Porto with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
9 family days out in Porto, 4 that work if it rains. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Porto
9 placesSEA LIFE Porto
Shark tunnel at kid height, touch pools and penguins in a compact indoor visit.
- Best for
- Ages 1-10
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Galeria da Biodiversidade - Centro Ciência Viva
Interactive mix of art and science about nature, well laid out, inside the Botanical Garden.
- Tickets
- £4.27 adult, £2.13 child, free under 5
- Best for
- Ages 4-12
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Museu do Carro Eléctrico (Tram Museum)
Rows of restored trams, and getting there on the old riverside tram 1 is half the fun.
- Tickets
- £6.83 adult, £3.41 child, free under 6
- Best for
- Ages 3-12
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
World of Discoveries
Indoor boat ride through themed scenes plus hands-on exhibits about the explorers; often called Porto's best family museum.
- Best for
- Ages 4-12
- Allow
- 2 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Six Bridges Cruise (Rota do Douro)
Relaxed 50-minute river ride under Porto's bridges that gives tired legs a break.
- Tickets
- £15.37 adult, £7.68 child, free under 4
- Best for
- Ages 3-12
- Allow
- 1 hour
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Free, peacocks wander the paths, there are playgrounds and river views, and a library with a children's area.
- Best for
- Ages 1-12
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Huge free park with lakes, ducks, lawns and paths that run down to the Atlantic.
- Best for
- Ages 1-14
- Allow
- 2 hours
Serralves Park and Treetop Walk
Treetop walkway built at child height, farm animals and big gardens, and under-12s go free.
- Tickets
- £12.81 adult, free under 12
- Best for
- Ages 3-14
- Allow
- 2.5 hours
Praia de Matosinhos
Big sandy beach sheltered by sea walls, lifeguards in summer and surf schools, easy by metro.
- Best for
- Ages 2-14
- Allow
- 3 hours
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.