Everything about the Porto City Card
The Porto Card, the official city pass of Porto, is the perfect way to discover this beautiful city. With the city card you can get free or discounted access to sights, museums, restaurants, shops and much more in Porto. Here you can read everything you want to know about this card.
Where to buy the Porto Card
You can easily purchase the card in advance online, you will receive a voucher with which you can pick up the Porto Card at one of the tourism offices. The City Card has two variants, the Porto Card Walker and the Porto Card with transport, the only difference being whether you want access to the bus and metro network or not.
Where can you pick up the card?
You can pick up the Porto Card at the following places and times:
- The office next to the Sé Cathedral, daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- On Avenida dos Aliados, the office is close to the Town Hall, daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- The tourism office in the public arrivals hall (level 0) at the airport, daily from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.
When you pick up the card you will also receive a handy guide with information about the included attractions and discounts. Don’t forget to bring your digital voucher and valid ID.
Tip: If you pick up the card in the city itself, go immediately when the chosen office opens. The tickets are popular and a queue can quickly form.
The benefits of the Porto Card
The Porto Card is available for a duration of 24, 48, 72 or 92 hours. The card gives you various benefits, depending on whether you choose the option with free access to the bus and metro network. Below is a brief summary, view the entire list of attractions and discounts in Porto here.
- *Free and unlimited use of the bus and metro network in Porto.
- *Free and unlimited use of the trains on the routes to Paredes, Lousado, Vila das Aves and Paramos.
- Free entrance to 6 museums, such as the Museu Romântico, the Museu do Papel-Moeda and the Museu Do Vinho Do Porto.
- Discounted admission to many attractions and tours, such as the Palácio da Bolsa and the Catedral Terreiro da Sé.
- Discounts in participating restaurants, cafes, shops and parking lots.
- You will receive a handy guide with information about the included attractions and discounts.
*These are only included with the Porto Card with transport.
What does the Porto Card cost?
The price depends on the validity period you choose and whether you also want access to the bus and metro network. The Porto Card Walker is a lot cheaper, but then you pay separately for the metro, bus or train. Ideal if you plan to not use it much. Many of the sights are within walking distance of each other in the old center. With a centrally located hotel you can visit a lot on foot. Are you staying or going outside the old center? Then we recommend taking the Porto Card with transport.
The Porto Card Walker costs (2023):
Valid for 24 hours: 6 euros
Valid for 48 hours: 10 euros
Valid for 72 hours: 13 euros
Valid for 96 hours: 15 euros
The Porto Card with transport costs (2023):
Valid for 24 hours: 13 euros
Valid for 48 hours: 20 euros
Valid for 72 hours: 25 euros
Valid for 96 hours: 33 euros
Tip: If you are considering the Card with transport and you arrive at the airport, we recommend that you pick it up directly in the arrivals hall. You can then immediately use the card on the way to your hotel.
Why the Porto Card
Because with smart use it is a good deal! In addition to the free sights, you also get discounts at many restaurants, cafes, shops and parking lots. The Porto Card Walker in particular can look great with the use of a few discounts. For example, you get a 50% discount at Casa Da Música, Museu Militar Do Porto and Teatro Nacional São João. Also useful; For example, park your car in one of the Saba parking garages and your discount can be up to 48%. Depending on how you visit Porto, you will certainly save money with both city cards.
What are the conditions
When you hand in your voucher at one of the tourism offices, you will receive a physical card in return. Have you chosen the Porto Card with transport? You will then receive a transport card as well that you can use to check in and out. Both cards activate themselves automatically the first time you use them. Both the Porto Card and the transport card are valid for 24, 48, 72 or 92 hours, depending on the option chosen. On the back of the cards you can write the time and date of first use. This way you never forget how long you can still use it.
Note: By scanning the card, they keep track of which attractions you have visited. Unfortunately, it is not possible to enter for a second time (free or with a discount). Take this into account and get the most out of your visit.
Using the Porto Card offers convenience and cost savings. It is a useful tool to plan your trip and make the most of your stay in this beautiful city in Portugal.
