Designed by the architect of the Eiffel Tower it is a metal bridge over the river. Nice walk on the upper level with lovely views and amazing sunset view after crossing the bridge. Watch out for the metro trains that also run over the upper deck though they are very slow and give adequate warning

Magnificent structure providing amazing views of the river and port area. We visited both the lower and upper decks. Be wary of the upper deck in that trams traverse the bridge on a regular basis with no barriers between pedestrians and trams.

On exploring Porto, I've seen this architecture masterpiece from various places and it is indeed worth visiting. The only irritation is to encounter too many like myself, i.e. tourists. They somewhat spoil the experience and interfere with metrotram which rides over the bridge.

When visiting Porto, I had occasion to traverse the Ponte multiple times. The lower walking/driving bridge connects Porto and Gaia at river level. It was very convenient to get across without having to scale stairs or ramps all the way up. And the top level has beautiful vistas of the river and the two cities. It allows access to the tops of both cities (mass transit trains also use the bridge). Very convenient and worth some photo ops.

Excellent bridge which can be crossed at the top by foot, tram or alternative vehicles or at the river level by foot or vehicle. The views at either levels are stunning. Their is a cable car on one side, and a funicular at the other, not to mention the multitude of restaurants on both sides.

Fantastic views from both the top and bottom platforms of the bridge. Watch out of the young locals and crazy tourists who regularly jump off. I recommend combining your visit with the funicular and cable cars! At evening the bridge is illuminated, sit in one of the many bars, enjoy a glass of port and the wonderful view!

This bridge is definitely a must to visit during your stay in Porto. Of course it’s beautiful from the waterfront but you have to get there either by walk elevator or aerial tramway. Enjoy the stunning view on top of Porto especially during sunset with a glass of wine 🍷.

If you do not go on the Ponte de DOM Luis Bridge while in Porto, then I really cant think why you came to Porto. It is truly one of the most memorable Bridges that I have ever been on, and the best for taking photos too. On the other side, you can watch the sun go down. So many people gather on the hill for this. You can also get a cable car down as well.

It’s definitely an architectural marvel. Loved the engineering side of it. However, as someone with a strong fear of heights, I struggled to cross it. The railing on both sides feels very low, and you have to step very close to it to let the trams pass. The crows push by, making it worse. By the middle of it, I was nearly fainting :) But if you’re not afraid of heights, I guess it’s great. My family loved it, although I’m still recovering!

You can walk over the river from Porto to Gaia on the lower level of the bridge, scramble up the steep road or take the cable car to the higher level and walk back over the bridge on its higher level. The lower level is fine, you share the bridge with a few cars and the pavements are wide enough. The upper level scared me. The railings are quite low (waist height) and it’s very far up. You share the bridge with the metro but there are only bollards every few metres separately you from the metro trains when you really need railings or a fence to do that. It’s a bit of a health and safety nightmare in my views. However, if you’ve the nerves for the higher level walk, the views are amazing from there.