Let the rain
change the route
A rainy day, well spent
Porto is still an excellent city in the rain. Keep the plan simple: choose one indoor highlight, allow time for lunch or coffee, and use any dry spell for a short walk through the centre or beside the Douro.
~For culture and design~
Visit Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, the Serralves Museum or Casa da Música. Each offers a strong reason to spend a few unhurried hours indoors.
~For old Porto~
Step into Palácio da Bolsa, Igreja de São Francisco or Casa do Infante. São Bento Station is also an easy stop for its tile panels, even when the weather is unsettled.
~For a slower afternoon~
Book a Port wine cellar visit in Gaia, browse Livraria Lello with a timed ticket, or settle into a café for coffee and a pastel de nata.
Make your rainy-day plan feel even better
After a day of museums, wine cellars and cafés, come back to a comfortable base in Porto. Explore our apartments and suites, and choose the one that suits the way you want to stay.
Start Indoors
Choose a museum, gallery or historic house, then leave time for a coffee before the next stop.
A Long Lunch
Rain is a good reason to slow down over lunch, with a small plate, a glass of wine or a pastel de nata nearby.
Keep It Flexible
Use the weather as a guide: mix one indoor visit with a short walk whenever the rain eases.