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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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It is all about convenience and turning to Headout facilitated the purchase of not one location (monument ) but two to visit. The website presented various options and packages,(which made it harder to choose) with a simplified form of navigation. It was easy and a satisfying experience to choose, pay and receive all the necessary information for my visit. I highly recommend HEAD OUT.COM.
Our guide Fabio was engaging, helpful and flexible with our needs and physical limitations and gave us a wonderful experience all around.
Amazing experience. A must do!
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
Tickets worked smoothly online. The palace is very beautiful, but very tourist crowded. To get into the palace there are time slots and long lines.
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It is all about convenience and turning to Headout facilitated the purchase of not one location (monument ) but two to visit. The website presented various options and packages,(which made it harder to choose) with a simplified form of navigation. It was easy and a satisfying experience to choose, pay and receive all the necessary information for my visit. I highly recommend HEAD OUT.COM.
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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Palace & park are nice. You need more than 2 hours
The Palace is an amazing place with lots of history a s stunning views.
No queues to buy tickets. A gigantic, magnificent park
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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
Thanks to the e-ticket for 11am, we didn't have to queue and were able to go straight in when we arrived shortly after 11am.
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At the time of arrival, we were able to enter with our tickets with ease. We showed up 45 minutes early so we had to wait in a lineup of others who were also early. They control the amount if traffic entering in this way which was appreciated because it was very very busy. The gardens and the palace themselves are stunning. We waited about 30 minutes in line to see the initiation well, but it was so worth it. We both really enjoyed learning about the property and the man who built it via the interactive video and historical timelines that they have on display in one of the buildings
The Quinta da Regaleira was the best sight we visited in Sinatra. Much better than the Pena Palace and much easier to get to, just a 10 minute walk from the center. Can easily spend 2 hours walking the grounds so if you you only have time for one do this one.
It is all about convenience and turning to Headout facilitated the purchase of not one location (monument ) but two to visit. The website presented various options and packages,(which made it harder to choose) with a simplified form of navigation. It was easy and a satisfying experience to choose, pay and receive all the necessary information for my visit. I highly recommend HEAD OUT.COM.
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.
We really enjoyed this visit. Very impressive site. Schedules are respected.
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Easy way to buy. The place was gorgeous . Highly recommmeded. Do not miss the iniciation well
Very impressive. Bring good walking shoes.
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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!
Easy to get through the gates at 10am. The place is stunning and clearly signed. There is so much history and beauty beyond the gate
I've been all over the world and this was in my top 3 Palaces. The grounds are amazing. The gardens, the smells, the "hike g", the architectural details, the CAVES! The best thing was that everything you see you can climb all over. I just wished I had lived here. Truly, WOW!
Very beautiful site! Well worth a visit if you go to Sintra. By car, parking a bit far away. You'll have to be in good shape to get there by foot, as the walk is uphill.
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Very nice sites. Too bad about the absence of audioguide in Italian at the castelo and the need to purchase audioguide in Italian at the fifth
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So glad we booked ahead as many people were turned away because they were fully booked. The gardens are amazing. So different than many gardens you visit.
We were worried bc we saw some bad reviews for Headout. But our tickets worked perfectly and the audio guide was really great! And the palace grounds were very unusual and extremely interesting.
We had zero issues getting in using our electronic tickets. Having been here before, I brought a powerful flashlight with me for caves. A couple people even followed us through since using a cell phone flashlight is not very good. We will be back here again for sure. We love Quinta da Regaleria. We spent 4 hours here. I recommend taking every little side path that you find. So much fun.
Quinta da Regaleira is a fantastic place. An incredibly beautiful park, interesting secret passages, the initiation well is truly the pearl of this place. And an incredibly beautiful palace. Interesting architectural solutions. The park is worth a visit, as is the palace.
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.