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Palácio da Bolsa: the essentials
You will find Palácio da Bolsa, a historical landmark and museum, in Porto at Palácio da Bolsa, R. de Ferreira Borges 11, 4050-253 Porto, Portugal. 990 metres south-west of the centre, it is about 16 minutes on foot or a short hop by metro or bus. A very good 4.5 out of 5 comes from 14,395 reviews.
A glimpse of Palácio da Bolsa.Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA- Type
- Monument
- Listed as
- Historical landmark, Museum, Tourist attraction
- Address
- Palácio da Bolsa, R. de Ferreira Borges 11, 4050-253 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 990 metres as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 16 minutes
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5 from 14,395 reviews
- Opening hours
- every day, 9 AM–6:30 PM
- Wheelchair entrance
- yes
- Tickets
- best bought in advance
- Website
- https://palaciodabolsa.com/
- Phone
- +351 22 339 9000
Why go, and how to fit it in
A historical landmark, museum and tourist attraction, the Palácio da Bolsa is visited for the palace, its architecture and the guided tour that visitors talk about most. The Arab Room is the detail that comes up again and again, and visit duration is often mentioned, so leave enough time for the visit rather than rushing through. Anyone interested in historical landmarks, museums or architecture will find plenty to hold their attention.
Go early if you want a calmer visit. On a typical Saturday the quietest open hour is 09:00, while 16:00 is the busiest, so a morning arrival works better than a late afternoon one. The daily opening gives some flexibility, but the middle of a Saturday afternoon is the time to avoid if you dislike crowds.
Afterwards, the Church of Saint Francis is 51 m away, with several related museum and monument sites within about 100 m. That cluster makes it easy to continue nearby without travelling far.
Opening times
It is open every day, 9 AM–6:30 PM. Check on the day, as holidays and special events can change the hours.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
Monday
- Hours
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
Tuesday
- Hours
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday
- Hours
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday
- Hours
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
Friday
- Hours
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday
- Hours
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
Sunday
- Hours
- 9 AM–6:30 PM
What Palácio da Bolsa offers
These are the access, services and payment details grouped together. If you need something not shown, ask ahead, as not everything is listed.
What it offers
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance |
| Service options | Onsite services |
| Planning | Getting tickets in advance recommended |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Service options
- Onsite services
Planning
- Getting tickets in advance recommended
How the rating breaks down
The 4.5 out of 5 rests on 14,395 reviews: 70 percent five stars, 5 percent one or two. A single off day hardly shifts a score built on this many reviews.
How the reviews split
Number of reviews at each star rating.
As of September 2026.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | 5 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 2 stars | 1 star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reviews | 10,013 | 2,931 | 776 | 264 | 411 |
When it is busy
On a Saturday, crowds peak at 16:00; 09:00 is the quietest hour. The scale runs to 100 at its busiest, so aim early or late in the day to dodge the peak.
How busy it gets on a typical Saturday
Relative visitor numbers by hour; 100 is the busiest hour of the week.
Typical visitor numbers; they change with the season.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relative busyness | 25 | 39 | 52 | 59 | 66 | 77 | 91 | 100 | 95 | 78 |
Close by
Start with Church of Saint Francis, 50 metres from Palácio da Bolsa, then see the table for more.
Palácio da Bolsa and what is around it
- Palácio da Bolsa41.1414° N, 8.6157° W · Open in Google Maps
- Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Francisco do Porto 60 metres41.1418° N, 8.6160° W · Open in Google Maps
- Church Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Francisco 100 metres41.1421° N, 8.6162° W · Open in Google Maps
The nearest places
| Place | Kind | Distance | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Francis | monument | 50 metres | 4.4 (9,962) |
| Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Francisco do Porto | museum | 60 metres | 4.1 (47) |
| Monumento ao Infante Dom Henrique | monument | 60 metres | 4.5 (297) |
| Church Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Francisco | monument | 100 metres | 4.5 (156) |
| Order of St. Francis Museum | museum | 100 metres | 4.1 (74) |
| Terreiro | restaurant | 130 metres | 4.4 (2,154) |
Church of Saint Francis
- Kind
- monument
- Distance
- 50 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.4 (9,962)
Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Francisco do Porto
- Kind
- museum
- Distance
- 60 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.1 (47)
Monumento ao Infante Dom Henrique
- Kind
- monument
- Distance
- 60 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.5 (297)
Church Venerável Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
- Kind
- monument
- Distance
- 100 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.5 (156)
Order of St. Francis Museum
- Kind
- museum
- Distance
- 100 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.1 (74)
Terreiro
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 130 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.4 (2,154)
The full data sheet
Figures and sources throughout, dated September 2026.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
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| Name | Palácio da Bolsa | Google Maps listing |
| Database | Monuments | Own directory |
| Also listed under | Museums | Own directory |
| Categories | Historical landmark, Museum, Tourist attraction | Google Maps listing |
| Address | Palácio da Bolsa, R. de Ferreira Borges 11, 4050-253 Porto, Portugal | Google Maps listing |
| Street | Palácio da Bolsa, R. de Ferreira Borges 11 | Google Maps listing |
| Postcode | 4050-253 | Google Maps listing |
| Town | Porto | Google Maps listing |
| Plus code | 49RM+HP Porto, Portugal | Google Maps listing |
| Phone | +351 22 339 9000 | Google Maps listing |
| Website | https://palaciodabolsa.com/ | Google Maps listing |
| Latitude | 41.14138 | Google Maps listing |
| Longitude | -8.61567 | Google Maps listing |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 990 metres | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Direction from the centre | south-west | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time, estimated | about 16 minutes | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews | 14,395 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 5 stars | 10,013 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 4 stars | 2,931 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 3 stars | 776 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 2 stars | 264 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 1 star | 411 | Google Maps listing |
| Visitor photos published | 60,316 | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Monday | 9 AM–6:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Tuesday | 9 AM–6:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Wednesday | 9 AM–6:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Thursday | 9 AM–6:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Friday | 9 AM–6:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Saturday | 9 AM–6:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Sunday | 9 AM–6:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Service options: Onsite services | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Planning: Getting tickets in advance recommended | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Porto: the city around it96 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104.0 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15.0 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1237.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.115 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3.0 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
Common questions
What time does Palácio da Bolsa open?
Every day, 9 AM–6:30 PM. Holidays can change that.
What is the distance from the centre of Porto to Palácio da Bolsa?
990 metres as the crow flies, about 16 minutes on foot.
Does Palácio da Bolsa have wheelchair access?
Yes. The entrance is step-free for wheelchairs; check ahead for the rest of the building.
Do I need to buy a ticket in advance for Palácio da Bolsa?
Plan to buy your ticket before you go.
How do visitors rate Palácio da Bolsa?
4.5 out of 5 from 14,395 reviews.
Sources
Every figure above comes from one of these sources, and the data sheet names the source of each row.
- 1Google Maps listing: Palácio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-15Name, categories, address, coordinates, phone, website, opening hours, rating and review counts, what it offers and popular times.
- 2Own calculation from the coordinatesStraight-line distance from 41.1496 N, 8.6110 W; walking time estimated as that distance plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h.
- 3Palácio da Bolsa: official website accessed 2026-09-15The place's own site, for current hours, prices and events.
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- 5Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
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