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The Water Pavilion at a glance
Set in Porto, The Water Pavilion is a science museum at Estr. da Circunvalação 15443, 4100-183 Porto, Portugal. Reaching it from the centre means travelling 6.0 km (3.7 miles) north-west; public transport or a car is easier. A good 4.3 out of 5 is the average across 925 reviews.
View of The Water Pavilion.- Type
- Museum
- Listed as
- Science museum, Tourist attraction
- Address
- Estr. da Circunvalação 15443, 4100-183 Porto, Portugal
- To the centre
- 6.0 km (3.7 miles) as the crow flies
- On foot
- about 94 minutes
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5 from 925 reviews
- Opening hours
- varies by day, see below
- Wheelchair entrance
- yes
- Website
- https://pavilhaodaagua.pt/
- Phone
- +351 22 519 0888
Why go, and how to fit it in
Interactive exhibits and water experiments are what visitors talk about most, and the science museum label fits the hands-on, pedagogical approach. Adults find plenty to engage with, while children get a didactic experience built around explaining and learning about water. Anyone who prefers doing over looking will get more from a visit here. A tourist attraction as well as a science museum, it rewards curiosity more than passive viewing.
Come Tuesday through Sunday, and plan around the 12:30 to 1:30 closure. The morning session runs from 9:30 to 12:30; the afternoon session runs from 1:30 to 5:30. Monday is closed, so avoid building a day around it then. Parque da Cidade do Porto is 356 m away, an easy addition to the same outing. Allow enough time for the interactive stations rather than treating the rooms as a quick walk-through.
Afterward, Churra da Biquinha, a restaurant, is 291 m away. Pizzeria Antonio Mezzero Porto is 303 m away, with Tasca do Bêco and Meet Parque a little farther.
When to visit
It stays closed on Monday. Hours can shift on holidays or during special events, so check on the day.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM |
Monday
- Hours
- Closed
Tuesday
- Hours
- 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM
Wednesday
- Hours
- 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM
Thursday
- Hours
- 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM
Friday
- Hours
- 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM
Saturday
- Hours
- 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM
Sunday
- Hours
- 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM
The Water Pavilion: what is available
Accessibility, services, payments and other details are grouped together. If a feature you need is missing, ask ahead, as the list is not exhaustive.
What it offers
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom |
| Amenities | Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi; not: restaurant |
| Crowd | Family-friendly |
| Payments | Admission fee |
| Children | Good for kids |
| Parking | Free parking garage |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi; not: restaurant
Crowd
- Family-friendly
Payments
- Admission fee
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking garage
How the rating breaks down
Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 925 reviews, with 55 percent five-star marks and 6 percent at one or two stars. With this many reviews, one bad day barely moves the average.
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 | 512 | 258 | 98 | 30 | 27 |
Close by
The nearest is Churra da Biquinha, 290 metres from The Water Pavilion; the table lists the others.
The Water Pavilion and what is around it
- The Water Pavilion41.1714° N, 8.6766° W · Open in Google Maps
The nearest places
| Place | Kind | Distance | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churra da Biquinha | restaurant | 290 metres | 4.1 (30) |
| Pizzeria Antonio Mezzero Porto | restaurant | 300 metres | 4.5 (2,077) |
| Parque da Cidade do Porto | park or garden | 360 metres | 4.7 (28,918) |
| Tasca do Bêco | restaurant | 370 metres | 5.0 (7) |
| Meet Parque | restaurant | 370 metres | 4.4 (1,539) |
| Fernandes De Sousa & Martins, Lda. | restaurant | 410 metres | 5.0 (3) |
Churra da Biquinha
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 290 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.1 (30)
Pizzeria Antonio Mezzero Porto
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 300 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.5 (2,077)
Parque da Cidade do Porto
- Kind
- park or garden
- Distance
- 360 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.7 (28,918)
Tasca do Bêco
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 370 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 5.0 (7)
Meet Parque
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 370 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.4 (1,539)
Fernandes De Sousa & Martins, Lda.
- Kind
- restaurant
- Distance
- 410 metres
- Rating (reviews)
- 5.0 (3)
The full data sheet
All figures and their sources, as of September 2026.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The Water Pavilion43 | ||
| Name | The Water Pavilion | Google Maps listing |
| Local name | Pavilhão da Água | Google Maps listing |
| Database | Museums | Own directory |
| Categories | Science museum, Tourist attraction | Google Maps listing |
| Address | Estr. da Circunvalação 15443, 4100-183 Porto, Portugal | Google Maps listing |
| Street | Estr. da Circunvalação 15443 | Google Maps listing |
| Postcode | 4100-183 | Google Maps listing |
| Town | Porto | Google Maps listing |
| Located in | Parque da Cidade do Porto | Google Maps listing |
| Plus code | 58CF+G9 Porto, Portugal | Google Maps listing |
| Phone | +351 22 519 0888 | Google Maps listing |
| Website | https://pavilhaodaagua.pt/ | Google Maps listing |
| Latitude | 41.17137 | Google Maps listing |
| Longitude | -8.67656 | Google Maps listing |
| Distance from the centre, straight line | 6.0 km (3.7 miles) | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Direction from the centre | north-west | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Walking time, estimated | about 94 minutes | Own calculation from the coordinates |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews | 925 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 5 stars | 512 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 4 stars | 258 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 3 stars | 98 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 2 stars | 30 | Google Maps listing |
| Reviews at 1 star | 27 | Google Maps listing |
| Visitor photos published | 660 | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Monday | Closed | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Tuesday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Wednesday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Thursday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Friday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Hours, Sunday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM | Google Maps listing |
| Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible restroom | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Amenities: Restroom | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Amenities: Wi-Fi | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Amenities: Free Wi-Fi | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Amenities: Restaurant | no | Google Maps listing |
| Crowd: Family-friendly | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Payments: Admission fee | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Children: Good for kids | yes | Google Maps listing |
| Parking: Free parking garage | 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 are the opening hours for The Water Pavilion?
The hours run Monday Closed; Tuesday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM; Wednesday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM; Thursday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM; Friday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM; Sunday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30–5:30 PM; holidays can change them.
How far from central Porto is The Water Pavilion?
6.0 km (3.7 miles) in a straight line, which works out to about 94 minutes on foot.
Does The Water Pavilion have wheelchair access?
The entrance is wheelchair accessible, so yes; ask ahead about the rest of the building.
What rating does The Water Pavilion have?
It is rated 4.3 out of 5, with 925 reviews.
Sources
These sources provide every figure above, and the data sheet lists the source for each row.
- 1Google Maps listing: The Water Pavilion 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.
- 3The Water Pavilion: 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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- 19STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides accessed 2026-09-18Facts about Porto in the data sheet.
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