Save money with the Porto. CARD? We’ve done the math …

Is it worth buying a Porto.CARD for you? We’ve done the math and taken a closer look at the price-performance ratio of the Porto.CARD (2025).

You can find our conclusions and further tips on the Porto.CARD here.

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What does the Porto.CARD offer? Assessing the value for money…

The Porto.CARD includes a range of benefits, including free and unlimited use of the metro and STCP city buses in Porto. By way of comparison, a standard local transport day pass (Andante Tour) costs €16 for three days in 2025, while the Porto.CARD costs €32 for the same period—i.e., €16 more.

However, for this additional €16, you receive more than 150 benefits, which we have summarized for you here:

  • Free admission to 5 museums/attractions
  • 50% discount on admission to 10 other museums and attractions
  • Discounts on cultural events: up to 10% off fado shows
  • Shopping and dining: up to 25% off in participating stores and up to 15% off in participating restaurants
  • Discounted city tours: up to 25% off guided tours, bus tours (hop-on/hop-off), and city walks
  • Boat tours: up to 20% off trips on the Minho or Douro
TuTuk Porto Card

Sightseeing by TukTuk – the Porto.CARD helps you save on this as well (Image: © oktopuzz).

Sandeman Portwein Porto Card

With the Porto.CARD, you can enjoy attractive discounts on tours and tastings at Sandeman (Image: © Philippe Guillot).

Actual Savings in Euros (€) – Current Discounts (2025)

How much can you actually save on individual sights, activities, and attractions with the Porto.CARD? We have compiled some examples:

Porto Card Reduction

Our Conclusion: Who Benefits from Buying the Porto.CARD?

The Porto.CARD for 3 days costs 16 euros more than the “Andante Tour” public transport card. The extra cost is particularly worthwhile if you visit multiple sights during your stay, shop in participating stores, or dine in selected restaurants. The additional cost can be quickly offset by the discounts and free admissions offered.

We were unable to evaluate the time savings or convenience of the Porto.CARD in euros, as this depends greatly on personal preferences.
You save time by avoiding the need to deal with ticket machines for the transport system. How much is that worth to you?

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

You can buy the Porto.CARD online without any surcharges or fees.
➡️Click here to go directly to the provider.

STRESS-FREE: Save time and avoid hassle on-site
You don’t need to figure out how ticket machines work. After your flight and journey, there are more pleasant things to focus on.

ADVANTAGE: Purchase through an English website
The purchase is made via an English website. In our experience, this reduces misunderstandings during booking. The customer service, whether by email or telephone, is also available in English.

PRACTICAL: Metro ride from the airport ↔ city center included
With the Porto.CARD, you can take the metro to the city center free of charge after your arrival at the airport. No additional ticket is required!

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

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

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.

More information about the Porto.CARD

Frequently asked questions – FAQ 2025

Free and unlimited use of the metro and STCP buses in Porto is included in the Porto.CARD.

In addition to free public transport, Porto.CARD holders can enjoy more than 150 other interesting discounts. From free admission to museums, to discounts on city tours, boat trips and wine tastings, to discounts on shopping and in restaurants. There’s a lot on offer…

For an overview, up-to-date information (2025) and tips on Porto.CARD, please visit our website.

In addition to free and unlimited use of public transport in Porto, Porto.CARD holders benefit from more than 150 discounts. For example, you get free entry to the various branches of the Museu da Cidade (City Museum), and you save 35% when you visit the World of Discovery with the Porto.CARD.

For more information about the Porto.CARD, please visit our website.

The Porto.CARD for three days costs €16 more than the “Andante Tour” public transport card. If you want to explore some of the sights, go shopping, or eat out at one of the participating restaurants during your stay in Porto, you will quickly recoup the additional cost of the Porto.CARD.

For more information about the Porto.CARD and tips, visit our website.

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