{"id":18974,"date":"2019-06-10T11:03:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T11:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/38.242.230.232\/~portoalities\/?p=18974"},"modified":"2021-11-24T11:50:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T11:50:12","slug":"free-things-to-do-porto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/en\/free-things-to-do-porto\/","title":{"rendered":"Free things to do in Porto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With the sharp rise in tourism, Porto has become an increasingly expensive city. It is still fairly cheap compared to most countries in the European Union, but we (the locals) do feel the difference in prices, especially in accommodation and in restaurants. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Therefore, my mission today is to introduce you to the amazing free things to do in Porto, for the budget conscious travellers. Have fun! \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Brace yourself: these are the best free things to do in Porto.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Watch the sunset at Serra do Pilar<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-19018 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/view-from-serra-pilar-porto.jpeg\" alt=\"view from serra pilar porto\" class=\"wp-image-19018\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Porto.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In Porto we say that the only good thing about Vila Nova de Gaia, the city just across the Douro river, is the view towards Porto. (Funny story: once I wrote about the historical facts behind this and I was heavily insulted by random people who clearly did not read the article through. * Sigh * oh, the internet).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The view may not be the only good thing from Gaia, but it is definitely one of the best things. After all, from there you have a very romantic view of <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/top-things-to-do-in-portos-ribeira\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Ribeira, the Unesco\u2019s Heritage site in Porto<\/span><\/a>, but also of the Douro river and of its bridges.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are some particularly interesting spots in Gaia to take pictures of Porto, such as Cais de Gaia and the Graham\u2019s Port wine lodge, but an all time favourite is Serra do Pilar. Head there by sunset hour, you can thank me later. \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>How to get there: take the cable car from Cais de Gaia or the subway to the station Jardim do Morro.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Visit a public cemetery<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-19019 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/agramonte-cemetery-free-things-porto.jpg\" alt=\"agramonte cemetery porto\" class=\"wp-image-19019\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Porto.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I have already mentioned Agramonte\u2019s cemetery in my article about the <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/hidden-places-porto\/\"><span class=\"s2\">hidden places in the city<\/span><\/a>. In fact, there are two public cemeteries in Porto that are worth checking, and practically no one does it:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 wp-block-list\"><li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cemit\u00e9rio de Agramonte: one of the richest cemeteries in Europe when it comes to romantic art, this is where the famous writer J\u00falio Dinis, the cellist Guilhermina Suggia and the filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira are buried, just to name a few.<br><\/span><\/li><li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cemit\u00e9rio do Prado do Repouso: this cemetery will always have a special place in my heart not only because it is where my grandparents are buried, but also because it is where Eug\u00e9nio de Andrade, one of the greatest Portuguese poets, is buried as well. His grave was designed by the <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/10-memorable-buildings-of-the-arquitect-siza-vieira-in-porto\/\"><span class=\"s2\">famous Portuguese architect Siza Vieira<\/span><\/a> and it is lovely.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I know that visiting cemeteries is not something that you would usually do back home, but it is one of the best free things to do in Porto and an opportunity to learn more about Portuguese architecture, sculpture and history.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Go for a walk at a public park<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-19020 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/gazebo-sao-lazaro-garden-porto.jpg\" alt=\"gazebo agramonte cemetery porto\" class=\"wp-image-19020\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Porto.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Most of the gardens and parks in Porto are completely free of charge, with the exception of Serralves\u2019 gardens (it belongs to the private Serralves Foundation). You can use some simple criteria to decide which one to visit:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"s1\">If you want to go for a romantic walk: <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/crystal-palace-gardens-in-porto\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Crystal Palace Gardens.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">If you want to do a picnic or walk the dog: Parque da Cidade or Jardim das Virtudes.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">If you are traveling with kids: Quinta do Covelo.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">If you want to visit an off the beaten path garden: Parque de Nova Sintra.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"s1\">If you like tiny parks (like I do): <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/the-garden-dedicated-to-the-women-of-porto\/\"><span class=\"s2\">S\u00e3o L\u00e1zaro garden.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Whichever you choose, I am sure it is one of the best free things to do in Porto and that you\u2019ll have a great time!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/the-ghost-of-sao-bento-train-station\/\"><b>Visit S\u00e3o Bento train station<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/private-tour-group-sao-bento-train-station-porto.jpg\" alt=\"private tour group sao bento train station porto\" class=\"wp-image-19012\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">The S\u00e3o Bento train station is one of the highlights of this city. After all, you don\u2019t get to see an entire atrium covered in 20 000 handed painted <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/best-places-see-azulejo-tiles-porto\/\">azulejo tiles<\/a> everyday!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Visiting S\u00e3o Bento train station is definitely one of the best free things to do in Porto but if you want to take the experience to the next level you can <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/private-tour\/\"><span class=\"s3\">join one of our private tours in Porto<\/span><\/a>. During our tours, we will take the time to explain the historical importance of S\u00e3o Bento train station and the significance of each different azulejo tiles displayed on the walls. It is a great experience and our customers are always happy to learn more about it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>How to get there: you can take the train to the train station itself or you can take the subway to the station S\u00e3o Bento, which is literally across the street.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Watch a pipe organ concert at Igreja dos Cl\u00e9rigos<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"446\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18992\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/clerigos-church-porto.jpg\" alt=\"clerigos church porto\"><br>Most tourists have already read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/activity\/porto-l151\/porto-ingresso-torre-dos-clrigos-t57114\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=free-things-to-do-in-porto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Cl\u00e9rigos tower<\/a>, famous for its 225 steep steps that lead you all the way up to enjoy a fabulous 360\u00ba view of Porto. But it is not the most pleasant experience, as the steps get narrower and narrower the more you climb, and there are always people going up and down so you have to stop and squeeze against the wall too many times to let people through. And in order to do this, you have to wait in line to buy a 5\u20ac ticket &#8211; or you can simply buy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/activity\/porto-l151\/porto-ingresso-torre-dos-clrigos-t57114\/?partner_id=H93B56T&amp;cmp=free-things-to-do-in-porto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">online ticket to the Cl\u00e9rigos tower<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What most people don\u2019t know is that the most magnificent part of this entire building is actually the church, not the tower itself. In fact, the Cl\u00e9rigos church was renovated not that long ago and it is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, lined in pink marble, granite and Portuguese golden leaf.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The cherry on top of this experience is to watch a free concert at the Cl\u00e9rigos church. It takes place everyday at noon and it is definitely one of the best free things to do in Porto.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>How to get there: the subway station S\u00e3o Bento is a 10 minutes walking distance.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Visit Igreja da Lapa<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-18995\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pipe-organ-lapa-church.jpg\" alt=\"pipe organ lapa church\" class=\"wp-image-18995\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Porto.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Unfortunately more and more churches in Porto are starting to charge an entrance fee. Such is the case of the <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/everything-about-portos-cathedral\/\">cathedral of Porto<\/a>, Igreja do Carmo, Igreja das Carmelitas and Igreja de S\u00e3o Francisco. The tickets are still fairly cheap \u2013 somewhere between 3\u20ac and 5\u20ac.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But these are simply the most famous churches in the city \u2013 there are still some that are equally pretty but less well known, and these are usually for free. Such is the case of Igreja da Lapa, where the heart of D. Pedro IV, one of the most important kings in Portugal, is kept on a silver urn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Visiting Igreja da Lapa is one of the best free things to do in Porto because since this church was built over more than a century ago, it features rococo and neoclassical architectural elements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>How to get there: the subway station Lapa is a 15 \/ 20 minutes walking distance.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/what-is-the-future-of-bolhaos-market\/\"><b>Visit Mercado do Bolh\u00e3o<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"445\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rua-sa-bandeira-famous-street-porto-bolhao-market.jpg\" alt=\"rua sa bandeira famous street porto bolhao market\" class=\"wp-image-36402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rua-sa-bandeira-famous-street-porto-bolhao-market.jpg 668w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rua-sa-bandeira-famous-street-porto-bolhao-market-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Bolh\u00e3o is one of the oldest markets in the city, having been built over a century ago. Unfortunately it is currently under renovation (we hope until 2020, if the construction deadlines are met). However, you can visit the temporary Mercado do Bolh\u00e3o, which is located at a close by shopping mall called La Vie. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">I am not going to lie to you \u2013 visiting the temporary premises of Mercado do Bolh\u00e3o is not quite the same as going to the actual market, but it is still worth mentioning as one of the best free things to do in Porto. At least for me it is always nice to buy some fresh fish, fruits and vegetables, talk to the vendors, have a glass of wine and some canned sardines or other appetisers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>How to get there: the subway station Bolh\u00e3o is just around the corner.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Go for a walk by the beach<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-16513\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/relaxing-beach-porto.jpg\" alt=\"relaxing beach porto\" class=\"wp-image-16513\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Tina Silva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I am not a beach person at all and I am constantly warning people about the dangers of swimming in the beaches in Northern Portugal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">However, I do love to go for a walk by the beach alone or with my friends, especially in Foz or in Matosinhos, as the sidewalk is fairly large so it accommodates a lot of people. It feels nice to enjoy the sunlight and the Atlantic breeze on my face, before heading to one of the closest pastry shops or fancy restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>How to get there: if you go to Matosinhos beach, the subway station Matosinhos Sul is a 5 minutes walk from there. If you prefer to go to Foz, take the bus 500 in front of St. Francis church.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Do some window shopping in Rua de Santa Catarina<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-15529\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/santa-catarina-shopping-street-porto.jpg\" alt=\"santa catarina shopping street porto\" class=\"wp-image-15529\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Porto.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I am definitely not a material girl (it sounds funny but it is absolutely true) so I really avoid shopping malls or going shopping in general. But even I enjoy going to Santa Catarina street to do some window shopping, as it is one of the best free things to do in Porto. There you can find a lot of cheap international brands (such as Zara and Mango) but also plenty of local stores. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There is also Via Catarina, one of the oldest shopping malls in the city centre which has a cute food court with coloured little houses and a glass dome. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/why-have-coffee-at-cafe-majestic-in-porto\/\"><span class=\"s2\">famous Caf\u00e9 Majestic<\/span><\/a> is located in Santa Catarina street, but it is terribly expensive so I recommend you to have a pastry at Confeitaria Mengos or Confeitaria Imp\u00e9rio. They are not for free but they are worth every penny you spent there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>How to get there: the subway station Bolh\u00e3o is just around the corner.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save this article for later:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/best-free-things-to-do-porto-watch-sunset-serra-pilar.jpg\" alt=\"best free things to do porto watch sunset serra pilar\" class=\"wp-image-36235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/best-free-things-to-do-porto-watch-sunset-serra-pilar.jpg 325w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/best-free-things-to-do-porto-watch-sunset-serra-pilar-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" src=\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/free-things-to-do-porto-visit-bolhao-market.jpg\" alt=\"best free things to do porto visit bolhao market\" class=\"wp-image-36308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/free-things-to-do-porto-visit-bolhao-market.jpg 325w, https:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/free-things-to-do-porto-visit-bolhao-market-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the sharp rise in tourism, Porto has become an increasingly expensive city. 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