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Arco da Rua Augusta: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Rua Augusta Arch is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children up to 5 free (Lisboa Story Centre + Arco combined ticket).
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Arco da Rua Augusta
Children up to 5 free (Lisboa Story Centre + Arco combined ticket).
The official price list (valid from March 2026) shows "gratuito" for children aged 5 and under across all Lisboa Story Centre tickets, including the LSC + Arco combo. No stand-alone arch price is published there. Quote transcribed from the price-list image precario-marco-2026.jpg.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The rooftop is small; go at opening time or near sunset on weekdays to avoid a queue for the lift.
- Combined tickets with the Lisboa Story Centre (Terreiro do Paço 78) are the only officially priced option we could find.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren up to 5 free (Lisboa Story Centre + Arco combined ticket) | up to 5 | The official price list (valid from March 2026) shows "gratuito" for children aged 5 and under across all Lisboa Story Centre tickets, including the LSC + Arco combo. No stand-alone arch price is published there. Quote transcribed from the price-list image precario-marco-2026.jpg. | No |
| Free with passFree with the Lisboa Card | everyone | The Lisboa Card itself is paid; entry to the arch viewpoint is included. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Rua Augusta Arch
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Official prices
Rua Augusta Arch ticket prices
| Lisboa Story Centre + Arco da Rua Augusta (combined) — Adds the 70-minute Lisbon history experience next door. | €11 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–19:00 |
Daily 10am-7pm, last entry 6:30pm (Visit Lisboa, official tourism board).
Rua Augusta (Praça do Comércio side), Lisboa, Portugal
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FAQ
Rua Augusta Arch: common questions
Is Rua Augusta Arch free?
Rua Augusta Arch has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children up to 5 free (Lisboa Story Centre + Arco combined ticket).
Who gets free entry to Rua Augusta Arch?
Up to 5 — the official price list (valid from March 2026) shows "gratuito" for children aged 5 and under across all Lisboa Story Centre tickets, including the LSC + Arco combo. No stand-alone arch price is published there. Quote transcribed from the price-list image precario-marco-2026.jpg..
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Sources
Where this comes from
- lisboastorycentre.pt/pt/content/pre%C3%A7%C3%A1rio-lisboa-story-centre · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- visitlisboa.com/pt-pt/locais/arco-da-rua-augusta · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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