1 h

Ticket

Skip The Line

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About this activity

Discover Portugal’s history with a skip-the-line ticket to Porto’s World of Discoveries entrance. After bypassing the entrance line, explore this interactive museum that recreates the journeys of Portuguese navigators who crossed oceans to worlds once unknown.

Follow in the footsteps of history's explorers and begin to understand how they navigated without modern technology and earned the nation's maritime might. Learn about what the Portuguese had to face and how they finally managed to enter the Indian Ocean in 1488, led by Vasco da Gama. Follow their journey with the help of 4D globes and hop on a replica of a 16th-century ship to understand a sailor's daily life.

Cruise to equatorial forests, India, Timor, China, Macao, Japan, and Brazil, recreating the odyssey of the discoveries. Travel through an interactive journey of textures, odors, mythology, and history—all merging into one incredible experience. Discover the fog screens and projections that transport you to different, fascinating eras of history.

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Included

Audio guide during the caravel ride
Entry/Admission - World of Discoveries - Museu Interativo & Parque Tematico
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Opening times: 10am-6pm on Monday-Friday (last entrance at 5:30pm), 10am-7pm on weekends and public holidays (last entrance at 6:30pm), 24th and 31st December: last entrance at 2:30 pm. Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Most travelers can participate

Features

Cultural

90%

Tourism

70%

Original

35%

Reviews

4.6

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Graham K

4 | 2018-09-20

I think it's aimed at kids, but I really enjoyed it!

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Malcolm F

5 | 2017-09-06

I had to go back along way back to my school days to remember Vasco de Gama and other great Portuguese explorers. This wonderful museum gives a great insight into the ships and voyages they made when they didn't fall off the end of the world

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spodhaj

5 | 2017-07-14

This was a really nice museum and the price was a bit cheaper than you'd pay at the door.

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Tabitha H

5 | 2016-12-21

This was an awesome tour! And the location was a plus. We are looking forward to returning to this location.

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Ronald W

5 | 2016-07-18

What in unexpected delight! From a quite uninspiring exterior the World of Discoveries was an incredible experience. To discover the extent of Portuguese exploration to the new world and to have a glimpse on what life on board the ships would have been like was extraordinary. Your initial concept of the size of the building makes you wonder if there really is a boat ride. The ride through history was certainly a highlight. The concept, displays and overall experience was incredible. Then there was the lunch - another winner. A great selection of tapas served by friendly and helpful staff. A fantastic tour for the young and young at heart.

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Alice Q

4 | 2016-07-01

Very informative staff and keen to help. Very enjoyable trip.

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