Timeline
13:30
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis
Visit the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis. Arrive right when it opens at 10:00 on a weekday to enjoy the collections in quiet. Note that the museum is closed on Tuesdays, May 1, and December 1.
15:00
Centro Comercial Bombarda (CCB)
Walk 3 minutes to Centro Comercial Bombarda (CCB). Browse the small gallery space and specialty stores for Portuguese design and contemporary jewellery.
16:00
Walk 20 minutes east to Mercado do Bolhão. Explore the refurbished traditional market filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat.
16:45
Walk 9 minutes to Antiqvvm for lunch. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers tasting menus or à la carte dining in a city-centre park with river views. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:30 to 23:00.
17:30
Walk 18 minutes southeast to Sé do Porto. Stand on the hilltop to watch the sunset over the city as the golden light fades. The cathedral is a Romanesque structure from the 13th century with later Baroque additions.
18:00
Walk 4 minutes down to Ryan's Irish Pub in the Ribeira. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff as you wind down after the view.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Tuesdays, so plan your visit for a different weekday. The market and restaurants are best visited before the evening rush.
Check before you go
- Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis: Open Tu 14:00-18:00; We-Su 10:00-18:00. Closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 1, and all Mondays.
- Centro Comercial Bombarda (CCB): Open Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-20:00. Closed Sundays.
- Antiqvvm: Open Tu-Sa 12:30-23:00. Closed Mo and Su.
Worth knowing
- Centro Comercial Bombarda (CCB) is open at 15:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Antiqvvm is open at 16:45 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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