Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes.
We recommend to fly to Porto airport (OPO) located 30min from the wedding venue.
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at the below hotels. When making your reservation please mention our wedding or our promo code to receive a discounted rate.
Price range for double room: €74 - €110 per night (prices for June 2025).
Location: Rua do Ateneu Comercial do Porto 13, Porto.
Promo Code: (Coming in June 2025).
Price range for...
Single room: €150 per night.
Double: €160 per night.
Extra Sofa Bed: €50 per night.
Children 0 – 6 years free.
Breakfast included.
Location: Praça da Batalha 127-130, Porto, Portugal.
Promo Code: (Coming in June 2025).
Price range for...
Double room: €234 per night.
Triple room: €330 per night.
Family room (4 people): €625 per night.
Location: Alameda Basílio Teles, 29, 4150-127, Porto.
Promo Code: (Coming in June 2025).
In addition to the suggested hotels, explore Airbnb options — an affordable and personalized alternative for guests seeking a unique lodging experience. Airbnb is a online platform that connects travelers with hosts who rent out their homes or rooms.
In June, Porto typically enjoys warm and sunny weather, with temperatures ranging from pleasantly mild to moderately hot, and occasional breezes along the coastlines.
You can expect daytime averages ranging from 22°C to 30°C and nighttime lows of 15°C to 20°C.
Porto use time zone UTC+0, so it is 7 hours behind Perth (Western Australia) and 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
Portugal runs on a 220V power system, making use of two-pronged plugs and matching sockets.
If you’re arriving from outside Continental Europe, you’ll probably need an adaptor and if you’re country utilizes a different voltage system (110V), you should bring a power transformer as well.
The currency used in Porto is the Euro (EUR). Banknotes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500, while coins are 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2.
You can view the current exchange rate below:
Tips are not included, tipping isn’t expected in Portugal. If you receive good service and feel you would like to tip, then do so. Probably best to leave it in cash, around 10%.
You never get the option to add tips on a credit card transaction, the banks in Portugal charge high fees, the waiter won’t see a penny.
Porto is a very walkable city, but there are plenty of rideshare services available like Uber.
To assist our guests with travel plans for our destination wedding, we’ve partnered with trusted travel agents who specialize in Europe. They will ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
If you need any help, feel free to reach out to them for assistance with your travel plans!
The language spoken in Porto is Portuguese but English is widely spoken by all individuals who work within the tourist industry.
Below are a few basic Portuguese words you will be sure to hear:
Olá / Hi
Bom dia / Good morning
Boa tarde / Good afternoon
Boa noite / Good evening/night
Por favor / Please
Sim / Yes
Não / No
Obrigada – Obrigado / Thank you
Desculpa / Sorry
Você fala inglês? / Do you speak english?
Quanto custa? / How much?
FOOD
• Casa Virtude: Passeio das Virtudes, 33 – APP 15 € (I’d recommend trying their Mussels “Ao Bolhão Pato”. They go perfect with a “Vinho Verde”)
• Cervejaria Brasão: Rua de Passos Manuel 205 – APP 12 € (Arguebly on of the best Francesinhas in town. Good beer is a bonus)
• Restaurante Torreão: Rua das Virtudes, 37 – APP 15 € (Great food with an amazing view)
• Leiteria da Quinta do Paço: Praça Guilhermes Gomes Fernandes, 47 – APP 5 € (For the amazing Éclaires)
• Cantinho do Avilez: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 166 – 25 € (Michelin Guide recommended restaurant)
• Capa Negra II: Rua do Campo Alegre, 191 – 10 € (Great Francesinhas and Portuguese traditional food)
CULTURE
• Centro Português de Fotografia: Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, S/N – APP: Free! (A photography museum inside an old prison!)
• MiraJazz: Escadas do Caminho Novo, 11 – APP 5 € (Jazz afternoons facing a great view to the river)
• Fado Vadio at Adega Rio Douro: Rua do Ouro 223 – APP 5 € (Traditional Fado played and sung by locals)
• Serralves Foundation: Rua D. João de Castro, 210 – APP 10 € (Big and beautiful garden and the Museum of contemporary art)
PARTY
• Galerias de Paris: Rua da Galeria de Paris, 67 – APP 5 € (Great place for dancing right in the middle of the bohemian area of the city)
• Prioridade Bar: Largo do Terreirinho – APP 4 € (2 for 1 for every drink on mondays, right by Ribeira Square)
• Embaixada do Porto: Praça de Carlos Alberto, 121 – APP 5 € (Great vibe, good for dancing, chatting and even playing a round of foosball with the locals)
• Era uma vez em Paris: Rua das Galerias de Paris, 106 – APP 5 € (For the more Romantic souls)
TAPAS
• Museu d’Avó: Travessa de Cedofeita, 56/59 – APP 12 € (Wide selection of Portuguese Tapas. Good for that romantic evening)
• Taxca: Rua da Picaria, 26 – APP 6 € (Traditional and popular tapas)
• Conga: Rua do Bonjardim, 314 – APP 6 € (Try their Bifanas, but beware, its quite spicy)
