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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: 2024-11-22T00:00:00
End: 2024-11-22T23:59:00
Location: National Palace of Mafra

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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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.

Yana

5/5

Nov, 2024

I loved the card, was just a bit worried about the time wtitten on the electronic WhatsApp message which statec that I purchased the card much earlier than I actually did. Once I got the physical card and asked around how it works all was perfect.

Graziella

5/5

Nov, 2024

Beautiful city, great restaurants, impeccable public service. A city definitely worth visiting even more than once

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Owen

4/5

Nov, 2024

THe castle was awesome. The instructions on use of the tickets were problematic. They state to locate the kiosk. We never found that. We eventually found a ticket taker at the castle who let us in based on the pass we had. But this circling around the castle was stressful and likely took a full hour of our day.

Amarilis

4/5

Nov, 2024

A magnificent place, nothing to complain about. However, there should be timetable slots so that we don't have to queue with no estimated waiting time. And the visit to the church is free.

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Ticket validity

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

Your Experience

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.

Know Before You Go

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.