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National Palace of Mafra Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card

Name: National Palace of Mafra Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card
Start: 2025-11-03T00:00:00
End: 2025-11-03T23:59:00
Location: National Palace of Mafra

Altar inside the National Palace of Mafra with ornate sculptures and decorative elements.

Dome ceiling of the National Palace of Mafra with intricate architectural details.

Aerial view of the National Palace of Mafra, Portugal, surrounded by lush greenery and town buildings.

National Palace of Mafra facade at sunset, Portugal.

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Guided tour

Explore Portugal's Baroque gem at Mafra National Palace. Upgrade for an exclusive Lisbon city card, and enjoy free entry to several attractions.

4.4/5

(1,746)

Guibal

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Good organization for picking up the card at the airport. Very convenient for public transport, with a top-notch network. Access to the 28 tramway is a little difficult, but it's better to take it on the way rather than at the terminus, as recommended, because it takes over an hour to get on, even though the stops are marked along the way. The only drawback is that entrance fees are included, as it's hard to know where to go depending on the location. In fact, at the Belém monastery, we were refused entry despite having a valid card.

Joseph

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

it made my trip memorable and i got to use the public transportation which was very safe and clean....especially the metro....i swear you could eat off the floor......even the rails areas were spotless...not a bit of trash anywhere.....makes our underground networks in america look like dumps.....the card saved me nearly 100 dollars in transfers from and to the airport....loved it

Nina

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Very useful to have travel and have entry to key historical sites taken care of in one card. It was very easy to collect and use. We used it to get into the castle, Jeronimos monastery and then on the tram, metro and train from Cascais. We would have done the Belém tower as well but it was closed for maintenance.

-Explore the magnificent National Palace of Mafra at your own pace and marvel at the largest library with over 36,000 different book volumes.

Discover the parts of this complex that are the basilica, a convent, an 18th-century infirmary, a game reserve along the Royal Palace.

Witness the Palace's artistic marvels and musical heritage, featuring sculptures, paintings, carillons with 92 bells, and historic organs.

You can choose to upgrade your ticket and get the Lisbon Card for 24, 48, or 72 hours to explore all of Lisbon including general entry to the National Palace of Mafra.

Fun fact: The Palace took 13 years and involved a vast army of 15,000 workers on average per day eventually increasing to 30,000 and as many as 45,000.

Admission to the Royal Palace

Access to the library

Access to Basilica

Access to convent

Lisbon Card:

24/48/72-hour card

Free color handy guide and app

Interactive map

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Guide

Meals

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Heather
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Includes lot of most famous sights and museums to suit every taste! Although a walkable city, the distance between areas can take precious time out of your break and the transport included is very useful . Train to Sintra is included in the ticket but not bus once you are there so need to pay public transport/tour bus/taxi or tuc tuc. Check what days things are closed as museums closed on Mondays and churches/monasteries possibly closed some days? Gives you discounts on other sights not included. Once there you can pick up small leaflet from information office that gives you a very comprehensive list of all sights and what is included for free, discounted sights and closeness that fits in your pocket! Several included sights give you fantastic views of city - Rua agusta arch, st. Jorges castle (go up through the streets of Alfama and use the outside esculator and take in views!) also you can go to top of the monument of the discoveries! Take opportunity to look into some of the museums included that you may not necessarily have gone in had you had to pay individually and you Will no doubt be rewarded with a great experience. Treasury museum and carriage museum two examples! Great value for money and gives you extra experiences you may not have considered to dip into as you pass by.
Guibal
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Good organization for picking up the card at the airport. Very convenient for public transport, with a top-notch network. Access to the 28 tramway is a little difficult, but it's better to take it on the way rather than at the terminus, as recommended, because it takes over an hour to get on, even though the stops are marked along the way. The only drawback is that entrance fees are included, as it's hard to know where to go depending on the location. In fact, at the Belém monastery, we were refused entry despite having a valid card.
Wim
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
A lot of attractions are included. It was also very handy we could take public transport to see more attractions. 2 remarks: 2 major attractions were closed(Torre de Belem and Justa lift) jeronimosmonastery, we arrived 2 hours before closing time but not possible to visit anymore
Cazin
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
- The entry to the chateau st georges in LISBON was fast thanks to this card. On the other hand . It was specified that there was a 10% discount for admission to the SINTRA palace. Seeing the reduced senior rates, we didn't get the 10%, which isn't normal.
Chantal
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
There was no explanation for the Bilbao cards access to the Belém monastery. It's free if all the other tickets haven't been sold. We were turned away twice over 2 days. We pass between the tickets we bought, so we're not sure we'll get in.

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Travel Back in Time at the National Palace of Mafra

Begin your visit to the National Palace of Mafra by marveling at the imposing facade that greets you, a striking example of Baroque architecture from the 18th century. Once inside, make your way to the Basilica, adorned with sculptures and home to a remarkable set of six organs. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the "Cage of Birds," the library housing over 36,000 ancient books.

Did you know that in the 18th century, the National Palace of Mafra was a favored retreat for kings and the royal family? They often visited to partake in religious feasts and engage in hunting within the adjacent game reserve.

Upgrade to Explore all of Lisbon

Soak up Lisbon's leisurely atmosphere and sun-drenched ambiance with the Lisbon card! Explore the city to your heart's content via unlimited rides on public transport. With just one card, you can take advantage of skip-the-line access to 17 noteworthy landmarks such as the Jerónimos Monastery and National Costume Museum. Plus, get breathtaking views of São Jorge Castle when you ride on the Santa Justa lift! Additionally, explore exquisite palaces like Mafra National Palace or Ajuda National Palace - all with a single card! The possibilities are endless - don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for an unforgettable experience in Portugal.

What's not allowed

National Palace of Mafra

Strict Dress Code: Wear respectable and modest clothes to enter the basilica.

Be respectful of the guidelines in the library during your visit.

Additional information

Lisbon Card

You can visit each attraction only once.

Once redeemed, it is valid for 24h, 48h, or 72h depending on the ticket option chosen.

Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.

There is no physical guide available for the handy guide and app; kindly perform the download through the provided QR Code.

All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.