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- Marvel at the 12th-century Alcobaça Monastery and soak in the marvelous Gothic architecture of the monastery created by monks of the Order of Cistercians.
- Visit the tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro, considered to be masterpieces of Gothic sculpture.
- View the Church, King's Hall, the Cloister of King Dinis or the Cloister of Silence, the Refectory, the Kitchen Monks Hall, and more.
- Upgrade your ticket by purchasing a Lisbon Card which gives you entry to over 39 attractions and unlimited use of public transport within the validity of your card.
- Marvel at the 12th-century Alcobaça Monastery and soak in the marvelous Gothic architecture of the monastery created by monks of the Order of Cistercians.
- Visit the tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro, considered to be masterpieces of Gothic sculpture.
- View the Church, King's Hall, the Cloister of King Dinis or the Cloister of Silence, the Refectory, the Kitchen Monks Hall, and more.
- Upgrade your ticket by purchasing a Lisbon Card which gives you entry to over 39 attractions and unlimited use of public transport within the validity of your card.
Inclusions
Alcobaça Monastery
- Entry ticket
Lisbon Card
- 24/48/72-hour card
- Free color handy guide and app (no physical guide available, download to be done by QR Code)
- Interactive map
- Click here for the list of attractions and public transport.
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Tip: to explore the monastery to the fullest, keep aside 90 minutes from your day.
- Using the Lisbon card, each attraction can be visited only once.
- Once redeemed, the card is valid for 24-hr, 48-hr, or 72-hr depending on the ticket option chosen.
- Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.
- All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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Diana
Nov 2024Verified booking
I wish it was explained before that we would need to pickup our card at a certain location, they made it seem like we would just have them on the app. Also I would have liked a map that showed where the museums and sites were located and what buses were available to get to them. Navigating became difficult and we were not able to get the most out of the card. Almost doesn't seem worth it, especially since as a family we could have gotten discounts at most sites without the Lisboa card
Jean-Paul
Nov 2024Verified booking
The advantages of the Lisboa Card: free access to public transport. Free or reduced-price entry to many monuments, saving time in queues.
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Eduard
Nov 2024Verified booking
Not only the public transportation was great! You get on and off wherever you want. Admission to the museums and sights listed is also great. What we didn't find was free access to the Elevador de Santa Justa. But maybe on our next visit - with the Lisboa Gard, of course!
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VILLARD
Nov 2024Verified booking
Impossible to buy day tickets. We should have our tickets online and accessible on our cell phone without having to walk miles to go to a metro station to buy them.
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Miglena
Nov 2024Verified booking
We got our cards in a matter of minutes from the tourist office, they were easy to use and the brochure we downloaded from the website gave exhaustive information about the attractions we could use them for.
Yana
Nov 2024Verified booking
I loved the card, was just a bit worried about the time wtitten on the electronic WhatsApp message which statec that I purchased the card much earlier than I actually did. Once I got the physical card and asked around how it works all was perfect.
Graziella
Nov 2024Verified booking
Beautiful city, great restaurants, impeccable public service. A city definitely worth visiting even more than once
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Owen
Nov 2024Verified booking
THe castle was awesome. The instructions on use of the tickets were problematic. They state to locate the kiosk. We never found that. We eventually found a ticket taker at the castle who let us in based on the pass we had. But this circling around the castle was stressful and likely took a full hour of our day.
Amarilis
Nov 2024Verified booking
A magnificent place, nothing to complain about. However, there should be timetable slots so that we don't have to queue with no estimated waiting time. And the visit to the church is free.
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Cararic
Oct 2024Verified booking
Certainly of interest to those who are willing to stand in endless queues to visit monuments such as the belém... The monastery... The lisboa card was only useful for taking public transport, so I paid a lot, plus I had booked it for 72 hours...
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Helen
Oct 2024Verified booking
The Lisboa card was great value, we visited 3 places that were free with it and the Aquarium where we got a discount. It worked perfectly for the metro and trams that we used multiple times a day. It was great to be able to not queue or access the sorted lines due to having the card. I would definitely recommend it!
HARDY
Oct 2024Verified booking
The card is very useful when visiting several museums and using public transport. It offers significant savings, especially for the 72-hour pass. It's very easy to use.
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Rene
Oct 2024Verified booking
Easy to pick up and easy to use. Regarding São Jorge castle, we couldn't use the card directly as access, like others at attractions, but had to pick up free tickets at the ticket office, i.e. we had to queue there instead of being able to use our own card and skip the queue.
Thimoléon
Sep 2024Verified booking
The wide variety of visits on offer and the pass's practicality in organizing the day make a stay with the Lisboa pass a smooth one.
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José
Sep 2024Verified booking
I really liked the cloister, the ornamentation of the columns and capitals is very rich. I find the Manueline style very interesting. Also the sacritistia with the wood and leather furniture and the very unique books.
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Eduardo
Sep 2024Verified booking
Nice experience. We loved the Pena Palace and surroundings. I recommend the carriage museum. On the downside, we were not able to visit the Belem Tower. We arrived at the site and the officials did not give us access. They use tourists to get job perks and that is unfair. It is a bad image for Portugal and tour operators like Headout should take part in it, because they sell a promise that is not being fulfilled and it also damages their image. For me, the fair thing would be to be compensated for those tickets included in the Lisbon Card.
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Joanne
Sep 2024Verified booking
Headout worked well for booking. With our tickets, we waited in a relatively long line to get in (within an hour) but once inside, found the experience well worth the visit and a must see.
Janet
Sep 2024Verified booking
The monastery is stunning... cool, beautiful and serene . Worth queueing to visit, although after buying a ticket online we got to the front of the queue and then had to go across the road to pick up the Lisboa card. The office was closed for lunch, so by the time we got into the monastery several hours had gone by.
Gael
Sep 2024Verified booking
We had a good experience because we arrived really early and only had to wait for about 45 minutes, unlike friends who waited 2 hours in the afternoon. We were in a queue for about 20 minutes before we realised we needed to go to the ticket office to validate our Lisboa card. This information may have been in the small print but it may need to be a more prominant as it would have been awful to wait for a long time and then not be able to get in because we hadn't validated the ticket.
Myriam
Sep 2024Verified booking
There is always a Line in the sun in hot weather they shoulf offer a shadow put a temporary tent- its eay too hot! They should have more info points inside the venue- with the history and infotmation of the venue-
Jorge
Sep 2024Verified booking
The card is very useful as you can move around the city without any problem and access the most important attractions without waiting in line for tickets. It worked great for me to see the most popular attractions in the city. 🎉
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Pedro
Aug 2024Verified booking
You have to be very careful with external transport that after charging you a lot of money not all schedules are covered and in the end you have to return to the train for your means!!!!!.
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Bernard
Aug 2024Verified booking
The monastery is beautiful overall, but the visit was very quick, and the wait in full sun was longer. Moreover, there are no clear signs at the entrance.
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Sara
Aug 2024Verified booking
Architecturally, the cloister is a work of art of infinite beauty. I used Headout to purchase the Lisboa card, so entrance to the monastery was free. To be suggested is the provision of some kind of protection from the heat and sun for people in line
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Giselle
Aug 2024Verified booking
I found it a complicated process to buy the tickets with youed, it is absurd to have to stand in a long line to redeem the virtual tickets for the card. I would improve that process.
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Things to know before booking your tickets to Alcobaça Monastery
- Free entry: Entry to the church, nave, tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro is free of cost. Explore One cloister (Claustro de Dom Dinis) and adjoining rooms with an audio guide at €6.
- Tour Duration: The church visit takes around 20 minutes, while a full monastery exploration lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Tours typically spend 30 minutes in the church. Consider independent exploration of Alcobaça for deeper insights.
- Themed Visits: These workshops are designed to introduce children to different aspects of the monastery's history and culture. Some popular themes include "The Sculptor-Monks," "Building a Monastery," and "Truly Scrumptious! Make and Eat Your Own Monastic Sweets."
- Alcobaça Monastery Tour and Portuguese Ceramics Workshop: This half-day tour combines a guided visit of the monastery with a hands-on ceramics workshop, where you can learn to make your own Portuguese azulejo (tile).
- Discounts & accessibility: Students, those with disabilities, and family groups get discounted entry. Sundays offer free entry for Portugal residents and kids under 12 for a limited time. While some ground-floor attractions have ramps, the monastery isn't fully wheelchair accessible.
Alcobaça Monastery highlights
The Alcobaça Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important Cistercian monasteries in the world. Visitors can see the church, the cloisters, the refectory, and the tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro, and get to know more about Alcobaça Monastery.
The Tombs of Pedro I and Inês de Castro
In the church transept lie the tombs of King Pedro I and his mistress, Inês de Castro, united in death. Pedro, grief-stricken by her murder, transferred her remains to Alcobaça. Legends claim he crowned her queen posthumously, demanding court members kiss her hand.
Chapel of Saint Bernard
This chapel showcases the "Death of Saint Bernard" sculptural group, crafted by 17th-century Alcobaça monks. Buried nearby are Kings Afonso II and Afonso III.
Royal Pantheon
Accessible from the transept, the Royal Pantheon is Portugal's earliest Neo-Gothic structure. It houses 13th-century tombs of queens Urraca of Castile and Beatrix of Castile, with smaller tombs of princes. Notably, Queen Urraca's tomb, adorned with late Romanesque decorations, stands out.
Sacristy
The Manueline-style sacristy, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, retains its grandeur. A splendid rib-vaulted corridor leads to it, adorned with intertwined vegetal branches bearing Portugal's coat-of-arms.
Room of the Kings
Adjacent to the church entrance, this room exhibits statues of Portugal's kings from the 17th–18th centuries. Blue-white 18th-century tiles narrate the monastery's history.
Dormitory
Once a communal sleeping space for monks, later divided into cells in the 16th century, the dormitory's walls were partially demolished in the 1930s.
Refectory
Monks dined in this room daily, while one read from the Bible atop a pulpit embedded in the wall. Access to the pulpit is through an arched gallery.
Cloister of Silence
Built under King Dinis I's patronage, this Cistercian cloister boasts intricate animal and vegetal motifs. The Gothic Fountain Hall features a Renaissance water basin adorned with monastery emblems.
Kitchen of the Monastery
Constructed in the mid-18th century, the monastery kitchen features a massive chimney supported by iron columns. Fresh water and fish were channeled from the river Alcoa.
Chapter House
This room served as the monastery's central hub for discussions. Adorned with Baroque statues, it once hosted monks for daily gatherings.
Celas' Corridor
Stroll through the atmospheric Celas' Corridor, where the cells of the monks once stood, and feel a sense of reverence for their solitary contemplation and devotion.
Church of Alcobaça
As Portugal's first wholly Gothic building, the church is a sight to behold. Its soaring vaults, graceful arches, and stained glass windows create an atmosphere of awe and serenity.
Plan your visit to Alcobaça Monastery
Timings
Getting There
Facilities
Accessibility
Food & Drinks
Rules
Nearby Attractions
Alcobaca Monastery opening hours are as follows:
- October to March: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:30 p.m.)
- April to September: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission at 6:30 p.m.)
- The ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time.
- Closed on: 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 20 August, and 25 December.
Address: Alcobaca, 2460-018 Alcobaça, Portugal
- From Lisbon or Leiria, take the A8 motorway, exit at Alcobaça/Nazaré/Valado dos Frades, then follow national route EN 8-5 to Alcobaça.
- Alternatively, from the North, take the A1 motorway, exiting at Leiria, or from Lisbon/the South, exit at Aveiras, then follow the IC2 route to Alcobaça.
- Information desk: Get brochures, maps, and ask any questions you have about the monastery.
- Restrooms: Available at various locations throughout the complex.
- Accessibility: The main church and some other key areas are accessible for visitors with disabilities.
- Guided tours: Offered in various languages for a deeper understanding of the monastery's history and significance.
- Bookshop: Purchase souvenirs and books related to the monastery's history and architecture.
- Wheelchair accessible and ramps available
- Wheelchair rentals available
- Restaurante Maria José serves traditional Portuguese cuisine in a cozy setting. Opening hours today are 12:00 - 3:00 PM and 7:30 - 10:00 PM.
- Restaurante/Take away Sexto Sentido offers a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, seafood, and vegetarian options. Opening hours today are 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
- Rei dos Frangos is a chain restaurant specializing in grilled chicken. Opening hours today are 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
- O Bitoque is a popular spot for grilled chicken and other Portuguese specialties. Opening hours today are 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
- Photography: Visitors are allowed to take non-flash photography for personal use within the monastery. However, professional photography or the use of tripods may require prior permission.
- Silence: As the Alcobaça Monastery is a place of worship, it is essential to maintain a respectful and quiet atmosphere during your visit.
- Dress Code: Please dress modestly and respectfully, covering your shoulders and knees, as the monastery is a religious site.
- Batalha Monastery: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is another impressive example of Gothic architecture in Portugal. It was built in the 14th century to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota.
- Alcobaça Castle: Neighboring the Alcobaça Monastery, this 12th-century fortress boasts breathtaking views of the town and countryside, whispering tales of its defensive past.
- Monastery of Santa Maria de Coz: A serene gem tucked beside Alcobaça, this 12th-century Cistercian monastery offers a smaller scale yet equally impressive architectural beauty and peaceful ambience.
- Church of São Salvador: Adorned with an ornate 18th-century Baroque facade, this church stuns with its grandeur, both inside and out, enriching Alcobaça's historical tapestry.
- Praia da Nazaré: Notorious for its colossal waves that lure surfers worldwide, this beach offers a thrilling natural spectacle alongside sun, sand, and seaside charm.
Frequently asked questions about Alcobaça Monastery
How long should I spend at Alcobaça Monastery?
Allow 2-3 hours to explore the Alcobaca monastery and its grounds.
Is it worth visiting Alcobaça Monastery?
Yes, the Alcobaça Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important historical monuments in Portugal.
What are the ticket options for Alcobaça Monastery?
There are 2 ticket options for Alcobaca Monastery: a basic ticket for €10 and a combo ticket for €25. The basic ticket includes admission to the monastery, while the combo ticket also includes admission to the Batalha Monastery and the Nazaré Beach.
What are the opening hours of the Alcobaça Monastery?
The Alcobaca monastery is open from 9:00am to 6:00pm, from Tuesday to Sunday. The last entry is at 5:30pm. The monastery is closed on Mondays.
How do I get to the Alcobaça Monastery?
The Alcobaça Monastery is located in the town of Alcobaça, in central Portugal. It is about 120 kilometers north of Lisbon. The best way to get to the monastery is by car. There is also a train station in Alcobaça, but it is a short walk from the monastery.
Is the Alcobaça Monastery wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Alcobaça Monastery is wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp leading up to the entrance, and the monastery has a number of wheelchair accessible toilets.
Are there any restaurants or cafes near the Alcobaça Monastery?
Yes, there are a number of restaurants and cafes near the Alcobaça Monastery. The monastery also has its own restaurant, which serves traditional Portuguese food.
What are some other things to do in the town of Alcobaça?
In addition to visiting the Alcobaça Monastery, there are a number of other things to do in the town of Alcobaça, including: Visiting the Santa Maria do Alcobaça Church, Visiting the Alcobaça Castle, Walking through the town's historic center.
What are some other places to visit in the area around Alcobaça?
In addition to visiting the Alcobaça Monastery, there are a number of other places to visit in the area around Alcobaça, including: The Batalha Monastery, The Nazaré Beach, The Óbidos Castle, The Tomar Monastery