The real total: cheapest ticket vs what most visitors pay
The official tower and museum pack costs €10, and a tower-only ticket €5. Students aged 11-18 pay €7 for the pack, and children up to 10 are free. At Easter, in summer and over Christmas, the tower also opens in the evening, until 11 pm.
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Prices last checked: 2 November. Prices vary with the season, peak and off-peak dates and promotions, and we recheck them every month. Visitor-reported costs are marked as estimates, and US$ figures are rough conversions.
Ticket options: what each one gets you
Official prices. Last entry is always 30 minutes before closing.
Tower only or the pack?
The museum holds a collection of religious art, and the pack also lets you see the church by Nicolau Nasoni from the inside galleries. It costs than the tower alone. the tower-only ticket is enough if you're here for the view; the pack is good value if you enjoy Baroque art.
The crowd tax: why the day costs more
Our crowd data shows Torre dos Clérigos moderate at 9 am, then busy from about 10-11 am until closing at 7 pm on most days. The price doesn't change, but the narrow staircase does: at busy times, you queue on the steps and share a small viewing gallery.
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Torre dos Clérigos, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Least busy time
Sunday, 9-11 am
Which ticket is worth it?
- Most visitors: tower only, €5, at 9 am.
- Art lovers: the €10 pack.
- Families: children up to 10 are free.
Short on time? What you'd regret missing
- The view over the Douro and the Ribeira rooftops.
- The Sé Cathedral and the Dom Luís I Bridge.
- The church interior, with the pack.
Getting there
The tower is in central Porto, near Livraria Lello and Avenida dos Aliados. São Bento station is about five minutes' walk downhill.
Weather and visibility
The top gallery is open to the air. In rain or strong wind, it's exposed, but the climb is indoors. Clear mornings give the sharpest views of the Douro.
What can go wrong
- You expect a lift: it's 225 steps.
- You arrive after 6:30 pm in normal season: last entry.
- Midday: busy in our data, with queues on the narrow stairs.
What one person really spends
Children up to 10 are free; students 11-18 pay €7 for the pack.
FAQs
How much is Torre dos Clérigos?
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€10 for the tower and museum, or €5 for the tower only. Students 11-18 pay €7, and children up to 10 are free.
How many steps are in Torre dos Clérigos?
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225 steps, to 75 m. There's no lift.
Can you visit Torre dos Clérigos at night?
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At Easter, in summer and over Christmas, it opens until 11 pm.
What are the opening hours?
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9 am to 7 pm normally, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.
When is Torre dos Clérigos least crowded?
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In our data, at 9 am. It's busy from about 10-11 am until closing. See our crowd forecast.
Heading to Torre dos Clérigos?
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Sources
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other. Crowd figures come from our own crowd data. Prices last checked 2 November. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
