Museums

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

4.5/5(102)

Beck K

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

An indeed impressive building, located in a very beautiful area along the coast, with rich, interesting and amazing history of the former Austrian monarchy. Keeping the original interior and the very informative information (via headset) gives this place a unique feel.

Linda H

Group

Verified booking

Last week

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the castle , the view and gardens. A great 4 hours was spent.We enjoyed the cafe for a light snack, Aperol and caffe.

Isidora J

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The castle was great, we enjoyed the tour and the view. the only problem was that when you buy tickets online it says you have audio guide, but once you are there at the castle, you need to pay extra for it

Bini M

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The staff is not only qualified but, above all, friendly! I don’t travel very often, but when I meet such kind people, it makes me want to travel again! I highly recommend it

Olimpia S

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

Visiting Miramare Castle was a lifelong dream come true for me! Walking through Emperor Maximilian's apartments, in his reproduction of a galley, among inlays, ancient smells, and memories never faded by time, was like taking a dip into the past and being there with them for a moment. The books and collections on botany are authentic and wonderful. The hall where Maximilian welcomed his dignitaries is majestic. Thank you to all those who made it possible for these memories not to fade away at the twilight of an empire.

Lucia C

Couple

Verified booking

Dec 2025

We stayed there at sunset on a beautiful late December day. Wonderful view of the Gulf of Trieste. We visited both the castle and the park, all well kept and organized. We highly recommend a visit. Congruous price.

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
Beck K
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
An indeed impressive building, located in a very beautiful area along the coast, with rich, interesting and amazing history of the former Austrian monarchy. Keeping the original interior and the very informative information (via headset) gives this place a unique feel.
Balbi L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Difficulty downloading the audio guide. Instead of taking you to your website and making you search for the download link—which isn’t immediately obvious—the page to download the audio guide should open right away so you don’t waste any time.
Isidora J
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The castle was great, we enjoyed the tour and the view. the only problem was that when you buy tickets online it says you have audio guide, but once you are there at the castle, you need to pay extra for it
Linda H
Group
Verified booking
Last week
We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the castle , the view and gardens. A great 4 hours was spent.We enjoyed the cafe for a light snack, Aperol and caffe.
Fabrizio M
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Easy to buy, great prices, audio guide is okay

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.

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