Mafra · Portugal
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2019Mafra Palace tickets: €15
Main adult ticket: Adult (palace, basilica and convent). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Royal Building of Mafra.
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- Adult (palace, basilica and convent)Children up to 12 go free. Bought online, the official ticket shop adds a fee (€15.92)Child Free€15
- Young people aged 13 to 24€7.50
- Over 65s€7.50
Main ticket €15 (about US$17 · £13, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children up to 12. Residents of Portugal get 52 free days a year at national museums, monuments and palaces (tickets from the ticket office only).
Opening hours
Wednesday to Monday, 9:30am to 5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm). Closed Tuesdays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, Ascension Thursday and 25 December.
Booking
Buy at the ticket office or online from the Museus e Monumentos de Portugal ticket shop, choosing a morning (9:30am to 2pm) or afternoon (2pm to 4:30pm) entry slot.
World Heritage site
Part of Royal Building of Mafra, on UNESCO's list since 2019. Listed as a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
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- Monastery of AlcobaçaPortugal · listed 198975 km (46 miles)From €15
- Monastery of BatalhaPortugal · listed 198391 km (57 miles)From €15
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- Belém TowerLisbon, Portugal29 km (18 miles)€15
- Alcobaça MonasteryAlcobaça, Portugal74 km (46 miles)€15
- Batalha MonasteryBatalha, Portugal91 km (57 miles)€15
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Mafra Palace?
The main adult ticket (Adult (palace, basilica and convent)) costs €15, about US$17 · £13. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Mafra Palace for free?
Children up to 12. Residents of Portugal get 52 free days a year at national museums, monuments and palaces (tickets from the ticket office only).
When is Mafra Palace open?
Wednesday to Monday, 9:30am to 5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm). Closed Tuesdays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, Ascension Thursday and 25 December.
Do you need to book Mafra Palace tickets in advance?
Buy at the ticket office or online from the Museus e Monumentos de Portugal ticket shop, choosing a morning (9:30am to 2pm) or afternoon (2pm to 4:30pm) entry slot.
Is Mafra Palace a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Royal Building of Mafra, on UNESCO's list since 2019, listed as a landmark of its kind.