São João National Theater

São João National Theater in Porto, a monument: opening hours, address, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,707 reviews, plus what to see nearby. Checked September 2026.

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São João National Theater at a glance

You will find São João National Theater, a performing arts theater and monument, in Porto at Praça da Batalha, 4000-102 Porto, Portugal. It is an easy walk from the centre: 620 metres to the south-east, about 10 minutes. With 1,707 reviews, the rating stands at 4.8 out of 5, an outstanding result.

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Type
Monument
Listed as
Performing arts theater, Monument, Opera house
Address
Praça da Batalha, 4000-102 Porto, Portugal
To the centre
620 metres as the crow flies
On foot
about 10 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 from 1,707 reviews
Wheelchair entrance
yes
Website
http://www.tnsj.pt/
Phone
+351 22 340 1910

Why go, and how to fit it in

An opera house, theater company, and performing arts venue, São João National Theater also carries monument status. The architecture draws the most comments, along with the historic building and the emblem. Inside, the guided tour is what visitors talk about most, and backstage tours also come up. Theater and opera lovers will enjoy it, but so will anyone who likes old buildings, a beautiful theatre, and the chance to see an iconic landmark from the inside.

Come for a guided tour if you want to see inside, then linger outside to take in the facade. Its central location makes it easy to reach, and it sits close to several other monuments and restaurants. Antiga Real Casa Pia do Porto and Antigo Salão de Festas Alexandre Herculano are also nearby. Bangla Spicy Restaurant & Kebab is 65 m away, Royal Nobab Grill and Halal Restaurant is 73 m away, and Rafa Louzada at TIMEOUT Market Porto is 199 m away.

What São João National Theater offers

Accessibility, services, payments and more, grouped. If something you need is missing, ask ahead: not everything gets listed.

What it offers

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom
AmenitiesRestroom; not: restaurant
PaymentsCredit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
ChildrenGood for kids
HighlightsLive performances
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
Restroom; not: restaurant
Payments
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Highlights
Live performances

How the rating breaks down

Guests rate it 4.8 out of 5 from 1,707 reviews, with 80 percent five-star marks and 1 percent at one or two stars. This volume of reviews keeps the average steady even when a day goes badly.

How the reviews split

Number of reviews at each star rating.

5 stars1,372
4 stars274
3 stars45
2 stars8
1 star8

As of September 2026.

The figures behind this chart, as a table
Row5 stars4 stars3 stars2 stars1 star
Reviews1,3722744588

Nearby

Start with Bangla Spicy Restaurant & Kebab - Halal, 60 metres from São João National Theater, then see the table for more.

São João National Theater and what is around it

  1. São João National Theater41.1447° N, 8.6074° W · Open in Google Maps
  2. Antiga Real Casa Pia do Porto 120 metres41.1437° N, 8.6080° W · Open in Google Maps
  3. Rafa Louzada - TIMEOUT Market Porto 200 metres41.1454° N, 8.6096° W · Open in Google Maps
  4. Arnaldo Gama, romancista histórico 210 metres41.1429° N, 8.6084° W · Open in Google Maps

The nearest places

PlaceKindDistanceRating (reviews)
Bangla Spicy Restaurant & Kebab - Halalrestaurant60 metres4.3 (342)
Royal Nobab Grill and Halal Restaurantrestaurant70 metres4.3 (448)
Antiga Real Casa Pia do Portomonument120 metres4.7 (3)
Antigo Salão de Festas Alexandre Herculanomonument120 metresnot rated
Rafa Louzada - TIMEOUT Market Portorestaurant200 metres4.6 (127)
Arnaldo Gama, romancista históricomonument210 metres4.3 (65)
Bangla Spicy Restaurant & Kebab - Halal
Kind
restaurant
Distance
60 metres
Rating (reviews)
4.3 (342)
Royal Nobab Grill and Halal Restaurant
Kind
restaurant
Distance
70 metres
Rating (reviews)
4.3 (448)
Antiga Real Casa Pia do Porto
Kind
monument
Distance
120 metres
Rating (reviews)
4.7 (3)
Antigo Salão de Festas Alexandre Herculano
Kind
monument
Distance
120 metres
Rating (reviews)
not rated
Rafa Louzada - TIMEOUT Market Porto
Kind
restaurant
Distance
200 metres
Rating (reviews)
4.6 (127)
Arnaldo Gama, romancista histórico
Kind
monument
Distance
210 metres
Rating (reviews)
4.3 (65)

The full data sheet

Figures and sources throughout, dated September 2026.

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FactValueSource
São João National Theater34
NameSão João National TheaterGoogle Maps listing
Local nameTeatro Nacional São JoãoGoogle Maps listing
DatabaseMonumentsOwn directory
CategoriesPerforming arts theater, Monument, Opera house, Theater companyGoogle Maps listing
AddressPraça da Batalha, 4000-102 Porto, PortugalGoogle Maps listing
StreetPraça da BatalhaGoogle Maps listing
Postcode4000-102Google Maps listing
TownPortoGoogle Maps listing
Plus code49VV+V2 Porto, PortugalGoogle Maps listing
Phone+351 22 340 1910Google Maps listing
Websitehttp://www.tnsj.pt/Google Maps listing
Latitude41.14467Google Maps listing
Longitude-8.60742Google Maps listing
Distance from the centre, straight line620 metresOwn calculation from the coordinates
Direction from the centresouth-eastOwn calculation from the coordinates
Walking time, estimatedabout 10 minutesOwn calculation from the coordinates
Rating4.8 out of 5Google Maps listing
Reviews1,707Google Maps listing
Reviews at 5 stars1,372Google Maps listing
Reviews at 4 stars274Google Maps listing
Reviews at 3 stars45Google Maps listing
Reviews at 2 stars8Google Maps listing
Reviews at 1 star8Google Maps listing
Visitor photos published4,166Google Maps listing
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entranceyesGoogle Maps listing
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lotyesGoogle Maps listing
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible restroomyesGoogle Maps listing
Amenities: RestroomyesGoogle Maps listing
Amenities: RestaurantnoGoogle Maps listing
Payments: Credit cardsyesGoogle Maps listing
Payments: Debit cardsyesGoogle Maps listing
Payments: NFC mobile paymentsyesGoogle Maps listing
Children: Good for kidsyesGoogle Maps listing
Highlights: Live performancesyesGoogle Maps listing
Porto: the city around it96
Coordinates of Porto41.15, -8.61083 decimal degreesWikidata
Population of Porto231800 · As of 2021.Wikidata
Area of Porto41.42 km²Wikidata
Elevation of Porto104.0 mWikidata
RegionNorth PortugalWikipedia
DistrictPortoWikipedia
Average daily high in January13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in January5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in January147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in January124.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in February15.0 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in February5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in February110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in February129.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in March17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in March7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in March95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in March192.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in April18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in April9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in April117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in April217.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in May20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in May11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in May89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in May258.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in June23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in June14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in June39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in June274.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in July25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in July15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in July20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in July308.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in August25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in August15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in August32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in August295.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in September24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in September14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in September71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in September224.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in October20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in October12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in October158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in October184.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in November17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in November8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in November172.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in November139.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily high in December14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Average daily low in December6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Rainfall in December181.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Sunshine hours in December124.0 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Annual rainfall1237.0 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
Highest temperature recorded40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMAWikipedia
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: IPMAWikipedia
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilarinscribed 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 night3 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 stay21 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 hour1.4 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 Z25.35 EURMetro do Porto
Metro single ticket, zones Z31.85 EURMetro 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 fare2.3 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 hour1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket.Metro do Porto
Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network7.75 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 network16.55 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 20262.115 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower.ERSE
Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more.Renault Portugal
Hostel dorm bed, median per night27.37 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 night105.56 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 night220.1 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 night419.73 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 band10 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 band15 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+ band50 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 night3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt.Câmara Municipal do Porto
Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026.Taylor's
Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter14.25 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 summer35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated.Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study)
Medium car hire in Porto, average per day38 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 day38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published.Booking.com Cars
Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined5.7 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 combined5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure.Renault Portugal
Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto3.0 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 picks27.35 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 day100 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 day100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year.Porto Tours (owner figure)
Historic tram, single ride bought on board6 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, adult14 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, adult10 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 is the distance from the centre of Porto to São João National Theater?

Straight-line distance 620 metres, a walk of around 10 minutes.

Is there wheelchair access at São João National Theater?

Yes, the entrance is wheelchair accessible; ask ahead about the rest of the building.

How is São João National Theater rated?

4.8 out of 5 based on 1,707 reviews.

Sources

These sources provide every figure above, and the data sheet lists the source for each row.

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    Google Maps listing: São João National Theater accessed 2026-09-15Name, categories, address, coordinates, phone, website, opening hours, rating and review counts, what it offers and popular times.
  2. 2
    Own 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.
  3. 3
    São João National Theater: official website accessed 2026-09-15The place's own site, for current hours, prices and events.
  4. 4
    Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  5. 5
    Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  6. 6
    UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  7. 7
    Câmara Municipal do Porto accessed 2026-09-15Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  8. 8
    Which? accessed 2026-09-15Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  9. 9
    Metro do Porto accessed 2026-09-15Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  10. 10
    porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  11. 11
    Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) accessed 2026-09-17Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  12. 12
    ERSE accessed 2026-09-17Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  13. 13
    Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  14. 14
    Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours accessed 2026-09-17Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  15. 15
    Taylor's accessed 2026-09-17Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  16. 16
    Booking.com Cars accessed 2026-09-17Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
  17. 17
    Numbeo accessed 2026-09-17Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
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    GetYourGuide and Viator listings accessed 2026-09-17Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
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    STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides accessed 2026-09-18Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
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    Palacio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-18Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
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