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Day trips from Porto

The best full-day excursions from Porto — medieval towns, wine valleys, the Atlantic coast and beyond

Top day trips from Porto

Most popular full-day excursions, bookable with pickup from your hotel.

In-depth day trip guides

Aveiro day trip from Porto — the honest guide — Honest guide to an Aveiro day trip from Porto: moliceiro canal boats, Costa Nova

Aveiro day trip from Porto — the honest guide

Honest guide to an Aveiro day trip from Porto: moliceiro canal boats, Costa Nova striped houses, ovos moles, and how to get there (1h train, 3.80€).

Best day trips from Porto — the honest guide — The 8 best day trips from Porto ranked honestly: Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro, Douro

Best day trips from Porto — the honest guide

The 8 best day trips from Porto ranked honestly: Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro, Douro Valley, Coimbra, Gerês, Santiago de Compostela and Arouca.

Braga and Guimarães in one day — the honest guide — How to visit both Braga and Guimarães in one day from Porto: train logistics, to

Braga and Guimarães in one day — the honest guide

How to visit both Braga and Guimarães in one day from Porto: train logistics, tour vs DIY comparison, realistic timing and what to prioritise.

Braga day trip from Porto — the honest guide — How to do a Braga day trip from Porto: Bom Jesus do Monte staircase, Sé Catedral

Braga day trip from Porto — the honest guide

How to do a Braga day trip from Porto: Bom Jesus do Monte staircase, Sé Catedral, transport by train (1h, 3.50€), best timing and what to skip.

Coimbra day trip from Porto — the honest guide — How to visit Coimbra from Porto: Biblioteca Joanina (22€, book ahead), Sé Velha,

Coimbra day trip from Porto — the honest guide

How to visit Coimbra from Porto: Biblioteca Joanina (22€, book ahead), Sé Velha, fado de Coimbra, train 1h. What is worth your time and what to skip.

Guimarães day trip from Porto — the honest guide — How to visit Guimarães from Porto by train (1h15, 3.50€): castle, Paço dos Duque

Guimarães day trip from Porto — the honest guide

How to visit Guimarães from Porto by train (1h15, 3.50€): castle, Paço dos Duques, UNESCO old town, and what to do with a half or full day.

Santiago de Compostela day trip from Porto — the honest guide — How to visit Santiago de Compostela from Porto (230km, 2.5h): the cathedral, old

Santiago de Compostela day trip from Porto — the honest guide

How to visit Santiago de Compostela from Porto (230km, 2.5h): the cathedral, old city, pilgrimage culture, and whether it works as a day trip.

Viana do Castelo day trip from Porto — the honest guide — How to visit Viana do Castelo from Porto: Santa Luzia viewpoint, historic centre

Viana do Castelo day trip from Porto — the honest guide

How to visit Viana do Castelo from Porto: Santa Luzia viewpoint, historic centre, bordado embroidery and the Festas d'Agonia festival in August.