Ribeira Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and café scenes
Ribeira Square featuring a house, a square or plaza and outdoor eating
Ribeira Square which includes street scenes, outdoor eating and café lifestyle
Ribeira Square showing a house, night scenes and heritage architecture
Ribeira Square showing central business district, a city and café lifestyle

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Ribeira Square featuring a monument, a square or plaza and café scenes

Ribeira Square

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Perched on the banks of the River Douro, Ribeira Square is one of Porto’s oldest and most exciting districts.

Ribeira Square
Porto featuring outdoor art, a city and signage

Porto Historic Center

You can learn about the local history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you make a stop at a top site such as Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Porto Historic Center
Porto Cathedral showing heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral

Porto Cathedral

4.5/5(36 reviews)

This superb cathedral combining Gothic and Romanesque styles features a wealth of religious sculpture and painting.

Porto Cathedral
Porto City Hall

Porto City Hall

4.5/5(23 reviews)

After visiting Porto City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Porto City Hall
Casa da Musica featuring modern architecture and street scenes

Casa da Música

3.5/5(8 reviews)

Listen to classical and popular music concerts or dine out in style at one of Portugal’s most modern performance spaces.

Casa da Música
Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal

Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira with a trip to Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal

Activities

Ribeira and Ponte d'Arrábida

Porto Heritage Night Tour With Fado Show And Dinner Included

AU$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Porto Heritage Night Tour With Fado Show And Dinner Included
Ribeira

The Best Douro Boat Tour

AU$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Best Douro Boat Tour
Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

AU$34
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise
Porto: Bridges Cruise with Optional Wine Cellar Tour

Porto: Bridges Cruise with Optional Wine Cellar Tour

AU$32
per adult
Porto: Bridges Cruise with Optional Wine Cellar Tour
Private Porto City Tour

Essential Porto Walking Tour

AU$33
per adult
Essential Porto Walking Tour
Jewish tour

3-Hour Porto Jewish Heritage Walking Tour with Local Guide

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour Porto Jewish Heritage Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Our pick of the best Ribeira Hotel Deals

Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
5 out of 5
Praca da Ribeira, 1, Porto
The price is AU$655 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$655
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel. But parking is a real issue. However the Hotel does an excellent job in rendering aid with luggage for drop/off and pick-up"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
3 out of 5
Rua de São João 9-21, Porto, Porto
The price is AU$257 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (309 reviews)
"This was the best place we stayed in Portugal. Everything in the room is very modern. Have nice kitchen. Coffee machine with complimentary coffee pod. Nice clean bathroom. The bed was so comfortable."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel
The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel
4 out of 5
Rua Infante Dom Henrique, 26, Porto
The price is AU$251 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"The stop is exceptionally, friendly, welcoming and helpful. Thank you for a nice staying"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

The Editory House Ribeira Porto Hotel
Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira
Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira
4 out of 5
Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 1, Porto
The price is AU$378 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$378
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Nice room, clean. Friendly, helpful staff."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira
Exmo Hotel by Olivia
Exmo Hotel by Olivia
4 out of 5
Rua do Infante D. Henrique 55-61, Porto
The price is AU$418 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$418
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (256 reviews)
BOOK THIS HOTEL FOR YOUR STAY! SO PERFECT!
"I absolutely loved and thoroughly enjoyed my stay with Exmo in Porto! I had booked this for only a 2 night stay and it was THE PERFECT HOTEL!! To say I loved it doesn’t tell it all. When we arrived, as well as for the whole entire stay, they were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The lobby and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Exmo Hotel by Olivia
Porto River
Porto River
4 out of 5
Rua dos Canastreiros, 50, Porto
The price is AU$474 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$474
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (455 reviews)
"The riverside balcony rooms were excellent for absorbing the views and street life. The apartments were nice but had no view."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Porto River
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Other neighbourhoods around Ribeira

Dom Luis I Bridge featuring street scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

São Nicolau

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Visitors to São Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Porto Historic Center and Stock Exchange Palace. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.

São Nicolau
Dom Luis I Bridge featuring a bridge

Sé

If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Porto Historic Center or Praça da Batalha and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Sé
Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Vitória

While you're in Vitória, take in top sights like Porto Historic Center or Livraria Lello, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Stop or Carmo Stop.

Vitória
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Miragaia

Noted for its historical sites and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Miragaia. Top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Rua de Miguel Bombarda are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Viriato Stop or Hosp. Sto. António Stop to see more of the city.

Miragaia
Sandeman Cellars showing heritage architecture and interior views

Santa Marinha

4/5(4 area reviews)

While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Porto Historic Center and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
Porto showing a city and a small town or village

Centro / Baixa

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Porto Historic Center and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

Centro / Baixa

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