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Miramare Castle Entry Tickets with Audio Guide

Visitor photographing Miramare Castle in Trieste during a private guided tour.

Miramare Castle staircase with ornate woodwork and chandeliers leading to the upper floor.

Miramare Castle Throne Room with chandelier and red furnishings in Trieste, Italy.

Miramare Castle bedroom with ornate bed and historical furnishings in Trieste, Italy.

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Audio guide

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Access the Gothic Miramare Castle, set by the sea near Trieste, with its lush gardens.

4.4/5

(52)

Mrs

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Had no idea what to do when our cruise arrived in Trieste but was delighted we took the decision to head out to Miramare via the tourist bus route. There are limited buses running - be warned, it's not like the hopon hopoff every 10-15 mins so you need to plan timings carefully. Our guide on the bus going out asked what time we'd be returning from Miramare so guaranteed us a seat for the return journey.

Giacinto

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was my first time in Trieste. It was really outstanding. Aside from the city being very elegant with buildings and squares with regal finishing touches, the Miramare Castle has remained in my heart. It is the most beautiful castle I have ever visited. Both externally and internally it is truly outstanding. I also recommend the little train ride to see the gardens and the little castle.

Anna

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The visit was very interesting but we had to purchase audio guides because the digital guide was unusable. We also purchased the visit to the kitchens and the little castle, which involve a separate ticket. The experience was good only for the castle, certainly not for Headout which I do not recommend because of the difficulty of communication.

Visit a 19th-century clifftop castle built by Archduke Maximilian, overlooking the Gulf of Trieste.

Explore grand interiors like the red-silk throne room and Orientalist salons with an immersive audio guide.

Discover the castle’s museum, packed with exhibits on Habsburg history and aristocratic life.

Wander through landscaped gardens offering panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea.

Fun fact: Archduke Maximilian built Miramare Castle for his wife, Charlotte. After his death, rumors claimed that anyone who slept there was cursed to die young.

Entrance to Miramare Castle

Audio Guide

Guided tour

Transfers

Current exhibitions

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Mrs
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Had no idea what to do when our cruise arrived in Trieste but was delighted we took the decision to head out to Miramare via the tourist bus route. There are limited buses running - be warned, it's not like the hopon hopoff every 10-15 mins so you need to plan timings carefully. Our guide on the bus going out asked what time we'd be returning from Miramare so guaranteed us a seat for the return journey.
Anna
Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The visit was very interesting but we had to purchase audio guides because the digital guide was unusable. We also purchased the visit to the kitchens and the little castle, which involve a separate ticket. The experience was good only for the castle, certainly not for Headout which I do not recommend because of the difficulty of communication.
Giacinto
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was my first time in Trieste. It was really outstanding. Aside from the city being very elegant with buildings and squares with regal finishing touches, the Miramare Castle has remained in my heart. It is the most beautiful castle I have ever visited. Both externally and internally it is truly outstanding. I also recommend the little train ride to see the gardens and the little castle.
Thomas
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was very interesting to visit the castle and learn about the lives of Maximilian from Austria and Charlotte from Belgium. The audioguide gives you all the necessary details about the different rooms of the castle so that you get a complete picture of their lives and special interests.
Tri
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very convenient for the tourists like us, don't need to worry about bus transfers or missing the bus....

Step into the timeless elegance of Miramare Castle, a Habsburg retreat built between 1856 and 1860 for Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian and his wife, Charlotte. As you explore the graceful white castle overlooking the Gulf of Trieste, the 54-acre park surrounding it unfolds like a living collection of the archduke’s travels as an admiral, with exotic plants and scenic pathways.

Inside, wander through over 20 lavish rooms, from Maximilian’s Chambers to Charlotte’s Music Room, each steeped in 19th-century charm. The Gothic, Medieval, and Renaissance architectural styles blend seamlessly, with intricate furnishings capturing the era. Outside, the park invites you to explore restored stables, delicate greenhouses, and the enchanting ‘Castelletto’—a cozy castle-within-a-castle that retains touches of Austrian heritage.

Miramare Castle and Museum

Monday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:30pm

Miramare Castle Park

Monday	08:00am - 05:00pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 05:00pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 05:00pm
Thursday	08:00am - 05:00pm
Friday	08:00am - 05:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 05:00pm
Sunday	08:00am - 05:00pm

What to bring

Bring cash with you, as there’s a souvenir shop inside the museum and a coffee shop in the garden.

What's not allowed

Large backpacks, bags, and umbrellas must be stored in the museum cloakroom.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs can be requested as needed.

An elevator is available for visitors with mobility challenges to access the upper floor.

Please note that benches are not located along the tour path.

Additional information

The first Sunday of each month is free for all visitors.

Dogs are allowed inside the castle if they wear a muzzle or are carried or in a carrier.

You can't take photos inside the castle.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at the parking lot of Miramare Castle.

Address: V.le Miramare, 34151 Trieste TS, Italy.

Get directions to the ticket redemption point