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Lisboa Card and reservations: where you still need a time slot

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For Jerónimos, Torre de Belém and the interior of the Palácio da Pena you book a date and time in advance, even with the Lisboa Card. At two Sintra palaces you only choose a date when buying online. An overview of the key rules.

In short: at three attractions the Lisboa Card alone is not enough. For Jerónimos, Torre de Belém and the interior of the Palácio da Pena you book a date and time in advance (as of 24 Sep 2026). Plan these days first, then use the Lisboa Card calculator to see which option fits.

What does a time-slot reservation mean?

With a time-slot reservation you book a fixed day and a fixed entry time in advance. The Lisboa Card does not replace this booking.

Which attractions need a reservation despite the Lisboa Card?

AttractionReservation
Mosteiro dos JerónimosRequired: date and time, even with the card
Torre de BelémRequired: date and time, even with the card
Parque e Palácio Nacional da PenaRequired: date and time for the palace, no tolerance if you are late
Palácio Nacional de SintraDate when buying online, no time
Palácio Nacional de QueluzDate when buying online
Palácio Nacional da AjudaOnly groups of more than 20 people
Palácio Nacional de MafraOnly groups of more than 50 people
Castelo de São JorgeNone, ticket online or at the ticket office
Museu da Água, Galeria do LoretoOnly as a guided tour
Padrão dos DescobrimentosNot stated, the film only runs at fixed times

For the other attractions, their websites do not mention a requirement. The full list with sources is on the Lisboa Card attractions page.

Is admission free with the card at these attractions?

Not everywhere. Jerónimos, Torre de Belém and the Castelo de São Jorge are free with the Lisboa Card. The three palaces run by Parques de Sintra are not: according to our price database there is only a discount (as of 23 Sep 2026):

  • Palácio Nacional da Pena: 10% discount, €18.00 instead of €20.00
  • Palácio Nacional de Sintra: 10% discount, €11.70 instead of €13.00
  • Palácio Nacional de Queluz: 10% discount, €11.70 instead of €13.00

How do you plan the card around the time slots?

The card runs in hours from its first use. If the only free time slot in Belém falls on the wrong day, the whole calculation shifts. Here is how to go about it:

  • Step 1: Book the time slots for Jerónimos, Torre de Belém and the Palácio da Pena.
  • Step 2: Fit the card's validity around these days.
  • Step 3: Use the Lisboa Card calculator to check whether 24, 48 or 72 hours are enough for your selection. What a day in Belém costs with individual tickets is covered in Belém in one day.

Calculate my trip with time slots

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to book Jerónimos with the Lisboa Card?

Yes. According to the issuer, you book a date and time in advance and enter your card number when you do (as of 24 Sep 2026).

Do I need a reservation for the Palácio da Pena with the Lisboa Card?

Yes. For the interior of the palace you book a date and time in advance, and there is no tolerance if you are late. Admission is not free with the card: according to our price database there is a 10% discount, so €18.00 instead of €20.00 (as of 23 Sep 2026).

Do I need to reserve for the Castelo de São Jorge?

No. According to the Castelo's website there is no reservation requirement, and you get your ticket online or at the ticket office. Admission is free with the Lisboa Card.

Sources

Prices can change. Admission and card prices change, sometimes at short notice. We check admission prices at the official source and card prices with the ticket provider you book through. We show the date for every price and check all prices again once a month. The price shown to you at checkout is always the one that applies. If you spot an outdated price, let us know at info@citycardcheck.com.

Data source: Ticket and visitor rules for the 20 attractions from their own websites (saved evidence from 23 Sep 2026) and visitlisboa.com; reservation requirement for Jerónimos, Torre de Belém and Pena checked again on 24 Sep 2026. Individual prices and discounts from our price database, as of 23 Sep 2026.

Photo: Farnaz Kohankhaki / Unsplash

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