Gaia Aerial Lift

The aerial lift links the higher and lower part of the city of Vila. In the lower part, the platform is settled by the Gaia Quay, and in the upper part it is located by the Morro Garden and the Metro Station Jardim do Morro, near the access to the Serra do Pilar Monastery. This trip offers a magnificent view over the city of Porto, the river Douro and its bridges, as well as the Port Wine Cellars.

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  • Price

    Adult:

    One-way: 7€

    Round trip: 10€


    Child (5-12 years old):

    One-way: 3,5€

    Round trip: 5€


    Family Ticket:

    2 adults + 2 children (round trip): 22,50€

  • Departure Times

    May and June:

    - Monday to Friday: 10am-6pm

    - Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 10am-7pm


    July to September:

    - Daily: 10am-7pm


    October to December:

    -Daily: 10am-6pm


    Duration: 6 minutes each way

  • Starting Point

    Platform higher part:

    Rua Rocha Leão, Aerial lift platform

    41.138072 -8.60927


    Platfor lower part:

    Avenida Ramos Pinto – Gaia Quay

    41.137316 -8.616184

  • Notices

    Length: 562m


    Minimum level: 0m (Lower platform, by the Gaia Quay)

    Medium level: 49,6m

    Maximum level: 57,2m (Upper platform – by the Morro Garden)


    Passengers per cabin: 8

    Total of cabins: 14

  • CONTACT US

    +351 223741440

    geral@telef.pt

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    Last updated 2023-05-19