Jeronimos Monastery at a glance
The Jeronimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) stands in Belém, a short distance from the Torre de Belém. It was built for the Hieronymite order, and its church, Santa Maria de Belém, sits beside a two-storey cloister. Together with the tower it forms one UNESCO World Heritage site, inscribed in 1983.
The key point for planning is that you can visit two different things here. The church is free. The cloister needs a ticket, which costs €18 for adults in 2026. They have separate opening hours, so check which one you want before you set the time.
Opening hours: cloister and church
The two parts run on different schedules. Prices and times are for 2026.
| Part | Days | Hours | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloister | Tuesday to Sunday | 09:30–17:30, last entry 17:00 | €18 adults |
| Church | Tuesday to Saturday | 10:30–17:00 | Free |
| Church | Sundays and religious holidays | 14:00–17:00 | Free |
The monastery is closed on Mondays. It is also closed on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December. State receptions can close it on other days without much notice, so check the day before you go. Access to the church can be limited when it is very crowded.
Our picks: monastery visits
A plain ticket, or a guide who takes you through the monastery.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Belém walking tour with monastery entry
Three hours with a licensed guide, entry to the Jerónimos Monastery and pastéis de Belém. Drinks and transport to the meeting point are not included.
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Monastery entry with a two-hour guided walk
A guide, monastery entry, and a visit to the Praça do Império and the Monument to the Discoveries from outside. Hotel pick-up and tips are not included.
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Jerónimos Monastery entrance ticket
Entry to the monastery only, without a guide. Pick a date and time slot when you book.
Check availability →Jerónimos Monastery tickets and guided tours
Guided walks, combined visits with the Torre de Belém and audio guide options, with live prices and availability. Check which options include the entry ticket.
Tickets and who pays less
Prices for the cloister in 2026.
Full price
The adult ticket is €18. Children up to and including age 12 enter free.
Half price
Visitors aged 13 to 24, visitors over 65 and families with at least one adult and one minor pay half, which works out at €9. The family ticket is sold only at the physical ticket office. Bring proof of age.
Free with proof
People with a documented disability of 60 percent or more enter free together with a companion. Unemployed EU residents with proof are also free. These are not general tourist discounts.
Residents in Portugal
Residents of Portugal, including foreigners with legal residence, can use the Acesso 52 scheme for up to 52 free days a year. Since 20 August 2026 the free entry can be booked online for the monastery and the tower. A document with a Portuguese tax number (NIF) is asked for as proof.
Lisboa Card
The card includes the monastery, but you still need to book a date and time with the number of your physical card. A digital ticket and a validated card are both needed. Access comes from a quota and depends on availability, so book before you travel to Belém. More on the ticket page.
Tickets and booking →What to see
Four things that reward a slow visit.
The cloister
The two-storey cloister is the part you pay for. Walk the arcades on both levels. The upper level is the one that is not wheelchair accessible, so plan around that if anyone in your group uses a chair.
The church
Santa Maria de Belém is free and worth the time even if you skip the cloister. The church is also a place of remembrance: Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões are buried here. The tombs belong to the church, not to the cloister ticket.
The portals
The south portal is the work of João de Castilho, the west portal of Nicolau Chanterenne. Take a moment at each before you go inside.
The setting
Belém was the harbor from which the sea voyages of the age of discovery set out. Vasco da Gama's voyage of 1497 and Cabral's of 1500 are tied to this place. The monastery was begun at the start of the sixteenth century. Its foundation stone is dated 6 January 1501 or to 1502. For the longer story, see the history page.
History of Belém →Plan your visit
Practical points before you go.
Getting there
Tram 15E stops at Mosteiro Jerónimos. Buses 714 and 728 also serve the monastery. The Cascais line train runs between Cais do Sodré and Belém. Check the current timetable before you go. All options are explained on the getting-there page.
How to get to Belém →Church or cloister first
Because the church opens at 10:30 on weekdays and only at 14:00 on Sundays, a Sunday morning visit only works for the cloister. A Sunday afternoon gives you both.
Accessibility
The ground floor of the cloister and the church can be reached without steps. The upper cloister level cannot.
Combine with the neighbours
The Pastéis de Belém bakery is on Rua de Belém, and the tower and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos are in Belém too. For the monastery as part of a longer Lisbon trip, see the Lisbon guide to the Jerónimos Monastery.
Jeronimos Monastery: frequently asked questions
How much does the Jeronimos Monastery cost?
The cloister ticket is €18 for adults in 2026. Children up to 12 enter free, and several groups pay half. The church is free.
Is the church free?
Yes. Entry to Santa Maria de Belém is free. Access can be limited when it gets very crowded. Do not confuse the free church visit with the paid cloister ticket.
When is the monastery closed?
On Mondays, and on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December. State receptions can add closures on other days.
Are the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Camões in the cloister?
No. They are in the church, which you can visit without the cloister ticket. Whether every tomb is open on your day can vary, so ask the staff inside.
Can I use the Lisboa Card?
Yes, but you must still book a date and time with the number of the physical card. Do not expect to walk in without a booking.
Is the monastery wheelchair accessible?
The ground floor of the cloister and the church are accessible. The upper cloister level is not.