Ponte Dom Luís I
Porto, Portugal

Ponte Dom Luís I

Type: bridge / viewpoint

A double-deck metal arch bridge from 1886 that spans the Douro River and connects Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia. It was designed by Théophile Seyrig, a pupil of Gustave Eiffel. The upper pedestrian level offers a spectacular panoramic view of both cities and the river.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Crossing the bridge is completely free and open during the day. The upper level is also used by metro line D. Particularly impressive at dusk and at night when it is illuminated.

Parking nearby

P

Parque Dantas

garage/underground 489m to the landmark

Address: Rua do Pilar 45, Vila Nova de Gaia

Recommended restaurants

Price:
À Bolina

À Bolina

Closed (opens at 17:00)
⭐ 4.80 2511 reviews 202m

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bar €€ recommended

Address: Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 204, Porto

Phone: +351 22 322 4695

Opening hours:

Monday: 17:00–00:00 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 17:00–00:00 Thursday: 17:00–00:00 Friday: 17:00–00:00 Saturday: 17:00–00:00 Sunday: 17:00–00:00
Ora Viva

Ora Viva

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 1832 reviews 395m

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€€ recommended

Address: Rua da Fonte Taurina 83, Porto

Phone: +351 22 205 2033

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–21:30 Tuesday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–21:30 Wednesday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–21:30 Thursday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–21:30 Friday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–21:30 Saturday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–21:30 Sunday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–21:30
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Tappas Caffé Regional

Closed (opens at 12:30)
⭐ 4.40 1178 reviews 405m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 14.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 204, Vila Nova de Gaia

Phone: +351 916 686 011

Opening hours:

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:30–14:30, 19:30–22:00 Wednesday: 12:30–14:30, 19:30–22:00 Thursday: 12:30–14:30, 19:30–22:00 Friday: 12:30–14:30, 19:30–22:00 Saturday: 12:30–14:30, 19:30–22:00 Sunday: 12:30–14:30