Carmo Convent: Tickets & Audio Guides
Enjoy self-guided audio tours with included attraction tickets in one appInstant access
Open your tour from the link we send. No app required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen in your browser or download the tour in the app.
Top sights near Carmo Convent

Explore Estádio da Luz on a self-guided tour and experience Portuguese football. The tour has various stops, with a knowledgeable guide at each stop. They'll tell you everything you need to know about the stadium. Start your tour at Door 17, then stroll along the pitch. Take a peek into the locker rooms and drop by the press conference room. Finally, snap your picture below the eagles at Estádio da Luz.

Explore the Estádio da Luz to see why football has so much fan following in Portugal. Gain entry with key stops where a guide is available for questions. Start the tour at Portugal's largest stadium, opened in 2003. Walk by the field, visit the locker rooms and press areas, and take a photo with Sport Lisboa e Benfica's eagle.

Embark on an unforgettable expedition to the 3D Fun Art Museum in Lisbon. With about 40 out-of-this-world scenarios, this museum features a collection of 3D images and optical illusions that will transport you into a realm of fantasy and imagination! Here, you can be Van Gogh's doctor, go on a safari, or even keep a dinosaur as a pet! While you're there, you'll also have the chance to see the world completely upside down, enjoy a meal with your head as the main course, soar through the cosmos, sip a divine wine with God in the Creation of Adam, and even dance a Madeira folklore on your way out. This museum will astound you with its mixture of scientific visual perception and magical illusions. Feel free to take pictures and share the experience with your friends and family. It's an experience suitable for all ages and the perfect place to relax and capture the moment.

Explore Lisbon's nightlife with this pub crawl and enjoy a night of music and parties. Let local guides take you through the city's lively bars and clubs. First, visit a bar to start the tour with a welcome shot. Head to the second bar for an hour of free beer and sangria. At the third bar, have an extra shot before heading out. Finish off with a skip-the-line, VIP entry to a popular club. From there, explore the most iconic neighborhoods, Pink Street, Bairro Alto, and Cais do Sodre. You can also upgrade to premium spirits like gin, vodka, whiskey, and rum (available with Premium and Legendary Editions).

Discover 29 thematic areas across three floors inside the Benfica Museum, highlighting sports achievements, historic locations, and key figures in the Club’s history. Explore at your own pace with QR codes providing additional information and guides available for any questions. Learn about Lisbon and Portugal's history, and enjoy interactive features like tactile surfaces, a simulator, and a penalty shootout experience.

Learn the intricacies of what's been called the prettiest bridge in the world, at the Pilar 7 Bridge Experience. There's hands-on fun, virtual reality and an elevator ride to mind-blowingly beautiful views of Lisbon from the 25 de Abril Bridge.

Visit the Jerónimos Monastery – a luxurious and wealthy monastery built on tax money from the Indian trade. Here lived poor monks who sin-washed sailors coming abroad. Witness the Manueline architecture and see where notable Portuguese personalities are buried. You will see marvelous stone carvings, monuments to prominent writers, and extraordinary designs distinctive to very few buildings worldwide. Sit down in the 16th-century cloister and gaze into the former monks' refectory. This not only offers an exciting journey through Lisbon's past but also presents outstanding vistas of the Tagus River from the surroundings.

Once upon a time, there was a German youth who had a deep passion for art. He was enamored with medieval romantic tales and legends, and he embarked on a mission to bring them to life. Interestingly enough, he happened to be the King of Portugal! Thus, from one individual's dream, the Pena Palace emerged, a structure straight out of fairy tales. This extraordinary building is a captivating fusion of grand Oriental and Western architectural styles, constructed on the grounds of a former monastery. A visit to Pena means to discover the final days spent by Queen Amalia here before the revolution, marvel at a genuine 19th-century DJ room turned hookah lounge, observe the transformation of the monastery into royal apartments, and admire breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the Portuguese Wonder of the World!

How's your swing? Find out on this challenging, indoor, glow-in-the-dark UV course that adds a new dimension to the game of minigolf in Lisbon. The competition starts on the natural light course before you're invited to take on the challenge of the unique 9-hole course, complete with fluorescent UV lighting. This makes putters, balls and obstacles glow in super bright colours, and brings the spectacular artwork on the surrounding walls and floors to life. Wait for your nail polish to glow, ladies! Whether you’re looking for a night out with friends, a not-your-average date night, or an afternoon of fun with the kids, Minigolf Lisbon has got you covered.

The National Museum of Contemporary Art of Chiado has been in the Convent of São Francisco da Cidade since 1911. This set of buildings suffered serious damage in the 1755 earthquake, and after a fire in 1988, the museum reopened in 1994. The museum was created by splitting the former National Museum of Fine Arts into two. The National Museum of Ancient Art received works made until 1850. The National Museum of Contemporary Art hosts works from after 1850 and is now situated in the Convent of São Francisco. You will find exhibitions featuring paintings, sculptures, and drawings from 1850 to 1975. You’ll see works by notable artists from the 19th century, including romanticism to symbolism, and from the 20th century, covering modernism and conceptual art.
What people say about Carmo Convent
Things to do in Lisbon
Attractions in Lisbon
Cities in Portugal
About Carmo Convent
Address
Largo do CarmoOpen in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Best time to visit
Crowd level
Directions
Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon’s most evocative historic landmarks, founded in the late 14th century as a major Gothic religious complex. Its church was heavily damaged in the catastrophic 1755 earthquake and was never fully rebuilt, leaving the famous roofless nave and soaring arches open to the sky. The ruins became a powerful symbol of the disaster that reshaped Lisbon and of the city’s layered past. Today, the site also houses the Carmo Archaeological Museum, where visitors can see tombs, statues, carved stonework, and other artifacts. Together, the convent ruins and museum make Carmo Convent a striking place to reflect on Lisbon’s medieval heritage, destruction, and resilience.
Before you enter
- Check current opening hours before visiting; Carmo Convent is typically closed on Sundays.
- Wear comfortable shoes for Lisbon’s steep streets and uneven historic surfaces around Largo do Carmo.
- Bring water and sun protection; the roofless nave offers little shade on warm days.
- Allow 30 to 60 minutes to see both the ruins and the archaeological displays.
What to expect
- Expect a dramatic Gothic ruin with tall arches and an open sky where the church roof once stood.
- The museum is relatively compact, with tombs, statues, tools, and other archaeological objects.
- The atmosphere is शांत and reflective, despite being in central Lisbon near busy shopping areas.
- You will find a mix of outdoor ruins and indoor exhibition spaces within the complex.
During your visit
- Start in the nave for the best overall views of the arches and stone details.
- Take time to read the museum labels for context on Lisbon’s history and the convent’s destruction.
- Look closely at the contrast between medieval architecture and later additions inside the museum.
- Pause for photos, but be mindful of other visitors in narrower exhibition areas.
FAQ about Carmo Convent
Explore Carmo Convent at your own pace with these audio guides and self-guided tours:
The most popular tours for Carmo Convent are:
Carmo Convent is located in Lisbon, surrounded by many other great sights.
These tours cover Carmo Convent and other nearby highlights:














