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National Palace of Mafra Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card

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

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Catalina sanchez perez

Catalina

Jun 2025
Verified booking
The ticket for the palace The ticket for the palace was the same one you get with the app, so it's very easy to access. However, the Lisbon Card was more complicated because the downtown offices closed at lunchtime, which was the time we arrived. However, there was no problem getting it later.
Stefano Battaglia

Stefano

Jun 2025
Verified booking
The lisboa card is a good solution that allows you to get around the city and see various attractions while also often skipping the ticket booth line. It's just too bad that pickup is tied to a physical operator and daytime office hours, if you arrive at night you will pick it up the next day.
Ronja Kölling

Ronja

Jul 2025
Verified booking
It was great that you didn't have to worry about whether you could take the bus or not. You could often get in quicker than if you had to buy a ticket on the spot. I really liked the Crown Jewels exhibition. We went there in the afternoon and there was hardly anything going on.
  • -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

      • Click here for the list of attractions

      • Click here to know how to use this card

    • Guide

    • Meals

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

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    Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 38 countries have loved this experience

    Nikola Perkovic

    Nikola

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Greatest part was that we could climb almost everywhere, even the places we didn't know exist but found them accidentaly
    Ronja Kölling

    Ronja

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was great that you didn't have to worry about whether you could take the bus or not. You could often get in quicker than if you had to buy a ticket on the spot. I really liked the Crown Jewels exhibition. We went there in the afternoon and there was hardly anything going on.
    Rafael Cabrero Blázquez

    Rafael

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The autonomy that gives you to have a card with which you can access transport without problem and a lot of monuments. They should consider the option of making a card for four days, we missed the last day and we would have loved to have Lisbon Card.
    Stefano Battaglia

    Stefano

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The lisboa card is a good solution that allows you to get around the city and see various attractions while also often skipping the ticket booth line. It's just too bad that pickup is tied to a physical operator and daytime office hours, if you arrive at night you will pick it up the next day.
    Catalina sanchez perez

    Catalina

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The ticket for the palace The ticket for the palace was the same one you get with the app, so it's very easy to access. However, the Lisbon Card was more complicated because the downtown offices closed at lunchtime, which was the time we arrived. However, there was no problem getting it later.
  • 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.

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