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Visiting Paço das Escolas: Ticket Information

Essential guidance for planning your tour of the historic university grounds in Coimbra.

The Paço das Escolas serves as the monumental center of the University of Coimbra, housing significant ceremonial spaces and historic architecture. We recommend verifying current ticket options and availability through official university channels before finalizing your travel plans. This guide explains the typical booking process for those eager to explore the former royal palace and its renowned library.

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From €12.50 to €16.50

Paço das Escolas tickets and prices in Coimbra: complete ticket options, discounts, and visitor pricing guide

Compare official Paço das Escolas ticket categories, free-entry eligibility, and price tiers before you book in Coimbra.

Use this ticket overview to quickly understand admission prices for Paço das Escolas, including adult, child, student, senior, group, and member options in Coimbra. The table below highlights current ticket structures, conditions, and extra notes so you can plan your visit budget with confidence.

Paço das Escolas ticket pricing overview and admission policy in Coimbra

Paid admission

Access is sold through current UC Visit multi-space routes: €16.50 for the 3-hour Joanina Library + University + Science Museum route and €12.50 for the 2-hour-30-minute University + Science Museum route.

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Paço das Escolas ticket categories, prices, and access conditions

Joanina Library + University + Science Museum route

€16.50

Current 2026 adult route; estimated total route time 3 hours. Non-refundable dated ticket.

University + Science Museum route

€12.50

Current 2026 adult route without the Joanina Library; estimated total route time 2 hours 30 minutes. Non-refundable dated ticket.

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What are the ticket prices for Paço das Escolas?

Paço das Escolas offers adult tickets through two different multi-space routes. The Joanina Library, University, and Science Museum route costs 16.50 EUR, while the University and Science Museum route without the library costs 12.50 EUR.

How much does the Joanina Library route at Paço das Escolas cost?

The adult ticket for the Joanina Library, University, and Science Museum route at Paço das Escolas is priced at 16.50 EUR and has an estimated total duration of 3 hours.

Does Paço das Escolas offer free entry?

Free entry is not available for Paço das Escolas according to the current pricing details.

Are there student or group tickets available for Paço das Escolas?

Special student, senior, child, or group tickets are not listed or supported in the current ticketing data for Paço das Escolas.

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