Évora · Portugal
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986Chapel of Bones tickets: €7
Main adult ticket: Single ticket: Chapel of Bones, Chapter House and Évora Nativity scene, the Sacred Art museum, the Royal Tribune room, the Galilee terrace and the Canha da Silva Nativity collection. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Historic Centre of Évora.
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- Single ticket: Chapel of Bones, Chapter House and Évora Nativity scene, the Sacred Art museum, the Royal Tribune room, the Galilee terrace and the Canha da Silva Nativity collectionThe young price is for anyone up to 25; over 65s also pay €5Child €5€7
- Family ticket: 2 adults and their young people€15
Main ticket €7 (about US$8 · £6, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
The Church of St Francis itself is free to visit. The church is a private religious body and doesn't give the discounts or free entry of Portugal's state museums to any card holders.
Opening hours
Every day, 9am to 6:30pm in summer time and 9am to 5pm in winter time. Closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, the afternoon of 24 December and 25 December. Mass Monday to Saturday at 11:30am, Sundays at 9am and noon.
Booking
Buy at the counter inside the church (cash or card). Guides, groups and schools who want priority entry book and pay ahead by email ([email protected]) or phone (+351 266 704 521).
World Heritage site
Part of Historic Centre of Évora, on UNESCO's list since 1986. Listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Chapel of Bones?
The main adult ticket (Single ticket: Chapel of Bones, Chapter House and Évora Nativity scene, the Sacred Art museum, the Royal Tribune room, the Galilee terrace and the Canha da Silva Nativity collection) costs €7, about US$8 · £6. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Chapel of Bones for free?
The Church of St Francis itself is free to visit. The church is a private religious body and doesn't give the discounts or free entry of Portugal's state museums to any card holders.
When is the Chapel of Bones open?
Every day, 9am to 6:30pm in summer time and 9am to 5pm in winter time. Closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, the afternoon of 24 December and 25 December. Mass Monday to Saturday at 11:30am, Sundays at 9am and noon.
Do you need to book Chapel of Bones tickets in advance?
Buy at the counter inside the church (cash or card). Guides, groups and schools who want priority entry book and pay ahead by email ([email protected]) or phone (+351 266 704 521).
Is the Chapel of Bones a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Historic Centre of Évora, on UNESCO's list since 1986, listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.