Save money with the Porto. CARD? We have done the maths …

Is it worth it for you to buy a Porto.CARD? We have done the maths and looked at the value for money of the Porto.CARD (2024).

You can read our conclusion and other tips about the Porto.CARD here.

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

The Porto.CARD includes free and unlimited use of the metro and STCP buses in Porto. A pure day ticket for local transport (Andante Tour) costs €16 for 3 days in 2024. The Porto.CARD costs €25 for 3 days, which is actually €9 more.

But that €9 extra comes with more than 150 discounts, which we have summarized for you here:

  • free entry to 7 museums/attractions
  • 50% off admission to 14 other museums/attractions
  • up to 10% discount on admission to Fado shows
  • up to 25% off purchases in participating shops
  • up to 20% discount at participating restaurants
  • up to 25% discount on sightseeing tours, hop-on/hop-off bus tours and city walking/guided tours
  • up to 20% discount on boat trips on the Minho or Douro rivers
Porto Card Sightseeing

With the Porto.CARD you can experience the sights of Porto and save money at the same time (Image: ©Yuri Rapoport).

Real savings in Euro (€)

How much can you save with the Porto.CARD at different places of interest, activities and attractions? We have listed some examples:

Savings Porto Card

Our conclusion: For whom is the Porto.CARD worth buying?

The Porto.CARD for 3 days costs 9 euros more than the “Andante Tour” public transport card. If you want to explore some of Porto’s sights during your stay, do some shopping or perhaps eat out at one of the participating restaurants, this extra cost will quickly pay for itself.

We have not been able to put a value on the time savings or convenience of the Porto.CARD in euros, as it is very much a matter of personal taste.
For example, you don’t have to deal with the ticket machines of the transport companies – what is that worth to you?

Would you like to do the maths yourself?

Here you can find all current 150 Porto.Card discounts / savings including city map (*.pdf for download / 2024).

Saving money Porto Card

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 cost?

Validity 1 day: €13
Validity 2 days: €20
Validity 3 days: €25
Validity 4 days: €33 (€8.25 per day)

Porto Card

Porto.CARD: a simple ticket for local transport + free/reduced admission to attractions.

More information about the Porto.CARD

Frequently asked questions – FAQ 2024

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 (2024) 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 3 days costs 9 euros more than the “Andante Tour” public transport card. If you want to explore some of the sights, do some shopping or perhaps eat out at one of the participating restaurants during your stay in Porto, you will quickly recoup the extra cost of the Porto.CARD.

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

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