Day trip

Guimarães Cable Car to Penha

Guimarães, Porto

Address
Rua Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Porto
Hours
Daily
10:00 to 18:30

Hours are for October 2026 and change by month.

Source: turipenha.pt, checked 15 Oct 2026.

A cable car from the Hortas station in town up Penha mountain, where there are woods, walking paths and the Penha sanctuary.

Time needed half a day
Best time Clear days
With kids

Insider tip

October 2026: daily 10:00 to 18:30. The ticket office closes 15 minutes before closing. Service depends on weather and maintenance.

What the guides say about Guimarães Cable Car to Penha

The Guimarães Cable Car to Penha climbs a wooded mountain with walking paths, and its hours change by month and with the weather.

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Nearby

Alberto Sampaio Museum Day trip · 7 min walk A museum of sacred art and decorative arts in the buildings beside the Oliveira church, with medieval sculpture, silver and textiles. Palace of the Dukes of Braganza Day trip · 9 min walk A 15th-century noble residence below the castle, now a museum with period furnishings, tapestries and porcelain. Guimarães Castle Day trip · 10 min walk A medieval hilltop castle tied to the early Portuguese kingdom. Citânia de Briteiros Day trip · 10.0 km away A large pre-Roman hilltop settlement with stone walls, house foundations and a reconstructed round house. Sameiro Sanctuary Day trip · 13.2 km away A hilltop Marian sanctuary east of Braga, with a large staircase and wide views over the city. Bom Jesus do Monte Day trip · 14.7 km away A hillside pilgrimage sanctuary above Braga, with a long baroque stairway up to a basilica, gardens and a lake.

Good to know

What is the address of Guimarães Cable Car to Penha?
Rua Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Porto.
What are the opening hours of Guimarães Cable Car to Penha?
Daily 10:00 to 18:30. Hours are for October 2026 and change by month.
How long do you need at Guimarães Cable Car to Penha?
Plan for half a day.
When is the best time to visit Guimarães Cable Car to Penha?
Clear days.

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