- Free entry: Entry to the church, nave, tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro is free of cost. Explore One cloister (Claustro de Dom Dinis) and adjoining rooms with an audio guide at €6.
- Tour Duration: The church visit takes around 20 minutes, while a full monastery exploration lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Tours typically spend 30 minutes in the church. Consider independent exploration of Alcobaça for deeper insights.
- Themed Visits: These workshops are designed to introduce children to different aspects of the monastery's history and culture. Some popular themes include "The Sculptor-Monks," "Building a Monastery," and "Truly Scrumptious! Make and Eat Your Own Monastic Sweets."
- Alcobaça Monastery Tour and Portuguese Ceramics Workshop: This half-day tour combines a guided visit of the monastery with a hands-on ceramics workshop, where you can learn to make your own Portuguese azulejo (tile).
- Discounts & accessibility: Students, those with disabilities, and family groups get discounted entry. Sundays offer free entry for Portugal residents and kids under 12 for a limited time. While some ground-floor attractions have ramps, the monastery isn't fully wheelchair accessible.