Centro / Baixa Travel Guide

Porto

A cityscape with red-roofed buildings, a large white building, and a green park area.
A stone statue and a historic tower with intricate architecture.
A densely packed urban area with historic buildings and a prominent clock tower.
A historic tower, outdoor seating, and a street with shops.
A historic building with ornate blue and white tiled walls and a large wooden door at the end of a corridor.

Stay near popular Centro / Baixa attractions

A vibrant street lined with colorful buildings and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.

Ribeira Square

9.2/10 (7,458 reviews)
Perched on the banks of the River Douro, Ribeira Square is one of Porto’s oldest and most exciting districts.
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Things to do

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

Rp61.660
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

Rp577.420
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

Rp1.443.344
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

Rp1.649.565
per adult
From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

Rp1.092.974
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Rp371.199
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise
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Where to stay in Centro / Baixa

Find the best Centro / Baixa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.

Ribeira

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Porto Historic Center or Ribeira Square might round out your trip.

A river with a bridge, a sailboat, and a cityscape with red-roofed buildings.

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.

A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and statues.
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Santo Ildefonso

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Porto Historic Center and Bolhao Market, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

A large steel bridge spanning a river, with buildings and a hill in the background.

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.

A river with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape with historic buildings.

Santa Marinha

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.

Centro / Baixa Travel Guide