There are many great activities to do in Porto with kids. Porto, which is in Portugal has pedestrian areas, it’s beautiful and also affordable. The perfect family vacation! It is hilly but it is also pram friendly and Uber there is cheap. Locals are friendly, easy-going and they like children. Check out the lists below to see some of the best things to do in Porto with kids.
Activities in Porto for kids aged 0-5
- Color Party Maia
- Walk Across The Dom Luis 1 Bridge – Stroller friendly
- Palácio de Cristal for kids to run free
- Ride on Teleférico de Gaia – rides for kids under five are free
- Gaia Biological Park
Activities in Porto for older kids
- Espaço Artístico de Aprendizagem – for artistic activities during the week and weekend
- Livraria Lello – the inspiration behind Harry Potter
- Jumpers – Trampolim Parque
- Gaia Biological Park
- World Of Discovery
- SEA Life
- Mini golf in Foz (Passeio Alegre)
- Boat ride across the river/river cruise
- Adventure park Azurara
- Buggy ride on the hills of Porto
- Zoo Santo Inácio
Parks and Playgrounds in Porto for kids
There’s ample choice to keep your kids happy when travelling to Porto with kids. Visit some of the most loved parks by families:
Largest park in Porto, great for picnics, lots of entrances to the parks as well as various restaurants on the boarders. There is usually a farmer’s market on Saturday.
Flat parks suitable for scooters and strollers with lots of animals like horses, sheep and cows on the horizon.
Very central, easy with a stroller and lots of spots for picnics.
Interesting place to discover centenary trees, cactus, greenhouses and lakes.
Family Friendly Porto Travel Guide
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