Clérigos Tower

About

Climb the spiral staircase for a view over terracotta rooftops and the river. The adjoining church has a beautiful baroque interior and a small museum.

Why visit

• Best central skyline view
• Iconic landmark
• Close to Livraria Lello

Good to know

• Around 225 steps in a narrow staircase
• Can be crowded at peak hours
• Good weather makes the view worth it

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Clérigos Tower with Livraria Lello, Rua Galeria de Paris Bars and A Proper Francesinha for a roughly 5-hour plan around Clérigos.

Livraria Lello

~£740 min

100 m · 2 min walkAdd: Livraria Lello

Rua Galeria de Paris Bars

Free3 hrs

200 m · 4 min walkAdd: Rua Galeria de Paris Bars

A Proper Francesinha

£8–141 hr

300 m · 5 min walkAdd: A Proper Francesinha

São Bento Station

Free20 min

300 m · 5 min walkAdd: São Bento Station

Ribeira Riverfront

Free2 hrs

600 m · 9 min walkAdd: Ribeira Riverfront

Eat and drink nearby

Mercado do Bolhão

Free1h 15m

700 m · 11 min walk

Port Wine Cellars in Gaia

£13–301h 30m

1000 m · 15 min walk

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby

• Casa Clérigos (Clérigos), about 100 m away. Sample listing.
• Ribeira Douro Boutique (Ribeira), about 500 m away. Sample listing.
• Bolhão Rooms & Suites (Bolhão), about 800 m away. Sample listing.