FAQ

There are two versions of the Porto Card: one with public transportation and one without. Both are available for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days.

With public transport (the most popular option): Unlimited use of metro, STCP city buses, selected private bus lines and suburban trains (CP) in the greater Porto area. Not included are historic streetcars, the Gaia cable car and the Guindais funicular (but there are small discounts here).

Without local transport: only discounts on admission and free access to attractions, but no transport.

In addition, the Porto Card offers over 150 benefits and discounts: free access to 5 museums, 50% discount on 10 monuments and up to 50% discount on tours, restaurants, stores and cultural activities.

The prices of the Porto Card (as of 2025) depend on the period of validity and variant:

With public transport:

• 1 day: €15
• 2 days: €27
• 3 days: €32
• 4 days: €41.50

Without local transportation:

• 1 day: €7.50
• 2 days: €12
• 3 days: €16
• 4 days: €18

Important: Children pay the same price as adults - there are no reduced children's rates. However, there is a 10% discount for groups of 20 or more tickets.

The Porto Card is valid for 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours (depending on the selected duration). The time runs from the first use, as the card is only activated the first time it is used.

Example: If you have a 48-hour card and use it for the first time on Monday at 10 am, it is valid until Wednesday at 10 am.

Special feature for transport tickets:

• 2-day ticket: You receive two separate 24-hour tickets. Use one for the first 24 hours and the second for the second day. Never validate both on the same day!
• 4-day ticket: You will receive a 72-hour ticket and a 24-hour ticket. Use the 72-hour ticket first, then the 24-hour ticket for the last day.

Yes, you can use the Porto Card digitally. After purchasing online, you will receive a voucher that you can exchange for the physical card at the official points of sale.

Official points of sale:

• Tourist office at Porto Airport
• Porto Welcome Center at the Sé Cathedral in the old town
• Trindade Tourism Office

You can also buy the Porto Card directly at these points without booking online. Simply show your voucher or buy on the spot.

For use on public transport, you must validate the Andante Tour ticket for each journey and scan it again when changing trains.

As arule, no - for most museums and sights no reservation is required and often not even possible. You can therefore go there spontaneously with your Porto Card.

Exceptions with compulsory reservations:

• Guided city tours (bus, tuk-tuk)
• Visits to port wine cellars
• Tours with limited capacity

For these offers, it is advisable to register or book in advance in order to secure a place. The Porto Card does not entitle you to skip the line - you may receive discounts or free admission, but you will have to queue at the regular entrances.

No, the Porto Card is personalized and non-transferable. Each traveler needs their own card, as it is registered to one person when it is collected.

Passing on or joint use of a card for several people is not permitted. Each benefit can also only be used once per Porto Card - so you can only visit each attraction once with the Porto Card.

For families: As there are no discounts for children, each family member (including infants) needs their own Porto Card. However, for larger groups (20+ people) there is a 10% discount on the total price.

Yes, when purchasing through official partners such as Tiqets or GetYourGuide, you can cancel the Porto Card free of charge up to 24 hours before the planned date of use. This gives you flexibility if your travel plans change at short notice.

After this 24-hour period, it is generally no longer possible to cancel.

Additional discounts: The Porto Card offers various partner discounts:

• Eurorail, Interrail Pass, ACP/ARC members: 10-50% discount.
• Students and Porto University members (groups of 5 or more): Discount available
• Tour operators and travel agencies: 10% discount
• Groups of 20 or more tickets: automatic 10% discount

Contact for group discounts: [email protected]