Opening Hours
Open daily.
The Ducal Palace, the Guimarães Castle and the Church of S. Miguel are open between 10:00 and 18:00 (last admission at 17:30).
The Castle’s Watchtower is temporarily closed to public.
The Ticket Office for our Monuments is in the Ducal Palace.
Closed on January 1, Easter Day, May 1, June 24 (city holiday) & December 25.
Circuit Tickets (Buy HERE)
– Ducal Palace & Guimarães Castle — 6,00 euros*
– Alberto Sampaio Museum & Ducal Palace — 6,00 euros
– Alberto Sampaio Museum, Ducal Palace & Guimarães Castle — 8,00 euros*
* Visiting the Guimarães Castle entails understanding and accepting the rules of conduct and safety that may see HERE.
50% Discounts
(Valid documentation must be presented)
– Senior citizens over 65 years old;
– Visitors between the ages of 13 and 24;
– Families with, at least, one adult and one minor.
Free Admissions
(Valid documentation must be presented)
– Voucher52 for citizens residing in Portugal, on any day of the week, with a valid Portuguese Citizen Card;
– Children up to the age of 12, if accompanied by an adult;
– E.U. unemployed citizens;
– Visitors with proven specific needs comprovada (over 60%) plus one;
– Professionals in the museology and heritage sectors during active service;
– Employees, volunteers & interns of the Museus e Monumentos de Portugal, E.P.E., plus one;
– Members of a Friends Association of Museums, Monuments and Palaces under the Museus e Monumentos de Portugal, E.P.E.;
– Members of ICOM, ICOMOS, APOM and employees of entities under the Portuguese Ministry of Culture;
– Tourism professionals during active service;
– Media professionals during active service;
– Accredited groups from IPSS, of Social Action areas or other Portuguese public interest institutions;
– Groups with proven economic needs, under prior authorized scheduling;
– Holders of the Portuguese Veteran Card or surviving spouse;
– Portuguese Volunteer Firefighters;
– Teachers & students of any education level on dully scheduled school trips. All the activities must be previously scheduled (min. 8 days) through the Educational Services e-mail se.pduques@museusemonumentos.pt, including the identification of the Institution, number of participants, desired date and time of the visit, as well as a contact of the person in charge of the group. The authorization by our Services is to be presented in the Palace’s Reception at the day of the scheduled visit. For further information, please call (+351) 253 412 273 (local call costs);
– Other situations covered by law.
NOTICE: The fees, discounts and exemptions follow the guidelines of the Despacho no. 8030/2023, of 4 of August.