What is an Andante Tour Card?
The “Andante Tour Card” is a card issued by the STCP bus company and the Metro do Porto.
With this local transport card, you can use STCP buses and various other bus lines, the metro (underground) and some CP trams (on the Paredes, Lousado, Vila das Aves and Paramos lines).
ATTENTION: The Andante Tour Card does not allow you to use the “Funicular dos Guindais” and is not valid on the historic trams.
There are 2 versions of the card:
- Andante Tour 1 (valid for 24 hours from the 1st validation)
- Andante Tour 3 (valid for 72 hours from 1st validation)
There is no Andante Tour Card valid for 2 days (48 hours)! The Andante Tour Card is a local transport card only!
Unlike the Porto.CARD, the Andante Tour Card does not offer any other discounts, e.g. for sightseeing, entrance fees, excursions …
The Andante Tour Card is a ticket for local transport only. Discounts and free entry to attractions and tours are not included.
How much does the Andante Tour Card cost? – Current prices 2024
The Andante Tour Card is not available online or at ticket machines!
Andante Tour 1 (24 hours): 7,50 euros
Andante Tour 3 (72 hours): 16 euros
You can buy the card in Andante shops, at some ticket counters of the Portuguese railway company CP and at the tourist information office at the airport or in the city centre of Porto.
Comparison: Porto.CARD vs. Andante Tour Card – what’s the difference?
Here you will find a direct comparison between the combined sightseeing and public transport card “Porto.CARD” and the public transport card “Andante Tour Card” at a glance:
Our tip: Buy your Porto.Card online – save time and stress abroad
You can buy the Porto.CARD online – click here to go to the supplier.
With the Porto.Card, using public transport is child’s play. It not only saves you money, but also time and stress. No queuing at ticket machines, no reading fare rules to find the right ticket. Especially after a long flight, there are better things to do…
Practical: with the Porto.CARD, you can use the metro to the city centre for free when you arrive at the airport. No extra ticket is needed.
Advantage: You buy it on an English website. In our experience, this means there are fewer misunderstandings. The service, whether by email or telephone, is also in English.
Current prices for a Porto.CARD including the use of public transport (as of 2024)
Validity period of 1 day: 13 euros
Validity period of 2 days: 20 euros
Validity period of 3 days: 25 euros
Validity period of 4 days: 33 euros (8.25 Euros per day)
Our conclusion: Which card is the better one?
Porto.CARD or Andante Tour Card?
The Andante Tour Card is cheaper at first glance. We recommend it to visitors to Porto who are only looking for a local transport ticket for one or three days and don’t want to visit any of Porto’s sights.
Otherwise, the Porto.CARD is a clear winner for us. It offers more than 150 discounts for a relatively low price. It is also more flexible, and you have a greater choice of validity periods.
Another plus: You can purchase the Porto.CARD online before your trip. This saves you time and stress abroad.
More information about the Porto.CARD
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ 2024
What is an Andante Tour Card?
The Andante Tour Card is a card of the bus company STCP and the Metro do Porto. They are available with a validity period of one (24 hours) or three days (72 hours). In contrast to the Porto.CARD, the Andante Tour Card is purely a local transport card.
Find more information about the Andante Tour Card on our website.
Porto.CARD or Andante Tour Card - which card works better for my stay in Porto?
Both cards allow you to use public transport in Porto. If you want to visit museums and other places of interest or take advantage of other discounts, e.g. in restaurants or shops, it is worth buying the Porto.CARD.
For more information on the Andante Tour Card vs. Porto.CARD comparison, please visit our website.
I will be staying in Porto for 3 days. I think the Porto card would be better for me and my niece.
The Porto.CARD is worthwhile if you want to visit museums and other places of interest in Porto, or if you want to take advantage of other discounts, such as in restaurants or shops, in addition to using public transport.
Have fun in Porto!
The Andante card is purchased using a zone system, you buy a 2 zone, 3 zone or larger zone counts. Does the Porto card also use a zone system? How many zones does the it cover?
Hello,
With the Porto.CARD, including use of local transport, you can use all 6 metro lines in Porto unlimited and free of charge.
Have fun in Porto!