National Palace of Sintra Tickets

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Sintra Palace exterior with tourists exploring the courtyard, Sintra, Portugal.
National Palace of Sintra with detailed architecture, Lisbon full-day tour highlight.
Swan Room ceiling with intricate swan motifs at National Palace of Sintra, Portugal.
Hall of Coats of Arms in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing intricate ceiling and historical emblems.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
National Sintra Palace interior showcasing Portuguese ceramic artistry.
National Palace of Sintra Camarim interior with ornate ceiling and detailed wall decorations.
National Palace of Sintra Golden Chamber with ornate ceiling and historical decor.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
Sintra Palace exterior with tourists exploring the courtyard, Sintra, Portugal.
National Palace of Sintra with detailed architecture, Lisbon full-day tour highlight.
Swan Room ceiling with intricate swan motifs at National Palace of Sintra, Portugal.
Hall of Coats of Arms in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing intricate ceiling and historical emblems.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
National Sintra Palace interior showcasing Portuguese ceramic artistry.
National Palace of Sintra Camarim interior with ornate ceiling and detailed wall decorations.
National Palace of Sintra Golden Chamber with ornate ceiling and historical decor.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
Sintra Palace exterior with tourists exploring the courtyard, Sintra, Portugal.
National Palace of Sintra with detailed architecture, Lisbon full-day tour highlight.
Swan Room ceiling with intricate swan motifs at National Palace of Sintra, Portugal.
Hall of Coats of Arms in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing intricate ceiling and historical emblems.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
National Sintra Palace interior showcasing Portuguese ceramic artistry.
National Palace of Sintra Camarim interior with ornate ceiling and detailed wall decorations.
National Palace of Sintra Golden Chamber with ornate ceiling and historical decor.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
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Tickets to Sintra National Palace

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Tour this iconic Portuguese attraction and take in every little detail at your own pace.

  • Soak in the details of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval Royal residence with this entrance ticket to the National Palace of Sintra.
  • Your experience begins from well outside the palace, with its towering conical chimneys that you can spot from anywhere in the town of Sintra.
  • Explore the intricate fusion of the Manueline, Gothic, and Moorish architectural styles across every room within the palace.
  • Explore one of the finest examples of Mudejar architecture at the Palatine Chapel with its stunning hardwood ceiling.

Tour this iconic Portuguese attraction and take in every little detail at your own pace.

  • Soak in the details of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval Royal residence with this entrance ticket to the National Palace of Sintra.
  • Your experience begins from well outside the palace, with its towering conical chimneys that you can spot from anywhere in the town of Sintra.
  • Explore the intricate fusion of the Manueline, Gothic, and Moorish architectural styles across every room within the palace.
  • Explore one of the finest examples of Mudejar architecture at the Palatine Chapel with its stunning hardwood ceiling.

Inclusions

  • Entry to the National Palace of Sintra
  • Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Guided tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport
  • The National Palace of Sintra is accessible to wheelchair users, but some areas might be tricky to reach.
  • Choose from audio guides in Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French (as per option selected).
  • You will have to download your tickets beforehand while you have access to Wi-Fi.
  • Download the free Zoom Guide app before you visit the National Palace of Sintra. It has multilingual audio guides, images, and text that can help you navigate the venue better. You can also download the content and access it offline if you don’t have access to the internet.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guy
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Our guide Fabio was engaging, helpful and flexible with our needs and physical limitations and gave us a wonderful experience all around.

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valery
Mar 2025Verified booking
4/5

the national palace of sintra perfect as an organization, the route was clear and very interesting, instead quinta from regaleira I found it unclear at the level of map and route, but still we got by and it was a unique experience

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Jane
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

Interesting to look around the palace and learn about its history.

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Leticia
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Ticket management was easy and fast.

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Jun 2025Verified booking
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Apr 2025Verified booking
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Sintra Palace and Pena Palace in Portugal with lush gardens and historic architecture.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Hall of Coats of Arms in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing intricate ceiling and historical emblems.
Pena Palace's Manueline cloister with intricate arches and stone carvings in Sintra, Portugal.
Quinta da Regaleira gardens with Pena Palace in the background, Sintra, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
Sintra National Palace kitchen with large chimneys and historical cooking utensils.
Sintra National Palace Gardens with lush greenery and historic architecture in Sintra, Portugal.
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant red and yellow towers against a lush green forest backdrop.
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant colors and unique architectural design.
Sintra Palace and Pena Palace in Portugal with lush gardens and historic architecture.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Hall of Coats of Arms in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing intricate ceiling and historical emblems.
Pena Palace's Manueline cloister with intricate arches and stone carvings in Sintra, Portugal.
Quinta da Regaleira gardens with Pena Palace in the background, Sintra, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
Sintra National Palace kitchen with large chimneys and historical cooking utensils.
Sintra National Palace Gardens with lush greenery and historic architecture in Sintra, Portugal.
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant red and yellow towers against a lush green forest backdrop.
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant colors and unique architectural design.
Sintra Palace and Pena Palace in Portugal with lush gardens and historic architecture.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Hall of Coats of Arms in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing intricate ceiling and historical emblems.
Pena Palace's Manueline cloister with intricate arches and stone carvings in Sintra, Portugal.
Quinta da Regaleira gardens with Pena Palace in the background, Sintra, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
Sintra National Palace kitchen with large chimneys and historical cooking utensils.
Sintra National Palace Gardens with lush greenery and historic architecture in Sintra, Portugal.
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant red and yellow towers against a lush green forest backdrop.
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant colors and unique architectural design.
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Combo (Save 5%): Sintra National Palace + Pena Palace & Park Tickets

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Visit Sintra’s iconic landmarks, admire royal art, and enjoy spectacular views.

  • Enjoy hassle-free booking with pre-purchased entry tickets to Sintra National Palace and Pena Park.
  • Explore two beautiful landmarks in one day—start with the enchanting 200-acre Pena Park and then visit Sintra National Palace.
  • Pena Park and Sintra National Palace are easily accessible and it takes 20 minutes by car to travel between the two.
  • Upgrade to get an audio guide or walk through the halls of Pena Palace, a 19th-century masterpiece with watchtowers, battlements, and a drawbridge.

Visit Sintra’s iconic landmarks, admire royal art, and enjoy spectacular views.

  • Enjoy hassle-free booking with pre-purchased entry tickets to Sintra National Palace and Pena Park.
  • Explore two beautiful landmarks in one day—start with the enchanting 200-acre Pena Park and then visit Sintra National Palace.
  • Pena Park and Sintra National Palace are easily accessible and it takes 20 minutes by car to travel between the two.
  • Upgrade to get an audio guide or walk through the halls of Pena Palace, a 19th-century masterpiece with watchtowers, battlements, and a drawbridge.

Inclusions

National Palace of Sintra

  • Entry to the National Palace of Sintra

Pena Palace & Park

  • Entry to Pena Palace & Park
  • Choose the preferred time for your visit based on how much time it takes to travel between the two Palaces, which is approximately 20 minutes by car.

Pena Palace & Park

  • It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the park entrance to the Palace, so plan ahead.
  • Security checks at the entrance may take 15-20 minutes, so expect a short wait.
  • Private vehicles aren’t allowed—use public transport or shuttle services to reach the site.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Glenn
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

Bought tickets to Pena Palace while in Lisbon and taxied to the town. Once there found that there were too many add ons once at the site. Ie; extra bus rides, other tour sites. There were many visitors there the day we went and found the interior tour boring due to length of time shuffling people through the two floors. Would skip that tour the next time. The old town visit part way down the hill after the castle was a highlight for us. Took the train back to what we thought as Lisbon but due to no visitor help at the station ended up on the wrong train.

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Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Had no problems with the tickets. Something came up for our group so we got there later than planned and couldn't enter the actual palace. It was still a great experience just enjoying the terraces and taking lovely photos. We actually wished we'd paid for the park only as we didn't feel like we'd missed much, not entering the palace.

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J-francois
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The castle is beautiful and very original, park a haven of peace very nice day without hitch.transport very well organized

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Madalin
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

An enjoyable day in the company of Paulo SILVA who is a very professional guide and ensures that everyone gets the most out of the tour. I gave 4 stars because the description of the visit to the castle gardens is ambiguous. In fact, the most beautiful gardens don't belong to Pena Palace, but to other castles not included in the tour.

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Katrien
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

I was amazed by all of Sintra. The castles are wonderful but also the village itself is so beautiful and there are very nice places omnto eat.

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Stacey
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The ticket process was easy. The palace was nice, but the walk up and the gardens are stunning 🤩 If you are fit enough I highly suggest taking the hike up in the morning.

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Robert
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

The highlight of my visit was being able to find parking at the entrance to the garden after almost being scammed by the Tuk Tuk guys at the bottom of the hill. Luckily a local waived his finger to warn me not to park where guy was telling me to go. Garden was nice to hike up though on the sunny day. We did notice Giant Hogweed growing near path which is dangerous to touch though. The palace was amazing and the views are the best we have seen.

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Laëtitia
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

This place is perfect for a romantic stroll! The park is simply sublime! 🤩 We parked in Sintra and walked up to the palace through a park. It's a steep climb! But what satisfaction once we got to the top 😍

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Paul
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Online tickets were fast and easy. The park grounds weren't of much interest to us after seeing Moors castle and Pena Palace and all the walking for those sights. Pena Palace was ok. Not hugely glamorous. The mountaintop location is the most impressive thing.

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Crystal
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Need a good half day to walk the grounds and palace. Didn't go inside but very satisfied with the outside areas. Steep walk up and not for someone with mobility issues.

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Poliana
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Although the palace was very crowded, the place is incredible and we didn't have any problems with the tickets! We just queued up and waited for our turn to go in ☺️ It was amazing!

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Flaka
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was a great experience, just be mindful to arrive plenty of time ahead, to reach the palace it take around 10-15 walk uphill.

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Jasmine
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

The tour was good. The palace is pretty amazing. The one thing that was a little bothersome was the fact that on the tkt it says that your time a lot is your time slot and will not be tolerated if missed, well it was , many ppl were arriving after their scheduled time. One thing that would be nice to be included is the length it can take to get from train station to the palace, the traffic was very congested and took longer than we thought it would. We were thankful we gave ourselves lots of time to get there

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MARIA
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

The castles are beautiful. They are worth visiting, but I do not recommend doing both visits on the same day. The distances between one and the other involve more than an hour's drive. The coaches run every 20 minutes. I wanted to stay longer at Quinta da Regaleira, and it was getting late to get into Quinta da Pena. I had to take a Bolt to get there on time. Calculate well the distances and how you are going to be able to travel.

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Sandra
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

Was a great experience however I only got 1 audio guide for Pena Palace only. The audio guide wasn't very helpful either. I just paused it to read the available description in each room as I found it to be more informative.

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irma
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Charming places, consider the weather and especially the wind that can be very strong in the highlands. The places are to be visited in more than one day if you are a nature lover.

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Peter
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Fascinating palace with almost fairytale like extragances architecturally. The queues however were excessive despite entry system.

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Eduardo
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

The palace is beautiful and its gardens. The worst thing is the hill to get to it and the need to arrive on time.

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Valerio
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

Very nice place....it was worth it. Easy ka oricedure to purchase online. Slightly high price. Satisfied

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Arianna
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

The experience was outstanding regarding the quinta da Regaleira, beautiful the garden part all to discover with the caves as icing on the cake is beautiful fairy tale atmosphere. On the other hand, less beautiful was the visit of the Pena Palace, the palace very nice to photograph in the outside part but how the visit inside is organized I did not like it: it is a perennial and endless line to see two rooms and you do not see them well because you have to keep walking as there are so many people.

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Marina
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

Everything was fantastic and fast. We got rained on a bit wn the queue to get in but all very well organized. I'm glad we went. I don't know how long it takes from the parking lot to the castle entrance.

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Bradley
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

The palace was amazing with such a great view. The booking on Headout was fast and easy and we had the electronic tickets on our phones instead of lining up to get tickets at the palace.

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Robert
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

Underwhelming castle. There are many more better ones to explore

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Ziza
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Very well organized despite the crowds

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Oeke
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Ticket on the phone was checked several times, nice that it was on the phone

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National Palace of Sintra and Quinta da Regaleira, Portugal, showcasing historic architecture and lush gardens.
National Palace of Sintra with detailed architecture, Lisbon full-day tour highlight.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Quinta Da Regaleira initiation well in Sintra, Portugal, showcasing spiral staircase and lush greenery.
Guided tour group exploring gardens at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
Sintra National Palace kitchen with large chimneys and historical cooking utensils.
Tourists exploring Quinta da Regaleira estate gardens during a guided tour in Sintra, Portugal.
Quinta da Regaleira cave entrance surrounded by lush gardens in Lisbon.
National Palace of Sintra and Quinta da Regaleira, Portugal, showcasing historic architecture and lush gardens.
National Palace of Sintra with detailed architecture, Lisbon full-day tour highlight.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Quinta Da Regaleira initiation well in Sintra, Portugal, showcasing spiral staircase and lush greenery.
Guided tour group exploring gardens at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
Sintra National Palace kitchen with large chimneys and historical cooking utensils.
Tourists exploring Quinta da Regaleira estate gardens during a guided tour in Sintra, Portugal.
Quinta da Regaleira cave entrance surrounded by lush gardens in Lisbon.
National Palace of Sintra and Quinta da Regaleira, Portugal, showcasing historic architecture and lush gardens.
National Palace of Sintra with detailed architecture, Lisbon full-day tour highlight.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Quinta Da Regaleira initiation well in Sintra, Portugal, showcasing spiral staircase and lush greenery.
Guided tour group exploring gardens at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Chamber of D. Afonso VI with ornate ceiling and historical furnishings.
Sintra National Palace kitchen with large chimneys and historical cooking utensils.
Tourists exploring Quinta da Regaleira estate gardens during a guided tour in Sintra, Portugal.
Quinta da Regaleira cave entrance surrounded by lush gardens in Lisbon.
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Combo (Save 7%): National Palace of Sintra + Quinta da Regaleira Tickets

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Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites with one ticket - easy, seamless, and hassle-free!

  • Explore two of Portugal’s best-kept treasures, the National Palace of Sintra and the Quinta da Regaleira, with this money-saving combo.
  • With a distance of just 4km between them, you can easily explore both attractions in a single day and enjoy a glimpse into Portugal’s history.
  • Since the National Palace of Sintra can get fairly busy, you should visit it first thing in the morning before heading to Quinta da Regaleira.
  • Get more insights with the help of audio guides and explore at your own pace.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites with one ticket - easy, seamless, and hassle-free!

  • Explore two of Portugal’s best-kept treasures, the National Palace of Sintra and the Quinta da Regaleira, with this money-saving combo.
  • With a distance of just 4km between them, you can easily explore both attractions in a single day and enjoy a glimpse into Portugal’s history.
  • Since the National Palace of Sintra can get fairly busy, you should visit it first thing in the morning before heading to Quinta da Regaleira.
  • Get more insights with the help of audio guides and explore at your own pace.

Inclusions

National Palace of Sintra

  • Entry to the National Palace of Sintra
  • Audio guides in four languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.

Quinta da Regaleira

  • Entry to Quinta da Regaleira
  • Audio guides in four languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.

Exclusions

  • Guided tour
  • Food & drinks
  • Transport

National Palace of Sintra

  • Those with wheelchairs can access the National Palace of Sintra. However, a few areas might be tricky to access.
  • You will have to download your tickets beforehand while you have access to Wi-Fi.
  • Download the free Zoom Guide app before you visit the National Palace of Sintra. It has multilingual audio guides, images, and text that can help you navigate the venue better. You can also download the content and access it offline if you don’t have access to the internet.

Quinta da Regaleira

  • The palace and gardens are wheelchair accessible, but some areas may be difficult to navigate.
  • While pets are not allowed, you can bring your guide dogs along.
  • Download the free Zoom Guide app before you visit the Quinta da Regaleira. It has multilingual audio guides, images, and text that can help you navigate the venue better. You can even download the content and access it offline if you don’t have access to the internet.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Kenneth
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The space is just indescribable, at least in a way to do it justice. Stunning things to see at every turn. A glorious place to visit! No picture can do it justice. We loved exploring the caves and the well the most but so much more than that to do.

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Jean-Guy
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

The site was a magical place and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Spent about 3.5 hours exploring. Was a bit disappointed that the palace section was only 1 floor. I saw lots of map postings but I didn't see any "you are here" markers. Of course it was crowded but everyone was happy. I didn't see one person in a foul mood.

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Marina
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

I bought a ticket online and it was the best thing I ever done because the lineup was huge and I went straight through and Audio guide explained all the points. It was a beautiful experience. I'm glad they did it and I will suggest it to all my friends

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Mary
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

The palace itself is stunning, with intricate architecture and decor, but it’s the grounds that truly steal the show— just beautiful around every corner.

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Damien
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was a great experience. Full of discovery and with many highlights. To be done again and again. I plan to return in the near future. I'd recommend these exotic and atypical places to anyone.

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Karina
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was amazing experience. Everything went smoothly with tickets. Loved Quinta da Regaleira.

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EDUARDO
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The place is simply wonderful

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Juan
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The gardens are wonderful sos

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Monika
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Best excursion ever! The park is really something special.

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Patrick
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The initiation well and caves. There's so much more to visit, it's well worth the effort.

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Mary
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

The palace and grounds are beautiful!

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Angela
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

It truly was a magical place that is fairytale-esque.

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Frances
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

The site was all a bit mad and lunch was good. Entry times for timed tickets are strictly adhered to. There is a 29 mins slot during which you can enter. There's little shade so it's a hot wait!

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Paranamanage
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was quick and easy to get in. Mainly because I wa there at opening time. I really liked that they had lockers to put my belongings in. The place was absolutely beautiful!

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Cecilia
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The place is super nice. The well is impressive, everything is really beautiful, the gardens, the villa! Super experience, it is worth it despite all the people that are there.

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Veridiana
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

The long queues in the sun are discouraging. You can't get in early, but you can get in late at any time. The queue for the initiation pit was so long and, after waiting so long to get in, we were discouraged from queuing again. The place is beautiful! But that detracted from the experience.

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LEMAIRE
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

We had to queue, even with a ticket for 1pm entry. Nice park Well (30 min queue) atypical Castle: 5 min on the clock. Mitigated

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Karen
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Beautiful property with so much to see and explore!! The line up to enter could be better organized as there was a lot of overlap with people who show up early and those who show up late for their time slots so could have pylons and ropes to separate the lines and reduce confusion.

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Guy
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Our guide Fabio was engaging, helpful and flexible with our needs and physical limitations and gave us a wonderful experience all around.

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Almudena
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

We loved the visit. It is advisable to bring the tickets in paper because there were people with Internet connection problems who found it difficult to show them at the reception.

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Petra
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

Beautiful place, but unfortunately we were there on the day of the blackout. It closed early so we did not get to finish our time there. We were unable to see the well of infinity due to no power. Not your fault - just a bad day.

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Elizabeth
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

The attraction was fabulous. Beautiful place, even though it's a steep climb to get there. The ticketing was great, delivered by email straight away and able to scan in entry no problems

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Beatriz
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful site, highly recommended to know it and enjoy it. The weather was not with us, because it rained, but we almost appreciated it better than going in hot season and soll, mostly because of the walks with some steep slopes, but with a good comfortable shoes and calmly gets along well.

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Susan
Apr 2025Verified booking
3/5

Beautiful Palace and grounds. It would be much easier if each location had a number on it that matched video guide and more signage. We exited grounds before we even found cafe which was unfortunate as you cannot re-enter.

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Isabelle
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

The Park is so beautiful, it's like we are on a fair story. Even if it was raining, it have made a special atmosphere which fit to this romantic place.

Sintra Palace exterior with tourists exploring the courtyard, Sintra, Portugal.
Swan Room ceiling with intricate swan motifs at National Palace of Sintra, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
Chambers of King Joao III in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, featuring ornate ceiling and historic decor.
National Palace of Sintra gallery room artifact display with intricate historical details.
Archers Room in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing ornate ceiling and historical artifacts.
Sintra National Palace central courtyard with historic bathing cave in Portugal.
Guide explaining the history of the National Palace of Sintra to a group of tourists in Lisbon, Portugal.
Aerial view of Sintra National Palace in Portugal with surrounding lush greenery.
Sintra Palace exterior with tourists exploring the courtyard, Sintra, Portugal.
Swan Room ceiling with intricate swan motifs at National Palace of Sintra, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
Chambers of King Joao III in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, featuring ornate ceiling and historic decor.
National Palace of Sintra gallery room artifact display with intricate historical details.
Archers Room in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing ornate ceiling and historical artifacts.
Sintra National Palace central courtyard with historic bathing cave in Portugal.
Guide explaining the history of the National Palace of Sintra to a group of tourists in Lisbon, Portugal.
Aerial view of Sintra National Palace in Portugal with surrounding lush greenery.
Sintra Palace exterior with tourists exploring the courtyard, Sintra, Portugal.
Swan Room ceiling with intricate swan motifs at National Palace of Sintra, Portugal.
Sintra National Palace Manueline Room with ornate ceiling and intricate architectural details.
Sintra National Palace's Palatine Chapel interior, Portugal.
Chambers of King Joao III in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, featuring ornate ceiling and historic decor.
National Palace of Sintra gallery room artifact display with intricate historical details.
Archers Room in National Palace of Sintra, Portugal, showcasing ornate ceiling and historical artifacts.
Sintra National Palace central courtyard with historic bathing cave in Portugal.
Guide explaining the history of the National Palace of Sintra to a group of tourists in Lisbon, Portugal.
Aerial view of Sintra National Palace in Portugal with surrounding lush greenery.
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Tour the National Palace of Sintra with a guide and explore its stunning interiors.

  • Discover all you need to know about the millennia-old history of the National Palace of Sintra through the expertise of your guide.
  • Find out what makes the palace so iconic, from its striking conical towers to its intricately designed interiors combining several styles.
  • Stroll through the many spaces within the palace, such as the Swan Room, the Coat of Arms Room, and the Palatine Chapel.
  • Find out about the palace’s historical and architectural significance in a choice of two languages - English & Portuguese.

Tour the National Palace of Sintra with a guide and explore its stunning interiors.

  • Discover all you need to know about the millennia-old history of the National Palace of Sintra through the expertise of your guide.
  • Find out what makes the palace so iconic, from its striking conical towers to its intricately designed interiors combining several styles.
  • Stroll through the many spaces within the palace, such as the Swan Room, the Coat of Arms Room, and the Palatine Chapel.
  • Find out about the palace’s historical and architectural significance in a choice of two languages - English & Portuguese.

Inclusions

  • Entry into the National Palace of Sintra
  • Guided tour in English & Portuguese (as per the option selected)

Exclusions

  • Audio guide
  • Food & drinks
  • Transport
  • This route is not accessible to wheelchair users.
  • Download your tickets beforehand while you have access to Wi-Fi.
  • Pets are not allowed at the palace, but you can bring a guide dog along.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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The National Palace of Sintra (also called Palacio de Vila) has roots stretching as far back as the 10th or 11th century, making it one of Portugal’s best-preserved historical treasures. You’ll spot its two striking conical towers even from a distance. Once inside, you’ll notice a blend of Moorish, Manueline, and Gothic designs - each room with details and intricate elements that highlight the palace’s rich history and artistic flair.

Things to know before booking National Palace of Sintra tickets 

  • The guided tour to the Sintra National Palace offers a well-curated tour of the palace with an expert guide while an audio guide lets you explore the palace at your own pace using the audio guide on your smartphone. The guided tour is one hour long and available in Portuguese and English.
  • You can also get an audio guide in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English for combos with the National Palace of Sintra. 
  • If you want to hit two birds with one stone, you can check out combos we have for the National Palace of Sintra with the Pena Palace & Park, the Quinta da Regaleira and the National Palace of Queluz and Gardens

Plan Your Visit to the National Palace of Sintra

Which National Palace of Sintra ticket is best for you?

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Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Duration: 2 hours 

Audio Guide: Yes 

  • You get access to the National Palace of Sintra. 
  • Get a deeper understanding of its history with the audio guide. 
  • Choose among Portuguese, Spanish, French & English for your audio tour.

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National Palace of Sintra exterior with twin chimneys and intricate architectural details in Sintra, Portugal.

Guided Tour

Duration: 1 hour

Guide: Yes, in English & Portuguese

  • Guided tours are ideal for those who like to get into the nitty gritty of a landmark when they travel. 
  • Benefit from a well-organized tour that covers all major attractions, along with the odd hidden gem. 
  • Learn all you want to about the attraction’s history, architecture, and more.

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National Palace of Sintra and National Palace of Queluz exterior view in Portugal.

Combo Ticket

Duration: Flexible duration 

Audio Guide: Yes 

Guide: No 

  • Save time and cost with a combo rather than buying separate tickets. 
  • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a single ticket. 
  • Choose to explore both on the same or separate days based on your convenience.
  • The National Palace of Sintra is about 4.2km from Quinta da Regaleira, 8km from Pena Palace & Park, and about 17km away from the National Palace of Queluz.

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Plan your visit to the National Palace of Sintra

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National Palace of Sintra with detailed architecture, Lisbon full-day tour highlight.

The National Palace of Sintra and its gardens are open between 9:30am to 6:30pm from Monday to Sunday. 

Last admission to the palace is at 6pm. 

The palace remains closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. 

Address: Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra, Portugal 

Find on Map

You can get to the National Palace of Sintra by bus, train, and car. 

  • By Train: You can take the CP Sintra line from Lisbon to Sintra. You can get off at Sintra station. 
  • By Bus: You can take the line 1253 bus or Buses 434/435. 
  • By Car: If you’re traveling from Lisbon, you can drive via the IC19. Alternatively, you can take the IC30 if you’re traveling from Mafra. The palace is about 30km from the city of Lisbon. If you're traveling from Cascais, you can take the EN9 via the A5.
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  • Parking: The palace doesn’t have parking of its own. You should ideally park your car near the train station and then rely on public transport to reach the palace. 
  • Restrooms: You’ll find a few public restrooms that you can use at the palace. 
  • Restaurants: You’ll find plenty of restaurants and bars in Sintra, which is approximately 3km from the palace. 
  • Shop: You’ll find a shop at the end of the visiting circuit where you can buy any souvenirs you’d like. 
  • Photography: You can take photographs at the palace. However, the use of drones and selfie sticks is prohibited.
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Sintra has several restaurants, bars, and cafes where you can grab a bite. All of these are a mere 15-20 minutes away from the palace.

  • Monserrate: Serving a mix of European and Portuguese food, Monserrate offers an expansive menu and impeccable service. 
  • Sintra Terrace: The Sintra Terrace serves a delectable mix of burgers, salads, and seafood while offering stunning views of the hills and the National Palace of Sintra. 
  • Bristol: This warm, locally-owned restaurant offers homely food with everything from meats, seafood, burgers, and even gluten-free options.
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  • Keep the National Palace of Sintra as the first or last destination in Sintra, as it’s just a 10-minute walk from the Sintra station. 
  • The palace and gardens are extensive and will involve a fair bit of walking, so don’t forget to put on your most comfortable pair of shoes. 
  • Buy your National Palace of Sintra tickets online. You’ll save time and won’t have to wait in queues at the ticket counter. 
  • Flash photography is a big no at the palace, but don’t let this stop you from bringing your camera along to capture some memories.

Beyond the National Palace of Sintra

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Monserrate Palace exterior with intricate architecture in Sintra, Portugal.
Visitors exploring gardens and architecture of Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal.
National Palace of Queluz & Gardens

Frequently asked questions about the National Palace of Sintra

Is the Sintra National Palace accessible to visitors with mobility issues?

The palace has made efforts to accommodate visitors with mobility challenges, but due to its historic nature, some areas might be less accessible. You can reach out to the palace in advance for more information.

Are there facilities like restrooms and cafes within the palace grounds?

Yes, the palace provides visitor amenities, including restrooms. You’ll also find cafes and restaurants in the town of Sintra where you can enjoy different cuisines.

Can I take photographs inside the palace?

Yes, you can take photographs inside the palace. However, the use of flash, drones, and selfie sticks is prohibited.

Is there parking available near the palace?

The historic center of Sintra has limited parking, and circulation is restricted to residents. It's recommended to use public transportation or park in designated areas outside the center, such as near the train station, and walk or take local transit to the palace.

Are audio guides available for visitors?

Yes, you can get audio guides in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English to help you dive deeper into the palace’s history and architecture.

What are some of the highlights of the National Palace of Sintra?

Some key attractions within the National Palace of Sintra are the Magpie and Swan Rooms, the Coat of Arms Room, the Crown Room, and the Palace Guard Room.

What is the best time of year to visit the Sintra National Palace?

Sintra enjoys a mild climate year-round, but visiting during the spring or early autumn can offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. You should visit on a weekday to skip the crowds during the weekends.

From happy customers

Glenn Berst

Glenn

Jun, 2025
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Bought tickets to Pena Palace while in Lisbon and taxied to the town. Once there found that there were too many add ons once at the site. Ie; extra bus rides, other tour sites. There were many visitors there the day we went and found the interior tour boring due to length of time shuffling people through the two floors. Would skip that tour the next time. The old town visit part way down the hill after the castle was a highlight for us. Took the train back to what we thought as Lisbon but due to no visitor help at the station ended up on the wrong train.
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 THEODORA BOAKYE-ANSAH
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Theodora

United Kingdom
Jun, 2025
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Had no problems with the tickets. Something came up for our group so we got there later than planned and couldn't enter the actual palace. It was still a great experience just enjoying the terraces and taking lovely photos. We actually wished we'd paid for the park only as we didn't feel like we'd missed much, not entering the palace.
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Guy Marx
US

Guy

United States
May, 2025
Our guide Fabio was engaging, helpful and flexible with our needs and physical limitations and gave us a wonderful experience all around.
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CARROL ANN DALY
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Carrol

Australia
Oct, 2024
The whole palace was very beautiful but we were unable to get audio on phone and there was no hand g by eld audio devices which was disappointing Also when I booked tickets I accidentally put in incorrect email address and had to apply to your company for a refund of 28euro. I have not received a reply from your company I booked tickets on correct email address and received tickets
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Gabriela Mursalin
US

Gabriela

United States
Mar, 2025
Ticketing experience was easy and quick. Everything was accessible on my phone within minutes. The instructions for downloading and audio was simple and stress free. I would go to Regaleira first, then Monserrate Palace. It is a one way road.
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Agatha Kessler Fentress

Agatha

Nov, 2024
Love this Palace. The palace itself is elegant & exquisite. The gardens are wonderful. They have a free parking lot right there. Highly recommend.
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David Governatori

David

Apr, 2022
Ottima acquisto, con orari molto compressi si riesce a gustare l'essenza sia di Sintra che di Cabo da Roca e Cascais. Accompagnatrice molto gentile e professionale.
Half-Day Tour of Sintra National Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril from Lisbon