Lisbon Cathedral, also called the Sé de Lisboa, stands in the city’s old town, close to Alfama. Its history, church spaces and Treasury Museum make it a rewarding stop to pair with a walk through the surrounding streets.
- Location: Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa.
- History: Established in 1147, after the city was taken from the Moors.
- Visitor route: Includes the High Choir, Treasury Museum, naves and ambulatory.
- Typical hours: Open Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday
- Adult ticket: €7.
What to see at Lisbon Cathedral
Lisbon Cathedral combines a historic church with a visitor route that includes the High Choir and Treasury Museum. The cathedral was established in 1147, after Lisbon was taken from the Moors.
In the Treasury Museum, look for the Patriarchal Monstrance, an 18th-century Portuguese liturgical object. The ticket also covers a walk through the church’s naves and ambulatory, giving you a route through several parts of the cathedral rather than just the museum.
The cathedral keeps a free area for prayer and worship, separate from the sightseeing route covered by the visitor ticket.
A short walk through Alfama
Alfama’s narrow lanes and traditional building fronts offer a change of pace after the cathedral. Take a walk through the surrounding old-town streets, leaving time to pause along the way before continuing towards central Lisbon.
For a broader itinerary that starts from the same part of the city, one day in Lisbon from Saldanha can help you plan what to combine.
How do you get from Saldanha to Lisbon Cathedral?
Tram 28 passes Lisbon Cathedral and runs between Graça and Prazeres, through Baixa, Chiado and Estrela, ending in Campo de Ourique. You can use it to connect the cathedral visit with other central districts.
For the tram network and other ways to get around from Saldanha, see Lisbon Metro: getting around from Saldanha.
Visitor hours, tickets and access
Lisbon Cathedral is closed on Holy Days. Seasonal hours apply from November to April and from May to October. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00–18:00
- Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The tourist ticket costs €7 for adults, €5 for Lisboa Card holders and €5 for children aged 7–12. Children up to age 6 enter free. An optional Sé Digital smartphone guide costs an additional €3 and is available in German, Spanish, French, English, Italian and Portuguese.
Opening times and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
Pairing the cathedral with central Lisbon
After Alfama, tram 28 gives you a route through Baixa, Chiado and Estrela towards Campo de Ourique. That makes it possible to combine the cathedral and old-town streets with a wider look at central Lisbon in the same outing.
Lisbon Cathedral is about 3.0 km from Hotel Canada.
FAQs
What is Lisbon Cathedral also called?
It is also known as the Sé de Lisboa and Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa.
What does the tourist ticket include?
It includes the High Choir, the Treasury Museum and a walk through the church’s naves and ambulatory.
Can you visit Lisbon Cathedral on Sunday?
No. The cathedral is closed on Sundays and Holy Days.
Which tram passes Lisbon Cathedral?
Tram 28 passes the cathedral and travels between Graça and Prazeres through central Lisbon districts.