Torre dos Clérigos

Torre dos Clérigos is one of Porto’s most iconic landmarks and a must-visit. Built in the 18th century by architect Nicolau Nasoni, the Baroque Clérigos Church is beautiful, peaceful, and free to enter, with a stunning altar and classic Portuguese design. The highlight is climbing the Clérigos Tower — about 240 steps — but the panoramic views of Porto and the Douro River from the top are absolutely worth it. Entry to the tower and museum is reasonably priced (around €8–€10), and the experience is well organized. A perfect mix of history, architecture, and amazing city views. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Porto!

No waiting, we just came and bought tickets (10 EUR per adult) up to the tower. It is about 220 stairs up, but very easy to climb. Nice views. During the season it is probably better to reserve before.

Iconic church and bell tower of Porto with a well organized exhibition of antiquities and historical summary of its history. The access to tower does have a €13 fee. The views from the top of the tower are unparalleled and certainly worth visiting. Of course there is an ample gift shop as well as top balcony views of inside the church.

The ticket per person is 10euros. You can visit the museum ( 3 floors) and after that you climb the stairs to the top of the tower. It was rainy when we visited it, but the view is exceptional and worth the money!!! There was not a lot of tourist at the tower at the moment so I assume, when there is a little bit more people, it could be difficult to go up and down.... Stairs are really narrow but manageable. Would recommend!

We bought tickets in advance and got in quickly with no wait at all. The security guard made us check our backpack, but we noticed many people inside with backpacks the same size or larger than ours so this was a little annoying. There are many many stairs but it is gradual, as you walk around the building and go bit by bit so it was not tiring at all. Once you get past the church and the main open spaces, you line up to go to the top. This is where it gets fun. There is no organization to how many people go up or flow of traffic. You are supposed to go left to right but the space gets smaller as you go further up the tower. The stairs are cramped and like merging during high traffic time. Once you get to the top, the personal space does not exist but the view- is worth it!! I think this attraction could be improved with better traffic flow and a head count but this may not be realistic. If you are claustrophobic or have problems being sardined in with other people, this is not for you! As well, there is a bathroom in the middle of the building so you have to use it when you see it or you will have to reenter or find a different washroom. This lay out was not great. The views of the city are amazing and you have a panoramic view (if you can squeeze by to see it.) I would recommend but one and done. I would not go again as I have done it!

I've seen a lot of churches and visited many towers, and this is just not the experience it's made out to be. The church is pretty and maybe worth a stop if that interests you, but nothing to go out of the way for. The stairwell to the top is extremely tiny and cramped and once you get to the top you are still extremely limited in movement and have to follow the queue around the whole tower. So if someone stops for 15 minutes to take pictures either you have to stop and wait with them or push past the whole queue. And the views are no better than the views you would get from the bridge. Just go to the bridge! It's completely free, gorgeous, and you won't be trapped like a sardine.

This is arguably one of Porto’s most recognizable landmarks, built in the mid-18th century by architect Nicolau Nasoni for the brotherhood of clerics. Our walking tour guide mentioned that it is approximately about 75 metres tall, with about 225 stairs to climb up. From the top, you are offered a panoramic view of Porto, the rooftops, the Douro River and the city layout. The tower and the associated church (Igreja dos Clérigos) are fine examples of Baroque style in Portugal. If you’re looking for a “view over Porto” experience, this is one of the best vantage spots. The climb makes is a bit of an activity, but well worth the view.

The chapel is beautiful and was very much active in communion service and I think a few christenings when we arrived for our 2pm slot. We were early as advised and so explored the architecture which is beautiful. When you enter for you allocated slot, you can explore more of the chapel and get some great views of the interior art and architecture. The museum areas on each floor were interesting too. The climb to the top of the tower is not for the claustrophobic. It is narrow and very busy with people going up and coming back down. It’s the same on the observation area half way up and when you get to the top. Overall Nice views at the top, beautiful building, very busy. Glad we done it, but once it’s done it’s done.