Any porto is used to dealing with rain on a regular basis. But what can you do outside on those days? Of course, staying at home in the warm is always an option. But the truth is that in a city like Porto there are always plenty of things to do, even when São Pedro decides to treat us to less pleasant weather.
From gastronomy to the best chocolates hot, without forgetting the museums and exhibitions, or even immersive games and shows; this is a must-see for anyone looking to get out of the house. Now, stop making excuses, get your umbrella ready and take a look at some of the best things to do in Porto.
Table Of Contents
- Visit some exhibitions
- Warming the heart and soul with hot chocolate
- Dinner in the dark and blindfolded
- Enjoy a delicious brunch
- Immerse yourself in the world of Neon Brush
- (Re)discovering our history by visiting monuments
- Attend a flamenco show
- Embark on an immersive experience
- Visit the best museums in Porto
- Visit a Port Wine Cellar to forget the rain
- Book guided cultural tours
- Drinking coffee in a historic spot in Invicta
- Sweeten your mouth with the best custard tarts
- 'Devouring' books in Porto's best bookshops
- Tasting a good craft beer
Visit some exhibitions
If, after eating (a lot and well), you still don’t feel like going home, you can always enjoy our city’s cultural agenda.
After all, there are always several exhibitions going on in Porto. And on rainy days, it’s a program that tastes even better, right?
Warming the heart and soul with hot chocolate
Few things taste better on rainy days than a delicious hot chocolate.
Alone or with others, to relax or read a book, this is always an option for any Porto resident.
Dinner in the dark and blindfolded
In bad weather, outdoor activities lose their prominence, so you feel like staying in a cozy, sheltered environment. However, this suggestion is fun (and a good idea) for any time: “Dining in the Dark”.
In may you can dine in the dark and blindfolded, in a multi-sensory gastronomic experience. It’s the perfect plan to do with your partner, friends or even to surprise your loved one mother.
Enjoy a delicious brunch
Brunch is already part of every Porto resident’s imagination. But where to go with your friends?
There’s no shortage of options, so it’s best to take a look around our itinerary full of suggestions.
Immerse yourself in the world of Neon Brush
In May, Neon Brush arrives in Porto for the first time. It’s an original experience where you can literally paint in the dark while enjoying a good drink.
(Re)discovering our history by visiting monuments
Recently, Porto was considered theBest City Destination in the World. But he believes that it’s not just the tourists who can and should make the most of our history.
That’s why we advise you to visit some of our main landmarks, where there’s always plenty to learn and contemplate. These are just a few of our favorites (but there are many more, of course!):
- Stock Exchange Palace;
- Cheese Castle;
- Clérigos Church and Tower;
- Porto Cathedral among others .
Attend a flamenco show
Attending a good musical show is always good, but it’s even better in the rain, especially when it’s something different, as is the case with “We Call It Flamenco”, which is coming to Porto in May.
Embark on an immersive experience
Shows and immersive experiences are here to stay (and that’s a good thing). At the moment, there are several taking place in Invicta, so we’ve selected a few for you:
- “Living Van Gogh”, at Alfândega do Porto;
- “Mysterious Egypt”, at Alfândega do Porto;
- “Spiritus”, in the Clérigos Church”, among other options.
Visit the best museums in Porto
As well as being places of art and culture, many of Porto’s museums tell important parts of our history, including some curiosities peculiar.
There is no shortage of museums in Invicta , dedicated to the most varied themes and full of attractions. So we’ve put together a brief cultural itinerary with some of our favorites:
- MMIPO – Museum and Church of Misericórdia do Porto;
- Porto Pharmacy Museum;
- Serralves Museum;
- Soares dos Reis National Museum, among others.
Visit a Port Wine Cellar to forget the rain
Whether in a restaurant or a wine cellar, a glass of port Port always tastes good. At the Gaia you’ll find some of the most famous brands of this true ‘nectar of the gods’.
So take advantage of the rainy days to explore the Port Wine Cellars. Some of the best known are, for example:
- Ferreira Cellars;
- Croft;
- Taylor’s;
- Cockburn’s, among many others.
Book guided cultural tours
We’ve already mentioned Porto’s museums and monuments, but there are other specific places you can (and should) visit. For example Fernando de Castro House Museum, the city’s most eccentric building, is promoting guided tours of its space for only 5€.
Or you can always go behind the scenes of one of Porto’s greatest cultural symbols, the São João National Theatre. At the same time, you can also book a guided tour of the incredible Monastery and Church of São Bento da Vitória. In both cases, the price is 10€.
Drinking coffee in a historic spot in Invicta
Rain outside and a warm cup of coffee in your hand, it’s a nice scenario, right?
In Porto, there are almost ‘historic’ places where drinking coffee tastes even better, such as:
- Café Ceuta;
- O Café Majestic;
- The Brazilian;
- Guarany, among others.
Sweeten your mouth with the best custard tarts
Pastéis de nata are always a good choice, whether it’s hot or cold. From the north to the south of the country, it is impossible to remain indifferent to its flavor.
In Invicta, of course, there are several places where you can ‘devour’ absolutely delicious pastéis de nata.
Among other places, our itinerary highlights, for example:
- Fábrica da Nata;
- Confeitaria do Bolhão;
- Castro etc.
‘Devouring’ books in Porto’s best bookshops
A suggestion related to books. After all, one of the best things to do, at any time, is to discover a good story, right?
You can take advantage of rainy days to (re)discover some of the old bookshops that still operate in Porto. An (almost) obligatory itinerary for all lovers of old and/or used books.
Tasting a good craft beer
Did you know that there are over 100 registered craft beer brands in Portugal alone? This scenario attests to the appreciation of national consumers for this drink; and the tripeiros are no different.
In Invicta, there are several places where you can enjoy a good beer, whether you’re visiting the brewery or enjoying the cultural offer.
We’ve made an itinerary so that you can raise your glass high in places such as:
- Nortada Factory;
- Catraio Craft Beer Shop & Bar;
- Letraria Craft Beer Garden Porto;
- Armazém da Cerveja, among others.
