Things to Do in Santo Ildefonso, Porto

Santo Ildefonso was a civil parish in Porto, now merged into a larger parish. It contains the historic Bolhão Market.

ManteigariaPastry Shop
Comer e Chorar por MaisCheese Shop
ViaCatarina ShoppingHome Goods

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Top things to do in Santo Ildefonso

Comer e Chorar por Mais
★ 4.7 · 224
Cheese Shop
A local food shop near Mercado do Bolhão, it offers a large selection of traditional Portuguese cheeses, cured meats, breads, wines, and other local products.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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ViaCatarina Shopping
★ 4.4 · 30.0k
Home Goods
Elegant mall featuring retail stores for fashion & home goods, a food court & rooftop restaurant.
Every day
10 AM – 10 PM
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Bolhão Market
★ 4.5 · 34.8k
Market
Historic, bi-level market in a neoclassical building with vendors selling produce & prepared foods.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 12 AM
Sat
8 AM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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Com Sotaque
★ 5.0 · 336
Flea Market
Every day
12 PM – 7 PM
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Mercado Brasil Tropical Porto
★ 4.4 · 2.9k
Market
Every day
9 AM – 10 PM
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Livraria aberta
Bookstore
A bookstore that offers a selection of books, including titles on queer art, culture, and literature.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 7 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Santo Ildefonso

Manteigaria
★ 4.6 · 7.9k
Pastry Shop· $$
A coffee house and pastry shop in Porto, known for serving warm, fresh, and creamy pastéis de nata, which customers can watch being made.
Every day
8 AM – 9 PM
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Culto ao Bacalhau
★ 4.7 · 1.7k
Portuguese· $$$
If you’re visiting the beautiful city of Porto and are planning on heading to the historic Bolhão market, make sure you jot down the name of this restaurant! It is located on the upper gallery of this legendary building and, as the name...
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 5 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 5 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Breakfast Lovers São Bento
★ 4.8 · 1.5k
Breakfast· €15–20
Every day
8 AM – 4 PM
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Café Santiago
★ 4.4 · 18.1k
Portuguese· €10–15
Casual eatery specializing in popular egg-topped sandwiches, as well as comfort food & beer.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 10:45 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10:45 PM
Sun
Closed
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Fábrica da Nata
★ 4.6 · 6.6k
Pastry Shop· $
A pastry shop where the Pastel de Nata is the main attraction, known for its production process and traditional Portuguese custard tarts.
Every day
8 AM – 10 PM
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House of coffee porto
★ 4.9 · 847
Coffee Shop· €5–10
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8 AM – 6 PM
Sun
8 AM – 6 PM
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A Cave Do Bon Vivant
★ 4.9 · 807
Wine Bar· €15–40
A Cave Do Bon Vivant is a place that serves natural wines and seasonal food homemade daily.
Mon
5 PM – 12 AM
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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BUuh!
★ 4.6 · 994
Café & Bakery· €5–10
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Molete Bread & Breakfast Saint Lazarus
★ 4.3 · 2.0k
Bakery· €1–5
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 1 PM
Sun
8 AM – 1 PM
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Casa Guedes Rooftop
★ 4.7 · 15.9k
Sandwich Shop· €10–20
A local restaurant known for its pork sandwiches, francesinha, and other traditional dishes, with options for outdoor seating and a rooftop.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11:30 PM
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