Porto.CARD 2026: Current information, alternatives & our tips

📌At a glance

The Porto.CARD has been temporarily unavailable since July.
According to the official booking website, the reason for this is a restructuring of the city pass.
It is currently not yet clear when and in what form the Porto.CARD will become available again.
For visitors, this means: you should currently plan your stay in Porto without the Porto.CARD.
You need a separate Andante ticket for the metro, buses and CP suburban trains.
Tickets for attractions, boat tours, port wine tastings and other activities can be booked separately or as part of a combination ticket.

On this website, we share up-to-date information, price comparisons, our personal experiences and tips for visiting Porto in 2026.

What are the alternatives to the Porto.CARD?

You can still explore Porto easily and flexibly without the city card. The important thing is to plan tickets for public transport, sights and other activities separately.

Public transport in Porto

For the metro, buses and CP suburban trains, you need a separate Andante ticket. Depending on the length of your stay and the number of journeys you plan to make, you can choose between single tickets and day passes.

➡️ More information about public transport, our ticket-buying tips and current fares can be found here in this travel guide

Combination tickets as an alternative to the Porto.CARD

If you would like to combine several activities during your stay in Porto, rom various combination tickets. They are available in different versions. Depending on the offer, they may combine, for example, a sightseeing tour with a boat trip on the Douro and a port wine tasting.

Our combination ticket tip: Porto Explorer Pass & Porto Highlights Pass

In our opinion, the Porto Explorer Pass and the Porto Highlights Pass are two useful combination tickets for Porto.

The Porto Highlights Pass includes popular sights such as Porto Cathedral and Torre dos Clérigos, as well as a boat tour.
The Porto Explorer Pass is significantly more comprehensive and also includes a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off bus ticket, a visit to a well-known port wine cellar and a Fado concert.

👉 Porto Explorer Pass:
Check included attractions, prices & availability

👉 Porto Highlights Pass:
information, prices & booking options

Included in the Porto Explorer Pass: a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket.

Boat tours on the Douro

A boat trip on the Douro is one of the most popular activities in Porto. Especially during the high season, popular dates and times are often fully booked. We therefore recommend securing your preferred date in good time by booking online in advance.

👉 Boat trips on the Douro: compare offers & prices

➡️ Comparison and overview of various boat tours in this travel guide

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

Port wine tastings in Porto

For many travellers, a port wine tasting or a guided tour of a wine cellar is part of a visit to Porto. Here, too, it is worth reserving in good time if you prefer a particular provider or a specific date.

👉 Wine tastings in Porto: compare prices & offers

➡️ The best tastings, tours and port wine cellars in 2026 in this travel guide

A classic Porto activity – a guided tour of a port wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Hop-on hop-off buses in Porto

Hop-on hop-off buses offer a convenient way to get a first overview of the city without having to plan the route yourself.

👉 Hop-on hop-off bus in Porto: compare prices & offers

➡️ More information about hop-on hop-off buses in Porto in this travel guide

Our recommendation for planning your visit without the Porto.CARD

Use a suitable Andante ticket for public transport, including the metro, buses and CP suburban trains.
Popular activities such as boat tours, wine tastings, hop-on hop-off buses and guided city tours should be booked online as early as possible to secure your preferred date and time. These activities can sell out quickly, especially during the high season.
Check in advance whether a combination ticket is an option for your stay, or if individual tickets make more sense.

More information in this travel guide

➡️ Public transport and ticket-buying tips
➡️ Boat tours on the Douro
➡️ Wine tastings and port wine
➡️ Hop-on hop-off buses in Porto

Who writes this guide?

We are Chris and Andrea from portocard.city. We have been travelling to Portugal regularly for many years and know Porto well from our own experience. On this website, we share up-to-date information, personal experiences and practical tips on public transport, the city card, sights, boat tours and wine tastings in Porto.

Our aim is to help you discover Porto in a relaxed and well-informed way – with up-to-date information, honest assessments and practical tips based on our own experience.

Frequently asked questions – FAQ 2026

Is the Porto.CARD still available?

The Porto.CARD has been temporarily unavailable since the beginning of July 2026. According to the official booking website, this is due to a restructuring of the product. It is currently still unclear when and in what form the card will be offered again.

You can find more information about the Porto.CARD and alternatives for 2026 on our website.

Can I currently buy the Porto.CARD online?

No. Sales of the Porto.CARD have been temporarily suspended since the beginning of July 2026. You should therefore not plan your Porto trip around the Porto.CARD at the moment.

You can find more up-to-date information about the Porto.CARD and alternatives on on our website.

Why is the Porto.CARD no longer available?

The official booking website states that the reason is a restructuring of the product. Further details about the future form of the Porto.CARD have not yet been published.

You can find more information about the Porto.CARD, suitable alternatives and practical tips on our website.

Which alternative to the Porto.CARD is recommended?

The most suitable option depends on your personal travel plans.

You need a separate Andante ticket for public transport in Porto. If you would like to take a boat trip, join a port wine tasting or go on a sightseeing tour, you can book these activities separately or as part of a combination ticket.

You can find more information and helpful tips on our website.

Is Porto still worth visiting without the Porto.CARD?

Yes. Porto is easy to explore even without the Porto.CARD. Many important sights are located relatively close to each other. For longer distances, you can use the metro, bus or train. Popular experiences such as Douro boat tours, port wine tastings or hop-on hop-off buses can be booked separately.

You can find more information about the Porto.CARD, our tips and alternatives on our website.