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Porto travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Ribeira, Porto
Photo: Portuguese_eyes · CC BY SA 2.0 · source

Common scams in Porto

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Porto, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Porto — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Porto

6 places worth your time in Porto, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Porto →

Top food to try in Porto

6 dishes to eat in Porto, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Porto →

Traditions and customs in Porto

5 customs and traditions in Porto — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Porto →

Getting around Porto

How to travel around Porto — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Porto: transport and taxi apps →

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