Explore at your pace
Guided tour
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Skip the long queues and enjoy priority entry to Livraria Lello, one of the world’s most iconic and photogenic bookstores.
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Get a beautifully bound book from the Lello Edition – Pop Collection or The Collection, included with your ticket.
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Take a guided tour through the Livraria Lello Foundation Museum and explore Álvaro Siza’s striking Open Sculpture.
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Receive Inclined Light, a reflective and inspiring book on space, light, and perception, that is yours to take home.
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Explore two creative worlds, Lello’s literary magic and the Foundation’s architectural brilliance, all at your own pace.
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Livraria Lello
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Priority entry to Livraria Lello (skip-the-line access)
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One book included from the Lello Edition (Pop Collection or The Collection)
Lello Foundation Museum
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Access to the exhibition and Álvaro Siza’s Open Sculpture
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Guided tour of the foundation space
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Free copy of Inclined Light, a book inspired by Siza’s work
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Start your cultural journey in Porto with a single ticket that gives you priority access to Livraria Lello and a curated visit to the Lello Foundation Museum. It is an easy way to explore two of the city’s most meaningful artistic spaces without planning multiple entries.
Getting started
- Arrive at the bookstore at your selected time and use your priority entrance to skip the main line. Present your voucher at the door and follow staff instructions for crowd-managed entry.
What to expect
- Livraria Lello is one of the world’s most photographed bookstores. It is known for its neo-Gothic facade, stained glass skylight, and red staircase.
Features
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Explore the interiors at your own pace as you walk through carved woodwork, vaulted arches, and shelves lined with Portuguese literature.
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Use your included credit to pick up a book from the Lello Editions collection.
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Spend time inside the space that has inspired artists, architects, and writers for more than a century.
Getting started
- Make your way to the Lello Foundation Museum at your scheduled time. Show your ticket at the entrance. Staff will guide you to the current exhibition space.
What to expect
- The museum presents rotating exhibitions and installations centered around literature, art, and contemporary architecture.
Features
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Walk through curated exhibitions that explore themes of light, form, and perception.
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See Álvaro Siza’s Open Sculpture, a central piece that connects the museum’s architectural narrative.
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Receive the book Inclined Light, a work created around the sculpture and the foundation’s artistic program.
What’s Not Allowed
Livraria Lello
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Food, drinks, and large bags are not permitted inside the bookstore.
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Flash photography, tripods, and video equipment are strictly prohibited.
Lello Foundation Museum
- No food, beverages, or large personal items are allowed inside the exhibition space.
Accessibility
Livraria Lello
- The bookstore has limited wheelchair access; upper levels may not be accessible.
Lello Foundation Museum
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Some areas may have uneven floors or stairs; accessibility may be limited for wheelchair users.
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Guided tours are available during open hours but may not include assistive hearing devices.
Additional Information
Livraria Lello
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Ticket includes one book from the Lello Edition – no exchanges or refunds once redeemed.
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Open daily from 9am to 7:30pm; last admission may be 30 minutes before closing.
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Expect crowds during peak hours, especially mid-morning and weekends.
Lello Foundation Museum
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Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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The museum remains closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Guided tours are conducted in small groups; arrive early to secure your slot.
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Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled once booked.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket Redemption Point
Livraria Lello
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Redeem your ticket at Livraria Lello.
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Address: Livraria Lello, R. das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto, Portugal.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Fundação Livraria Lello
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Redeem your ticket at Fundação Livraria Lello.
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Address: Mosteiro de Leça do Balio, Rua do Mosteiro s/n 4465-703, Leça do Balio
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