Landmark · Lisbon
Sé de Lisboa (Igreja de Santa Maria Maior): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Lisbon Cathedral is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children up to 6; access for prayer (Blessed Sacrament chapel) and for Mass.
- Otherwise: tourist visit (adult) — €7.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children up to 6 | up to 6 | — | No |
| Free forFree access for prayer (Blessed Sacrament chapel) and for Mass | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | A space reserved for prayer and adoration is freely accessible; Masses: Sundays 11:30am, Tue-Thu 5:30pm (Blessed Sacrament chapel). Not a sightseeing visit - tourist areas need a ticket. The Mass of Sunday 25 October 2026 will not be celebrated. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Entering only to pray is free; the €7 visit adds the upper choir, tower balcony and Treasury.
- No tourist visits on Sundays - come Monday to Saturday.
- Tram 28 stops outside.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Lisbon Cathedral
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Official prices
Lisbon Cathedral ticket prices
| Tourist visit (adult) — Children 7-12 €5; with Lisboa Card €5. Includes the upper choir, the balcony between the bell towers, the Treasury Museum and the naves/ambulatory. The cloister is not mentioned as part of the ticket. | €7 |
| Sé Digital smartphone guide (AI audio guide, 6 languages) | €3 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Tourist visits: April-October Monday-Saturday 9:30am-7pm (last entry 6:30pm); November-March Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm (last entry 5:30pm). Open on civil public holidays. Closed for visits on Sundays and holy days, Christmas and New Year. Visits are suspended during services.
Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal
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FAQ
Lisbon Cathedral: common questions
Is Lisbon Cathedral free?
Lisbon Cathedral has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children up to 6; access for prayer (Blessed Sacrament chapel) and for Mass. Otherwise the official ticket costs €7.
Who gets free entry to Lisbon Cathedral?
Up to 6. People attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) — a space reserved for prayer and adoration is freely accessible; Masses: Sundays 11:30am, Tue-Thu 5:30pm (Blessed Sacrament chapel). Not a sightseeing visit - tourist areas need a ticket. The Mass of Sunday 25 October 2026 will not be celebrated..
How much is a ticket to Lisbon Cathedral?
Tourist visit (adult) costs €7 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- sedelisboa.pt/bilheteira/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- sedelisboa.pt/horarios/
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