How much does Igreja dos Grilos cost?

Nothing. Igreja dos Grilos is free to visit.

Church

Igreja dos Grilos

Address

Source: visitporto.travel, checked 15 Oct 2026.

Baroque facade and bell tower of Igreja dos Grilos in Porto — Photo: Vitor Oliveira / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A church begun in the 16th century with a monumental baroque-Jesuit mannerist façade. Inside is a baroque altar of Nossa Senhora da Purificação.

Cost Free

Time needed 20 minutes

Best time Weekday mornings

Free Rainy day

Insider tip

Free entry. Visit Porto lists Monday 10:00 to 16:30, Tuesday to Friday 9:00 to 16:30, Saturday 10:00 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 17:30, closed Sunday.

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What's on near Igreja dos Grilos

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Igreja dos Grilos, from the weekly Porto events calendar.

Exhibition On now

Call of the West, de Victor Torpedo

22 May to 22 Nov Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, Ribeira

Exhibition at Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).

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Festival Starts in 6 days

Ciclo Suggia

14 Nov to 6 Dec Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, Ribeira

Festival at Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).

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Food event

Essência do Vinho Porto 2027

18 Feb to 21 Feb 2027 Palácio da Bolsa, Ribeira

The organiser's events page lists four days of wine tastings at the Palácio da Bolsa from 18 to 21 February 2027, with about 4,000 wines from 500 producers.

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Neoclassical facade of the Palácio da Bolsa in Porto seen from the street under blue sky

Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0

Exhibition Last day today Free

Imagens Cativas, Daniel Mordzinski

25 Jun to 8 Nov Centro Português de Fotografia, Sé and Vitória

The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free exhibition of Daniel Mordzinski's portraits of writers from 25 June to 8 November 2026.

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Exhibition On now Free

60%, Nuno Pinheiro

19 Sept to 13 Dec Centro Português de Fotografia, Sé and Vitória

The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free exhibition of 60 photographs by Nuno Pinheiro from 19 September to 13 December 2026.

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Smaller local events nearby

Ribeira market Market
Daily. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Cais da Ribeira, next to the Luís I bridge pillar
Stalls selling traditional food, tourist goods and drinks on the Ribeira quay. The Município lists it open every day from 09:00 to 24:00.
Free entry · 09:00 to 24:00 · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado da Ribeira
Arts market Market
Friday to Sunday. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques, Baixa
An open-air market where local artists show and sell their work. The Município lists it Friday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00 from October to March and 10:00 to 20:00 from April to September.
Free entry · 10:00 to 18:00 (October to March), 10:00 to 20:00 (April to September) · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado das Artes

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Nearby

Terreiro da Sé and Pelourinho Viewpoint · 1 min walk The open square in front of the cathedral, framed by the Chapter House and the Bishop's Palace, with a view over the Barredo, the Douro and Vila Nova... Paço Episcopal Museum · 1 min walk The 18th-century bishop's palace beside the cathedral. Porto Cathedral Church · 2 min walk A Romanesque cathedral begun in the 12th and 13th centuries, with a 14th-century Gothic chapel and cloister. Cantinho do Avillez Food · 2 min walk A bistro by chef José Avillez serving Portuguese-inspired dishes, including a Porto menu with dishes made for this branch. Escondidinho do Barredo Food · 2 min walk A traditional restaurant in the Barredo area serving Portuguese petiscos. Praça da Ribeira Landmark · 2 min walk A riverside square with medieval origins, remodelled in the 18th century.

Around Sé and Vitória

Cathedral terrace and the Vitória viewpoint

The Sé and Vitória area climbs the hill above Ribeira, with the Romanesque cathedral at the top and the Miradouro da Vitória a few minutes away. The walls, gardens and small museums on the slope are quieter than the quay below.

Sé and Vitória has 14 places on the Roam Porto map: 4 museums, 3 churches and cathedrals, 2 viewpoints, 1 park or garden, 1 landmark, 1 cafe, 1 restaurant and 1 bar. Read the Sé and Vitória guide.

Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro Museum · 2 min walk
Café Fénix Cafe · 3 min walk
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Vitória Church · 4 min walk
Miradouro da Vitória Viewpoint · 4 min walk
Museu das Marionetas do Porto Museum · 4 min walk
Pinguim Café Bar Nightlife · 4 min walk
Muralha Fernandina Landmark · 4 min walk
Centro Português de Fotografia Museum · 5 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Igreja dos Grilos?: Largo do Colégio, Porto.
How much does Igreja dos Grilos cost?: Nothing. Igreja dos Grilos is free to visit.
How long do you need at Igreja dos Grilos?: Plan for 20 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Igreja dos Grilos?: Weekday mornings.

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