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Evening

Sunset over Porto’s Old Quarter

Catch the last warm light on the cathedral’s stone, then settle in for a classic dinner nearby.

Best time: 17:30About 150 min

Timeline

  1. 16:00

    Combi Coffee

    Start with a coffee at Combi Coffee. It opens at 09:00, so it is ready for you well before the evening rush.

  2. 16:45

    Sé do Porto

    Walk 27 minutes WSW to Sé do Porto. The cathedral sits on a hill and offers great views over the city as the sun sets toward the WSW. Arrive just before 17:30 to secure a good spot for the golden light and the final moments of the day.

  3. 18:00

    Taberna Folias de Baco

    Head to Taberna Folias de Baco, a small cozy Portuguese restaurant just 6 minutes from the cathedral. Open from 18:00, it is perfect for dinner after dark. Sip on amazing wine while eating delicious authentic food in a friendly atmosphere.

Local tip

The walk from Sé do Porto to the restaurant is short, but the streets are steep. Wear comfortable shoes. Taberna Folias de Baco is small, so arriving right when it opens at 18:00 helps avoid waiting.

Check before you go

  • Sé do Porto is open to visitors, but check current access times as it is an active cathedral.
  • Taberna Folias de Baco is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Verify your visit day aligns with their opening schedule (Mo, Th-Su 18:00-24:00).

Worth knowing

  • Taberna Folias de Baco is open at 18:00 only on Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Porto (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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