Is Porto Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Porto is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any city, certain areas might be more risky especially late at night but overall, locals are friendly and willing to help. Violent crime is rare, but be aware of petty crimes such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transport. To bolster your safety, it is recommended to stay alert and maintain standard precautions. Use reputable transportation services and avoid unlit areas during hours of darkness.

Safety rating

4.4 /5

Based on 51 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.1 /5

Based on 36 experiences from local women

Porto is currently ranked #8 safest place in Portugal for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Porto?

Safety at night:Safe

Porto is generally very safe to explore at night. The city is well-lit and well-patrolled by local law enforcement, making it safe for solo female travelers. However, like any major city, it's important to remain vigilant, especially while walking alone. Stick to the main streets and avoid dimly lit or deserted areas. Public transportation is reliable and safe to use even at night. There have been very few cases of serious crimes reported in the city.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Porto, is generally safe, reliable, and convenient. This includes the metro, buses, trams, and trains that operate in the city. Incidences of crime on public transportation are low and the systems are well-maintained and well-used by locals. However, like any city, it's always prudent to stay alert and aware of your surroundings, particularly during off-peak times and at less busy stations.

Street harassment:Low

Porto as a whole, is a serene city with friendly locals. Street harassment is not a common factor here. Most locals are respectful, and while you might occasionally come across some unpleasant individuals, instances of street harassment are generally rare. It is advisable to stay vigilant, specially during night hours or in less crowded places.

Petty crimes:Low

Porto is quite safe for visitors. Petty crime such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, or mobile phone theft can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas, on public transportation, or in restaurants and cafes. However, it's far less common compared to major European cities. Applying a common-sense approach such as keeping your belongings secure and staying vigilant of your surroundings, particularly in crowded places, is usually sufficient to ensure a safe trip.

Is Porto worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 51 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.2/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Solo travel

Porto is a really safe city, the food was amazing and almost everyone knows how to speak English, or at least they always tried. I enjoyed visiting Ribeira. It was breathtaking, and you can always catch a train in São Bento and go visit Guimarães, or Aveiro, 2 wonderful cities in less than 1h away.

Posted: August 26, 2025Experienced: July, 2025

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I felt so safe! But honestly could’ve done 2 nights instead of 3 (unless you want to do the Douro valley tour). It was sooo crowded. Go to jardim de morro for sunset. If you’re solo traveling you can do a walking tour or wine tour to meet people.

Posted: August 14, 2025

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Lucie

France

Solo travel

Porto is an amazing place, with a lot of colors and musics. I saw, and gave money, a lot of musicians on the streets. The transports were cleaned. It seems to be like a good safe place, I didn't have to deal with any big problems. And never felt unsafe !

Posted: July 25, 2025Experienced: June, 2025

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Julia

Poland

Solo travel

I am madly in love with Portugal, but Porto has hit the nail on the head. I have nothing bad to say. I love everything about this city! I was going to do the pilgrim's route, but in the end I didn't go anywhere and stayed in the city. Because it's amazing! P.S.: Be sure to visit the distilleries of famous Port wine producers. Learn the history of the tiles on the buildings, called Azulejo. Dance with the locals to the music of street performers and leave a piece of your heart in Porto.

Posted: June 25, 2025

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Bre

United States

Solo travel

I have been to the city of Porto many times now and it’s beautiful!! The people are very kind, the coffee is EXCELLENT, I felt very safe, and there’s tons to do if you just walk around. I highly recommend it for anyone traveling around Europe!

Posted: June 17, 2025

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Is Porto safe for women?

Safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 36 local experiences

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 36 local experiences

Porto is like 'very touristic city' but you feel safety. People respekt tourists. Maybe not areas of dangerous district but in downtown is super safety. I never had bad, dangerous situation im downtown.

Posted: September 3, 2025

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