Coimbra · Portugal
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013University of Coimbra tickets: €16.50
Main adult ticket: Joanina Library + University + Science Museum (Baroque Library, Royal Palace, St Michael's Chapel, Chemistry Laboratory, Academic Museum, Cabinet of Curiosities, Mineral Gallery). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia.
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- Joanina Library + University + Science Museum (Baroque Library, Royal Palace, St Michael's Chapel, Chemistry Laboratory, Academic Museum, Cabinet of Curiosities, Mineral Gallery)Adults 18 to 64. Child price for ages 6 to 17; seniors 65 and over €14.50. Valid two days; the time on the ticket is your entry to the Joanina LibraryChild €8€16.50
- University + Science Museum (everything above except the Joanina Library)Child price for ages 6 to 17; seniors 65 and over €10.50Child €6€12.50
- Science Museum + UC Exploratório (no Palace of Schools)€16
Main ticket €16.50 (about US$18 · £14, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children up to 5, wheelchair users, disabled visitors (60% or more) and a companion, ICOMOS members, and University of Coimbra students and staff. The Botanical Garden is free for everyone.
Opening hours
Every day 9am to 6pm (last entry to the Joanina Library 5:40pm, to the other spaces 5:45pm). Closed 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January, and on some university festival days. St Michael's Chapel closes on Sundays from 11:45am to 2pm for Mass.
Booking
Buy online at visit.uc.pt or at the ticket office kiosk (9am to 6pm). Entry to the Joanina Library is limited to 50 people every 20 minutes, so book ahead in busy months. No refunds.
World Heritage site
Part of University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia, on UNESCO's list since 2013. 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 University of Coimbra?
The main adult ticket (Joanina Library + University + Science Museum (Baroque Library, Royal Palace, St Michael's Chapel, Chemistry Laboratory, Academic Museum, Cabinet of Curiosities, Mineral Gallery)) costs €16.50, about US$18 · £14. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the University of Coimbra for free?
Children up to 5, wheelchair users, disabled visitors (60% or more) and a companion, ICOMOS members, and University of Coimbra students and staff. The Botanical Garden is free for everyone.
When is the University of Coimbra open?
Every day 9am to 6pm (last entry to the Joanina Library 5:40pm, to the other spaces 5:45pm). Closed 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January, and on some university festival days. St Michael's Chapel closes on Sundays from 11:45am to 2pm for Mass.
Do you need to book University of Coimbra tickets in advance?
Buy online at visit.uc.pt or at the ticket office kiosk (9am to 6pm). Entry to the Joanina Library is limited to 50 people every 20 minutes, so book ahead in busy months. No refunds.
Is the University of Coimbra a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia, on UNESCO's list since 2013, listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.