If Porto had a signature colour, it’d be blue, glazed, patterned, and covering entire buildings. Say olá to Porto’s azulejos (ah-zoo-LAY-zhos) on this 9-stop DIY walking tour, where the city’s tiles turn storytelling into an art form.

If you’re plotting how to conquer Porto in a weekend, consider this your cheat sheet to squeezing every last drop of charm out of Portugal’s most soulful city.

Craving a medieval fix? A Guimarães day trip from Porto serves up castles, cobblestones and the spot where Portugal quite literally began.

If you’re dreaming of vineyards, river cruises, and port tastings, a DIY Douro Valley day trip from Porto is the perfect way to pack it all in.

Discover the best things to do in Porto, Portugal—from glittering, golden churches and sweeping viewpoints to dazzling tiles—in a city that’s far more than just port wine and custard tarts.