Ponte de Dom Luís I, Porto: Address, Ponte de Dom Luís I Reviews: 4.5/5
Ponte de Dom Luís I
Ponte de Dom Luís I
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Built in 1886, this bridge links Porto and Gaia.
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Majadahonda, Spain65 contributions
A must in Portugal
Sep 2021
You have not seen Porto if you did not visit the bridge and the nearby area, on both sides of the river
Written September 19, 2021
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Lorraine
Dunshaughlin, Ireland13 contributions
Go walk both levels!
Sep 2021
Enjoyable experience - cars public transport still access lower level, Tram access on the Top level - more room to walk.
Written September 17, 2021
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Martin S
Marlow, UK296 contributions
You must visiy
Sep 2021 • Solo
This is remarkable. You can't come to Porto and not visit - Catch a train and walk on the different levels
Written September 13, 2021
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Robert L
Amherst, MA1,421 contributions
Should be #1 attraction!
Sep 2021 • Couples
Famous bridge. We walk along the top level with the tram and got fabulous views. We also walked the lower level which was also interesting- you can frequently watch kids jumping into the Duoro for money.
Written September 11, 2021
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racersave
Alexandria, VA19 contributions
Beautiful bridge
Sep 2021
Spectacular at night! Views of the Gaia and the Port wine houses. We took a winding way from Povieros with stone steps which does require care.
Written September 11, 2021
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Klaus C
Greenhithe, UK342 contributions
Impressive Bridge and Walkway
Sep 2021
The bridge cannot be missed from the either bank and a very useful connection between the 2 towns and easily reached.
Written September 9, 2021
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Julia K
Santa Clara, CA58 contributions
Amazing view!
Aug 2021
The bridge offers a beautiful view of the city and river. It is best to come here in the evening and enjoy the sunset at the top level.
Written September 2, 2021
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Temidayo S
21 contributions
Ponte Dom Luis 1! Must see!
Aug 2021 • Couples
This bridge in Porto is unmissable. A walk on the bridge gives a 360 view of the douro river and incredible view city landscape. Totally recommend!!!
Written August 12, 2021
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juls21
Birkenhead, UK144 contributions
Very high very busy!
Jul 2021
We walked across both top and bottom levels of this very grand bridge. Views fantastic and just an experience. We walked from the Riberia side across to the Nova side; took the cable car down (6 euros) and walked along the riverside back to the bridge and back across along the bottom level. Really good way to experience the bridge with restaurants, bars and little stalls along the way back.
Written August 3, 2021
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WWH47
Baton Rouge, LA121 contributions
Walk across by all means....spectacular views
Jul 2021
If you go to Porto you need to walk across the bridge. The views of the river are out of sight. Just the #1 thing to do in Porto
Written August 2, 2021
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z-barboutsi
Athens, Greece174 contributions
Θα μπορούσε κάποιος να μου πει αν είναι δυνατόν να βαδίσω στο επάνω τμήμα της γέφυρας, ξεκινώντας από το ιστορικό κέντρο της πόλης και από ποίο ακριβώς σημείο? Εννοώ χωρίς να χρησιμοποιήσω τελεφερίκ ή τρενάκι. Ευχαριστώ.
mvtorŕes
Nova Lima, MG12 contributions
Saindo da Ribeira, quanto tempo de caminhada pela Ponte D. Luis I para chegar em Gaia?
Ricardo S
7 contributions
Olá,ao sair da Ribeira terá 2 opções. fazer a passagem pelo tabuleiro inferior ou então pelo tabuleiro superior (aconselho esta última).
Para subir para o tabuleiro superior pode subir pelo elevador dos guindais ou então subir pelas escadas do codeçal. A travessia da ponte demora o normal 5/10min.
Caroline L
Johannesburg, South Africa7 contributions
Ho long is the tour to climb the bridge?
Broadster67
Derbyshire, United Kingdom229 contributions
The climb tour is on a different bridge. Not sure how long it would take but as you have guides and safety ropes etc...I would imagine 2 hours plus...
Sheris H
Suriname6 contributions
Question, where can I book the sunset tour? Planning my vacay in May. Thanks sher
Luiz Fernando C
Rio de Janeiro, RJ100 contributions
Maybe in a turist point Near there.
Joka_Cabral
Porto, Portugal3 contributions
O nome da ponte NÃO é D. Luís I , mas apenas Luiz I !!!
A ponte D.Luis I fica em Santarem!!!
tiagocorreia165
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal38 contributions
obrigado. Ia referir o mesmo.
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Ed G M
Penticton, Canada157 contributions
I would not worry about it! The bridge is quite wide so if you get nervous, you can walk in the middle of the track and not be forced to look down. I have some height issues but no worries for me here. Give it a try. You have to walk on the upper path but again, no big worries. The tram/train goes down the middle of the road so must be careful when walking that no train is coming. Not sure where to catch it but again, think it is more of a local tram than a train. Good luck! Drink LOTS of port while there...try the "green wine" "young wine" really good!
Kathryn S
chorley145 contributions
Hi, we are visiting Porto in a couole of weeks and the bridge is on my itinery but I am terrified of heights! Is it possible to walk at the lower level or are pedesrians only allowed on the upper track? Also which tram is it that you mention? Many thanks, Kathryn
martinmolloy72
Manchester, UK715 contributions
You can walk along both levels but on the lower level the pavements are a bit narrow and you find yourself constantly dodging oncoming people. Its also busy with cars so you can't even walk on the road. The upper levels affords fantastic views of the city. If you can overcome your fears it is well worth it.
Ferrie240
Rijswijk, The Netherlands5 contributions
I was there too this last June. Quite a great firework. Fantastic! Another big impression made the shaking of the Dom Louis Bridge afterwards, when thousands op people try to reach the other side. Wow. The same experience as Rasapuzinaite.
lukaszd_1984
Wloclawek, Poland25 contributions
Hi guys, i'm going to Porto on holidays, does anyone know if there's like a viewing point where I can see that bridge and a bit of city from above? Thanks in advance :)
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