Mercado do Bolhão
Mercado do Bolhão
3.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Farmers Markets
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08:00 - 20:00
Monday
08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday
08:00 - 20:00
Friday
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
About
This traditional open-air market first opened its doors in 1837, and remains a historic icon and heart of the city of Porto. The restored and stylish Beaux-art style building houses around 80 traditional stalls and family-run businesses over three floors, selling a variety of fresh produce, fish, meat, and wine, alongside newer coffee shops and restaurants. Beyond food, you can also shop for unique souvenirs like perfume and jewelry from a range of local brands. There are even vendors offering services like knife sharpening.
Visit the market along a tapas or walking tour of Porto to learn more about Portuguese street food and culture. – Tripadvisor
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Aileen B
5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Love it! A must see if you're in town! This place is a very clean farmer's market. You'll find a large selection of vendors - florists, fresh fish, fruits, meat, veggies, wine, cheese, clothing, and many more! It's a really nice place to have a look, get some food or buy some produce.
Written 13 March 2023
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eggsy_U
Bristol, UK185 contributions
Mar 2023
Great (mainly under cover) market.
Very clean and lots of variety with very reasonable prices.
We did some Port tasting (and buying!) at the Casta D'ouro (stall B24) and the ladies there were very friendly and welcoming.
We also bought lots of tinned mackerel from the large stall (numbers 77-78-92-93). They allowed us to taste some before we bought (price factored into your purchase).
Again very friendly stall holders.
We wish we had come into this market before buying from the Comer e Chorar Por Mais shop (on the same street) as the port in the market was considerably cheaper...
Shame we weren't in self catering accommodation because there were some lovely fish/seafood and meat stalls, as well as some fabulous vegetable and fruit stalls.
Lots of cafe/snack stalls so you could eat + drink there too.
Very clean and lots of variety with very reasonable prices.
We did some Port tasting (and buying!) at the Casta D'ouro (stall B24) and the ladies there were very friendly and welcoming.
We also bought lots of tinned mackerel from the large stall (numbers 77-78-92-93). They allowed us to taste some before we bought (price factored into your purchase).
Again very friendly stall holders.
We wish we had come into this market before buying from the Comer e Chorar Por Mais shop (on the same street) as the port in the market was considerably cheaper...
Shame we weren't in self catering accommodation because there were some lovely fish/seafood and meat stalls, as well as some fabulous vegetable and fruit stalls.
Lots of cafe/snack stalls so you could eat + drink there too.
Written 13 March 2023
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brygar
brygar58 contributions
Mar 2023
Fun suprise find in Porto! Many interesting vendors where you can stroll, browse, sip wine and enjoy meeting the vendors. Really clean space and welcoming. Will return!
Written 12 March 2023
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Jeremy L
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Family
Agressive security.
I am 50 years old Suffering from a back injury which left me only able to travel long distances unless I use a trotinette
These "Rambos" came and were asking me to pack the 6kg trotinette and carry it.
I called the phone operator and she said no disability card you have to follow the rules .
I proposed to walk off it inside but they acted agressivley.
I had my pregnant wife and six year old with me as well.
AVOID THIS PLACE!
I am 50 years old Suffering from a back injury which left me only able to travel long distances unless I use a trotinette
These "Rambos" came and were asking me to pack the 6kg trotinette and carry it.
I called the phone operator and she said no disability card you have to follow the rules .
I proposed to walk off it inside but they acted agressivley.
I had my pregnant wife and six year old with me as well.
AVOID THIS PLACE!
Written 1 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
pauljjj2017
Maidstone, UK44 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
This is a covered market in what looks like a newly renovated old building. The produce stalls seem high quality such as fruit, cheese, olive oil etc. really worth a walk around. If anyone knows Borough Market in London then this is along the same lines.
Written 21 February 2023
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Mike J
Chepstow, UK873 contributions
Oct 2022
We found this market to be an extremely clean and pleasant market offering a wide choice of goods for both locals and visitors. We were particularly taken by the large range of canned sardines and pates available and in fact purchased a number to bring home. The top quality produce was well packaged and presented making suitable welcome gifts to take back home. It is also a good place to stop by for a glass of wine and to sample the food on offer. Prices were reasonable for the quality of the merchandise.
Written 22 December 2022
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Oh freguês, foi tão bom vê-lo por aqui!
Agradecemos o tempo que dedicou para partilhar a sua experiência no Mercado do Bolhão, o tradicional mercado de frescos do Porto.
Aguardamos a sua visita novamente, em breve! Até lá, pode acompanhar as nossas novidades mais frescas nas redes sociais e no mercadobolhao.pt.
Written 17 January 2023
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belfastim
belfast282 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Lovely clean market. Food looked excellent and fruit juices were very good. Looks as though it is well looked after and great variety of food, seafood etc.
Written 25 November 2022
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Oh freguês, foi tão bom vê-lo por aqui!
Agradecemos o tempo que dedicou para partilhar a sua experiência no Mercado do Bolhão, o tradicional mercado de frescos do Porto.
Aguardamos a sua visita novamente, em breve! Até lá, pode acompanhar as nossas novidades mais frescas nas redes sociais e no mercadobolhao.pt.
Written 17 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thomas L
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Solo
Wonderful experience
Excellent seafood
Friendly folks ,people are ready to help you buy train tickets. If your battery suddenly dies,helpful folks are ready to lend their chargers.
In restaurant they help you with the menu by blending their mobiles to see the english menu.
Excellent seafood
Friendly folks ,people are ready to help you buy train tickets. If your battery suddenly dies,helpful folks are ready to lend their chargers.
In restaurant they help you with the menu by blending their mobiles to see the english menu.
Written 10 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Oh freguês, foi tão bom vê-lo por aqui!
Agradecemos o tempo que dedicou para partilhar a sua experiência no Mercado do Bolhão, o tradicional mercado de frescos do Porto.
Aguardamos a sua visita novamente, em breve! Até lá, pode acompanhar as nossas novidades mais frescas nas redes sociais e no mercadobolhao.pt.
Written 17 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joel S
Melville, NY59 contributions
Nov 2022
Nice well-kept market in central Porto. Most interesting to see all the fresh fish and the locals buying it. The rest is nice but a bit touristy. Worth a quick visit.
Written 9 November 2022
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Oh freguês, foi tão bom vê-lo por aqui!
Agradecemos o tempo que dedicou para partilhar a sua experiência no Mercado do Bolhão, o tradicional mercado de frescos do Porto.
Aguardamos a sua visita novamente, em breve! Até lá, pode acompanhar as nossas novidades mais frescas nas redes sociais e no mercadobolhao.pt.
Written 17 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
desito07 🇧🇬
Portsmouth, UK1,665 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
This is a typical Portuguese market that is located a bit far from the historic centre. However we decided to pay it attention. It takes a good 15 min to get there by foot from Sao Bento with photo stops. The market inside is like any other market with stalls offering fruits, vets, cheese, honey, meat. There are a few coffee shops where you can get a sandwich and a coffee or a glass of wine. It is covered market, so it is worth it on a rainy day and it is raining quite often in Porto. So, good to start exploring the city from there and slowly moving to the historical centre.
Written 26 October 2022
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Oh freguês, foi tão bom vê-lo por aqui!
Agradecemos o tempo que dedicou para partilhar a sua experiência no Mercado do Bolhão, o tradicional mercado de frescos do Porto.
Aguardamos a sua visita novamente, em breve! Até lá, pode acompanhar as nossas novidades mais frescas nas redes sociais e no mercadobolhao.pt.
Written 17 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bonjour, nous partons en vacances avec notre chien. Pouvons nous aller au mercado do bolhão de Porto avec le chien ?
Filadelfo Junio... A
Salvador, BA6 contributions
O mercado está funcionando normalmente ?
Adriana Maccari
Campinas, SP49 contributions
Estive la em novembro, o mercado estava em reforma e estavam atendendo em um espaço proximo ao endereço original. Nao sei se ainda então em reforma
RocÃo R
Seville, Spain63 contributions
Voy a Oporto a finales de Febrero 2020. ¿Está ya restaurado el Mercado do Bolhão o sigue uno provisional? Gracias.
Marcela S
Madrid, Spain9 contributions
Fuimos a comer casi todos los dÃas. Muy buena comida y baratÃsima!
También he comprado souvenirs y chocolates en el Mercado. La fruta, un poco cara.
Olá, gostarÃa saber si o mercado ja rematou a reforma. Obrigada.
Mercado do Bolhão
Porto, Portugal
Olá Sonia F.,
A empreitada de "Restauro e Modernização do Mercado do Bolhão", a decorrer atualmente, tem prevista a sua conclusão em 2020.
Durante o perÃodo de obras o Mercado do Bolhão encontra-se encerrado ao público e funciona no Mercado Temporário do Bolhão (MTB), a menos de 200 metros do mercado original.
Convidamo-la a visitar o Mercado Temporário do Bolhão de 2ª a 6ª feira das 8h às 20h e das 8h às 18h ao sábado. O MTB encerra aos domingos e feriados.
Obrigado pelo seu interesse e ficamos a aguardar a sua visita!
Hola!me gustarÃa saber si donde esta actualmente el mercado se puede entrar con mascota?cogido en brazos o en carrito
Mercado do Bolhão
Porto, Portugal
Olá Wander24351653117,
O edifÃcio original do Mercado do Bolhão encontra-se em remodelação e tem prevista a sua conclusão em 2020.
Durante o perÃodo de obras, o Mercado Temporário do Bolhão está em funcionamento a menos de 200 metros do mercado original.
Convidamo-lo(a) a visitar o Mercado Temporário do Bolhão de 2ª a 6ª feira das 8h às 20h e das 8h às 18h ao sábado. Este encerra aos domingos e feriados.
A morada do Mercado Temporário do Bolhão é:
Centro Comercial La Vie Porto Baixa,
Rua Fernandes Tomás, 506/508
Porto
Obrigado pelo seu interesse e ficamos a aguardar a sua visita!
lucchini
Menton, France10 contributions
Le marché est ouvert jusqu'à quelle heure
Mercado do Bolhão
Porto, Portugal
Olá lujo!
O Mercado Temporário do Bolhão funciona das 8h às 20h de segunda a sexta, das 8h às 18h ao sábado e encerra aos domingos e feriados.
Obrigado pela sua pergunta!
Anna K
Tokyo730 contributions
Are the renovations finished? We are planning to be in Porto in September. I wonder if the original facilities can be visited then?
Mercado do Bolhão
Porto, Portugal
Hi Anna!
The process of restoration and modernization of Bolhão Market began in May 2018 and will last for 24 months. Until then, Bolhão Market is located in the Bolhão Temporary Market, a transitory space, designed in detail, to welcome Bolhão's merchants and customers during this period.
Bolhão Temporary Market is located in Rua Fernandes Tomás, 506 / 508, 4000-211 Porto. We're open from 8 am to 8 pm on working days and from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturdays. On Sundays and public holidays, we're closed.
Thank you for your question!
mvtorŕes
Nova Lima, MG12 contributions
Por estar agora no Shopping La Vie, até que horas que funciona o mercado, até as 22h?
Mercado do Bolhão
Porto, Portugal
Olá Mirian T!
O Mercado Temporário do Bolhão funciona das 8h às 20h de segunda a sexta, das 8h às 18h ao sábado e encerra aos domingos e feriados.
Obrigado pela sua pergunta!
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MERCADO DO BOLHÃO (Porto) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Mercado do Bolhão
- Mercado do Bolhão is open:
- Mon - Fri 08:00 - 20:00
- Sat - Sat 08:00 - 18:00
- We recommend booking Mercado do Bolhão tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 36 Mercado do Bolhão tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Mercado do Bolhão:
- The Best of Porto: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour (From €29.30)
- Eat & Tell Porto's Tale: The historical tour that goes through your stomach! (From €65.66)
- Porto Walking Food Tour with Tastings (From €75.76)
- Private Tour: Porto City and Wine Tasting (From €150.77)
- Porto Tapas and Vinho Verde Tour (From €70.71)
- Hotels near Mercado do Bolhão:
- (0.01 km) B The Guest
- (0.02 km) Liiiving in Porto - Bolhão Trendy Apartment III
- (0.02 km) Liiiving in Porto - Bolhão Trendy Apartment I
- (0.02 km) Liiiving in Porto - Bolhão Trendy Apartment II
- (0.05 km) Formosa Apartments
- Restaurants near Mercado do Bolhão:
- (0.00 km) Confeitaria do Bolhao
- (0.02 km) Bufete Deu-La-Deu
- (0.03 km) Manteigaria - Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata - Bolhao
- (0.03 km) Cafe Delta Q
- (0.04 km) Bolhao Wine House
- Attractions near Mercado do Bolhão:
- (0.05 km) No Way Out Escape Room Porto
- (0.06 km) Praia Moinhos
- (0.07 km) Banzai
- (0.16 km) Rua Santa Catarina
- (0.14 km) Via Catarina Shopping