10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Porto, Portugal in this travel guide covering 10 things to do including attractions, food and experiences. Porto ended up being one of our favorite cities during our Europe trip with my parents and is completely different from Lisbon. From riverside barrios to Neoclassical buildings and tram rides to stunning views over the Douro you'll find Porto is a city with no shortage of charm.
10 Things to do in Porto City Tour | Portugal Travel Guide: (Oporto)
Intro - 00:01
1) Visit the Blue Tiled Church “Chapel of Souls” (Igreja do Carmo -Capela das Almas) - 00:31
2) Shop for books inside Lello Bookstore (Livraria Lello) - 01:00
3) Set foot inside São Bento Train Station (Estação Ferroviária de São Bento) - 03:02 + Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) - 03:35
4) Explore the Riverside Quarter of Ribeira - 04:10
5) Sample local dishes from Porto at Terreirinho restaurant - 04:24
6) Visit the Church of Saint Francis (Igreja de São Francisco) - 05:54
7) Visit the Bolhão Market (Mercado do Bolhão) - 07:09
8) Walk across Dom Luís I Bridge for the best views of Porto (Ponte D. Luís I) - 08:33
9) Drink Port wine at Croft (vinho do Porto) - 10:25
10) Take a boat tour, cable car, funicular or walk down the Douro River - 10:04 & 12:16
*Bonus* Eat a Francesinha Portuguese sandwich - 12:40
Outro - 16:30
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Our visit Porto travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Portuguese cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions including visiting churches, monasteries, parks, wineries, bridges, quirky neighborhoods and museums. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Porto tourism brochure, Porto itinerary or Porto city tour also known as Oporto, Portuguesa.
10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide Video Transcript: (OPORTO)
Lisbon is beautiful, but Porto is magical. We arrived in Porto with our taxi driver’s words still ringing in our ears, and we’re happy to say, the city did not disappoint!
Our time in Porto was spent sipping on Port wine, soaking in the views across the Douro River, wandering through the hilly streets, and marvelling at buildings covered in blue tiles.
In this travel guide, we’re going to share a little bit of Porto’s magic with you, and also show you some of the things you too can see, eat, and drink when you visit Porto!
Known as the Chapel of Souls, this church is covered in tiles that represent moments in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine.
This bookstore is a feast for the eyes. The bookstore was even frequented by JK Rowling when she taught English in Porto, and it’s reported to have been an inspiration in her Harry Potter series.
We continued our walk downhill until we reached the São Bento Train Station.
Porto Cathedral is one of the oldest landmarks in the city with cloisters where the walls are covered in blue tiles.
We reached the neighbourhood of Ribeira, which sits right on the shores of the Douro River. This neighbourhood is lined with many sidewalk cafes, bars, and restaurants, so it’s a nice place to rest your legs and do a bit of people watching. Feeling hungry we wandered down some of the back streets until we found a small restaurant serving up local specialities.
We made time for one more attraction: the Church of Saint Francis.
The Bridge we had all been waiting for was Dom Luis the first Bridge, which spans the Douro River. The lower deck carries regular traffic with narrow walkways for those on foot, and the upper deck is reserved for pedestrians and the metro lines.
For the best views of Porto, you need to walk the upper deck!
There was only one thing on our minds: visit one of the many wineries that line this side of the river! We ended up walking into Croft for a wine tasting without need for an appointment, and this turned out to be one of our favourite activities in Porto!
Filled to the brim with port wine, cheese and chocolate, we enjoyed a light stroll along the Douro River, watching the boats bob in the water.
That’s a wrap for our visit to Porto! We hope you guys enjoyed following along and that you got a few ideas for your own trip. If you have any other suggestions of fun things to do in and around Porto, feel free to share those with travellers in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Portugal video series showcasing Portuguese food, Portuguese culture and Portuguese cuisine.
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Train travel (1) ... Namur (Belgium) ~ Luxembourg...
On August 29, 2009, I traveled from Uden, Netherlands towards Vosges, France.
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The journey by train started in Eindhoven, Netherlands, but the video begins with sceneries from Station Namur (Namen), in Belgium.
This part one of two ends in Station Luxembourg.
Part two starts in Station Luxembourg, and the journey will be continued towards Thionville (France) , Metz (France), Nancy (France), Vittel.... France....
The video is without music, but train travel lovers know that the sound of trains IS music.... all adds would disturb the atmosphere......
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Traveling by train offers the opportunity to meet people, to contact, to inform, to unite.
Traveling by train is one of the most excellent ecological ways to travel: that means that this way of travelling is supporting nature, environment, and so: mankind.
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Thank you, NarodnieMstiteli, for the support behind the sceneries, to create a video, growing from nice, to good, to better, and more to come....
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A little view of the Meuse river near Jambes, Namur. Taken by a Sony Cybershot camera from a bus.
24 Hours in London Travel Guide
Join us for our 24 Hours in London travel guide as we cover attractions, food and nightlife worth experiencing. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit London and experience something different in the city for every hour of the day? Well, that is exactly what we did in this travel video covering a different experience for every single hour of the day.
7:00 am - Waking up at CitizenM Hotel
8:00 am - Coffee at Cape Barako
9:00 am - Views from Parliament Hill in Hampstead Heath
10:00 am - Visiting the Tate Modern
11:00 am - Changing of the Guard
12:00 pm - Thames Rockets Speedboat Ride
13:00 pm - Lunch at Borough Market
14:00 pm - Watching a West End Show
15:00 pm - Mad Hatter Afternoon Tea
16:00 pm - Shopping at Seven Dials
17:00 pm - Riding the Slide at Arcelor Mittal Orbit
18:00 pm - Enjoying street art in Croydon
19:00 pm - Attending the ‘Lates’ at the Royal Academy of Arts
20:00 pm - Pop up concert with Sofar Sounds
21:00 pm - Dinner at PopBrixton
22:00 pm - Board games at Draughts
23:00 pm - Live music at The Blues’ Kitchen
24:00 pm - Playing darts at Flight Club
01:00 am - Drinks and music at Cahoots
02:00 am - Cocktails and dim sum at Opium
03:00 am - Clubbing at KOKO
04:00 am - Late night eats at Beigel Bake
05:00 am - Early morning walk along the Southbank
06:00 am - Breakfast with a view at Duck & Waffle
We offer off-the-beaten path suggestions that won't find in a typical London tourism brochure or London itinerary.
Do you agree with our suggestions? What would your ultimate 24 hours in London experience be like?
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London. Like many world capitals, this is a city that never sleeps, and on my most recent visit, I got to experience that firsthand. My challenge was to discover 24 unique experiences in London – one for every hour of the day!
From secret speakeasies to living room concerts, and whimsical afternoon teas to bustling food markets, I scoured the city to bring you the following 24 hours in London! Let’s begin.
I skipped breakfast to visit a coffee shop in Hampstead!
With a bit of caffeine in my system, I continued on to my 9:00 am activity which was walking up Parliament Hill in Hampstead Heath with a great lookout point of the city skyline.
Set in a former power station it is home to the national collection of British art from 1900 to the present.
I got off at Westminster Station and walked over to Horse Guards Parade for my next activity.
If you’re visiting with kids there’s a section inside the museum where you can try on different uniforms.
Cruising down the Thames is a classic way to experience London while hearing interesting London facts that you won’t find in any guidebook.
With hundreds of food stalls selling everything.
What can you do in the middle of the afternoon in London? I made my way over to the West End for a show.
Having afternoon tea at the Sanderson was like stumbling down a rabbit hole and being transported to the world of Alice in Wonderland. Everything from the menu to the teapots to the ‘drink me’ potions was just right!
The RISEGallery has been doing a lot of work to help connect local artists with property owners, and this has resulted in some beautiful murals.
I attended my first Late where museums and art galleries stay open after hours, offering extended admission or putting on special events.
I got to experience Sofar Sounds, which is a pop-up concert that takes place in people’s living rooms. It’s not until 24 hours before the event that you are emailed the address and the names of the artists performing that night.
Then at 11pm, for a bit of live music, it was onwards to The Blues Kitchen in Brixton, where they do barbecue, bourbon, and blues.
Flight Club is a bar that puts a twist on the traditional English pub by adding modern darts into the equation.
With the clock striking one, my next stop transported me to London in the 1940s.
This bar was set in an attic and it had a bit of speakeasy vibe. There mixing all sorts of fun cocktails.
We checked out London’s nightlife scene at 3 am with dance moves at KOKO.
Last but not least, the final activity of my 24 hours in London was breakfast at Duck & Waffle. Located on a 40th floor, this restaurant has amazing views of Central London and they are open 24 hours a day.
And that’s a wrap for my 24 hours in London! I hope you enjoyed following along and that also got a few ideas for your own trip. As you can see, this city has plenty to offer, no matter the time of day. Wishing you happy travels and see you next time!
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The Citadel of Namur - 2017 HD
A walk through the Citadel of Namur, Belgium / Citadelle de Namur / castle of Namur
The Namur Citadel is a 100 meter high hill above the Wallonian city of Namur. He enjoys a strategic location on the spot where the River Sambre flows into the river. It is one of the largest castles in Europe.
History
Probably this hill was eight thousand years ago inhabited. The Romans used this place for a fortress. The first stone ramparts dating anywhere from the early Middle Ages. From the 10th century, the complex is the seat of the Earls of Namur. Until 1429, a total of twenty-three graves succession. In that year Philip the Good takes the field in Namur and is attached to the Duchy of Burgundy.
Until the independence of Belgium is often besieged fortress, and it is in Spanish, Austrian, French and Dutch hands. Between 1816 and 1825 the entire complex will be rebuilt by the Dutch. After the Belgian Revolution is the final fortress in Belgian hands. In 1893 a part of the complex was transferred to the city by King Leopold II. On this section of the park, the Esplanade, built. In 1975 the entire fortress is transferred to the city and the demilitarized area. In 1977 left the latter commands the fort.
Musical Instrument Museum Brussels, Belgium
The Musical Instrument Museum is a music museum in central Brussels, Belgium. It is part of the Royal Museums for Art and History and internationally renowned for its collection of over 8000 instruments.
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Paysage sonore de la ville de Namur, Belgique - Sounds of Namur
Namur soundscape - Paysage sonore de la ville de Namur.
Il n'a pas été évident pour moi de traiter le paysage sonore de Namur, tant je connais cette ville par cœur. Il a fallu se détacher des parti-pris, des a priori, y aller avec des oreilles neuves. Cela s'est révélé abordable dans le sens où je n'avais jamais enregistré spécifiquement ses sonorités, à cette petite ville resserrée sur ses rues anciennes ; en réalité j'y ai beaucoup été pour le travail, ce qui ne laisse pas forcément un bon sentiment quant à ce lieu.
Namur est une drôle de ville. Si l'enregistrement finit par vous coller un sentiment de malaise, il ne faut pas spécifiquement se dire que c'est anormal. En effet la ville donne l'impression de se vider de ses habitants au profit d'un rythme de navetteurs. Namur est un centre scolaire gigantesque (les secondaires, l'université), un lieu de bars et de loisirs, un bassin d'emploi développé en matière d'administrations (la région, le gouvernement) : c'est la capitale de la Wallonie, posée sur la Meuse et la Sambre.
Mais voilà, 17 heures arrive, tout le monde s'en va graduellement et rentre chez soi, ne restent qu'un fabuleux volume de tapages et d'ivrognerie. Je ne donne pas une image reluisante de cette ville, mais voilà je l'ai dit, j'y ai été sans credo artistique. J'ai enregistré ce que j'ai entendu, retranscrit ce que j'ai vu dans ce condensé qu'on appelle paysage sonore.
Au vu de cet aspect de la ville de jour puis ville de nuit, l'enregistrement effectue un saut temporel dans ces ambiances spontanées. Tout d'abord, c'est un long témoignage sur ces trajets, aux sonorités denses : les bus, les trains, les navetteurs nombreux, puis l'interminable ballet des valises des koteurs dans toute la ville. Ensuite nous passons au rythme de la nuit, ivre et agressif. Je me suis fait virer par un barman alors que j'étais sur un trottoir : on ne se promène pas ici, qu'il me dit. Soit, c'est donc ça Namur.
Épuise par cette nuit, on part en bord de Meuse, enfin au calme dans des quartiers verdoyants. Les oies crient sur une île déserte. On s'y plairait soudainement.
Une mention toute spéciale à la fille qui attendait sur le quai, train en direction de Liège. Tu as repéré mes micros et ma technique d'enregistrement. Jamais personne ne m'avait remarqué avant. Minute 8:48 soudain ça se fige. Fais gaffe que tu dis. Bravo à toi ! Identifie-toi afin que je me fasse pardonner, dans la vraie vie j'ai moins une tête de tueur ;-)
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0:00 - La gare de Namur. Cet endroit est véritablement très fréquenté, ce pourquoi afin de représenter Namur, j'avais l'obligation morale de m'y rendre en heure de pointe, voire même si possible un vendredi soir.
17:50 - Rue des Carmes. Premier défilé de valises. Sur les pavés, je suis une enfant et sa maman.
19:56 - Au passage de la gare, des gens sont attablés en terrasse. Au gré du vacarme formé par tous les gens qui vont et qui viennent, on devine une discussion bon enfant. Namur est aussi une ville fort chaleureuse.
24:12 - Rue du Collège, Félicien Rops. Des élèves se rendent à une fête locale.
25:50 - Rue Saint-Loup. Deux mamies sont scandalisées par les prix pratiqués dans une boutique de décorations de noël. Une famille arrive. Un enfant s'intéresse distraitement à ce petit monde. Va-et-vient de valises, chacun part de son côté au fil de quelques rues piétonnes.
32:50 - Place du Marché aux Légumes et graduellement, une promenade calme vers la place Chanoine Descamps. Les bars sont bondés. Ils accueillent une population estudiantine qui est déjà ivre. Beaucoup de tables ont le mètre, c'est-à-dire un mètre de bière dans un rack. De nombreux étudiants pratiquent l'affond, une tradition qui vise à descendre une bière aussi rapidement que possible. Ensuite la bouteille en verre est fracassée au sol ou bien le plastique écrasé du pied. L'ambiance est assez déjantée et festive, ça crie de partout.
42:36 - Quais de Sambre. J'ai pris des risques pour cet enregistrement, j'ai vraiment été au cœur des groupes. Sur le bord de Sambre, des îlots de jeunes sont formés tous les 30 mètres. Casiers de bières, ganja à outrance, ils sont morts bourrés. Ils passent de la super musique : je trempe mes couilles dans tes larmes. Rivière de pisse au sol, déchet de l'humanité, simplement comment peut-on en arriver là ?
47:48 - Au Grognon à deux pas de là, la péniche nommée Alain (IMO 226001470) s'engouffre de la Meuse vers la Sambre.
49:54 - Le pont Materne. Au sein d'un déluge routier vers Jambes, un feu rouge permet aux piétons de traverser.
51:00 - La Plante. Nous quittons peu à peu cette ambiance urbaine oppressante pour retrouver de verdoyants quartiers en bord de Meuse. Voué au silence reposant, ce coin offre un havre de paix aux bernaches.