Quick overview

• Ways to explore: Choose to witness the immersive Spiritus show at the Clérigos Church, or go on a three-hour guided walking tour of Porto’s key landmarks, including the Clérigos Church & Tower. 
  
• Unique experiences: The tickets to the Spiritus show let you witness a stunning interplay of light & sound that brings the Clérigos Church to life.  
  
• Queues & access: Your tickets to the Spiritus show or the guided tour, won’t involve any waiting in line. However, security checks are mandatory.
  
• When to book: Peak seasons and weekends sell out early, so make sure to book 1–2 weeks ahead.
  
• Good to know: The climb to the tower isn’t suited for guests with limited mobility, and the Spiritus show is not ideal for guests suffering from epilepsy. 

Booking window

• The tickets to the Spiritus show are best booked at least 3-5 days in advance, or sometimes even a week before, especially during the peak season between May and September. 
  
• The same goes for the guided walking tour of the Clérigos Tower and Porto’s highlights. 

Entry & access

• The point of entry for both the Spiritus show and the guided tour is the church’s primary entrance, accessed via Rua de São Filipe de Nery.

What’s included

• The tickets to the Spiritus show include entry to the Clérigos Church and to the 30-minute light and sound show. 
  
• If you choose the guided tour, your experience includes entry to the Clérigos Church, the Porto Cathedral, and the São Bento da Vitória Monastery. You get to choose a tour in one of seven languages, and you’ll be accompanied by an expert guide throughout. This experience also includes a secret tasting of the region’s most iconic delicacies and beverages. 

Ways to explore

• For an immersive experience that brings the church’s stunning Baroque architecture alive with a visual narrative, the tickets to the Spiritus show are your best bet. 
  
• On the other hand, if you want a deep-dive into Porto’s most important landmarks, besides its culture and culinary delights, the Clérigos Tower & Porto Highlights guided tour should be your pick. 

Policies

• Children under the age of 10 can enter the tower, church, and museum for free. However, they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 
  
• The tower is not wheelchair accessible, but a multisensory experience at the church recreates the climb up to the top for those who find themselves unable to scale the tower themselves. 
  
• You must dress respectfully during your visit as you’ll be entering a religious site. Your clothes must cover your knees and shoulders, and must not be see-through.

Insider tips to make the most of your visit

• Climb the tower during the church's lull window. Arrive right at opening and spend 10–15 minutes inside the church first. Most visitors head straight to the tower, so the initial climb queue forms immediately.
  
• Use the descent for photos. The narrow staircase has small windows that frame Porto beautifully. Take photos on the way down when people move slower and you are not holding up traffic.
  
• Skip midday in summer. The stone interior traps heat, and airflow is limited. Morning climbs feel significantly more comfortable than noon visits in warm months.
  
• Enjoy the sunset without the crowds. Go up about 45 minutes before sunset instead of at sunset. You will see the golden light and avoid the peak rush at the top platform.
  
• Look for Nasoni’s signature details. Inside the church, focus on the sculpted stonework near the altar and the tomb slab. Many visitors rush past without noticing the architect’s presence.