I'm in Porto right now and I have to say that this is the best video on UA-cam about this lovely city. The pork sandwich at Casa Guedes is to die for. Thanks for this great video.
My husband and I just found your channel last night. This review is spot on. Porto was by far one of our favorite spots in Portugal as well. Can’t wait to go back. We’ll have to hit up some of your recommended restaurants next time!
I absolutely love that you start with the gritty part, it's called honesty. As a portuense myself, I often start on the same note to people who are interested to visit my hometown. Great video!
Ever since I visited Porto I can not help but think about it every time I set foot in a new city. There is just no beating the beauty of Porto, especially at night looking down from the Jardin do Morro.
We just got back from Portugal for a 2-weeks sisters trip. We spent 4 nights in Porto, 6 nights in Lisbon, 3 nights and Evora. I totally agreed with you about spending more rather spent more time in Porto. I love this place. The hilly walking (we didn’t not spend a dollar on public transportation as we were just spending time with historical area. Loved the foods. People… extremely friendly and honest. Don’t forget to eat some roasted chestnut. The book store: we spent €15/person ticket and got a book. Read it during my flight back to the US. I would love to come back to Porto again in the future.
WOW Camden i watched a few video's on Porto you were the only one that kept things real and didnt sugar code it.. Keep up the great job and thank you so much, i am going to PORTO instead of Lisbon
Another very good video! We lived in Lisbon for 1.5 years before moving to Braga in November 2023. We spent a week in Porto on vacation a couple of years ago, and now are less than an hour by train from Porto. Now that we're done with moving, and the weather is improving, we hope to make more regular visits to Porto, because it is a stunning city in so many ways. The time of year you visit will have a big impact. Looks like you were there in (I'm guessing) December? During the warmer months, Porto really shines. I would get a metro/public transport pass, and use it, especially when the weather is nice. Easy to get to the beach, and there's some great beach bars an easy bus ride from city center. Matosinhos has some great sea food places, and is worth some time, too. For us, we absolutely LOVED our time in Lisbon. The more I got to know that city, the more I liked it (apart from housing prices). And I think that applies to either city; the first couple of days you need time to adjust and learn your way around a bit. But, the more you settle in, the better it gets. I think people who start in Lisbon and finish in Porto may wind up liking Porto more because they are more comfortable being in Portugal, and might have some more confidence to try more things. I think both cities are fantastic, and two of my 3 favorite cities of all time (shout out to Glasgow Scotland!). All 3 have a lot in common. All are a bit "gritty" with some rough edges, but massively fun and interesting, great people, and only get better the more you get to know each city. I can't wait to spend more time in Porto now :)
Thanks for taking the time to share this! You were close (I was there in January) -- Interesting observation about folks enjoying Porto more after getting acquainted with Portugal. I can definitely see that being true. And would agree on both cities having TONS to offer. Can't wait to visit Braga and Glasgow! Thanks again :)
My girlfriend and I just found your vids on Lisbon and Porto… just in time. We have a trip planned for both in a week. 5 days in Lisbon, 4 Porto. But we may head to Porto a few days earlier now. Great job: succinct, packed with info. Two - well, four! - thumbs up.
Hello Camden, the building were is situated McDonalds Aliados was an iconic café called Imperial. The architectural style is Art Déco. The café was inaugurated in 1936. Wen I studied at Porto University, in 1980-1985, I used to go to Imperial to drink coffee. Those days, the coffee was not expresso! Thank you for your kind review of Porto.
I am trying to choose between Lisbon and Porto. Making an itinerary to see which is best. A plus is that one can take guided tours from Porto to the national park, Santiago de Compostela ( in Spain), Braga + Guimarães and the Douro Valley. In that case its a plus that Porto is small and not overflooded with tourists spots such that one has a nice base from which to see the places mentioned. I will save your video in case i move forward with Porto so thanks for your effort :)
Great meeting you both! Thanks sharing your experiences and letting me crash your party. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and made it back home 😄 Looking forward to meeting up in the future!
you're so right! one time i was in alanya, and it was raining, (i come from the netherlands, so im used to rain) i loved the empty streets while everybody was running for shelter lol
Always fun to see opportunities created by what most would consider to be inconveniences! Hope all is well in the Netherlands -- I'm looking forward to spending time there this summer :)
I’m originally from Porto, but I’ve been living in Switzerland for the past 8 years. It warms my heart to see videos like this. Porto is an amazing city! Lisbon is nice but not even the second best place in Portugal. Sorry but not sorry. 😂
I found your video by chance and loved it. Thank you very much for the friendly vision of my country. I'm always very happy when I hear a foreigner speak so well and bluntly about my country. You should visit Setúbal Peninsula: Palmela Castle, The beaches... our wines and cheeses? Try Coimbra or Aveiro, too. And of course, Castelo Branco, Monsanto e Piódão. I'll be waiting dor your review.
FYI - A digestif is an alcoholic beverage served after a meal, traditionally believed to aid digestion even though there is not strong evidence to support this.
I appreciate the support. Soooo much wonderful seafood throughout the country. I'll definitely spend more time exploring and showing the fish delicacies during my next visit :)
Seems an interesting city and worth visiting for those who loves a walkable city like Prague, Amsterdam. The choice between it and Lisbon reminded me of Brussels and Ghent. 3 out of my 4 short visits to Belgium I have had my stay in Ghent. Although a reason for that due to the 34-min train ride between both.
You’re spot on with both points. Although it does take quite a bit longer to get to between Porto and Lisbon via train. But an easy trip! Thanks for sharing 😃
Thank you for very good review/guidance! We are thinking of spending some days in december to celebrate the new year´s eve in Porto, never been there before. I hope the city is walkable then and most shops are open regardless the wet weather.
Capela Incomum but I'd recommend eating at the other restaurants I mentioned. Capela Incomum was perfect for a glass of wine and small bites but the other spots had better food :)
The thing is, the issue isn't some people from elsewhere in the world trying to experience the local culture (when tourists comprise of 50% or less of foot traffic at a museum, town center, etc). The hipsters like to criticize these people, which is why they are hipsters, because they want to look cool. The truth is these tourists help the local economy and often engage with the local community. The real issue is the mindless hoardes of emotionless philistines who trample and plod around going through the motions, rendering a unique place into a globalized disneyland, a parody of its former self. Also pricing out the locals in the worst cases. These tourists might as well be at there local air conditionned mega mall in whatever megacity they reside in.
Camden, Thanks so much for your tips on Porto. By any chance do have a video on visiting the Douro valley? Will be in Porto/Douro at the end of this month and would love your insider tips!
Glad you found the video to be helpful! I don't have a video on the Douro Valley but hope to make one in the future (sorry about that). Hope you have a wonderful time :)
Finally watched the entire video and took notes (while in Korea before heading to Porto) Taking the advice and actually gonna skip Lisbon all Together this time (been there before briefly but dont wanna have Porto FOMO)
You're 100% correct haha. For some reason I always say "local" when using Bolt in Europe. It helps the folks from the US understand haha. Thanks for the support!
The buiding you are talking about was not built for McDonalds, it was one historical and iconic cofee shop (cafe imperial) that unfortunatelly was sold to McDonalds... It's quite sad...
Though I also like a MacD burger I would say some of the chains "restaurants" are situated at some of the worlds most beautiful buildings. Like I love one in Budapest, Hungary and another in Kristiansand, Norway
Hi Camden ive been to Lisbon once and Porto 13 times. I love it. lm going back in June for two weeks and again in September for 12 days. Tge people are so friendly .Its beautiful and romantic like you say. I walk everywhere. In Lisbon i had to get the metro everywhere.
This definitely helps my trip planning for next year. Is 5 days in Lisbon, 7 days in Porto enough? I'll be day tripping to Sintra in Lisbon, and day tripping to Coimbra/Conimbraga, and Guimaraes in Porto. Thank you
Hey man try "A Cave Do Bon Vivant", it's a French wine bar/restaurant, one of my friend work there it's really great. If u see a guy named Victor tell him that Vincent recommend it to you, it will be a fun moment I think.
I am flying into Porto August 21st, and I was thinking I should stay there longer than Lisbon for some reason, although everyone says stay in Lisbon longer so I am confused lol
@@camdendavid I wanna stay for like 2 weeks, I was thinking maybe 5 days porto 5 days lisbon 5 days Lagos.... do you have a video explaining how to cover all? i like your content
I just returned from Portugal stayed in Lisbon for 3 days (second time visiting) and 4 days in Porto (first time visiting). I recommend to stay longer in Porto. Also try to visit Sintra at least for one full day. It is 30 min from Lisbon and you can take the train back and forth on the same day
Whilst I am biased because I am from Lisbon, I love Porto and I go there as often as I can. It it a 3hish voyage from Lisbon by train. However, having seen the video about Lisbon, I feel that a lot of the best in Lisbon was not talked about. Pastéis de Nata are traditional and were invented in Lisbon, not in Porto, and the best ones are the traditional ones, from Lisbon. Also, pastéis de Belém (only sold at the original shop in Belém, again, in Lisbon) do not have the same recipe as all the other shops which sell pastéis de nata, although they look the same. The whole area of Belém was not mentioned! It has one of the most important monastaries in Portugal and in the history of Europe, it has the most important fort in Lisbon, and some of the best cultural part of Lisbon is also located there. It has also some of the most traditional and typical streets in Lisbon and houses a congress center... Mouraria was also not mentioned, the casas de fado were not mentioned, the south bank of the river Tagus was not mentioned, Ericeira (which is further away but talking about transportation it is more or less the same time from Lisbon) was not mentioned... and this is only, as someone from Lisbon, what I can pull off by quick thinking...
Thanks for taking the time to share all all this! You're so right -- I left out tons of stuff. Just goes to show how much the cities and the entire country has to offer :) Thanks again!
@@camdendavid Lisbon and Porto are two completely different cities. Porto is more pituresc (probably because it wasn't destroyed by the 1755 earthquake) and Lisbon is more "cosmopolitan". The baixa was completely rebuilt after the earthquake by the most modern architects of the time. Its layout was studied at schools and probably is studied in architect schools... avenida da liberdade is the equivalent to Paris's champs elysees. Built with same purpose. Ponte 25 de Abril was modeled after the san Francisco bridge. Quartel do Carmo, two steps from Chiado, was where one of the few (almost) bloodless revolutions of the world took place, which destryed the dictatorship that rulled Portugal for 40 years. In Porto, torre dos clérigos was left out. S Luís bridge was built by the same guy that built the Eiffel tower... for me these, as a portuguese, these aspects are crucial when talking about the cities and most are in book tourist guides. I liked your videos. I simply think that too much and too important things were left out...
Hiii! Heading to Porto in a few weeks, are there areas you recommend or maybe don’t recommend to stay? Seems like it’s walkable enough that location doesn’t matter as much?
As a local I must say that although I liked the video e feel like you missed some musts of Porto. I can’t believe that you don’t mention the “Francesinha”it’s on par with “Tripas” the city’s most famous dish. Also, except for the “Conga” and “casa Guedes” most of the places (eat and drink) you recommend, I never heard about
Not trying the Francesinha was my biggest regret! I had eaten soooo much great food and couldn't bring myself to eat a dish as big as the francesinha... what a mistake! I didn't end up mentioning it in the video because I never want to mislead or misinform folks about something I didn't have an experience with. But it's the #1 thing on my list for my next visit! Would love for you to try out some of those other places and let me know what you think :)
Hey Camden, love your videos! I am planning to travel to Porto & Madeira in the second half of October this year. I fear the weather, shorter day times and things closing soon. Unfortunately that is the only time I can travel. Would you recommend coming to Portugal around that time? or perhaps a different country. I would be traveling from the US. Thanks
I appreciate the support! I hear it rains a fair amount in October but should still be warm enough to enjoy. I guess it really depends on what you're looking for in the trip. You'll likely run into that type of weather no matter where you are in Europe in October. Is there something specific you're hoping to do?
@@camdendavid Thanks for the reply. I agree weather is out of our control and and it'll be same across Europe. I plan to land in Porto, explore the charming city for 2-3 days and then head to Madeira. We are a young couple so would be doing a lot of hiking, maybe canyoning too there. We will explore Lisbon after that for a few days (including a day in Sintra). Fingers crossed, hoping for an enjoyable weather!
I think you could have a great experience with as little as 2-3 days but could probably stretch it to a week (or more). It really depends what type of experience you're looking for and how many day trips you're wanting to take. But I hope you have a great time :)
I stayed at the Se Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. It was great location and I didn't have any complaints. But there are definitely more affordable options (I had some Hilton points I was looking to use when I visited). Hope that helps :)
Hello, I am thinking of picking up Porto as my exchange city to study there for one year. Do you think the city has enough to offer throughout the whole academic year? What are the possibilities to spend your leisure time there? :D
Hmmmm, that's a great question. I didn't spend enough time there to be able to answer thoroughly. But from my limited perspective, I'd say it definitely has enough to offer. You'll have easy access to other parts of the country and it's a special culture. What type of environments do you enjoy?
I stayed at Se Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. It was kinda funky but had great location. They had really cheap rate when I was visiting but I imagine the raise their rates in the summer. I know there are plenty of "luxury" hotels around if that's what you're looking for. If anyone else has any thought, feel free to chime in!
@@camdendavid NP. I was asking because I wanted to see if someone with a lot more experience dining in Porto agreed with me. I've only been to Porto once, last year for a about a week. I loved the burger and french fries at Holy Sandwich and am definitely going back on my next trip which is in about 3 weeks.
Want to hear the worst part?!? I didn't actually get to try the Francesinha... terrible mistake haha. But now I have an extra reason to plan my next visit!
Watched your video whilst in lisbon having been there for 4 days felt I'd seen enough. So decided to head to Porto day after only regret was didn't have enough time there only 6hrs totally agree with you would spend more time in Porto next time 😊
I recently spent time in Porto and Lisbon during the holidays. I feel like Porto's Christmas decorations were much more interesting than Lisbon hands down. I shall 😊 return soon!
Lisboa all the way! We live just north of Lisbon and just visited Porto...Too small, too many people and too much construction ! Food was great, but never would I live there!! Great visit, but I was always looking over my shoulder...Not at all comfortable...Druggies everywhere and just didn't feel right at all!
Nao faz falta, acredite.Completamente despropositado o sei comentário...Se vive numa localidade a norte de Lx como pode dizer que o Porto é demasiado pequeno.Pelos vistos vive num sitio ainda menor..Enfim..Fique onde está.
This is such a great and informative video. Unfortunately, I have to say, the sound effects from scene, to scene is very distracting and unpleasant. And it takes away from the quality of the video. My opinion. But I do appreciate the video thanks, going in June.
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I'm in Porto right now and I have to say that this is the best video on UA-cam about this lovely city. The pork sandwich at Casa Guedes is to die for.
Thanks for this great video.
Really appreciate the support. I would do just about anything for one of those sandwiches right now haha
bifaaaana hummmm soooo gooood omg
My husband and I just found your channel last night. This review is spot on. Porto was by far one of our favorite spots in Portugal as well. Can’t wait to go back. We’ll have to hit up some of your recommended restaurants next time!
Thanks for the support! Welcome to the channel :)
I absolutely love that you start with the gritty part, it's called honesty. As a portuense myself, I often start on the same note to people who are interested to visit my hometown. Great video!
We retired and live in Porto.
Best decision of our lives! 🇵🇹
We thought it would be Lisbon until we got to Porto.... So beautiful!
So glad to hear this 😃
I am going there for a visit in October. Friends retired there!
I may be doing the same this summer
I absolutely love Portugal. I've stayed in Lisbon, Porto and Braga. I really fell in love with Braga.
Such a beautiful country. I haven't spent any time in Braga but am looking forward to visiting during my next trip. Any recommendations?
I fell in love with Braga too. I could live there no problem.
Ever since I visited Porto I can not help but think about it every time I set foot in a new city. There is just no beating the beauty of Porto, especially at night looking down from the Jardin do Morro.
We just got back from Portugal for a 2-weeks sisters trip.
We spent 4 nights in Porto, 6 nights in Lisbon, 3 nights and Evora.
I totally agreed with you about spending more rather spent more time in Porto. I love this place. The hilly walking (we didn’t not spend a dollar on public transportation as we were just spending time with historical area.
Loved the foods. People… extremely friendly and honest.
Don’t forget to eat some roasted chestnut.
The book store: we spent €15/person ticket and got a book. Read it during my flight back to the US. I would love to come back to Porto again in the future.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share all this! So glad to hear you had a great time :)
@@camdendavidAre you gay?
Visting soon and researching the city, yours is the best video with the most functional tips by far! Thank you so much for this ♥
WOW Camden i watched a few video's on Porto you were the only one that kept things real and didnt sugar code it.. Keep up the great job and thank you so much, i am going to PORTO instead of Lisbon
I appreciate the kind words! Hope you have a wonderful time :)
Another very good video! We lived in Lisbon for 1.5 years before moving to Braga in November 2023. We spent a week in Porto on vacation a couple of years ago, and now are less than an hour by train from Porto. Now that we're done with moving, and the weather is improving, we hope to make more regular visits to Porto, because it is a stunning city in so many ways.
The time of year you visit will have a big impact. Looks like you were there in (I'm guessing) December? During the warmer months, Porto really shines. I would get a metro/public transport pass, and use it, especially when the weather is nice. Easy to get to the beach, and there's some great beach bars an easy bus ride from city center. Matosinhos has some great sea food places, and is worth some time, too.
For us, we absolutely LOVED our time in Lisbon. The more I got to know that city, the more I liked it (apart from housing prices). And I think that applies to either city; the first couple of days you need time to adjust and learn your way around a bit. But, the more you settle in, the better it gets. I think people who start in Lisbon and finish in Porto may wind up liking Porto more because they are more comfortable being in Portugal, and might have some more confidence to try more things. I think both cities are fantastic, and two of my 3 favorite cities of all time (shout out to Glasgow Scotland!). All 3 have a lot in common. All are a bit "gritty" with some rough edges, but massively fun and interesting, great people, and only get better the more you get to know each city. I can't wait to spend more time in Porto now :)
Thanks for taking the time to share this! You were close (I was there in January) -- Interesting observation about folks enjoying Porto more after getting acquainted with Portugal. I can definitely see that being true. And would agree on both cities having TONS to offer. Can't wait to visit Braga and Glasgow! Thanks again :)
My girlfriend and I just found your vids on Lisbon and Porto… just in time. We have a trip planned for both in a week. 5 days in Lisbon, 4 Porto. But we may head to Porto a few days earlier now.
Great job: succinct, packed with info. Two - well, four! - thumbs up.
Thanks for the support! Hope you have a great trip and feel free to reach out if any questions pop up :)
You pointed out the most touristic places possible saying those are so local and authentic ❤
Hello Camden, the building were is situated McDonalds Aliados was an iconic café called Imperial. The architectural style is Art Déco. The café was inaugurated in 1936. Wen I studied at Porto University, in 1980-1985, I used to go to Imperial to drink coffee. Those days, the coffee was not expresso! Thank you for your kind review of Porto.
Love the back story! Thanks for your support and sharing this :)
I am trying to choose between Lisbon and Porto. Making an itinerary to see which is best. A plus is that one can take guided tours from Porto to the national park, Santiago de Compostela ( in Spain), Braga + Guimarães and the Douro Valley. In that case its a plus that Porto is small and not overflooded with tourists spots such that one has a nice base from which to see the places mentioned. I will save your video in case i move forward with Porto so thanks for your effort :)
Thank you so much! Your enthusiasm is fantastic!
I appreciate the kind words :)
Camden, it was a pleasure meeting you in Nice, France. Good luck to you and keep grinding. We love your videos and are now subscribed.
Great meeting you both! Thanks sharing your experiences and letting me crash your party. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and made it back home 😄 Looking forward to meeting up in the future!
you're so right! one time i was in alanya, and it was raining, (i come from the netherlands, so im used to rain) i loved the empty streets while everybody was running for shelter lol
Always fun to see opportunities created by what most would consider to be inconveniences! Hope all is well in the Netherlands -- I'm looking forward to spending time there this summer :)
I’m originally from Porto, but I’ve been living in Switzerland for the past 8 years. It warms my heart to see videos like this. Porto is an amazing city! Lisbon is nice but not even the second best place in Portugal. Sorry but not sorry. 😂
I found your video by chance and loved it. Thank you very much for the friendly vision of my country. I'm always very happy when I hear a foreigner speak so well and bluntly about my country. You should visit Setúbal Peninsula: Palmela Castle, The beaches... our wines and cheeses? Try Coimbra or Aveiro, too. And of course, Castelo Branco, Monsanto e Piódão. I'll be waiting dor your review.
Soooo much more to explore -- can't wait :)
15:10 port wine is designed as an aperitif for after the meal, thats why you dont need to drink a whole bottle with a meal.
FYI - A digestif is an alcoholic beverage served after a meal, traditionally believed to aid digestion even though there is not strong evidence to support this.
good info.. we are coming from San Sebastián.. and we were thinking of staying only 2 nights at Porto or skipping it. Not any more..
I like your vibe and respect for a local authentic visit. As a non meat eater I missed your fish delicacies.
I appreciate the support. Soooo much wonderful seafood throughout the country. I'll definitely spend more time exploring and showing the fish delicacies during my next visit :)
your videos are absolute gems on internet. I admire your honesty. I think that makes your videos more interesting. Thank you.
Really appreciate the kind words and support :)
To the point and fast. Thanks for the tips.
Camden, thanks a lot for your videos! Have watched all of them! 👍🏻
I have a student who is based in Porto, need to visit her asap😊
So good to hear from you, Svetlana! I appreciate the support and hope you and Artem are doing well ☺️
Seems an interesting city and worth visiting for those who loves a walkable city like Prague, Amsterdam.
The choice between it and Lisbon reminded me of Brussels and Ghent. 3 out of my 4 short visits to Belgium I have had my stay in Ghent. Although a reason for that due to the 34-min train ride between both.
You’re spot on with both points. Although it does take quite a bit longer to get to between Porto and Lisbon via train. But an easy trip! Thanks for sharing 😃
Love this video! Super helpful but most importantly, genuine and accurate. Thank you!
Much appreciated!
I'll be spending 4 days in Lisbon and then 4 days in Porto. September/October. Can't wait.
Hope you have a great time!
We will be there first part of December this year. We like your tip of the trowel advice.
I agree with everything he says. Love Porto, the place buzzes.
You should try Francesinha aswell, a good place is Migalhas my favourite restaurant in Porto, they have a dessert called mousse de Oreo.
Thank you for very good review/guidance! We are thinking of spending some days in december to celebrate the new year´s eve in Porto, never been there before. I hope the city is walkable then and most shops are open regardless the wet weather.
I hope you have a great time!
Love Porto a lot more than Lisbon myself, such a beautiful city ❤
Btw old the big iron bridge that links Porto to Gaia was actually designed by Gustave Eiffel, the creator of the Eiffel tower in France.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing
Really packed a lot of great tips into this video! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
1:35 very well, good shot my dear friend ;)
I’m going to Porto next month for a city break so I can’t wait
Hope you have a great time!
Great video going there in July, love from Canada
Hope you have a great time! Much love :)
great rainy day activity is a tile making class.
Great idea!
Thanks a lot for these videos! I love them and give us a different point of view.
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for the video and advice. Looking forward to my upcoming trip to Porto ❤ February’24.
Hope you have a great trip!!
Great job on the video - nicely done!
Much appreciated!
Excellent video. THank you so much for making this as it helped me out tremendously.
Glad to hear it was helpful!
Hi Camden, what is the name of the restaurant that has the sausage on fire in your video at 3:03? Great video!! Thanks
Capela Incomum but I'd recommend eating at the other restaurants I mentioned. Capela Incomum was perfect for a glass of wine and small bites but the other spots had better food :)
I find it amusing how he warns the audience of touristy places when the audience is comprised of prospective tourists.
Hahah this is totally fair. I'm hoping this community likes to see things a bit different compared to your average tourist :)
@@camdendavid I know what you meant. I kind of said it in jest.
The last thing you want to see when you’re a tourist….is a tourist 😉
Why? No tourist wants to fall for a tourist trap.
Everybody hates them locals and tourists alike
The thing is, the issue isn't some people from elsewhere in the world trying to experience the local culture (when tourists comprise of 50% or less of foot traffic at a museum, town center, etc). The hipsters like to criticize these people, which is why they are hipsters, because they want to look cool. The truth is these tourists help the local economy and often engage with the local community. The real issue is the mindless hoardes of emotionless philistines who trample and plod around going through the motions, rendering a unique place into a globalized disneyland, a parody of its former self. Also pricing out the locals in the worst cases. These tourists might as well be at there local air conditionned mega mall in whatever megacity they reside in.
Your video is so informative. Thank You very much
Glad it was helpful :)
Camden, Thanks so much for your tips on Porto. By any chance do have a video on visiting the Douro valley? Will be in Porto/Douro at the end of this month and would love your insider tips!
Glad you found the video to be helpful! I don't have a video on the Douro Valley but hope to make one in the future (sorry about that). Hope you have a wonderful time :)
Thank you!!
Finally watched the entire video and took notes (while in Korea before heading to Porto) Taking the advice and actually gonna skip Lisbon all Together this time (been there before briefly but dont wanna have Porto FOMO)
I hope you have a great time in Porto. Let me know if any questions pop up!
So are you glad u skipped Lisbon?
Bolt is actually based in Estonia. But I guess calling it a local version of uber is a compliment? Thanks for the vid.
You're 100% correct haha. For some reason I always say "local" when using Bolt in Europe. It helps the folks from the US understand haha. Thanks for the support!
This was SUPER helpful!!
Glad to hear it!
excellent video and engaging presentation!!!! thankyou!!!!
Much appreciated!!!
This is a fantastic list!
Thanks for the support!
@@camdendavidNo problem. I am travelling tomorrow. Is it much more relaxed this time of the year?
@@samlyons2876 I'd say so. Hope you have a great trip!
Thanks for the video. Much love from Porto. And please don't forget Francesinha alwayssss 😂❤
The buiding you are talking about was not built for McDonalds, it was one historical and iconic cofee shop (cafe imperial) that unfortunatelly was sold to McDonalds... It's quite sad...
Damn... that is very sad. Appreciate you sharing this
Great Video 🤩
Though I also like a MacD burger I would say some of the chains "restaurants" are situated at some of the worlds most beautiful buildings. Like I love one in Budapest, Hungary and another in Kristiansand, Norway
Are you talking about the one at the train station in Budapest???
@@camdendavid Yes. So you have visited it?
@@Dovndyr13 I have hahah
Nice video! Amazing energy,
Much appreciated!
Thank you! Great video!
Those Gazela sausages!!!🤤
really helpful thanks!!
I definitely preferred Porto over Lisbon. Both are very nice but Porto is cleaner and cheaper.
I would agree with you
2:44 bolt is definitely the better choice.
Love this video ,well done debs xx
Thanks for the support, Debs!
Thanks for all the tips ❤
You're welcome :)
Hi Camden ive been to Lisbon once and Porto 13 times. I love it. lm going back in June for two weeks and again in September for 12 days. Tge people are so friendly .Its beautiful and romantic like you say. I walk everywhere. In Lisbon i had to get the metro everywhere.
So happy you're getting to spend more time there! Such a cool city and I hope you enjoy :)
This definitely helps my trip planning for next year. Is 5 days in Lisbon, 7 days in Porto enough? I'll be day tripping to Sintra in Lisbon, and day tripping to Coimbra/Conimbraga, and Guimaraes in Porto. Thank you
I always prefer as much time as I can get but I don't think you'll be too rushed :)
@@camdendavid Thank you! :)
Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for watching!
Hey man try "A Cave Do Bon Vivant", it's a French wine bar/restaurant, one of my friend work there it's really great. If u see a guy named Victor tell him that Vincent recommend it to you, it will be a fun moment I think.
Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out the next time I'm in town
I am flying into Porto August 21st, and I was thinking I should stay there longer than Lisbon for some reason, although everyone says stay in Lisbon longer so I am confused lol
You'll have a great time in both! How long is your trip?
@@camdendavid I wanna stay for like 2 weeks, I was thinking maybe 5 days porto 5 days lisbon 5 days Lagos.... do you have a video explaining how to cover all? i like your content
I just returned from Portugal stayed in Lisbon for 3 days (second time visiting) and 4 days in Porto (first time visiting). I recommend to stay longer in Porto. Also try to visit Sintra at least for one full day. It is 30 min from Lisbon and you can take the train back and forth on the same day
Used Bolt in Budapest Hungary and it is brilliant
Glad to hear it :)
Heeey I’m going as an exchange student to Porto soon, this really helps me not too get lost there lol 😂
Hope you have a great time!
Can you recommend any app to buy tickets for the library or events in general in Porto? ☺
I always purchase directly from the store's website :)
How about when it rain while you try to get out of airport?
Whilst I am biased because I am from Lisbon, I love Porto and I go there as often as I can. It it a 3hish voyage from Lisbon by train. However, having seen the video about Lisbon, I feel that a lot of the best in Lisbon was not talked about. Pastéis de Nata are traditional and were invented in Lisbon, not in Porto, and the best ones are the traditional ones, from Lisbon. Also, pastéis de Belém (only sold at the original shop in Belém, again, in Lisbon) do not have the same recipe as all the other shops which sell pastéis de nata, although they look the same. The whole area of Belém was not mentioned! It has one of the most important monastaries in Portugal and in the history of Europe, it has the most important fort in Lisbon, and some of the best cultural part of Lisbon is also located there. It has also some of the most traditional and typical streets in Lisbon and houses a congress center... Mouraria was also not mentioned, the casas de fado were not mentioned, the south bank of the river Tagus was not mentioned, Ericeira (which is further away but talking about transportation it is more or less the same time from Lisbon) was not mentioned... and this is only, as someone from Lisbon, what I can pull off by quick thinking...
Thanks for taking the time to share all all this! You're so right -- I left out tons of stuff. Just goes to show how much the cities and the entire country has to offer :) Thanks again!
@@camdendavid Lisbon and Porto are two completely different cities. Porto is more pituresc (probably because it wasn't destroyed by the 1755 earthquake) and Lisbon is more "cosmopolitan". The baixa was completely rebuilt after the earthquake by the most modern architects of the time. Its layout was studied at schools and probably is studied in architect schools... avenida da liberdade is the equivalent to Paris's champs elysees. Built with same purpose. Ponte 25 de Abril was modeled after the san Francisco bridge. Quartel do Carmo, two steps from Chiado, was where one of the few (almost) bloodless revolutions of the world took place, which destryed the dictatorship that rulled Portugal for 40 years. In Porto, torre dos clérigos was left out. S Luís bridge was built by the same guy that built the Eiffel tower... for me these, as a portuguese, these aspects are crucial when talking about the cities and most are in book tourist guides. I liked your videos. I simply think that too much and too important things were left out...
Hiii! Heading to Porto in a few weeks, are there areas you recommend or maybe don’t recommend to stay?
Seems like it’s walkable enough that location doesn’t matter as much?
This houses do you see with old windows , this houses has 600 or more years old not surprised.
I agree, Porto is much prettier with the azulejos .
Absolutely
Awesome video 👍
Much appreciated!
As a local I must say that although I liked the video e feel like you missed some musts of Porto. I can’t believe that you don’t mention the “Francesinha”it’s on par with “Tripas” the city’s most famous dish. Also, except for the “Conga” and “casa Guedes” most of the places (eat and drink) you recommend, I never heard about
Not trying the Francesinha was my biggest regret! I had eaten soooo much great food and couldn't bring myself to eat a dish as big as the francesinha... what a mistake! I didn't end up mentioning it in the video because I never want to mislead or misinform folks about something I didn't have an experience with. But it's the #1 thing on my list for my next visit! Would love for you to try out some of those other places and let me know what you think :)
Hey Camden, love your videos! I am planning to travel to Porto & Madeira in the second half of October this year. I fear the weather, shorter day times and things closing soon. Unfortunately that is the only time I can travel. Would you recommend coming to Portugal around that time? or perhaps a different country. I would be traveling from the US. Thanks
I appreciate the support! I hear it rains a fair amount in October but should still be warm enough to enjoy. I guess it really depends on what you're looking for in the trip. You'll likely run into that type of weather no matter where you are in Europe in October. Is there something specific you're hoping to do?
@@camdendavid Thanks for the reply. I agree weather is out of our control and and it'll be same across Europe. I plan to land in Porto, explore the charming city for 2-3 days and then head to Madeira. We are a young couple so would be doing a lot of hiking, maybe canyoning too there. We will explore Lisbon after that for a few days (including a day in Sintra). Fingers crossed, hoping for an enjoyable weather!
@@BilalKhan-rh1ei My fingers will be crossed for you!
The grittiness and graphiti in Porto is something I see all over Europe. No big deal though.
Would agree in general
Planning to visit this First Week of May.
How many days should I need to have a spectacular experience? Travel solo here.
I think you could have a great experience with as little as 2-3 days but could probably stretch it to a week (or more). It really depends what type of experience you're looking for and how many day trips you're wanting to take. But I hope you have a great time :)
5:00 What, like ~20% ABV or something, no? 😄
Yeah 20% is pretty high, no?
Do you have Hotels recommendations? Thank you
I stayed at the Se Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. It was great location and I didn't have any complaints. But there are definitely more affordable options (I had some Hilton points I was looking to use when I visited). Hope that helps :)
We stayed in an Airbnb but across the street from us there was Hotel Bolsa, location wise it is great, right on the start of Rua de Flores
Thank you
@@vyogh Thank you
Hello,
I am thinking of picking up Porto as my exchange city to study there for one year. Do you think the city has enough to offer throughout the whole academic year? What are the possibilities to spend your leisure time there? :D
Hmmmm, that's a great question. I didn't spend enough time there to be able to answer thoroughly. But from my limited perspective, I'd say it definitely has enough to offer. You'll have easy access to other parts of the country and it's a special culture. What type of environments do you enjoy?
Oooooo. I’d take up drinking coffee for that view
Couldn't agree more
Planning going to Porto this summer.Any recommendations the best hotel in Porto?
I stayed at Se Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. It was kinda funky but had great location. They had really cheap rate when I was visiting but I imagine the raise their rates in the summer. I know there are plenty of "luxury" hotels around if that's what you're looking for. If anyone else has any thought, feel free to chime in!
Have you been to Holy Sandwich? If so, what would you say about it?
I have not. Sorry to disappoint haha
@@camdendavid NP. I was asking because I wanted to see if someone with a lot more experience dining in Porto agreed with me. I've only been to Porto once, last year for a about a week. I loved the burger and french fries at Holy Sandwich and am definitely going back on my next trip which is in about 3 weeks.
@@onepaireofshoes7387 Ah, makes sense. Hope you have a great time :)
I'm from Porto and I know this beautiful city with my eyes closed. Living now in Florida for the last 20 years...😂
very helpful
Glad it was helpful :)
Planning for September- would it be rainy in September too?
You should be okay in September 😃
Jardim do Morro offers decent hashish from the african brothers chillin on the bench
I def wish I would have spent more time in Porto, and less time in Lisbon when I went!
Hope you had a great time though!
@@camdendavid Absolutely! Guess I'll just have to go back and do all the things I missed!
I agree with you about Porto. It is better than Lisboa.😊
Very good! But I am surprised that you left out the “signature dish” of Porto; Francesinha
Want to hear the worst part?!? I didn't actually get to try the Francesinha... terrible mistake haha. But now I have an extra reason to plan my next visit!
Watched your video whilst in lisbon having been there for 4 days felt I'd seen enough. So decided to head to Porto day after only regret was didn't have enough time there only 6hrs totally agree with you would spend more time in Porto next time 😊
Glad to hear you got to spend some time up there! Hope you had a great trip :)
Do you prefer Lisbon or Porto?
Felt like when he said he'd prefer 25 days in porto and a few in Lisbon that was a pretty clear answer :P
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@@KerryJones12 Hahah 100% for me. But what about you?
I recently spent time in Porto and Lisbon during the holidays. I feel like Porto's Christmas decorations were much more interesting than Lisbon hands down. I shall 😊 return soon!
Lisboa all the way! We live just north of Lisbon and just visited Porto...Too small, too many people and too much construction ! Food was great, but never would I live there!! Great visit, but I was always looking over my shoulder...Not at all comfortable...Druggies everywhere and just didn't feel right at all!
Nao faz falta, acredite.Completamente despropositado o sei comentário...Se vive numa localidade a norte de Lx como pode dizer que o Porto é demasiado pequeno.Pelos vistos vive num sitio ainda menor..Enfim..Fique onde está.
Porto is the best of season
This is such a great and informative video. Unfortunately, I have to say, the sound effects from scene, to scene is very distracting and unpleasant. And it takes away from the quality of the video. My opinion. But I do appreciate the video thanks, going in June.
Really appreciate the feedback! I'll do my best to limit those a bit moving forward. Thanks for the support and have a great trip :)