Is Porto Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Safety index
Based on 10 experiences
Based on research and crime data
Safety overview
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation: Safe
Street harassment: Low
Petty crimes:Low
Tap water:Very safe
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Overall rating
based on 10 experiences
Rating summary
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Katty (34)
United States
Solo travel experience
First solo trip was in Porto for 2 days. Felt safe, food was delicious. Had a free tour guide yesterday and was providing me all the spots to eat and hangout. This morning I visited the Palacio de Bolsa, it was a wonderful experience. Wish I was able to make friends, but probably my fault, got a bit shy.
Posted: September 27, 2023Experienced: August, 2023Couple travel experience
Such a cozy city, definitely enjoyed it more than Lisbon. There’s so much to do and see, and a lot of day trip opportunities. Also the food is really great, and you can go visit a wine yard. Maybe not the best place to go swimming though.
Posted: May 26, 2023Experienced: November, 2022
Carolina (34)
Malta
Group travel experience
Last year, I went with one of my friends to Porto and I during that time I had the best 48 hours of my life like traveler. Porto is a magnificent city, its architecture seems the life during XVI century, I had the opportunity to drink "wine of Oporto" that is special so it contains brandy. Unexpectedly, we had a Harry Potter tour and was amazing to know that its writer took some places of the city like an inspiration to write. I loved its food, the sunset. Definitely I recommend it!
Posted: April 28, 2023Experienced: October, 2022
Julia (21)
Brazil
Solo travel experience
Just go and see! Always carefully, but have fun! Plan your rotine, meet native people to know what they like to do, the families, the food, ways to communicate. It's beautiful and good for your soul. Makes you a better person.
Posted: April 27, 2023Experienced: April, 2023Solo travel experience
Went to Porto in March and had a lovely time. It's super cheap apart from the really touristy areas and I highly recommend the free walking tours.
Posted: April 23, 2023Solo travel experience
I felt very safe in Porto and walked around at night without any issues. Public transportation was always available and uber/taxis were not so expensive.
Posted: March 3, 2023Solo travel experience
I stayed at House of Sandeman Hostel in Gaia. It was stunning. I stayed a week and had an absolute ball. Beautiful city to explore. There was a 24 port festival whilst I was there. The whole town was out with live entertainment, food and wine. I also hired a bicycle and road south to the beaches, lots of fun exploring and very picturesque.
Posted: November 29, 2022Solo travel experience
Things to do: - Ride a tram - Take a walking tour - Climb Torre dos Clérigos - Visit Livraria Lello bookstore - Take pictures in São Bento train station - Take a river cruise - Take a Port wine tour and tasting - Walk along the coast Safety: Central Porto is calm and safe pretty much everywhere. Recommendations: Porto is a beautiful place, quite small but very walkable.
Posted: September 17, 2022Solo travel experience
Things to do: - Palácio da Bolsa - Cathedral of Porto - Claregos Tower - Wine tasting - Dom Luis Bridge Safety: Felt very safe! Recommendations: Porto is amazing and cheap as well.
Posted: September 10, 2022Solo travel experience
Things to do: - Livraria Lello - São Bento Station - Luís I Bridge - Iglesia de los Clérigos - Porto Cathedral - Bolsa Palace - Casa da Música - Monument Church Of St Francis - Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Porto is an incredibly beautiful and the people are so friendly.
Posted: September 3, 2022Local experiences
I consider Porto is a safe and nice city for women. People are friendly and nice and often, even helpful! If you don’t go to suspicious places and follow common sense - like don’t go alone into dark alleyways or dubious neighbourhoods - you’ll be safe most of the time, both night and day.
Posted: November 2, 2023Meet locals in Porto
Mariana
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Hi Im a 24yo woman just rawdogging life and interested in meeting new people and different ways of thinking! Created this account because being aware of the patriarchial violence we endure I rather help and be helped by other women!
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Joana
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Hi, I'm Joana and I'm interested in art, books, camping, cinema, dancing, digital nomad, live music, languages, solo travel, fashion, history, photography, culture, education and writing
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🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇻 Cape Verde, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Brenda
Speaking
About Me
I’m very friendly, but shy when I don’t know the person. But speak to much when I do. I love have fun, and go out with friends. I love driving around. Love cooking, music, drinks. Just living the best life
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇮🇹 Italy
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Mariana
Speaking
You can stay for:
3 days
About me
Hi Im a 24yo woman just rawdogging life and interested in meeting new people and different ways of thinking! Created this account because being aware of the patriarchial violence we endure I rather help and be helped by other women!
Countries I’ve Visited
🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Ana
Speaking
You can stay for:
2 days
About me
I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But I don't feel like I belong anywhere until now. What I feel is a great desire to know the world and people. That's why I like to travel slowly.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇦 Morocco
Ines
Speaking
You can stay for:
3 days
About me
I’m a creative person that loves travelling and getting to know other cultures. I also enjoy being in the nature, gardening, music and drawing! I’m an architect and I was born and raised in Porto :) Feel free to contact me!
Upcoming visitors to Porto
Kim
Speaking
About Me
Hi!! Trying to spend more traveling this year and found this app, not sure how to use it just yet!
Stephanie
Speaking
About Me
Hello, I'm Stephanie and I'm interested in books, food & cuisine, culture, history and live music
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🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇸 Bahamas, 🇧🇲 Bermuda, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Local discussions
Solo travelI’m going to Porto and would love some advice.
I’m going to Porto and would love some advice. I have a full 48 hours in Porto and was thinking of doing one day dedicated to sightseeing and book a Douro Valley Wine tour for the other day. In regards to the sightseeing, I’m torn if I should do the hop on hop off bus or just pick a few main sights and walk it/take a walk around the city. If you’ve been what do you suggest? What do I have to ma...
Posted: June 22, 2023Safety in Portugal
