Is Porto Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel experience

Everything was very safe and friendly. Had zero local issues or trouble with transit. The weather was incredible, so dressed for their summer. Not a huge fan of frog legs, but try caramel (dolci) and cheese!

Solo travel experience

A beautiful city to walk around. Buildings, canal, artwork and shopping was unreal!! The pilgrim community was one full of people looking to share experiences and meet others. I felt safe walking alone during the day and early evening. There’s definitely a traveller nightlife culture in the city centre - so I never felt alone walking the streets, but I would definitely stay central rather than heading out to the suburbs at night. The public transport was decent but most of the city is walkable. I stayed in Selina hostel and the Central House. Both very secure and sociable. Highly recommend the visit if you want to avoid big tourist cities like Lisbon

Solo travel experience

Amazing place! I felt safe, the food was great, and the whole experience was excellent! The old buildings and history take your breath away. Artists on the streets and music played by musicians made me feel like I was inside a movie.

Solo travel experience

I felt very safe in Porto and walked around the city at night without any problems. Public transportation was always available, and uber/taxis were not so expensive.

Solo travel experience

Things to do: - Take a tram ride - Take part in a guided walk - Climb the Torre dos Clérigos tower - Visit the Livraria Lello bookstore - Take photos at the São Bento railway station - Take a boat ride on the river - Participate in a Port wine tour and tasting - Stroll along the coastline Safety: The center of Porto is calm and safe almost everywhere. Recommendations: Porto is a beautiful place, quite small, but very pleasant for walking.

Solo travel experience

Things to do: - Stock Exchange Palace - Cathedral in Porto - Clerigos Tower - Wine tasting - Dom Luis Bridge Safety: I felt very safe! Recommendations: Porto is incredible and also cheap.

Solo travel experience

To do: - Livraria Lello - São Bento Station - Luísa I Bridge - Clérigos Church - Porto Cathedral - Bolsa Palace - Casa da Música - Church-Monument of St. Francis - Serralves Contemporary Art Museum Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Porto is incredibly beautiful, and the people are really friendly.

In the center areas I believe it is a safe place, but usually we found some people selling drugs at night and there are some homeless people in the center. Walking at night is safer if you are not alone

Very very safe. Worst you might find is pickpocketing or being approached to buy drugs (they're not pushy at all, say no and move on). I'd reccommend standard safety for women - watch your drink, don't get too drunk, beware of your surroundings after dark.

In my opinion Porto is a safe city. Since young I use to walk alone at anytime morning, afternoon and evening, and at anytime I felt unsafe. Public transports like metro or bus are quite safe and accessible.

Porto its a really safe place for solo travel, its safe to go out at night but i always recommend being with someone who knows good places. Its safe to go to the beach alone and not being robbed or harassed, and if anything happen the portuguese people always try to help you.

Porto is a very safe city with low crime levels. As a woman living in Porto I always feel safe, even when walking alone at night. With tourism booming there are great places to socialize and great atmosphere. Although, as in any big city, is it important to always stay vigilant.

Solo travel experience

It was the first time I went on vacation alone and without being an au pair. I really enjoyed this experience. Portugal is beautiful, especially the architecture. The people are welcoming and very sociable. Prices are very affordable both in stores and restaurants.

Couple 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.