Casa do Infante

Casa do Infante Type: archeological museum Price: 4 EUR Time spent: 20 min Parking: not available Bike parking: not available WC: available Located one of the oldest buildings in Porto the house is considered to be the birthplace of Infante D.Henrique. It was a part of the Porto walls, that surrounded and protected the city, but also served as the custom house in order to collect taxes.

Nice little museum. Among all the exhibitions displayed, I was very interested in the customs house history as part of Porto history.

I was lucky enough to join a guided tour that was planned for today. Rui was an excellent guide through the museum! I recommend this museum to anyone visiting Porto and those who live in Porto! It really got me more interested in the history of the city, Infante Henrique and to want to learn more about the Portuguese explorations.

The history of the building and history of the city section is just okay - it’s very much “here are some facts”, with basically zero storytelling, which feels dated as an approach, given how much further communication strategies have come. The history of Henry the Explorer is very good. However, the way that slavery is dealt with could be improved (see picture).

This is reportedly the house where the Infante D. Henrique, the person who propelled the Portuguese expansion, was born. It is also part of Porto's city museum, having an interactive exhibition of the role of the Portuguese in the development of the World Discovery. It is very interesting and it is definitely worth a visit.

This is a hidden gem in historical Porto which itself is a UNESCO world heritage site. A restored historical house originally built in the 14th century as a customs house and mint. Lots of exhibits, original structure still remaining. Explanations are very detailed. The most fascinating is a miniature model of the historical Porto region which will give the history (Portuguese, English, French, Spanish) of different spots when you pick them. If you are, like me, a history (especially renaisssance), archaeological and architecture enthusiast, you will really enjoy this place. I spent over an hour and half but it can be done as a quick tour. Right outside the Caïs da Ribeira. Perfect for a tour before or after a riverside lunch! Also good for a rainy day outing. Free if you have the Porto card otherwise 4 euros.

Though it's supposed to be the house where Henrique do Infante was born, the museum area was a bit too small with not much collection on display. But it was inexpensive and well kept. There was also some interactive display and more explanation on Porto's involvement in Portuguese exploration mission. Wouldn't hurt to visit if you're in the area, but not sure if it's worth traveling just to visit this.

Amazing little museum in old Porto. The entry is only 4€ and the exhibitions are very interesting. Lots of artefacts on display. There is a section about the history of Porto itself, from Roman rule to the modern age and a section about the Portuguese empire and its expansion accross the continents.