Monument · Ribeira, Porto

Dom Luís I Bridge

Dom Luís I Bridge
Photo: Deensel, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

It is a 19th-century double-deck iron arch bridge. The upper level carries the metro and pedestrians. The lower level handles vehicles and offers direct river views.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Porto: Weekend Escape

Visiting Dom Luís I Bridge: what to know

Tickets
Free.
Time needed
20 minutes to cross on foot.
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Walk from Ribeira to the riverfront access points.

Porto itineraries with Dom Luís I Bridge

Day 1 of Porto: Weekend Escape

Ribeira and the port lodges

How Dom Luís I Bridge fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Porto CathedralSé
  2. 10:30São Bento railway stationBaixa
  3. 12:00RibeiraRibeira
  4. 14:00Dom Luís I BridgeRibeira
  5. 15:30Port wine cellarsVila Nova de Gaia
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Dom Luís I Bridge FAQs

Can you walk across the Dom Luís I Bridge?

Yes. Pedestrians use both decks.

How high is the Dom Luís I Bridge?

The upper deck sits 60 meters above the river.

Is the Dom Luís I Bridge open at night?

The bridge stays open around the clock.

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