Clérigos Tower

Clérigos Tower, or Torre dos Clérigos, is one of the most important monuments of Porto. It can be considered a symbol of the city, along with Dom Luis I Bridge.

It is a bell tower made of granite and marble that is part of the Clérigos Church, built between 1754 and 1763.

In a distant past, it was used as a guide to reach the port in the Ribeira by the boats arriving by sea to the city. A function similar to that of the Torre de Belém in Lisbon.

The visit to Torre dos Clérigos and its church, is a city classic.

What to see in the Torre dos Clérigos

The tower was designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni, author of several monuments of Porto.

To visit this landmark, you will need to climb 240 narrow steps to reach its viewpoint at a height of 249 feet. Your effort will be rewarded with one of the most beautiful views in the city. For example, just in front you can see, among other things, the gardens of Cordoaria, with its Neoclassical and Pombaline styles.

The Torre dos Clérigos lost its place as Portugal's tallest structure when the Vasco da Gama Tower was built in Lisbon, at the turn of the last century. However, the technical feat of Torre Dos Clérigos is that it was completed in 1763!

Immersive multimedia experience: Spiritus Light Show at Clérigos Church

Spiritus is a groundbreaking multimedia show that transforms the iconic Igreja dos Clérigos in Porto into a space of emotion and reflection. Created by the innovative studio OCUBO, this immersive experience uses the church’s architecture to guide visitors through a spiritual, emotional, and holistic journey.

The show draws inspiration from Álvaro de Campos’ poem “After all, the best way to travel is to feel”, combining abstract visuals, fluid imagery, and an evocative soundscape. Light, synchrony, and visual poetry bring the historic architecture to life, creating a unique experience that invites contemplation and wonder.

Discover the beauty of life in Porto and explore your place in the world through Spiritus, an audiovisual journey where music, light, and architecture converge at the heart of the city.

Buy entry tickets here.

Prices for Clérigos Tower

Church free / Tower 10€ (Buy Torre dos Clérigos ticket)

Spiritus Light Show at Clérigos Church 10€ buy here

50% discount with Porto Card.

50% discount with Casa da Música or the Serralves Museum, you can buy a discounted admission to both attractions (available only at the ticket office).

Address

Rua Senhor Filipe de Nery

How to get there

On foot: You can get there walking from Avenida Dos Aliados.
Metro: Aliados or São Bento
Buses: 6, 20, 37, and 52

Schedules

From April to October from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
From November to March from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
August from 10:00 to 19:00 hours.