Minigolf Porto is an indoor, glow-in-the-dark minigolf spread over three floors in Porto's Cedofeita area, near Bolhão. Kids putt their way around an 18-hole course where UV lighting makes the balls, obstacles and wall murals glow in bright colours, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the whole family competing. A round takes about an hour, and there are also pool, air hockey and table football tables to keep playing afterwards. It works rain or shine and suits children from around age four upwards, though note the course runs across three floors with stairs, so it is not ideal for strollers.
Housed in a beautifully restored 16th-century building on Rua das Flores, MMIPO pairs a museum of religious art and Porto history with the ornate Church of Misericórdia, home of the famous Renaissance painting Fons Vitae. Kids can hunt for gilded carvings, centuries-old portraits and the upper gallery looking down into the church. The visit is fully indoors and largely wheelchair and stroller friendly (only the church choir is not accessible), and takes about an hour — a good fit for school-age children curious about art and history.
Step inside a working sardine cannery from 1920 where Portugal's famous Nuri tins are still made entirely by hand. On the guided 'living museum' tour, kids watch the real production line in action, try wrapping a tin themselves in the traditional paper, and finish with a tasting (soft drinks for children, wine optional for adults). It's a genuinely fun, hands-on history and food lesson lasting about 90 minutes, and the factory offers a dedicated Family Pack for two adults and two children aged 5-12. The visit is fully indoors and wheelchair accessible, making it a great rainy-day pick near Matosinhos beach and metro.
The Atkinson Museum is the temporary-exhibitions hall of Porto's WOW cultural district, housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century merchant's house on the Gaia hillside. It hosts big family-friendly shows such as BrickWorld, an immersive LEGO experience where kids wander through snow-dusted miniature villages, spaceship galaxies, a 2.3-metre Clérigos Tower and other Porto landmarks built entirely from bricks, with motion sensors, puzzles and touch panels inviting hands-on play in every room. A visit is fully indoors and takes about an hour to an hour and a half, and the rest of the WOW district's museums, cafés and viewpoints are right next door, so it slots easily into a family day in Gaia.
An indoor trick-art museum where kids step inside giant optical illusions and 3D paintings to snap unforgettable photos and videos. Children love posing in the interactive sets while parents play photographer, and staff are on hand to show the best angles. The venue is wheelchair and stroller accessible, fully indoors, and works well as a rainy-day activity for all ages, from toddlers to teens. A typical visit takes around an hour.
Neonia is Porto's first fully interactive museum, with 19 themed rooms across 1,500 m2 that mix neon art, science experiments and the city's history. Kids can wander a mirror maze, step into an infinity room, try hands-on electromagnetic experiments and even ride a slide, all inspired by Porto's streets and monuments. The whole visit is indoors and takes about 1 to 2 hours, making it a great rainy-day pick for ages 4 and up. The venue is wheelchair accessible and open daily from 10:00 to 21:00.
Destino Fado stages an intimate one-hour fado concert in the original music room of a 19th-century mansion in central Porto, a space built for piano and cello recitals with excellent acoustics. Singers and Portuguese guitarists perform traditional fado with short explanations of its history in English, Portuguese and Spanish, making it an approachable introduction to Portugal's most famous music for school-age kids. The early-evening start (around 5:30pm) suits families far better than late-night fado houses, and adults receive a glass of Port wine with a traditional pastry. Arrive 15 minutes early to explore the mansion's architecture and gardens with the children.
Look at Porto is an immersive 5D cinema in the heart of downtown Porto, a short walk from Bolhão Market. Kids climb aboard a motion-simulator ride and 'fly' over the city on the back of a dragon, feeling wind, movement and light effects as Porto's landmarks sweep past below. The film lasts about 10 minutes, sessions run in small groups of up to 18, and it is recommended for ages 4 and up - an easy, fun indoor stop between sights, rain or shine.
Casa da Guitarra is a Portuguese guitar shop and intimate concert room beside Porto Cathedral and the upper deck of the Luís I Bridge, hosting short fado concerts every evening. The one-hour show features live fado singers accompanied by the Portuguese guitar, with a glass of port wine for adults (or water) served at the interval. The early start times at 6pm and 7:30pm make it one of the few fado experiences that works with school-age children, as long as they can sit quietly through a concert. The venue admits children from age 6, accompanied by an adult.
Immersivus Gallery Porto turns the vaulted underground chambers (Furnas) of Porto's historic Customs House into a 360-degree projection space. Its flagship show, Porto Legends, brings the city's myths and history to life with floor-to-ceiling light projections, holographic "virtual actors" and dramatic sound — a 45-minute spectacle kids can follow without needing to read panels or trek through a museum. The venue is step-free and wheelchair and stroller accessible, though the dark rooms and loud effects can be intense for children under about 4.
Fado na Baixa is an intimate live fado house in downtown Porto, a short walk from São Bento station and the Ribeira. The one-hour show moves through five moments of fado — traditional fado, Portuguese guitar, Coimbra fado, Amália Rodrigues and contemporary fado — with short documentary clips and translated introductions that help kids follow the story behind the music. Early show times (6:00 pm and 7:30 pm) and discounted tickets for children aged 6-12 (under-5s go free) make it an easy first taste of Portuguese music for families, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Adults get a glass of port wine included with the ticket.
Explore the home of FC Porto with a visit to the club's interactive museum and a self-guided walk through Estádio do Dragão, including the dugout and a pitchside photo stop. The museum's 27 themed, multimedia-rich areas full of trophies, film and touchscreens keep kids engaged, while young football fans love stepping out where the players do. Best suited to children from about 4 and up; the museum is fully indoor and wheelchair accessible, so strollers are manageable. Note the stadium route is unavailable on match days, and it is closed Monday mornings.
Dino Experience Porto is an immersive digital dinosaur exhibition inside the historic Alfândega building on Porto's riverside, run by Immersivus Gallery. Kids walk through 360° projections of Jurassic seas and prehistoric forests, try VR and augmented-reality dinosaurs, listen to recreated dino sounds, and dig for fossils in a hands-on excavation sandbox. The visit takes about an hour, is fully indoors and wheelchair accessible, and works well for dinosaur-mad children of most ages — though the dark rooms and loud roars can startle very small toddlers.
One of the world's most beautiful bookshops, this 1906 Art Nouveau landmark in central Porto is famous for its carved wooden interiors, stained-glass skylight and sweeping crimson staircase that inspires endless fairytale comparisons. Kids love the magical atmosphere and the dedicated children's area with a Little Prince-themed room, and the entry voucher can be put toward a book to take home. Entry is free for children up to 3 accompanied by an adult; the shop is compact and often crowded, so it suits a short visit and is not stroller-friendly.
Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) is a 12th-century fortress-like cathedral towering over the old town, and one of the city's oldest monuments. Kids can explore the Gothic cloisters lined with blue-and-white azulejo tiles, peek into the treasury museum, and climb the tower for sweeping views over the rooftops and the Douro River. The wide Terreiro da Sé square outside is a great spot for a run-around and photos before or after the visit. Best for school-age children and up — the tower climb involves stairs, so it is not stroller-friendly inside.
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Casa da Guitarra is a Portuguese guitar shop and intimate concert room beside Porto Cathedral and the upper deck of the Luís I Bridge, hosting short fado concerts every evening. The one-hour show feat
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Immersivus Gallery Porto turns the vaulted underground chambers (Furnas) of Porto's historic Customs House into a 360-degree projection space. Its flagship show, Porto Legends, brings the city's myths
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Fado na Baixa is an intimate live fado house in downtown Porto, a short walk from São Bento station and the Ribeira. The one-hour show moves through five moments of fado — traditional fado, Portuguese
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Location: Porto
Explore the home of FC Porto with a visit to the club's interactive museum and a self-guided walk through Estádio do Dragão, including the dugout and a pitchside photo stop. The museum's 27 themed, mu
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Location: Porto
Dino Experience Porto is an immersive digital dinosaur exhibition inside the historic Alfândega building on Porto's riverside, run by Immersivus Gallery. Kids walk through 360° projections of Jurassic
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Location: Porto
One of the world's most beautiful bookshops, this 1906 Art Nouveau landmark in central Porto is famous for its carved wooden interiors, stained-glass skylight and sweeping crimson staircase that inspi
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Location: Porto
Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) is a 12th-century fortress-like cathedral towering over the old town, and one of the city's oldest monuments. Kids can explore the Gothic cloisters lined with blue-and-wh
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