looking for something different this valentine’s day (or “dia dos namorados” as locals call it)? here are 9 ideas in porto — from creative dates to cozy dinners, all easy, fun and a bit special 💘
paint your partner
each of you gets a tile and one mission: paint each other without looking. expect laughs, surprises and… abstract art. (no peeking allowed 😏)
🕒 times: 10:30am and 4:30pm
⏳ duration: 1h
📍 location: ollarisca
💰 45€ per couple. included: one bottle of murganheira sparkling wine (375ml per couple) + 2 heart-shaped arcádia chocolates per person.
more information here.
cabaret show: new xperience
a glamorous night with burlesque vibes, mystery and a bit of magic. dinner and show included — perfect if you want something bold and different.
🕒 time: 8:30 pm for dinner. for show only, arrive after 9:30 pm
⏳ estimated duration: 2h30
📍 location: mxm artcenter
💰 75-85€ per person
more information and bookings here.
fado intimate show
dim lights, powerful voices and pure emotion. a classic porto experience, especially romantic in a small setting.
🕒 6pm or 7:30pm
⏳1 hour
📍fado maior do porto
💰 21€ per person
more information here.
a toast at the top of clérigos
climb the tower at night and celebrate love with sparkling wine, chocolates and one of the best views in the city.
🕒 6:30pm to 10:30pm
⏳30min
📍clérigos tower
💰 25€ per couple (includes night climb ticket + sparkling wine + chocolates + souvenir + photograph at the top)
more information here.
chocolate and port wine pairing
four chocolates, four port wines, guided tasting. you’ll learn why this combo just works — and taste your way through it.
🕒 5pm
⏳duration not specified
📍wow porto
💰 40€ per adult
more information here.
fc porto museum & stadium tour
for football lovers (or curious partners). explore the museum and visit the stadium — visits happen every hour.
🕒 10am to 7pm, stadium visit every hour
⏳flexible
📍fc porto dragão football stadium and museum
💰 25€ per couple
more information here.
paint a canvas together
one big canvas, lots of paint, zero pressure. you’ll be guided by a teacher and can even take the artwork home ready to hang.
🕒 4pm
⏳duration: 3 hours
📍action painting
💰95€ per couple
more information here.
learn how to taste chocolate
a sensory workshop focused on aroma, texture and origin. short, sweet and surprisingly interesting.
🕒 11:30am
⏳duration not specified
📍wow porto
💰 10€ per adult
book it here.
9-course dinner degustation
candles, live saxophone and a 9-moment tasting menu. intimate, romantic and perfect if food is your love language.
🕒 7-11pm
⏳duration not specified
📍alto restaurant
💰 55€ per adult
book it here.
whatever you choose, the best plan is the one you enjoy together. happy valentine’s 💌