From Magnolia Guesthouse’s side of Lisbon, a visit to the Sé takes you into Alfama to see Lisbon Cathedral, also known as Sé de Lisboa and Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa. Explore its church spaces and Treasury Museum with a tourist ticket, or use the free area set aside for prayer and worship.
- Location: Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa
- Getting there: tram 28 passes the cathedral
- Visiting pattern: Monday to Saturday, with seasonal hours; closed Sundays and Holy Days
- Ticket: adult admission is €7
Where Lisbon Cathedral sits in the city
Lisbon Cathedral stands at Largo da Sé in Alfama, amid the district’s historic streets. Its address is Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa.
Tram 28 passes the cathedral. From Magnolia Guesthouse, allow about 34 minutes on foot or about 8 minutes by car to Lisbon city centre, then pair the cathedral visit with a walk through Alfama’s historic streets. For route planning from Marquês de Pombal, this guide to Lisbon public transport covers the area’s connections.
What to look for at the Sé
The cathedral was established in 1147, after the city was taken from the Moors. A tourist ticket includes access to the High Choir and Cathedral Treasury Museum, as well as a walk through the church’s naves and ambulatory.
In the Treasury Museum, look for the Patriarchal Monstrance, an 18th-century Portuguese liturgical object. The ticket lets you combine the museum visit with the route through the cathedral rather than treating them as separate stops.
Visiting etiquette and services
The cathedral keeps a free area for prayer and worship, separate from the sightseeing route covered by the tourist ticket. If you are visiting for worship, use that area; sightseeing access follows the ticketed visitor route.
Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00–18:00
- Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
An optional Sé Digital smartphone guide costs an additional €3. It is offered in German, Spanish, French, English, Italian and Portuguese.
Opening hours, tickets and accessibility
From November to May, the cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00–18:00. From June to October, it is open Monday to Saturday from 09:30–19:00. It is closed on Sundays and Holy Days, and last entry is 45 minutes before closing. Check the official site before you go, as hours and prices can change.
The tourist ticket costs €7 for adults and €5 for Lisboa Card holders. Children aged 7–12 pay €5, while admission is free for children up to age 6. The ticket covers the High Choir, Treasury Museum, naves and ambulatory.
Nearby Alfama sights
The cathedral’s location in Alfama makes its surrounding historic streets a natural extension of your visit. You can walk through the area before or after the cathedral, keeping the church’s opening pattern in mind when planning the order of your stops.
If you are building a longer city itinerary, a one-day Lisbon route from Marquês de Pombal can help you put the cathedral into a broader day of sightseeing.
FAQs
What is the cathedral’s full name?
It is also known as Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa, as well as Sé de Lisboa.
Where is Lisbon Cathedral?
Its address is Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa.
How late can you enter?
Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Is there an audio guide?
The optional Sé Digital smartphone guide is available in six languages: German, Spanish, French, English, Italian and Portuguese.