francesinha”it’s on par with “Tripas” the city’s most famous dish. Also, except for the “Conga” and “casa Guedes” most of the places (eat and drink) you recommend, I never heard about

im going to porto in march for my birthday im expecting rain but i dont care i will have a lovely time

Used Bolt in Budapest Hungary and it is brilliant

Porto is like what Berlin was 20 years ago or Lisbon 10 years ago. It is a cheap European destination with pretty good services, affordable houses, interesting potential for investments, full of artists and young people from all over EU/World. In 2-5 years its magic could be over. Gentrification is happening right now and prices are augmenting. Not sure it is better than Lisbon tho. The weather there is very annoying with this Atlantic cold fog ruining your August holidays...Maybe if you come from Alaska or the UK it will be fine for you but Souther European people or who is used to sunny places will be disappointed.

Jardim do Morro offers decent hashish from the african brothers chillin on the bench

Hey Camden, love your videos! I am planning to travel to Porto & Madeira in the second half of October this year. I fear the weather, shorter day times and things closing soon. Unfortunately that is the only time I can travel. Would you recommend coming to Portugal around that time? or perhaps a different country. I would be traveling from the US. Thanks

I def wish I would have spent more time in Porto, and less time in Lisbon when I went!

Can you recommend any app to buy tickets for the library or events in general in Porto? ☺

Planning to visit this First Week of May. How many days should I need to have a spectacular experience? Travel solo here.

im from porto

Portugal is a very old country with very old cities. While this may explain why some parts of its cities can seem a bit gritty it's quite understandable. Portugal is also a relatively poor country. I'm certain that, in time, as tourism continues to flourish even that which appears old and threadbare will disappear. Then we'll be longing for the charm and nostalgic look of the old and unkempt.

Very good! But I am surprised that you left out the “signature dish” of Porto; Francesinha

Porto ❤

Hello, I am thinking of picking up Porto as my exchange city to study there for one year. Do you think the city has enough to offer throughout the whole academic year? What are the possibilities to spend your leisure time there? :D

Do you have Hotels recommendations? Thank you

Watched your video whilst in lisbon having been there for 4 days felt I'd seen enough. So decided to head to Porto day after only regret was didn't have enough time there only 6hrs totally agree with you would spend more time in Porto next time 😊

Planning going to Porto this summer.Any recommendations the best hotel in Porto?

This is such a great and informative video. Unfortunately, I have to say, the sound effects from scene, to scene is very distracting and unpleasant. And it takes away from the quality of the video. My opinion. But I do appreciate the video thanks, going in June.

Planning for September- would it be rainy in September too?

0:01 nobody ever says Lisbon is better than Porto

you forgot to eat the best dish in Porto, the "Francesinha".

Tbh lisbon is better, located in the center near setubal (which is nice af cuz setubal is precious)

Do you prefer Lisbon or Porto?

5:00 What, like ~20% ABV or something, no? 😄

I just got back. I wish I had known that the suburbs of Lisbon are a dystopian hellscape, every inch smeared with graffiti. Not what I was expecting.

Have you been to Holy Sandwich? If so, what would you say about it?

Great video. Like smoke tweeds I see. New subscriber here.

100% Porto!!!!!

Hordes of tourists in the streets of Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, etc, is an absurd phenomenon and it makes no sense!!!

For living I prefer north, not Porto, but Braga or Aveiro. Lisboa is still better for tourism and rest

As a word of caution: women, don't get any Uber or Bolt or any such type of transport. Dangerous. Sorry can't be specific, it would get deleted. You have been warned. All the best.

"I wish I knew", just don t get it.... So much info on the internet, also google maps ec. even off-line. Maybe just talk to some guys living here? Porto should not be that much of a problem, I guess. Still, welcome and enjoy!

No hagan mucho caso q a mí pagaron 1€ para darle lay

Where the fuck is the Francezinha?

Francesinha!

Stay out

Lisbon>>>>>Porto

Great tips. But please stop mispronouncing it. There is a “t” in Por-To

I also noticed you didn’t mention FRANCESINHA! You could go to Porto and just do a tour for the best. I was there last summer and went to the Fountainhas Cafe, which is off the beaten tourist path, but close enough to the Ribiera to walk. It’s where the locals go. I really enjoy your videos!

Gritty, fall’n apart… sounds like the USA to me…