Clerigos Tower - Experience in Porto

If you only have time for one tour amongst all the tourist attractions, this is the one to choose. Tickets cost Euro 8 for adults and it consists of a visit to the famed tower, the museum and the chapel. After entering by scanning your ticket (do not lose them) you enter a museum where several artifacts and collection items are displayed. You move along and ascend to the second floor where you have a view of the chapel. Still ascending, you enter the third level where another exhibition hall awaits. Going further, you start your climb to the tower. Here you ticket is punched and off you go. The stairwells are very narrow and yet two way traffic. Please exercise caution and give way as far as possible to in coming traffic in the stairwell and also to the young and elderly. At the top you are immediately rewarded with the best 360 degree views of Porto. Take care not to poke someone in the eye with your selfie sticks and please be patient. Some groups ahead of you will take their time to snap off countless shots of the same breathtaking view. P/S there is a photo taking service before you climb the tower. These three shots of you will be superimposed on shots of the tower taken by drone. You only pay if you choose to buy. Or you can skip and go straight up the stairwell.

I was fortunate to visit the Torre dos Clérigos during my trip to Porto, and it was an incredible experience. The tower itself is an architectural masterpiece, and although the climb up the stairs is a bit steep, the view from the top is breathtaking. You can see the entire city of Porto, with its characteristic red roofs and the Douro River winding through the city. It's truly a must-visit spot if you're in Porto. Make sure to bring your camera to capture these incredible views!