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Portugal Must do Tours and Restaurants- Porto and Lisbon
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items I visited Portugal in May, and it's a charming place. I'd recommend going in April, May, September, or October for milder weather and fewer crowds. Portugal is budget-friendly; we used Uber everywhere in Porto and Lisbon, which was cheaper than taking taxis. Some taxis only take cash, so be sure to chec...
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Porto Tours
Porto Restuarants
Porto Sleep
Lisbon Tours and Attractions
Lisbon Restaurants
Lisbon Sleep
Porto Tours
Porto, a city in northern Portugal nestled along the picturesque Douro River. Its UNESCO-listed historic center boasts colorful buildings adorned with azulejos tiles. Visitors can explore iconic landmarks like the Clerigos Tower and Dom Luís I Bridge... making it a charming destination for travelers
My husband and I visited Douro Valley during the spring. It was a little over an hour drive from Porto. It was an absolutely breathtaking experience. When you compare it to the famous Napa Valley in California, Douro Valley is huge! The landscape is ...
Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Optional Cruise
My husband is a craft beer guy and he does home brew as well so I booked this trip. We did that the first day in Porto and to my suprise, it was a nice walking tour too! We had a total of 5 guests in the group. The pork sandwich was very delicious an...
Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto
We took a free walking tour and it was excellent. Porto isn't very large, so we were able to cover a lot during this tour. Our group was quite large but the best part was that the tour itself was free; you just needed to tip the guide. Fair warning: ...
Free Porto Walking Tour
Porto Restuarants
restuaRomantic restaurant overlooking the river with great view. The waiter was friendly and attentive. It's a popular resturant so make reservation far in advance if you can. The food was delicious and the 5 course menu was a reasonable 48 euro and ...
Casario in Porto
We stumbled upon this restaurant, and they were kind enough to accommodate us without a reservation, as long as we could finish our meal within 1.5 hours. We were jokingly speculating that we'd likely be done in half that time. The restaurant turned ...
Ementa — Tapas & Destapas
Must not miss food market. Plenty of food to eat here but standing only and it can get very crowded. It is a good place to buy your sonvenir here too. I was kicking myself that I did not buy puri puri (pepper) there. I did not see any in Lisbon. Try the empanar place close to the entrance on the right. Great place to have lunch. Close at 8pm everyday except Saturday, it closes at 6pm. Sunday is closed.
Mercado do Bolhão
I did not get to try this restaurant becaue the line was long but two different tour guides recommended it. They are famous for their Francesinha. Francesinha is a sandwich made with an assortment of meats, cheese, and bread. It is then topped with a...
Café Santiago
Pastel de Nata is pretty good there. They also have other pastries and sandwiches. It is a good place to get a quick breakast or lunch
A Fábrica da Nata | fabricadanata
Porto Sleep
We stayed at this apartment hotel. it's in the best location. It is smack in the middle of the historic center of Porto. Very close to Ribeira district and famous Sao Bento station. We got up early and walked to the station and took all the pictures we wanted before the crowds. 😊The apartment was very clean and the bed was comfortable.
Mouzinho da Silveira Unique Apartments, by Oporto Collection, Porto, Portugal
Lisbon Tours and Attractions
Lisbon, Portugal's capital, is a coastal city known for its vibrant culture, historic neighborhoods, and scenic viewpoints. With its iconic trams, lively street art, and a rich maritime heritage, Lisbon offers a blend of tradition and modernity that ...
This tour is the most comprehensive Sinta tour. Our tour back in Spring got cancelled last minute because there was a strike at the Pena Palace. We decided to go to Sintra by train on our own. The train was relatively easy and we found out Pena palac...
Sintra, Palace of Pena, Quinta da Regaleira and Cabo da Roca from Lisbon
Both UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments, the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower. The skip the line tour is worth it. Otherwise, the line to get in is insane. We went there in Spring and it was not even peak season.
Belém and Jerónimos Monastery Guided Small Group Walking Tour
Lisbon is hilly like San Fancisco and I wish I did one of these tours. They are everywhere in Lisbon and look really fun and it is a good tour to start with to get to know Lisbon.
Lisbon: Half Day Sightseeing Tour on a Private Electric Tuk Tuk
Museo Nacional do Azulejo is a hidden Gem. It is out of the hustle and bustle of central Lisbon. The admission is cheap and you can download a phone app for an audio tour explaining the permanent collection and the history of the convent where the museum is housed. It is so worth it!
National Tile Museum (Museum of the Azulejo)
Lisbon Restaurants
The most famous seafood restaurant in Lisbon and it did not disappoint! We tried the barnacles the first time and it was briny and I thought it would be chewy but the texture was just right. The Portugese stuffed stone crab was delicious. We also ord...
Cervejaria Ramiro
Go there before or after you visit Jerónimos Monastery. Pastéis de Belém (pasteis de nata) were actually invented by monks in the nearby Jerónimos Monastery. Don't be intimidated by the take out line. The best way to get your hand on these scrumptiou... That's what the locals do and it is way less stressful and enjoyable. They also serve sandwiches there.
Pastéis de Belém
Lots of food and drinks to choose from. We tried charcuterie from Manteigaria Silva, bacalhau à brás from Miguel Castro e Silva, the cuttlefish with ink croquette from Croqueteria, and the most beautiful looking eclairs from L’Éclair,
Time Out Market Lisboa
Another great pastel de nata shop. They are everywhere. We went to the one in Chiado. So good and different from the Pastel de Belem
Manteigaria
Lisbon Sleep
located in the Chiado district. Excellent location; close to shopping, restaurants and bars. Has washer in the apartment. Room is nicely decorated and the bed was comfortable
Lisbon Rentals Chiado, Lisbon, Portugal