Ribeira — Old Waterfront
Porto, Portugal

Ribeira — Old Waterfront

Type: square / historic quarter

A colorful historic quay along the Douro River, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The vivid facades of multi-storey houses, Rabelo fishing boats and the view of Ponte Dom Luís make this the most photogenic spot in Porto. The heart of the old town lies here, with numerous historic landmarks.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Free access at any time. Most impressive at dusk when the lights reflect on the Douro. Ideal starting point for a river cruise.

Parking nearby

Parque Centro Histórico Telpark

Parque Centro Histórico Telpark

garage/underground 315m to the landmark

Address: Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 200, Vila Nova de Gaia

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +351 916 507 961

Sogevinus - Sgps, S.A.

Sogevinus - Sgps, S.A.

garage/underground 332m to the landmark

Address: Avenida de Diogo Leite 344, Vila Nova de Gaia

Opening hours:

Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: 07:45–00:00 Sunday: 00:00–23:00

Phone: +351 22 374 6660

Centro Histórico de VN Gaia Car Park

Centro Histórico de VN Gaia Car Park

garage/underground 337m to the landmark

Address: Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 184 204, Vila Nova de Gaia

Phone: +351 915 709 650

Estacionamento Duque de Loulé

Estacionamento Duque de Loulé

garage/underground 457m to the landmark

Address: Largo Actor Dias, Porto

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +351 22 209 7036

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Parque de Estacionamento Alfândega do Porto

garage/underground 498m to the landmark

Address: Rua Nova da Alfândega, Porto

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +351 22 245 6965

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Fiume Douro

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€€ recommended

Address: Cais da Ribeira 22, Porto

Phone: +351 22 096 3697

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00 Tuesday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00 Wednesday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00 Thursday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00 Friday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00 Saturday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00 Sunday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00
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Phone: +351 915 613 877

Opening hours:

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Address: Avenida de Diogo Leite 308, Vila Nova de Gaia

Phone: +351 22 375 3549

Opening hours:

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00–23:00 Wednesday: 12:00–23:00 Thursday: 12:00–23:00 Friday: 12:00–23:00 Saturday: 12:00–23:00 Sunday: 12:00–23:00
Bacalhau

Bacalhau

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Address: Muro dos Bacalhoeiros 154, Porto

Phone: +351 960 378 883

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–22:00 Tuesday: 12:00–22:00 Wednesday: 12:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–22:00 Saturday: 12:00–22:00 Sunday: 12:00–22:00
House of Guitars

House of Guitars

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Phone: +351 22 201 0033

Opening hours:

Monday: 10:00–13:00, 14:30–19:00 Tuesday: 10:00–13:00, 14:30–19:00 Wednesday: 10:00–13:00, 14:30–19:00 Thursday: 10:00–13:00, 14:30–19:00 Friday: 10:00–13:00, 14:30–19:00 Saturday: 10:00–13:00, 14:30–19:00 Sunday: Closed