based on 53 experiences from female travelers
Its an amazing city with a very good vibe. Especially during spring and summer, it is very fun to explore the city, have a drink with your friends while watching the sunset from one of the many viewpoints. Must visit city!
Posted: January 13, 2026very beautiful country, we eat very well, the weather is nice, a safe country, lots of things to visit . every year I go to Portugal. I visit the south, we do a bit of beach time, sightseeing, a bit of shopping and in the north, we walk around a bit, we discover new places, we go to the village festival
Posted: September 4, 2025Experienced: June, 2025Porto 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, 2025I 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, 2025Lucie
France
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, 2025Based on 40 local experiences
Based on 40 local experiences
Porto can be considered pretty safe when compared to other European cities as it is very small. Just be careful with scammers and be very conscious about your surroundings (just like anywhere really).
Posted: January 14, 2026Jill
A very safe town. Lots of English spoken, very little crime outside of pickpocketing and rustling in cars. Safe for women, generally, there are lots of women out walking between bars and restaurants, even late at night (until midnight typically, later in the summer months).
Posted: November 22, 2025Porto is a very safe destination I would recommend it for any traveller but I would be weary at night as the atmosphere does change. I would definitely recommend going to Porto to solo travellers. It is very easy to get around
Posted: September 15, 2025Bianca
Generally safe, better to always have someone by your side and stay away from big groups of people, specially at night time. The majority of public places are fairly safe and quiet, however I wouldn’t walk alone in specific neighbourhoods, like Bairro do Aleixo.
Posted: September 8, 2025Porto 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, 2025The safety map shows areas in Porto where women have reported feeling unsafe.
Cassie
Porto
3 days
I’m someone who loves to act on a whim. I enjoy rock and jazz music, and I often plan spontaneous trips just to attend a live concert or a music festival.
Sherry
Porto
3 days
Hey, I’m Sherry! I love traveling, trying new foods (huge foodie here!), and spending time with family and friends. Whether it’s hiking, bar hopping, or just chilling with a good movie, I’m always up for a fun time. 💃