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15 Best Day Trips from Porto

Guimaraes where Portugal was born, Braga’s stairway sanctuary, Aveiro’s striped boats and the Paiva walkways bolted along a gorge. Santiago de Compostela waits across the border for the ambitious.

2.Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

Discover the highlights of Minho on this full-day guided tour from Porto, visiting Braga and Guimarães with expert guides and optional traditional lunch.

★ 4.5

“This is an amazing day trip with a good balance of walking, sitting and free time for food. The staff added a personal touch for everyone and would highly recommend to anyone going to Braga or Guimarães alone or in a group for the first…”

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3.Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

Discover the charm of Aveiro and Costa Nova on this half-day tour from Porto, including a scenic boat ride, colorful houses, and expert guides for a genuine Portuguese experience.

★ 4.5

“I was on the afternoon trip on Monday, November 3, 2025 and both the driver and the tour guide were excellent. Everything was very well organized and we had plenty of time to walk around the town after the excellent 45 minute boat ride. It…”

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4.From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, & Suspension Bridge Tour

Discover Portugal’s stunning landscapes with this full-day tour from Porto, featuring the Paiva Walkways, suspension bridge, and charming coastal villages.

★ 4.9

“tomas was a wonderfully engaging, knowledgeable and informative guide. the travel was smooth and the destinations explained in great detail in advance. tomas brought his personality to life in easy conversations, always remembering each of our names and enjoying a laugh. he went beyond on…”

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5.Aveiro: Half-Day Tour from Porto with Optional Cruise

Experience the charming canals of Aveiro on this half-day tour from Porto, featuring a scenic Moliceiro boat cruise and visits to colorful Costa Nova houses for $40.

★ 4.4

“It was a nice ride in a comfortable air conditioned bus. The tour guide spoke in English and Spanish. The town of Aveiro was lovely and the gondola ride was fun. My favorite part was the costa nova town. It was beautiful”

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6.Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park

Discover Peneda-Gerês National Park's waterfalls, lagoons, and villages on this full-day guided tour from Porto, with stunning scenery and local flavors.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time! Ines is a great tour guide who really knows and loves the area and its people. We dealt with rainy weather but she managed to make our experience great. Ps she deserves a raise!”

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7.Porto:Aveiro, Cruise, Costa Nova & Capelha da Pedra Full Day

Discover Portugal’s charming Aveiro, stunning Costa Nova, and iconic Capela do Senhor da Pedra on this full-day guided tour from Porto, with boat rides, free time, and cultural highlights.

★ 4.6

“I liked the fact that the tour was slow paced enough, so we were able to enjoy the surrounding, look at the view and have a coffee”

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8.Santiago de Compostela Full-Day Tour From Porto

Discover Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho on this full-day tour from Porto, combining historic sights, scenic drives, and authentic local charm for $90.

★ 4.7

“A fantastic experience! Despite the bad weather, the day was excellent. Santiago de Compostela is incredible, but the intermediate stops on the way there and back were also very well chosen. Miguel (our guide) and Thiago (the driver) kept everyone's spirits high and managed the…”

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9.Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Discover the highlights of Santiago de Compostela and Valença on this full-day Porto tour, featuring expert guides, UNESCO sites, and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Susanna was a great host, driver, entertainer and guide. The tour company was very professional even thought they could not make the day I wanted the alternative was even better since I got to meet Susanna. Santiago de Compostela is a must see. The day…”

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10.Small Group Peneda Geres National Park Full Day Tour from Porto

Discover Portugal's only national park with this small-group full-day tour from Porto, featuring waterfalls, scenic hikes, and local cuisine for under $120.

★ 5.0

“There is a lot of flexibility in where you go and stop, which was nice. The meal is a full sit-down affair in a village restaurant, which was wonderful. I was expecting a boxed lunch. Pedro, our tour guide, was great. There were several sto”

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11.Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos

Discover Portugal's highlights on this private transfer from Porto to Lisbon, with up to four stops including Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima, and Obidos, for an enriching day trip.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful day with Lawrence! He was friendly, informative, and took fantastic care of us. We visited Aveiro, Nazare, and Obidos. Lawrence booked us the best table in the restaurant for a delicious lunch in Nazare. He tailored our stops to suit our…”

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12.Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkway Day Tour from Porto

Discover the breathtaking Arouca Suspension Bridge and Paiva Walkway on this full-day tour from Porto, including guided hikes, local cuisine, and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“It was amazing A day very well spent Full of information and activities and landscape Khuy was our guide and he's ao welcoming ponctual and helpful Food experience is also not to be missed”

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13.Porto: Guimarães & Braga Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch

Discover Portugal’s historic gems with this full-day tour from Porto to Guimarães and Braga, including entry tickets, a traditional lunch, and expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Amazing day! I was worried that such a long trip would be too much but it wasn’t. It was perfect and we enjoyed every minute. Our guide was great.”

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15.Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included

Discover Portugal’s heritage with this small-group day tour from Porto to Braga and Guimarães, including all tickets, lunch, and expert guides for a genuine experience.

★ 5.0

“It was a rainy and misty day! These were however the best and optimal conditions to experience castles and cathedrals. Ambiance makes these storied places come alive. Alexandre as a guide brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the tour and made each stop…”

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More Day Trips from Porto

4.7From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour10.5 hours$51 4.9From Porto: Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip9 hours$135 4.8From Porto: Small Group Day Tour of Geres Park with Picnic9 hours$117 5.0From Porto: Aveiro, Paiva Walkways, Suspension Bridge and Lunch9 hours (approx.)$130.60 5.0Guimarães & Braga Small Group Tour, Lunch & All Tickets included8 hours (approx.)$127.03 5.0From Porto: Gerês National Park Canyoning Trip6 hours$115 4.9Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour with Kayaking & Lunch10 hours$123 4.9From Porto: 516 Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways Guided Tour8 hours$108 5.0Paiva Walkways and Alvarenga Small-Group from Porto10 hours (approx.)$139.13 5.0Kayaking and Waterfall in Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto9 to 10 hours (approx.)$133.08 4.5Moliceiro Boat Tour on the Ria de Aveiro45 minutes (approx.)$18.10 4.7From Porto: Aveiro & Coimbra Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise9 hours$123 4.5Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto9 hours (approx.)$71.20 4.5Aveiro and Coimbra from Porto with Moliceiro Boat Trip9 hours (approx.)$126.43 4.2From Porto: Aveiro Half-Day Tour with 1-Hour Cruise4 hours$54 4.5Porto: Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Day Trip10 hours (approx.)$95.58 5.0Private Geres National Park Tour8 to 10 hours (approx.)$290.36 4.5Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise9 hours (approx.)$119.77 4.5From Porto: Santiago de Compostela Full Day Tour10 hours$93 3.5Aveiro Canal Cruise in Traditional Moliceiro Boat45 minutes (approx.)$15.66 5.0Braga and Guimarães Tour with Lunch from Porto8 hours (approx.)$119.73 4.4From Porto: Braga & Guimarães Full-Day Tour8 hours$70 5.0Aveiro and Costa Nova: Private Tour with Moliceiro Cruise Half Day4 hours (approx.)$157.22 4.9Braga & Guimarães Tour: Small Historical Group Tour8 hours$69

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