Porto.CARD: What exactly is it? How does it work?
The Porto.CARD is the official sightseeing pass of the city of Porto (Portugal) and offers you:
1 Free and unlimited use
of public transport
This includes the 6 metro lines (including to the airport) and the city buses of STCP.
The CP suburban trains between Paredes, Vila das Aves, Espinho (a popular seaside resort with a huge sandy beach) and Lousado are also included.
The historic trams of Porto are excluded.
Free metro travel in Porto for Porto.CARD holders (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport).
2 Free or discounted entry to museums, attractions and other places of interest
With the Porto.CARD, you can enjoy reduced or even free entry to around 150 attractions, including the Torre dos Clérigos – the emblem of the city of Porto (pictured right).
3Discounts and
reductions
at events (e.g. Fado concerts), bike hire, participating restaurants and shops. It also includes discounts on various excursions and boat trips on the Minho or Douro Rivers, guided tours and wine tastings in the world-famous Port Wine cellars, sightseeing and city tours, …
With the Porto.CARD, you can enjoy discounts at many attractions (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport)
Current prices for a Porto.CARD including local transport (2024)
How much does the Porto.CARD cost?
Valid for 1 day: €15
Validity 2 days: €27 (€13.50 per day)
Validity 3 days: €32 (€10.70 per day)
Validity 4 days: €41.50 (€10.40 per day)
Children under the age of 4 do not need a ticket for public transport and travel for free. Children under the age of 4 also have free entry to most museums and attractions.
The longer the validity period of the Porto.CARD, the cheaper it is per day.
Porto.CARD: a simple ticket for local transport + free/reduced admission to attractions.
The validity period is not tied to calendar days. You can use the Porto.CARD for 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours from the time of activation.
Compared to other city cards, the Porto.CARD is relatively cheap and easy to use.
Tip: buy the Porto.CARD online – save time and stress abroad
You can buy the Porto.CARD online – click here.
HASSLE-FREE: Saves time and effort on site
You don’t have to worry about ticket machines and how they work. There are more pleasant things to do after your flight and arrival.
ADVANTAGE: Purchase via English website
Purchases can be made via an English website. In our experience this is quicker and there are fewer misunderstandings when booking. The service, whether by email or telephone, is also in English.
PRACTICAL: Metro airport ↔ city center included
With the Porto.CARD, you can take the metro from the airport to the city center for free on arrival. There’s no need to buy another ticket!
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 150 discounts in total
✅ Train ride to the beach free of charge
✅ Valid for 1,2,3 or 4 days
✅ Online purchase ➤ more info here
The Porto.CARD offers free public transport, exclusive discounts and much more (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport).
More information about the Porto.CARD
Frequently asked questions – FAQ 2024
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 (2024) 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 (2024) can be found on our website.
How much is the Porto.CARD 2024?
Current prices for a Porto.CARD including local transport (2024):
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.
Tip:
Lisbon also has an official sightseeing pass: the Lisboa Card. Here you can find our test of the Lisboa Card.