Porto.CARD – The Official City Card of Porto (Portugal)

📌At a glance

The Porto.CARD is the official sightseeing pass of the city of Porto, combining unlimited public transport with more than 130 discounts and free admissions.
Metro, buses, and suburban trains (CP) can be used unlimited and free of charge – including the airport connection.
It is available for 1, 2, 3, or 4 days.
You can purchase it online with no additional fees.

On this website, we share our personal experiences, up-to-date information, tests, and price comparisons (2025).

What is the Porto.CARD?

The Porto.CARD is the official city pass of Porto. It’s a convenient way to explore the city flexibly and at your own pace. The card combines unlimited use of public transport with a wide range of discounts on museums, attractions, and leisure activities.

Below is a quick overview of the main benefits and savings included with the card:

1. Free and Unlimited Use of Public Transport:

With the Porto.CARD, getting around Porto is easy and flexible. The card includes:

Unlimited travel on all metro lines (including the airport line)
Access to STCP city buses
Use of CP suburban trains between Paredes, Vila das Aves, Espinho (a popular seaside town with a wide sandy beach), and Lousado

⚠️ Please note: The historic trams are not included in the Porto.CARD.

Free metro travel in Porto for Porto.CARD holders (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport).

2. Free or Discounted Entry to Museums and Attractions

The Porto.CARD grants free or reduced admission to more than 130 sightseeing highlights, including museums, cultural venues, and historic landmarks such as the Torre dos Clérigos – one of Porto’s most iconic monuments.

➡️You can find detailed information about all discounts and partner attractions further in this guide.

With the Porto.CARD, you can enjoy discounts at many attractions (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport)

3. Additional Discounts and Special Offers

In addition, the Porto.CARD provides numerous discounts on leisure and cultural experiences. Examples include:

Excursions and boat tours on the Douro and Minho rivers
Guided tours through Porto’s historic city centre
Wine tastings and visits to the city’s famous Port wine cellars
Fado concerts and other cultural events
Bike rentals and selected leisure activities
Participating restaurants and shops throughout Porto

➡️ Learn more about boat tours on the Douro River in this guide.

A highlight in Porto: boat tour on the Douro (image: ©Eduardo Vales)

Our tip: Buy the Porto.CARD online – conveniently and with no extra charge

✅ Simple & fee-free: The Porto.CARD can be purchased online at no extra cost or booking fees.
👉 Order the Porto.CARD here

✅ Advantage: Purchase through an English-language website with English-speaking service, reducing the risk of booking errors.

✅ Stress-free arrival: No need to deal with ticket machines – the card is ready to use right away, including the Metro ride from the airport to the city center.

Current Porto.CARD prices (including public transport):

1 day: €15
2 days: €27 (€13.50 per day)
3 days: €32 (€10.70 per day)
4 days: €41.50 (€10.40 per day)

💡 Good to Know

The longer the validity period, the cheaper the price per day.
Children under 4 years travel free on public transport.
The Porto.CARD is valid for 24, 48, 72, or 96 hours from the time of activation – regardless of the calendar day.

Our conclusion on the Porto.CARD

This sightseeing pass is a worthwhile option for all travellers planning to use public transport and visit several museums or attractions.
With an airport transfer included, flexible validity from activation (24, 48, 72 or 96 hours) and numerous discounts, the Porto.CARD is both practical and good value for money.

➡️ Find out exactly where you can save with the Porto.CARD on this page.

Porto.CARD – at a glance

✅ Local transport: Bus, Metro free of charge

✅ Metro: airport ↔ city center free of charge

✅ Free admission to 5 museums

✅ 50% discount at 10 other attractions

✅ More than 130 discounts in total

✅ Train ride to the beach free of charge

✅ Valid for 1,2,3 or 4 days

✅ Online purchase:
👉Order your Porto Card here

The Porto.CARD offers free public transport, exclusive discounts and much more (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport).

Frequently asked questions – FAQ 2025

What exactly is the Porto.CARD?

The Porto.CARD is the official sightseeing pass of the city of Porto (Portugal). It offers:

Free and unlimited use of public transport in Porto.
Free entrance to 5 museums
Discount on admission to many attractions
Discount in participating restaurants, stores and parking lots
Free and unlimited use of suburban trains on the routes to Paredes, Lousado, Vila das Aves and Paramos.

More information about the Porto.CARD and current prices (2025) can be found on our website.

Where can I buy the Porto.CARD?

You can buy the Porto.CARD locally in Porto at the tourist information office.

It is more convenient to buy online via this website. This saves time and stress on vacation. The purchase is done through an English website. So there are less misunderstandings in our experience. The service, whether by mail or telephone, is here also in English.

More information about the Porto.Card and current prices (2025) can be found on our website.

How much is the Porto.CARD 2025?

Current prices for a Porto.CARD including local transport (2025):

Validity for 1 day: 15 euros
Validity for 2 days: 27 euros
Valid for 3 days: 32 euros
Valid for 4 days: 41.50 euros

Tip: You can buy the Porto.Card online via this website. This saves time and stress on holiday. The purchase is done via an English website. In our experience, there are fewer misunderstandings this way. The service, whether by mail or telephone, is also in English here.

You can find more information about the Porto.CARD on our website.

Is it worth buying the Porto.Card even for children?

If the children are 4 years old or younger, purchasing the Porto.Card is not worth it. Admission to most attractions and museums is free up to this age. There are often discounts on admission prices for older children as well.

Children aged 4 and over pay the same price as adults on local transport! If you would like to use public transport during your stay in Porto, it may be worth purchasing the Porto.Card.

Further information about the Porto.CARD can be found on our website.

Is airport transfer included in the Porto.CARD?

Yes. If you purchase the Porto.CARD with public transport included, you can travel from the airport to the city centre of Porto by metro or bus at no extra cost.