Porto · Clérigos and Bolhão
Livraria Lello
A neo-Gothic bookshop from 1906 with a crimson staircase and a stained-glass skylight. Entry needs a ticket, which is a voucher you can spend on a book.
- 1 h
- €15.95
- Book ahead
- Clérigos and Bolhão
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Livraria Lello is one of the best known bookshops in Europe and has traded in this building since 1906. You come in on the ground floor, climb the crimson staircase and look at the carved wooden shelves and the stained-glass skylight from above. A newer room holds rare books and first editions, and the shop runs exhibitions of contemporary art. The space is small, so timed tickets control how many people are inside.
What to look for
- The crimson staircase
- The stained-glass skylight
- Carved wooden shelves on both floors
- The Gema Room with rare books and first editions
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–7:30 pm | last entry 7:00 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–7:30 pm | last entry 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–7:30 pm | last entry 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–7:30 pm | last entry 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–7:30 pm | last entry 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–7:30 pm | last entry 7:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–7:30 pm | last entry 7:00 pm |
Open every day from 09:00 to 19:30. Closed on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 24 June and 25 December. A ticket is valid for up to 60 minutes after the time you book. Same day tickets can be bought until 30 minutes before closing, if any are left.
Source: Livraria Lello, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €15.95. The ticket is a voucher, and its value is deducted if you buy a book from the shop. Children aged 3 and under enter free with proof of age.
Buy a timed ticket online before you go, because same day tickets are limited. Visitors with disabilities, people aged 65 and over, pregnant women and carers with infants have a separate priority queue.
Getting there
Aliados (Metro) is the nearest station, and the shop is a short walk from the Clérigos Tower.
Tip
Book the first slot of the day. The rooms are small, and the staircase is only clear for photographs early on.