Alcobaça Monastery Tickets

About this experience

Your experience The first Gothic structure in Portugal The Alcobaça Monastery is the first Portuguese Gothic structure, crucial in the 12th century's establishment of the Portuguese Kingdom. Monks of the Order of Cistercians began constructing the monastery in 1778. No trip to Portugal is complete without seeing Europe's finest example of Cistercian architecture. Discover how the monks lived Walk to the heart of the monastery, where the Cloister of King Dinis or Cloister of Silence lies. It gives access to the refectory, the primitive kitchen, the monks’ hall, the chapter house, the church, and the dormitory. Be mesmerized by the Church of Saint Mary of Alcobaça, the first Gothic Portuguese church. Admire the King’s Hall, where the cladding of the walls with 18th-century tile panels depicts the monastic foundation. Be awed by the medieval artwork Inside the monastery, marvel at the masterpieces of medieval statues, the tombs of D. Pedro I, and Inês de Castro, and get to see the statues of São Bento and São Bernardo. Lisbon Card Purchase the Lisbon Card and tour the city hassle-free as you gain access to over 39 different attractions with unlimited travel on city transport. With the option of either 24, 48, or 72-hour validity of the card, getting around Lisbon could not get any easier. Some of the attractions that you get to visit with the card are Jerónimos Monastery, the National Costume Museum, the Belém Tower, and the National Museum of the Azulejo. Click here for the list of attractions and public transport.

Highlights

• Enter the 12th-century Alcobaça Monastery with this entry ticket or a Lisbon Card to marvel at the Gothic architecture of the Alcobaça Monastery, built by the monks of the Order of Cistercians.
• Visit the resting place of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro—their tombs are masterpieces of Gothic sculpture.
• See the church, King’s Hall, Cloister of King Dinis or Cloister of Silence, Refectory, Kitchen Monk’s Hall, and more.
• Upgrade your ticket by purchasing a Lisbon Card that provides you entry to over 39 attractions across a time period of 24, 48, or 72 hours.

What is included

• Entry ticket
• 24/48/72-hour card
• Free color handy guide and app (no physical guide available, download to be done by QR Code)
• Interactive map
• Click here for the list of attractions and public transport.

Not included

• Hotel transfers

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.