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Porto with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Porto is fun for families, with trams, boats and canals. Here is how to spend a family trip in Porto — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours and an Aveiro day trip to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Tram & funicular ride
  2. 2Six-bridges boat
  3. 3Aveiro canals
  4. 4Sea Life & beach

Trams and boats

Ride the historic tram and the Gaia cable car, then take a fun six-bridges boat trip on the Douro.

Canals at Aveiro

Day-trip to Aveiro for a colourful moliceiro boat ride through the canals.

Sea and beach

Visit the Sea Life aquarium and the beaches at Foz do Douro for a relaxed afternoon.

Porto with kids — FAQ

Is Porto good for kids?
Yes — historic trams and the cable car, six-bridges boat trips, the colourful canals of Aveiro and the Sea Life aquarium make Porto a fun, affordable family destination.
What are the best things to do in Porto with children?
Top family picks are a tram and cable-car ride, a six-bridges boat trip, an Aveiro moliceiro canal ride and the Sea Life aquarium.
Is Porto easy to visit with kids?
Porto is hilly, so a stroller can be tricky on the steep old-town streets, but trams, the funicular and boats help, and the riverside is flat and pleasant.