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. You may also buy your online tickets HERE.
Closed on January 1, Easter Day, May 1, June 24 (city holiday) & December 25.
Tickets (Buy your tickets HERE)
Regular Admissions
Note: Visiting the Guimarães Castle entails understanding and accepting the rules of conduct and safety that may be found HERE.
– Ducal Palace of the Bragança — 5,00 euros (Price charged during the partial closure)
– Guimarães Castle — 5,00 euros
Circuit Tickets
(Prices charged during the partial closure of the Ducal Palace)
Note: Visiting the Guimarães Castle entails understanding and accepting the rules of conduct and safety that may be found HERE.
– Ducal Palace of the Bragança & Guimarães Castle — 8,00 euros
– Alberto Sampaio Museum, Ducal Palace of the Bragança & Guimarães Castle — 13,00 euros
Concessions (50% Discounts)
(Valid documentation must be presented)
– Senior citizens over 65 years old;
– Visitors between the ages of 13 and 24;
– Families with direct descent 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;
– Children up to the age of 12, if accompanied by an adult;
– E.U. unemployed citizens;
– Professionals in the museology and heritage sectors during active service;
– Members of ICOM, ICOMOS, APOM and employees of entities under the Portuguese Ministry of Culture;
– Groups with proven economic needs, under prior authorized scheduling;
– Members of a Friends Association of Museums, Monuments and Palaces under the Museus e Monumentos de Portugal, E.P.E.;
– Employees, volunteers & interns of the Museus e Monumentos de Portugal, E.P.E., plus one;
– Holders of the Portuguese Veteran Card or surviving spouse;
– Visitors with proven specific needs, plus one;
– Tourism professionals during active service;
– Media professionals during active service;
– 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 n.º 13793/2024.