São Vicente de Fora Monastery Tours and Tickets

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The price to visit São Vicente de Fora Monastery is €8 for general admission, €6 for senior citizens (65 and older), €4 for visitors ages 12-25, and free entry for children under 12 years old. Disabled visitors get a 60 percent discount.

The Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is located on Largo de São Vicente in Lisbon’s Alfama district. If traveling by bus, you can get No. 734 (which does not run on Tuesdays or Saturdays) or No. 28E tram. Alternatively, the Santa Apolónia train station is a short walk away.

The main attractions of the monastery include its entrance hall with a ceiling painted by Vincenzo Baccarelli, the two cloisters with baroque glazed tiles, the Royal Patheon, and the Chapel of Saint Anthony. You can also see a panoramic view of Lisbon from the church rooftop terrace.

Yes, there are dining options near the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora. These include the nearby Fora Artisan Pastry—an espresso bar with delicious pastel de nata and almond croissants. There’s also O Carvoeiro with grilled fish and local specialties, and Beco a Sério for sharing bites.

Yes, most areas of the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora are accessible, and there are reduced-price tickets for disabled visitors. However, an accompanying person is required as some areas need assistance. There are ramps on the ground floor as well as wide, open hallways.