Best cafes and restaurants to visit Porto, Portugal

Best cafes and restaurants to visit Porto, Portugal

Porto is a popular, romantic and glamorous city in Portugal. The city having a mountain character lies on a plateau over a very attractive river valley.  The photogenic landscapes and artistic features   attract a whole team of European tourists.

The Urban Adventure Porto tour starts with a coffee and pastry, and ends with a port wine. It also provides the opportunity of tasting codfish tasting and sipping liqueur in the middle.

Porto is a gorgeous city with several local delicacies to taste. Throughout the tour one explores the most beautiful sites of the city like balconies overlooking the river, the iconic area of Miragaia, hidden streets and valleys along with markets, cafes and taverns.

Porto food tour 

The fourhour Porto food tour begins from the main entrance of the Bolhao Metro station and ends at the Tourism office near the D. Luis Bridge and Guindais Funicular.  It begins with a typically Portuguese habit that includes a cup of coffee accompanied by a pastel de Nata (egg tart pastry), in a 200 years old café.  The talk and taste of preparing   bachaihau (codfish) in 1001 ways continues. The tour includes the talk of the influence of the previous colonies on the culture and food, understand the connection with the river and sea, and learn about the local Portuguese navigators and tragedies that took place in Douro River.

The cafes situated in the course serve local liquor and few local dishes which are made in the authentic manner with unique sauces. The Porto tour ends with nectar of Gods –the Port wine

Helicopter ride over the city of Porto

The helicopter of 10minutes over Porto is a very intense ride. It starts from the heliport right in middle of the Douro River. The flight goes low passing right in front of the edge of the river and then climbs to the top of the Arrabida Bridge. It passes along other bridges while making some very tight turns on the way.  One can see some amazing sights of the Campanha Train station and the Ribeira dock. The helicopter stood still hanging in the air which is called the Jesus nut. It again passes by the bots and lands at the Heliport.

Must See Places In the Magical City of Porto

Porto is a modern magical city still clinging to the old manners. The city is filled with charming and colorful but decaying architecture which are abandoned by owners and is ruled by seagulls. The following are few places which a person must visit when in Porto.

Café Majesticis like the emblem of Porto. It is located in one of the busiest pedestrian street—Santa Catarina Street. It is the most beautiful café in the town. It serves a cup of coffee and a snack that is served in an outdated yet gorgeous setting.

Bolhao Market – A walk in the market gives the feeling of olden times with closedstalls and gives the impression that it will soon disappear. But the market is full of variety of fruits, flowers, and souvenirs

Lello Bookshop isa total surprise with one of the most beautiful bookshop in the world that is situated between two buildings .The house is a remarkable piece of architecture with unique staircases.

Sao Bento Train Stationis a small busy station located in the middle of the city.There are huge walls covered with blue and white tiles showing the important moments of the Portugal history. The train cuts through the mountains immediately after leaving the station passing through the pretty houses on the way.

The Town Hall Square is a huge square in front of the Town hall and the Alliados Avenue. The open space is flanked with trees and some majestic buildings.

Crystal Palace Park offers the most panoramic views of the city especially the sunset view. People use this place as a jogging ground.  The area is beautified with lines of magnolia and camellias blooming and peacocks and ducks floating and running around.

The Stock Exchange Palace attracts the tourists for its Arabic room. The interiors of the serious business house is lavishly decorated by the Portuguese artists

Details of Urban Adventures

Urban Adventures is Global Tour Company working with local teams. The offices of this tour company are found in more than 80 countries in the world…

  • Urban Adventures are tour organisers who operate responsible tours in the cities of Portugal and also in cities of other countries.
  • Children below the age of 6 are not allowed to join the tour.
  • Urban Adventures Tour takes small groups  of 12 persons with an English speaking guide

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