🇵🇹 1 Day in Porto: The Perfect Walking Route 🚶‍♀️✨

Short on time but want to see the real soul of Porto? This one-day walking route hits all the musts—views, wine, and local flavor 🍷⛪ ☀️ Morning – Historic Core & Coffee Vibes 📍 Start at: São Bento Station Marvel at the iconic azulejos (blue tiles) inside—history on the walls! ➡️ Walk to Sé Cathedral for epic city views ➡️ Stroll down to Rua das Flores – charming cafés, street musicians, perfect for a coffee stop ☕ 🏞️ Midday – River & Ribeira Life 📍 Next: Ribeira District Colorful facades, river breeze, and relaxed Porto energy ➡️ Cross the Dom Luís I Bridge (top level for best views!) 🍽️ Lunch tip: Eat at a riverside spot in Vila Nova de Gaia with a view of old Porto 🍷 Afternoon – Wine & Panoramas 📍 Visit a Port wine cellar (e.g. Cálem, Sandeman, or Graham’s) Do a short tasting tour 🍷 (book ahead if possible) ➡️ Walk back across the bridge via the lower deck 📍 End the walk at Miradouro da Vitória or Jardins do Palácio de Cristal for sunset 🌇 ✨ Tips: Wear comfy shoes – Porto has steep hills & cobblestones! Bring a bottle of water & your best camera 📸 Don’t leave without trying pastel de nata + a shot of espresso ☕