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Tour this iconic Portuguese attraction and take in every little detail at your own pace.
Tour this iconic Portuguese attraction and take in every little detail at your own pace.
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Our guide Fabio was engaging, helpful and flexible with our needs and physical limitations and gave us a wonderful experience all around.
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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Interesting to look around the palace and learn about its history.
Ticket management was easy and fast.
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Visit Sintra’s iconic landmarks, admire royal art, and enjoy spectacular views.
Visit Sintra’s iconic landmarks, admire royal art, and enjoy spectacular views.
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National Palace of Sintra
Pena Palace & Park
Pena Palace & Park
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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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
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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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.
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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Fascinating palace with almost fairytale like extragances architecturally. The queues however were excessive despite entry system.
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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Very nice place....it was worth it. Easy ka oricedure to purchase online. Slightly high price. Satisfied
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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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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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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.
Underwhelming castle. There are many more better ones to explore
Very well organized despite the crowds
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Ticket on the phone was checked several times, nice that it was on the phone
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Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites with one ticket - easy, seamless, and hassle-free!
Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites with one ticket - easy, seamless, and hassle-free!
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National Palace of Sintra
Quinta da Regaleira
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National Palace of Sintra
Quinta da Regaleira
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.
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.
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
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.
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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It was amazing experience. Everything went smoothly with tickets. Loved Quinta da Regaleira.
The place is simply wonderful
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The gardens are wonderful sos
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Best excursion ever! The park is really something special.
The initiation well and caves. There's so much more to visit, it's well worth the effort.
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The palace and grounds are beautiful!
It truly was a magical place that is fairytale-esque.
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!
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!
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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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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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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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.
Our guide Fabio was engaging, helpful and flexible with our needs and physical limitations and gave us a wonderful experience all around.
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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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.
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
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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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.
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.
Tour the National Palace of Sintra with a guide and explore its stunning interiors.
Tour the National Palace of Sintra with a guide and explore its stunning interiors.
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Duration: 2 hours
Audio Guide: Yes
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National Palace of Sintra Tickets
Duration: 1 hour
Guide: Yes, in English & Portuguese
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National Palace of Sintra Guided Tour
Duration: Flexible duration
Audio Guide: Yes
Guide: No
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The palace has several wings and halls that were constructed for various purposes. The Swan Room was where the royal family hosted musical concerts, public receptions, and even other ceremonies. On the other hand, the Galley Room was most likely designed to be a gallery where King João III would meet with his masters.
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
You can get to the National Palace of Sintra by bus, train, and car.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, you can take photographs inside the palace. However, the use of flash, drones, and selfie sticks is prohibited.
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.
Yes, you can get audio guides in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English to help you dive deeper into the palace’s history and architecture.
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.
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.