Day trips from Porto
Day trips from Porto open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are June to August, with highs around 77°F (25°C).
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Top day trips in Porto
Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from PortoFrom $54View 
Douro Valley Half-Day Winery & Lunch Tour From PortoFrom $126View 
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and ValençaFrom $90View 
Porto Half Day Private Tuk Tuk TourFrom $79View 
From Porto: Douro Tour with Wine, Cruise and Viewpoint Half-dayFrom $62View 
Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat RideFrom $40View
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Places to go from Porto
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Espinho
- A beach town a short train ride south. About 11 miles away.
- Aveiro
- Canals with painted moliceiro boats and sweet ovos moles. About 37 miles away.
- Guimarães
- The 'birthplace of Portugal', with a castle and medieval centre. About 26 miles away.
- Braga
- Portugal's religious capital and the Bom Jesus stairway. About 29 miles away.
- Ponte de Lima
- One of Portugal's oldest towns, with a Roman bridge. About 42 miles away.
- Peneda-Gerês National Park
- Portugal's only national park: mountains, waterfalls and villages. About 45 miles away.
- Coimbra
- An old university city with a famous baroque library. About 66 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Porto month by month
Averages for Porto, 1981–2010.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 57 (14) | 59 (15) | 63 (17) | 65 (18) | 68 (20) | 74 (24) | 78 (25) | 78 (26) | 75 (24) | 69 (21) | 63 (17) | 58 (14) |
| Low °F (°C) | 41 (5) | 43 (6) | 46 (8) | 48 (9) | 53 (12) | 58 (15) | 61 (16) | 61 (16) | 58 (15) | 54 (12) | 48 (9) | 44 (7) |
| Rain, in | 5.8 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:30 pm | 6:08 pm | 6:40 pm | 8:14 pm | 8:45 pm | 9:09 pm | 9:06 pm | 8:34 pm | 7:45 pm | 6:55 pm | 5:16 pm | 5:06 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Porto?
June to August. Expect highs around 77°F (25°C). The least comfortable months are December and January.
What's the closest day trip from Porto?
Espinho, about 11 miles away: a beach town a short train ride south. Guimarães, about 26 miles away: the 'birthplace of Portugal', with a castle and medieval centre. Braga, about 29 miles away: portugal's religious capital and the Bom Jesus stairway.
Where can I book day trips in Porto?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
