The most popular Porto.CARD benefits at a glance (2024)
The city of Porto has a lot to offer its visitors.
In addition to free use of public transport, Porto.CARD holders can take advantage of more than 150 other interesting benefits when discovering and experiencing the city.
These range from reduced or free admission to museums, discounts on city tours, boat trips and wine tastings to exclusive discounts on shopping and restaurants.
Porto hat seinen Besuchern viel zu bieten – mit der Porto.CARD können Sie an vielen Orten sparen (Bild: ©Yuri Rapoport).
Free entrance to museums with Porto.CARD
A total of 7 museums in Porto offer free admission to holders of the Porto.CARD. An overview of these museums can be found here:
- At the Museu Do Papel-Moeda you can discover the history of paper money.
- Henry the Navigator’s birthplace, Casa Do Infante, shows the life of Prince Henry the Navigator, as well as the most important stages of the Portuguese voyages of discovery and the importance of the city of Porto in these discoveries.
- Quinta da Macieirinha is home to the Extensão do Romantismo, where you can immerse yourself in the era of Romanticism.
- In the Casa Marta Ortigão Sampaio you can see the collections of the Portuguese intellectual Marta Ortigão Sampaio.
- The Casa Guerra Junqueiro offers an insight into the life and legacy of the important Portuguese poet, politician and collector Guerra Junqueiro.
- The Reservatório Municipal Museum is surprising, simply because it is housed in a former water reservoir.
- The former Port Wine Museum has been expanded to include the importance and history of the Douro River in the Extensão do Douro.
Prince Henry the Navigator (Infante Dom Henrique), a key figure in the Age of Discovery, was born in Porto – you can visit his birthplace for free with the Porto.CARD (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport).
50% discount on entrance fees for Porto.CARD holders
With the Porto.CARD, you can enjoy a 50% discount at some of the city’s most important attractions and museums:
- Museum of Transport and Communication (Museu dos Transportes e Comunicações)
- Art Museum “Museu Nacional Soares Dos Reis”
- Military Museum “Museu Militar do Porto”
- Natural History Museum “Galeria da Biodiversidade”- CCV
- Tram Museum “Museu do Carro Elétrico”
Some concert halls and theaters also offer a 50% discount on tickets:
- National Theater “Teatro Nacional São João”
- Concert Hall “Casa Da Música” (tour & concert)
- Carlos Alberto Theater (TeCa)
- Municipal Theater “Rivoli”
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 14 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 – no extra charge –
➤ more info here
Soares dos Reis Art Museum in Porto – 50% discount with the Porto.CARD (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport)
The “Casa da Musica” concert hall in Porto is impressive for its architecture (Photo: ©Tim Hulsen).
Where else can you take advantage of the Porto.CARD?
Discounts at TOP Attractions and Museums in Porto – Current Discounts (2024)
Among the most popular attractions and museums in Porto where you can get discounts with the Porto.CARD are
Torre dos Clérigos (Portugal’s highest church tower & the symbol of the city of Porto) 25% discount for Tower+Museum (2 euros)
Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace): 25% discount on the entrance fee (3 euros)
Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art: 20% discount (4 euros)
World of Discoveries (interactive museum about the age of sail and explorers): 35% discount (5.60 euros)
WOW – World of Wine (7 different museums, the discount applies to 2 museums): 10% discount on admission (3.40 euros)
FC Porto Museu + Estádio do Dragão (FC Porto Museum + Stadium): 10% discount on the ticket (1.50 Euros)
Sea Life Porto (Aquarium): 30% discount (4.95 euros)
Igreja Monumento S. Francisco (St. Francis Church): 25% discount (2.25 Euros)
Super Bock Casa da Cerveja (Super Bock House of Beer): 40% discount on entrance and tasting (4 euros)
Sandeman Port Wine Cellars: up to 30% discount on the regular price (6.30 euros)
Shopping in Porto – with the Porto.CARD you get up to 25% discount at participating shops (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport)
Exclusive discounts on shopping and dining
In addition to museums and other attractions, you can also save on dining out (up to 20% in participating restaurants) or shopping with the Porto.CARD. Participating shops offer discounts of up to 25% on purchases.
Discounted sightseeing tours and boat trips with Porto.CARD
City tours and boat trips are also cheaper with the Porto.CARD. Some providers of city tours, sightseeing tours and hop-on/hop-off bus tours offer discounts of up to 25% with the Porto.CARD. On a boat trip on the Douro or Minho rivers, you can save up to 20% on the regular price
A boat trip on the Douro River is a great way to see Porto from a different perspective – with the Porto.CARD you can get discounts from many operators (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport).
DOWNLOAD: All 150 discounts / savings options of the Porto.CARD with city map can be found here in detail (* .pdf for download)
Our tip: Buy your Porto.CARD online without any surcharge
You can buy the Porto.CARD online without any surcharge & fees – go to the provider here.
This saves you time and a lot of stress abroad, as you will not have to deal with or find out how the ticket machines work. Especially after a long flight, there really are better things you could spend your time with…
Practical: Metro ride airport ↔ city center included
Advantage: The purchase is done via an English website. Thus, in our experience, there are fewer misunderstandings. The service, whether by mail or phone, is also in English here.
EXTRA in addition: with the Porto.CARD, you benefit from over 150 discounts!
Current prices for a Porto.CARD including local transport (2024)
How much does the Porto.CARD 2024 cost?
Validity 1 day: €13
Validity 2 days: €20
Validity 3 days: €25
Validity 4 days: €33 (€8.25 per day)
Porto.CARD: a simple ticket for local transport + free/reduced admission to attractions.
More information about the Porto.CARD
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ 2024
Where can I get discounts with the Porto.CARD?
In addition to free use of public transport in Porto, the Porto.CARD gives you access to more than 150 discounts and reductions at museums, city tours, wine tastings, …
For more information about the Porto.CARD, please visit our website.
Is the Porto.CARD worth buying?
If you want to visit museums or other attractions during your stay in Porto, in addition to using public transport, it is worth buying the Porto.CARD. It offers more than 150 discounts for a relatively low price (compared to a ticket for public transport alone).
Another advantage is that the Porto.CARD can be purchased online in advance at no extra cost. This saves time and hassle on the spot.
For more information on the Porto.CARD and current prices (2024), please visit our website.
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