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National Palace of Mafra Entry Tickets with Optional Lisbon Card

National Palace of Mafra facade with twin bell towers in Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Mafra facade with twin bell towers in Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Mafra facade with twin bell towers in Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Mafra facade with twin bell towers in Lisbon, Portugal.

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

Highlights

-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.

Inclusions

  • 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

Exclusions

  • Guide

  • Meals

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Diana Garcia

Diana

3/5

Nov, 2024

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 BLACHIER

Jean-paul

4/5

Nov, 2024

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 Hierl

Eduard

5/5

Nov, 2024

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 Bruno

Villard

3/5

Nov, 2024

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 Loster

Miglena

5/5

Nov, 2024

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.

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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