How to get to the Clérigos Tower in Porto

Where is Clérigos Tower located?

Address: Rua de São Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto, Portugal | Find on Google Maps

The Clérigos Tower stands in Porto’s historic Baixa district, close to Livraria Lello and Avenida dos Aliados. The area is pedestrian-friendly and filled with cafés, viewpoints, and historic streets.

Closest landmark: Livraria Lello, about 120 m away | Find on Google Maps

Getting to the Clérigos Tower by public transport

  • Travel time: 5–7 minutes’ walk from São Bento station
  • Closest station: São Bento or Aliados (yellow line)
  • Timings: First train around 6am; last trains around 1am

From São Bento, walk uphill toward Rua de São Filipe de Nery for about 6 minutes. From Aliados, walk west past Livraria Lello and reach the tower in about 7 minutes. Both routes are clearly signposted.

  • Travel time: 5–10 minutes from central Baixa stops
  • Closest stop: Cordoaria or Aliados area
  • Timings: Buses run from early morning until late evening

Several city bus routes stop near the Clérigos Tower, including 200, 300, 305, 507, 600, 601, 602, and 703. The tower is just a few minutes’ walk from the nearest stops.

  • Travel time: 5 minutes from central Porto
  • Closest drop-off point: Rua de São Filipe de Nery

Taxis and ride-hailing services like Bolt and Uber operate across Porto. Ask to be dropped near Cordoaria or the Clérigos Church square, then walk the final minute to the entrance.

Getting to the Clérigos Tower by car

Driving route

  • Travel time: 5–10 minutes from central Porto
  • Distance: ~1 km
  • Peak traffic hours: 8am–10am and 5pm–7pm

The fastest approach is via Avenida dos Aliados toward Cordoaria. Streets around the tower are narrow and partly pedestrianised, so expect short walks from parking areas.

ZTL alert: The historic centre has restricted traffic zones. Follow local signage.

Parking facilities

On-site parking: Not available

Nearby parking lots:

  • Parque de Estacionamento Praça de Lisboa (1-minute walk): A large underground parking complex in Baixa with 24-hour access and part of a multi-park system offering hundreds of spaces close to Clérigos and Livraria Lello. | Find on Google Maps
  • Saba Cardosas (4-minute walk): A covered 24-hour garage beside São Bento station with security cameras, mobile coverage, and accessible spaces, located a few minutes’ walk from Clérigos Tower. | Find on Google Maps
  • Parque Aliados (6-minute walk): An underground parking near Avenida dos Aliados that serves the main downtown corridor, offering easy pedestrian access to Baixa landmarks and transport connections. | Find on Google Maps

Accessibility at the Clérigos Tower

The Clérigos Tower itself isn’t wheelchair accessible as the climb involves scaling 225 steep and narrow stairs. However, the church and museum are wheelchair adapted.

For those who want to experience the climb but face mobility restrictions, the venue has set up a multisensory space that mimics the climb and the views from the top, ensuring greater inclusion.

Additionally, the streets leading to the Clérigos complex are paved and mostly level, though some areas are slightly sloped. Metro stations in central Porto have elevators and step-free exits. The buses generally support low-floor boarding.

Plan your visit to Clérigos Tower

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Mode of transportTravel timeEstimated costBest forDirections

Metro + walk

6 minutes

Fast and simple

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Bus + walk

8 minutes

Short hop from Baixa

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Taxi / ride-hail

5 minutes

€€

Comfort and convenience

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Walking

6 minutes

Free

Exploring the historic centre

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Frequently asked questions about getting to the Clérigos Tower

The Clérigos Tower is located in Porto’s historic Baixa district, close to Livraria Lello and Avenida dos Aliados. Its address is Rua de São Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto, Portugal | Find on Google Maps.