--- title: "Porto" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Porto." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/porto" locale: "en" --- # Porto Primary place hint: Porto ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Portugal](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/portugal) > [Norte](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/norte) > [Porto](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/porto) ## Hotel Guides - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/portugal/porto-region/porto/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish hotels and holiday homes with character. This page presents a Porto selection of bed and breakfasts, guest houses and holiday flats, with listed examples including Mo House, Hotel Torel Avantgarde and 1872 River House. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/portugal/porto/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget travel-planning site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical independent travel. Its Porto budget guide is a practical resource for planning things to do, costs, accommodation, savings, and getting around. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/porto/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning and comparison tools. Its Porto guide gives useful orientation around the Ribeira district, port wine tastings in Vila Nova de Gaia, São Bento station, and major landmarks. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/porto-travel-guide/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, routes, maps, and photography. Its first-trip Porto guide is excellent for organizing things to do, timing, short itineraries, places to stay, and where to eat. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/porto-itinerary/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on travel, food, adventure, memorable experiences, and comfortable trips. Its one-day Porto itinerary is a good choice for combining food, drink, sightseeing, activities, and time by the Douro River. - [Inside The Travel Lab](https://www.insidethetravellab.com/one-day-in-porto/) (insidethetravellab.com) Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led online travel magazine focused on thoughtful cultural context and useful travel guides. Its one-day Porto itinerary options are helpful for shaping 24 hours in Portugal's second city with a clear sense of pace. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-porto/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on location-independent work, long-term travel, and travel resources. Their Porto accommodation guide is practical for comparing neighbourhoods and hotel options across different budget levels. - [A Dangerous Business](https://www.dangerous-business.com/2-days-in-porto/) (dangerous-business.com) A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic travel planning for people fitting trips into everyday life. Her two-day Porto guide is a strong fit for first-time visitors who want city highlights arranged around a realistic short trip. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/3-day-porto-itinerary/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel blog with practical planning resources. Its three-day Porto itinerary provides useful structure for planning a short city trip with practical day-by-day guidance. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/portugal/porto-for-3-days/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is Monica Stott's weekend-break and short-trip travel blog focused on practical travel around limited time. Her three-day Porto weekend itinerary is helpful for making limited time work across city highlights, food, and drink suggestions. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/where-to-stay-in-porto/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed travel guides, routes, and practical planning. Its Porto accommodation guide is useful for choosing where to stay by comparing neighbourhoods, deals, and planning considerations. - [Along Dusty Roads](https://www.alongdustyroads.com/posts/things-to-do-in-porto) (alongdustyroads.com) Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by British couple Andrew and Emily, focused on selective first-hand guides. Their Porto things-to-do guide offers a thoughtful mix of boat rides, cultural sights, local food, and city-break planning ideas. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/3-days-in-porto-itinerary/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is Claire Sturzaker's solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog. Her three-day Porto itinerary is a practical guide for getting more from a short city visit without losing sight of planning basics. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-porto-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished destination-planning focus. Her Porto travel guide is a polished planning resource for exploring port wine, architecture, views, and broader visit context. - [Wild Junket](https://www.wildjunket.com/weekend-in-porto-3-day-itinerary/) (wildjunket.com) Wild Junket is Nellie Huang's adventure and experiential travel blog, supported by long-term professional travel writing experience. Her three-day Porto itinerary is a strong guide for planning a weekend around wine, dining, downtime, and deeper city exploration. - [Bucket List Journey](https://bucketlistjourney.net/things-to-do-in-porto-portugal/) (bucketlistjourney.net) Bucket List Journey is Annette White's travel and life-goals site focused on experience planning and destination inspiration. Her Porto article gives visitors a helpful 25-item list of churches, cobbled streets, attractions, and other city highlights to shape an experience-led trip. ## Travel Videos - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7hctWeJaY0) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canadian media publishers Samuel and Audrey, featuring city guides, food, and itineraries. This Porto travel guide video gives a well-rounded look at ten things to do, from attractions and river views to local dishes, port wine, and transport experiences. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKtdIbxKdnY) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating detailed travel guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear content. This practical Porto guide video covers eight things to do, including wine lodges, Ribeira, São Bento, Lello Bookstore, and Francesinha. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHkxZ0C4XJs) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, focused on videos and travel guides from their trips. This travel video is a strong match for Porto trip planning, highlighting ten things to do in and around the city, including the old town, cuisine, viewpoints, cruises, and day trips. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7FjnPMWze8) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín, focused on cultural and value-focused travel experiences. This Porto vlog makes a helpful 48-hour itinerary, pairing historic neighborhoods and tiled churches with local dishes, port wine, and city atmosphere. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z33hDgMq39U) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel work. This short Porto travel video gives a thoughtful snapshot of the city as a revitalized second city with Old World charm and creative energy. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlH0GEo2Spg) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and sightseeing guidance for travelers. This sightseeing video offers useful Porto tourist tips from the Douro River area, with the Ribeira district in the background. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3cnGXOiHVU) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and sightseeing guidance for travelers. This very short travel video works as a quick introduction to a weekend in Porto and northern Portugal, with Braga and Guimaraes also mentioned.