Trier · Germany
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986Porta Nigra tickets: €6
Main adult ticket: Admission. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Roman Monuments and Cathedrals of Trier.
Last updated
- AdmissionChild price for ages 6 to 17. Reduced €5 for students, trainees, pensioners, unemployed and severely disabled visitors, with proofChild €3€6
- Family ticket 1 (1 adult and up to 4 children aged 6 or over)€6
- Family ticket 2 (2 adults and up to 4 children aged 6 or over)€12
Main ticket €6 (about US$7 · £5, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 6. Entry is included in the Antikencard, which also covers Trier's other Roman buildings and the Rheinisches Landesmuseum.
Opening hours
Daily: January, February, November and December 9am to 4pm; March and October 9am to 5pm; April to September 9am to 6pm. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed on Rosenmontag (the Monday before Lent), 24 to 26 December, 31 December and 1 January; may close at short notice in bad weather.
Booking
Buy at the gate or online from the Zentrum der Antike's website.
World Heritage site
Part of Roman Monuments and Cathedrals of Trier, on UNESCO's list since 1986. Listed as a creative masterpiece, rare evidence of a culture and a landmark of its kind.
Buy from the official seller: Zentrum der Antike Trier (GDKE): Porta Nigra
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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 Porta Nigra?
The main adult ticket (Admission) costs €6, about US$7 · £5. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Porta Nigra for free?
Children under 6. Entry is included in the Antikencard, which also covers Trier's other Roman buildings and the Rheinisches Landesmuseum.
When is Porta Nigra open?
Daily: January, February, November and December 9am to 4pm; March and October 9am to 5pm; April to September 9am to 6pm. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed on Rosenmontag (the Monday before Lent), 24 to 26 December, 31 December and 1 January; may close at short notice in bad weather.
Do you need to book Porta Nigra tickets in advance?
Buy at the gate or online from the Zentrum der Antike's website.
Is Porta Nigra a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Roman Monuments and Cathedrals of Trier, on UNESCO's list since 1986, listed as a creative masterpiece, rare evidence of a culture and a landmark of its kind.