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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Part of Jerónimos Monastery is free: the monastery church (Igreja de Santa Maria de Belém) is free to enter.
- Also free: residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52); children up to 12 (inclusive); unemployed visitors resident in the EU; visitors with a certified disability of 60% or more, plus one companion.
- Otherwise: monastery (cloister) ticket — €18.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaThe monastery church (Igreja de Santa Maria de Belém) is free to enter | everyone | Church hours differ from the cloister: Tue-Sat 10:30am-5pm, Sundays and religious holidays 2pm-5pm. Max 200 people inside at once; access can be limited when crowded and is suspended during services/ceremonies. The paid ticket is for the cloister and monastic rooms. | No |
| Free forFree for residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52) | Portugal residents | Portuguese citizens and residents of Portugal, any day the monument is open, up to 52 free days per calendar year across all Museus e Monumentos de Portugal sites. Show Cartão de Cidadão / residence document and give your NIF (tax number) at the ticket office; each visit day is deducted from the 52. Not available to tourists. | No |
| Free forFree for children up to 12 (inclusive) | up to 12 | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forFree for unemployed visitors resident in the EU | Jobseekers EU residents | Bring proof of unemployment status. | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with a certified disability of 60% or more, plus one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Show a valid disability document at the entrance. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The church is free - use the separate church entrance; only the cloister needs a ticket.
- On Sundays the church only opens to visitors at 2pm because of Mass.
- Residents of Portugal: Acesso 52 free tickets are only issued at the kiosk in front of the monastery, so arrive early.
- Kids up to 12 go free; 13-24s and over-65s pay half.
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Official prices
Jerónimos Monastery ticket prices
| Monastery (cloister) ticket — 50% off for over-65s, young people aged 13-24 and the family ticket (1+ adult with 1+ minor, ticket office only). Timed slots; buy online in advance as tickets often sell out. No audio guides. | €18 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30–17:30 |
| Wed | 09:30–17:30 |
| Thu | 09:30–17:30 |
| Fri | 09:30–17:30 |
| Sat | 09:30–17:30 |
| Sun | 09:30–17:30 |
Cloister: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm (last entry 5pm; ticket kiosk closes 4:30pm). Church: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-5pm; Sundays and religious holidays 2pm-5pm. Closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December. May close for State protocol events.
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FAQ
Jerónimos Monastery: common questions
Is Jerónimos Monastery free?
The monastery church (Igreja de Santa Maria de Belém) is free to enter. Also free: residents of Portugal on up to 52 days a year (Acesso 52); children up to 12 (inclusive); unemployed visitors resident in the EU; visitors with a certified disability of 60% or more, plus one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €18.
Who gets free entry to Jerónimos Monastery?
Portugal residents — portuguese citizens and residents of Portugal, any day the monument is open, up to 52 free days per calendar year across all Museus e Monumentos de Portugal sites. Show Cartão de Cidadão / residence document and give your NIF (tax number) at the ticket office; each visit day is deducted from the 52. Not available to tourists.. Up to 12 — children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.. Jobseekers EU residents — bring proof of unemployment status.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — show a valid disability document at the entrance..
How much is a ticket to Jerónimos Monastery?
Monastery (cloister) ticket costs €18 on the official site.
What day is Jerónimos Monastery closed?
Jerónimos Monastery is closed on Mondays. Cloister: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm (last entry 5pm; ticket kiosk closes 4:30pm). Church: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-5pm; Sundays and religious holidays 2pm-5pm. Closed Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December. May close for State protocol events.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- mosteirojeronimos.torrebelem.gov.pt/regulamento-interno · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- mosteirojeronimos.torrebelem.gov.pt/visitar · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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