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My wife and I were on a Gate1 tour and we visited Stock Exchange Palace in the historic center. It's a beautiful place with exquisite neoclassical façade and ornate gilded Arabian Hall - interesting note was the part designed by Muslims; two doors facing each other were supposed to be completely opposite each other - but it didn't, "'cuz Man is imperfect, as only Allah is perfect." Hate to have them build planes and bridges! The palace was built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rather normal for a palace (yeah, even if it's a false friend the decor isn't too far off from that of palace) except for 2 things: the entrance chamber which is huge and has designs representing various foreign countries, and the splendid orientalist Arabic room, the highlight of the visit (wisely put at the end of the tour, to ensure you don't get jaded) Tours are pretty frequent... But not always in your choice of language (English/French/Spanish/Portuguese). It helps to speak more than one
This is not actually a palace. Is is commerce building. It is a actually a stock exchange. It build in 19 century. It located next to Saint Francis Church. The visit is only the guided tour. The first room is the glass dome shape room. This metallic dome not just the glass dome. Below the glass show each country flag symbol. The center floor is the mosaic with many beautiful tile. The room include the tribunal room, Arab room, and more. I like the most is the Arab room. It is decorated with Islamic pattern. This is the most luxurious room. You can rent it for 11,000 euro a night with empty room. The entire building includes the decorative wood floor. Some look like 3D pictures. The color contrast is due to different species of tree. There is an office that Gustave Eiffel has use to overlook the river and bridge project.
This is a stop full of history and beauty, an elaborately designed structure that appears rather ordinary on the outside but stunning on the inside! Gustave Eiffel's office is part of the tour, but the last room will leave you speechless. For a lot of money, you can rent that room for your wedding, upwards of US$40,000 daily!
This is one of the best things to see in Porto! Get tickets (in advance!) for a 30-minute tour in either English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French. The "Palácio da Bolsa" is the old stock exchange and current chamber of commerce. Our tour guide was very helpful, and it was a blast to explore the building and learn more about Porto's history with port wine trading. It's a bit expensive at €10 for only 30 minutes (hence why only four stars). But worth it once to see and learn.
Formerly the HQ for the rich merchants of Porto and today the center of the chamber of commerce, you will want to take one of the short guided tours of this place next to the famous golden church. Tickets cost €10 and you will be guided through some historic and breathtaking rooms in the Stock exchange palace. Tours are offered in different languages throughout the day and you just need to pop into the ticket office to find out the day's schedule as it varies (apparently). We arrived 9:40 and we able to book the 10:15 English tour. Each group has around 50 people which can be a bit tedious. The tours follow a consistent plan beginning in the lofty hall of nations and ending in the amazing Arabic room. You also see the business court room and several others of note. We were done in a little under an hour.
This building once served as the stock exchange of Porto. The rooms are very beautiful as are the halls and entrance. Once it was the business center hub of Porto, which makes it a significantly important part of the city's past. If you have time, then yes I do recommend including this tour in your trip here. The tours are in several different languages.
The main attraction on this tour is the Arabian Room. It's the only room that caused many wows and gasps. It shows the Ottoman influence. It might seem trite to mention the floors but they were truly the work of craftsmen. In one room the floors created an optical illusion. In another room the floors featured wood from Brazil. If this sounds interesting to you, go for it. The tour only takes 30 minutes. read more
Totally blown away by the architecture, glitz and glamour of this building. I wish I could have my wedding in the Arabian room, which is available to rent! That room came as a total surprise behind the ornate, closed door. I purchased my tickets in advance online. They're good for any time during the date you reserve. I made sure we arrived at 9am (opening), and there were only six people including us two in our tour. Our group pretty much had the entire building to ourselves. The tour guide was phenomenal! When we left about 45 minutes later, the queue was already long! Buy your tickets in advance, get there for the first tour, and enjoy this spectacular building! I was truly wowed. read more
3 years ago
This Palácio da Bolsa was built over more than 87 years and a donation by Queen Mary II who established the edifice as a place of commerce. So it never operated as a Place for the royals or a stock exchange. It is the House of the Commerical Association of Porto. It is a must see in Porto as it is designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO and an absolutely delightful visit! We could not book online as the app was not working. So, we went on site and purchased two tickets for €18 for the English tour. We used the hour to visit the Church & Museum of the Sao Francisco Oder. Where you can find fine art granite coupole that celebrate the hard working culture of Porto! My favorite room was the Arab Hall that is a clear reminder of the architectural details of the Alhambra National Palace! read more
2 years ago
My wife and I were on a Gate1 tour and we visited Stock Exchange Palace in the historic center. It's a beautiful place with exquisite neoclassical façade and ornate gilded Arabian Hall - interesting note was the part designed by Muslims; two doors facing each other were supposed to be completely opposite each other - but it didn't, "'cuz Man is imperfect, as only Allah is perfect." Hate to have them build planes and bridges! The palace was built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. read more
5 years ago
Rather normal for a palace (yeah, even if it's a false friend the decor isn't too far off from that of palace) except for 2 things: the entrance chamber which is huge and has designs representing various foreign countries, and the splendid orientalist Arabic room, the highlight of the visit (wisely put at the end of the tour, to ensure you don't get jaded) Tours are pretty frequent... But not always in your choice of language (English/French/Spanish/Portuguese). It helps to speak more than one read more
This is not actually a palace. Is is commerce building. It is a actually a stock exchange. It build in 19 century. It located next to Saint Francis Church. The visit is only the guided tour. The first room is the glass dome shape room. This metallic dome not just the glass dome. Below the glass show each country flag symbol. The center floor is the mosaic with many beautiful tile. The room include the tribunal room, Arab room, and more. I like the most is the Arab room. It is decorated with Islamic pattern. This is the most luxurious room. You can rent it for 11,000 euro a night with empty room. The entire building includes the decorative wood floor. Some look like 3D pictures. The color contrast is due to different species of tree. There is an office that Gustave Eiffel has use to overlook the river and bridge project. read more
4 years ago
This is a stop full of history and beauty, an elaborately designed structure that appears rather ordinary on the outside but stunning on the inside! Gustave Eiffel's office is part of the tour, but the last room will leave you speechless. For a lot of money, you can rent that room for your wedding, upwards of US$40,000 daily! read more
This is one of the best things to see in Porto! Get tickets (in advance!) for a 30-minute tour in either English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French. The "Palácio da Bolsa" is the old stock exchange and current chamber of commerce. Our tour guide was very helpful, and it was a blast to explore the building and learn more about Porto's history with port wine trading. It's a bit expensive at €10 for only 30 minutes (hence why only four stars). But worth it once to see and learn. read more
Formerly the HQ for the rich merchants of Porto and today the center of the chamber of commerce, you will want to take one of the short guided tours of this place next to the famous golden church. Tickets cost €10 and you will be guided through some historic and breathtaking rooms in the Stock exchange palace. Tours are offered in different languages throughout the day and you just need to pop into the ticket office to find out the day's schedule as it varies (apparently). We arrived 9:40 and we able to book the 10:15 English tour. Each group has around 50 people which can be a bit tedious. The tours follow a consistent plan beginning in the lofty hall of nations and ending in the amazing Arabic room. You also see the business court room and several others of note. We were done in a little under an hour. read more
3 years ago
The former Porto Stock Exchange that is now a historic building. They have guided tours but the line to buy tickets was too long. You can buy tickets in advance. read more
7 years ago
This building once served as the stock exchange of Porto. The rooms are very beautiful as are the halls and entrance. Once it was the business center hub of Porto, which makes it a significantly important part of the city's past. If you have time, then yes I do recommend including this tour in your trip here. The tours are in several different languages. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Breathtaking beauty! Really don't know how someone gave it 1 star. Claimed it was fake? For 12€ it is worth the wait. Have to take guided tour. However, a lot of history shared and incredible architecture. A must when in Porto read more
8 years ago
Cyndy's Bottom Line: Lots to see and learn about the history of Portugal A great tour which was informational. Decent knowledgeable. Beautiful building and furnishings. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
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