Oporto Transport

Although Oporto’s steep riverbank streets make much of the Ribeira (Old Town) only accessible by foot, the city’s bus network connects the centre to all major sights further out. The city centre hub for busses is at Praca da Liberdade where 24-hour and 3-day passes can be purchased. Alternatively single journey tickets can be purchased aboard your bus. However, for ease of navigation it may be worth asking at your hotel or the tourist office for some assistance before embarking on your journey. Not only as a means of transport but also for a truly local experience take a trip on one of the few remaining rabelos –which once carried wine barrels down the river. Boats leave regularly from the Estiva Quay and apart from getting the best views of picturesque Ribeira you will also pass under some if not all of Oporto’s five impressive bridges that span the River Duoro.