Activities in Porto

Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Douro from Porto, houses dozens of port wine lodges where port has been aged since the 17th century. Tours and tastings at historic houses like Taylor's, Graham's, and Sandeman explain the winemaking process.

A Six Bridges cruise takes you beneath all six of Porto's Douro bridges—from the Dom Luís I to the modern Freixo—offering changing perspectives on the city's hillside architecture from water level.

The Funicular dos Guindais is a short, steep cable railway connecting Porto's Ribeira waterfront to the upper Batalha neighbourhood. The 2-minute ride saves a steep climb and offers close-up views of the Dom Luís Bridge.