Porto · Ribeira and the waterfront
Dom Luís I Bridge
A double deck iron arch bridge from 1886 between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Both decks have a footpath, and each gives a different view.
- 1 h
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Ribeira and the waterfront
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Théophile Seyrig, a student of Eiffel, designed the bridge, which opened in 1886 and is 395 metres long. The upper deck carries the metro and pedestrians at the height of the hilltops, with a wide view over the river, Ribeira and the Gaia cellars. The lower deck is closer to the water, calmer, and runs straight into Ribeira. Most visitors cross one way on each deck.
What to look for
- The view from the upper deck toward Ribeira and the river mouth
- The wrought iron arch seen from the lower deck
- Metro trains crossing the upper deck
- The Gaia end at Jardim do Morro
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Visit Porto, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free.
Getting there
Jardim do Morro (Metro) sits at the Gaia end of the upper deck, and the Porto end is a short walk from the cathedral.
Tip
Cross by the upper deck to Gaia and return by the lower deck. The upper deck has no shade, so avoid it at midday in summer.