Vila Nova de Gaia

Tourist Attractions in Vila Nova de Gaia

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Vila Nova de Gaia. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

16 Attractions
4.5 Average rating
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About Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia is one of Portugal's most rewarding places to explore — discover 16 of its best-loved tourist attractions below, each with ratings, photos and directions.

Top-16 Tourist Attractions in Vila Nova de Gaia

Jardim do Morro — Garden, rated 4.7/5 1
Garden

Jardim do Morro

4.7 ★★★★★ 35,694 reviews

A cable car leads to this hilltop green space with benches & a grove of palm trees at the summit.

4430-210 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
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  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Dogs allowed Cards accepted
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Zoo Santo Inácio — Zoo, rated 4.6/5 2
Zoo

Zoo Santo Inácio

4.6 ★★★★★ 13,878 reviews

Collection of animals from around the world, with events including penguin-feeding displays.

R. 5 de Outubro 4503, 4430-809 Avintes, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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WOW Porto - The Cultural District — Museum, rated 4.6/5 3
Museum Brunch RestaurantWine BarCultural CenterArt Gallery

WOW Porto - The Cultural District

4.6 ★★★★★ 11,250 reviews

Cluster of museums, restaurants & bars in cellars, telling the story of Porto's port wine industry.

Rua do Choupelo 39, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Good for kids
Entrance Parking Restroom Seating
El Corte Inglés Gaia Porto — Market, rated 4.4/5 4
Market Department StoreShopping MallGrocery StoreFood Store

El Corte Inglés Gaia Porto

4.4 ★★★★★ 24,115 reviews
Av. da República 1435 Piso 6, 4430-204 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Cards accepted
Entrance Parking Restroom
Miradouro da Serra do Pilar — Landmark, rated 4.8/5 5
Landmark Scenic Spot

Miradouro da Serra do Pilar

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,385 reviews
Largo Aviz, 4430-999 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
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  • SundayOpen 24 hours
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Praia da Madalena, rated 4.5/5 6
Tourist attraction

Praia da Madalena

4.5 ★★★★★ 5,202 reviews

Long sandy beach strip popular for swimming, backed by a boardwalk with a few bars.

R. do Mar 450, 4405-760 Madalena, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Restroom Cards accepted
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World of Discoveries — Museum, rated 4.4/5 7
Museum History Museum

World of Discoveries

4.4 ★★★★★ 7,305 reviews

Museum with an eatery, a theme ride & exhibits exploring the history of early Portuguese navigators.

Rua de Miragaia 106, 4050-387 Porto, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Good for kids
Entrance Restroom
Gaia cable car - Cais de Gaia station, rated 4.3/5 8

Gaia cable car - Cais de Gaia station

4.3 ★★★★★ 7,515 reviews
Av. de Ramos Pinto 331, 4430-233 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Entrance
SEA LIFE Centre Porto — Aquarium, rated 4.2/5 9
Aquarium

SEA LIFE Centre Porto

4.2 ★★★★★ 12,783 reviews

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

1ª Rua Particular, Via do Castelo do Queijo do, 4100-379 Porto, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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Caves Cálem — Winery, rated 4.3/5 10
Winery MuseumFarmFoodManufacturer

Caves Cálem

4.3 ★★★★★ 5,525 reviews

The history of port wine production is told on guided tours of these wine cellars offering tastings.

Av. de Diogo Leite 344, 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Parking Cards accepted
Entrance
Poças — Winery, rated 4.7/5 11
Winery Liquor StoreFarmManufacturerStore

Poças

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,797 reviews
R. Visc. das Devesas 168, 4400-337 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cards accepted
Entrance Parking Seating
Half Rabbit by Bordalo II, rated 4.6/5 12
Tourist attraction

Half Rabbit by Bordalo II

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,027 reviews
Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Rua, R. Dom Afonso III de, 4400-266 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
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  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids
Soares dos Reis Garden — Garden, rated 4.4/5 13
Garden

Soares dos Reis Garden

4.4 ★★★★★ 3,015 reviews

Small park with paved paths, a playground & a statue of sculptor Soares dos Reis beside a fountain.

Lgo de Soares dos Reis, 4430-999 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
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Gaia Cable Car - Jardim do Morro station — Landmark, rated 4.3/5 14
Landmark Transportation Service

Gaia Cable Car - Jardim do Morro station

4.3 ★★★★★ 2,280 reviews
R. Rocha Leão 236, 4430-210 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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  • Sunday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Parking
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Senhor da Pedra, rated 4.6/5 15
Tourist attraction

Senhor da Pedra

4.6 ★★★★★ 872 reviews
Alameda do Sr. da Pedra 307 4405, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Good for kids
Entrance Parking Restroom
Parque da Ponte Maria Pia — Park, rated 4.3/5 16
Park City Park

Parque da Ponte Maria Pia

4.3 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Santa M.nha, 4430-999 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed
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