Museu do Carro Eléctrico (Tram Museum)

The Tram Museum (contact address @stcp.pt, the city’s bus and tram operator) sits on the Douro riverfront in Massarelos. It is an indoor option for children interested in the historic trams. Young children go free and ages 6–18 pay €4. A tram ticket gives 30% (single ride) or 50% (two-day ticket) off the entry; the tram ticket is bought on board from the driver, and the museum ticket does not include a ride.

What the sources say (research)

• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00, last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed 25 December and 1 January, and from 13:00 on 24 December and Easter Sunday. [museudocarroelectrico.pt]
• Tickets 2026: adult €8; children and young people 6–18 €4; family (1 adult + 1 child) €8, plus €5 per extra adult and €3 per extra child; free up to age 6 (the list says ‘até aos 6 anos’ and 6–18 €4, so ask at the desk for a 6-year-old). Bought at the desk, no need to book. Check before you go. [museudocarroelectrico.pt]
• Free entry days: the tram parade (first Saturday of May), International Museum Day (18 May) and the Entrelinhas event (one weekend day in December). [museudocarroelectrico.pt]
• Inside: at least one tram is kept open so you can look inside; the others are closed for conservation. Audio guide via the Zoomguide platform in seven languages. [museudocarroelectrico.pt]
• No café or restaurant, and no eating inside. Adapted toilets. [museudocarroelectrico.pt]
• Check current STCP timetables and stops before travelling; the museum is on the Massarelos riverfront.

On the tram itself, see things to do in Porto. More for families: Porto with kids.

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