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Livraria Lello, one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores in Porto, Portugal. Built in 1906, it has a neo-Gothic façade, stained glass ceilings, and a crimson staircase said to have inspired J.K. Rowling. Today, it welcomes book lovers and travelers from around the globe and offers classics in multiple languages.

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Livraria Lello Tickets
Livraria Lello interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library's ornate red staircase design in Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library stained glass ceiling with colorful patterns in Porto, Portugal.
Top view of Lello Library's red staircase surrounded by bookshelves in Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library first floor with ornate wooden staircase and stained glass ceiling.
Lello Library ornate wooden bookshelves with busts and books, Porto, Portugal.
Spiral staircase at Lello Library in Porto, Portugal, surrounded by bookshelves.
Lello Library's ornate wooden staircase and both floors in Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library's ornate stained glass ceiling viewed from below, Porto, Portugal.
Flexible duration
  • Use your Silver Voucher to enter and get €10 off any book—just keep the same ticket handy during checkout.

  • Perfect for book lovers and Harry Potter fans—step into a magical, Hogwarts-like world in the heart of Porto.

  • Discover the dreamy Le Petit Prince room—full of themed treasures and timeless magic, created with the Saint-Exupéry Foundation, it’s a love letter to one of the world’s most beloved books.

  • Upgrade to the Gold Voucher for a collector’s edition from Livraria Lello’s exclusive ‘The Collection’. Go beyond browsing and own a curated, limited-edition book!

More details

  • Use your Silver Voucher to enter and get €10 off any book—just keep the same ticket handy during checkout.

  • Perfect for book lovers and Harry Potter fans—step into a magical, Hogwarts-like world in the heart of Porto.

  • Discover the dreamy Le Petit Prince room—full of themed treasures and timeless magic, created with the Saint-Exupéry Foundation, it’s a love letter to one of the world’s most beloved books.

  • Upgrade to the Gold Voucher for a collector’s edition from Livraria Lello’s exclusive ‘The Collection’. Go beyond browsing and own a curated, limited-edition book!

from
€15.95
Lello Library first floor with ornate wooden staircase and stained glass ceiling.
Tourists exploring the interior of Lello Library in Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library interior with ornate wooden stairs and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Spiral staircase at Lello Library in Porto, Portugal, surrounded by bookshelves.
Lello Library interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Top view of Lello Library's red staircase surrounded by bookshelves in Porto, Portugal.
Tourist holding a book inside Lello Library, Porto, surrounded by bookshelves.
Lello Library stained glass ceiling with colorful patterns in Porto, Portugal.
Ornate wooden ceiling and staircase inside Lello Bookstore, Porto, Portugal.
Livraria Lello interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library interior with ornate wooden bookshelves and busts in Porto, Portugal.
Audience attending a conference at Lello Library, Porto, surrounded by ornate wooden shelves and books.
Flexible duration
  • Step into a storybook at Livraria Lello, named one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

  • Enjoy the neo-Gothic masterpiece filled with carvings, stained glass, and artistic charm that instantly transports you into Hogwarts.

  • Your ticket includes a handpicked book from Livraria Lello’s exclusive ‘The Collection.’

  • Snap photos on the famous red staircase that is said to have inspired Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

  • A magical stop for readers, architecture fans, and Potterheads visiting Porto.

More details

  • Step into a storybook at Livraria Lello, named one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

  • Enjoy the neo-Gothic masterpiece filled with carvings, stained glass, and artistic charm that instantly transports you into Hogwarts.

  • Your ticket includes a handpicked book from Livraria Lello’s exclusive ‘The Collection.’

  • Snap photos on the famous red staircase that is said to have inspired Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

  • A magical stop for readers, architecture fans, and Potterheads visiting Porto.

from
€15.95
Visitors exploring the ornate interior and exhibits at Lello Foundation Museum.
Livraria Lello interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Top view of Lello Library's red staircase surrounded by bookshelves in Porto, Portugal.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Lello Foundation Museum.
Visitors exploring the modern architecture of Lello Foundation Museum.
Lello Library first floor with ornate wooden staircase and stained glass ceiling.
Lello Library ornate wooden bookshelves with busts and books, Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library stained glass ceiling with colorful patterns in Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library's ornate red staircase design in Porto, Portugal.
Stacks of newspapers with portraits on the floor at Lello Foundation Museum.
Lello Foundation Museum's minimalist white concrete architecture.
Flexible duration
  • Skip the long queues and enjoy priority entry to Livraria Lello, one of the world’s most iconic and photogenic bookstores.

  • Get a beautifully bound book from the Lello Edition – Pop Collection or The Collection, included with your ticket.

  • Take a guided tour through the Livraria Lello Foundation Museum and explore Álvaro Siza’s striking Open Sculpture.

  • Receive Inclined Light, a reflective and inspiring book on space, light, and perception, that is yours to take home.

  • Explore two creative worlds, Lello’s literary magic and the Foundation’s architectural brilliance, all at your own pace.

More details

  • Skip the long queues and enjoy priority entry to Livraria Lello, one of the world’s most iconic and photogenic bookstores.

  • Get a beautifully bound book from the Lello Edition – Pop Collection or The Collection, included with your ticket.

  • Take a guided tour through the Livraria Lello Foundation Museum and explore Álvaro Siza’s striking Open Sculpture.

  • Receive Inclined Light, a reflective and inspiring book on space, light, and perception, that is yours to take home.

  • Explore two creative worlds, Lello’s literary magic and the Foundation’s architectural brilliance, all at your own pace.

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€25.95
Tourists with guide admiring azulejo tiles on Porto walking tour.
Lello Library interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Tourists on a boat during a Porto walking tour cruise trip.
Tourists in cable car with guide overlooking Douro River and Dom Luís I Bridge in Porto.
Aerial view of Cais de Gaia with boats docked along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.
Tourists enjoying the view from a church viewpoint during a Porto walking tour.
Tourists walking near Ponte D. Luís bridge in Porto.
Tourist walking on Ponte D. Luís bridge in Porto with cityscape view.
Tourists boarding a cruise with a guide at Porto walking tour, Dom Luís I Bridge in background.
Traditional boats on the Douro River with Dom Luís I Bridge in Porto.
Tourists with guide near Clérigos Tower on Porto walking tour.
Clérigos Church in Porto, Portugal, featuring its ornate baroque facade and iconic bell tower.
Tourists exploring the interior of Lello Library in Porto, Portugal.
Ponte D. Luís bridge spanning the Douro River in Porto, with colorful buildings and a boat below.
Tourists taking a selfie with a guide overlooking Porto's cityscape during a walking tour.
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4 hr
  • Discover Porto’s charm on a guided walking tour covering top landmarks like the Cathedral and Clérigos Tower. Your local guide will share cultural insights and hidden gems along the way.

  • Visit Livraria Lello, often ranked among the world’s most beautiful bookstores. Step inside this gem, famed for its grand staircase and rumored inspiration for Harry Potter.

  • Enjoy a scenic ride on the Gaia Cable Car with panoramic views over Porto and the Douro River. A relaxing way to take in the rooftops, river, and iconic Ribeira district from above.

  • Cruise down the Douro River on a traditional boat, passing under Porto’s six bridges. See the city from a new angle while gliding past Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia’s wine cellars.

  • Perfect for first-time visitors who want to see Porto’s highlights in one easy, well-paced day. This combination ticket saves time and planning—just meet your guide and experience the best of Porto.

More details

  • Discover Porto’s charm on a guided walking tour covering top landmarks like the Cathedral and Clérigos Tower. Your local guide will share cultural insights and hidden gems along the way.

  • Visit Livraria Lello, often ranked among the world’s most beautiful bookstores. Step inside this gem, famed for its grand staircase and rumored inspiration for Harry Potter.

  • Enjoy a scenic ride on the Gaia Cable Car with panoramic views over Porto and the Douro River. A relaxing way to take in the rooftops, river, and iconic Ribeira district from above.

  • Cruise down the Douro River on a traditional boat, passing under Porto’s six bridges. See the city from a new angle while gliding past Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia’s wine cellars.

  • Perfect for first-time visitors who want to see Porto’s highlights in one easy, well-paced day. This combination ticket saves time and planning—just meet your guide and experience the best of Porto.

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€56.99
Couple at FC Porto stadium and interior of Lello Library, Porto.
Visitors posing with a trophy at FC Porto stadium museum.
Visitors holding scarves in FC Porto stadium overlooking the field.
Lello Library interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Livraria Lello interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Visitors shaking hands in FC Porto stadium museum conference room.
Visitors taking photos at FC Porto museum exhibit with jerseys and statue.
Visitors at FC Porto stadium museum viewing historic jerseys display.
Spiral staircase at Lello Library in Porto, Portugal, surrounded by bookshelves.
Lello Library's ornate stained glass ceiling viewed from below, Porto, Portugal.
Visitors taking a selfie outside FC Porto Museum entrance.
Lello Library's ornate wooden staircase and both floors in Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library ornate wooden bookshelves with busts and books, Porto, Portugal.
Flexible duration
  • Explore two of Porto’s top attractions with one combo ticket—FC Porto Museum & Dragão Stadium, plus the iconic Livraria Lello.

  • Dive into the legendary world of FC Porto with access to over 200 trophies, interactive exhibits, and behind-the-scenes areas of the stadium.

  • Visit the stunning Livraria Lello, a must-see for book lovers, and redeem your included voucher for a book to take home.

  • Upgrade to the Gold voucher and receive a limited-edition book from Livraria Lello’s exclusive collection.

More details

  • Explore two of Porto’s top attractions with one combo ticket—FC Porto Museum & Dragão Stadium, plus the iconic Livraria Lello.

  • Dive into the legendary world of FC Porto with access to over 200 trophies, interactive exhibits, and behind-the-scenes areas of the stadium.

  • Visit the stunning Livraria Lello, a must-see for book lovers, and redeem your included voucher for a book to take home.

  • Upgrade to the Gold voucher and receive a limited-edition book from Livraria Lello’s exclusive collection.

from €40.95
€39.72

3% off

Lello Library's ornate staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal; Serralves Foundation exterior.
Lello Library interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Lello Library's ornate stained glass ceiling viewed from below, Porto, Portugal.
Serralves Museum garden with fountain and pink Art Deco building in Porto, Portugal.
Library interior at Serralves with unique hanging light fixtures and wooden tables.
Livraria Lello interior with ornate wooden staircase and bookshelves, Porto, Portugal.
Spiral staircase at Lello Library in Porto, Portugal, surrounded by bookshelves.
Visitor approaching modern architecture at Serralves, Porto.
Auditorium at Serralves Foundation with stage and screen in Porto, Portugal.
Gift shop interior at Serralves Foundation, Porto, displaying various souvenirs and art items.
Flexible duration
  • Visit two of Porto’s most iconic cultural landmarks with one convenient combo ticket. Ideal for art and book lovers.

  • Discover contemporary art exhibitions, lush gardens, and an Art Deco villa at the Serralves Foundation.

  • Stroll along the Treetop Walk and enjoy immersive views of the expansive Serralves Park and its outdoor sculptures.

  • Step inside Livraria Lello, one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, filled with neo-Gothic charm and literary history.

  • Admire Livraria Lello’s grand staircase and stained-glass ceiling, a true architectural gem of Porto.

More details

  • Visit two of Porto’s most iconic cultural landmarks with one convenient combo ticket. Ideal for art and book lovers.

  • Discover contemporary art exhibitions, lush gardens, and an Art Deco villa at the Serralves Foundation.

  • Stroll along the Treetop Walk and enjoy immersive views of the expansive Serralves Park and its outdoor sculptures.

  • Step inside Livraria Lello, one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, filled with neo-Gothic charm and literary history.

  • Admire Livraria Lello’s grand staircase and stained-glass ceiling, a true architectural gem of Porto.

from €39.95
€38.75

3% off

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About Lello Library

Livraria Lello isn’t just a bookstore—it's an architectural marvel. Known for inspiring generations of readers and writers, this Porto landmark offers an unforgettable cultural experience amid its shelves of timeless literature.


Address
R. das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto, Portugal
Also known as
Lello Bookstore
Year opened
1881
Founded by
Francisco Xavier Esteves
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Pischedda Maria Fulvia
IT

Pischedda

Italy
Jul 2025
4/5
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The library is plendid, beautiful gives magic despite the significant flow of people. For tickets, no problem
Silvana Lanari
AR

Silvana

Argentina
Jun 2025
5/5
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Entering is already magical ... despite the number of people there is an atmosphere of a book tale of bibliitecs.... wood.... shelves ... smell of books.... thousands of them.... The interior is amazingly beautiful with its floors and ceiling.... It is a beautiful place full of stories waiting to be told or read.
Lori Bonertz
CA

Lori

Canada
May 2025
4/5
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Loved seeing the people and the excitement of the people there from all around the world. I liked learning about Portuguese authors and I found a great book as a gift. Book to go early in the day.
Agneta Dellve Ridderstolpe
SE

Agneta

Sweden
Jul 2025
5/5
Alex our guide made the tour so interesting, relaxing. He saw everyone in the group. His English was so clear and soft to listen to.
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