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National Palace of Sintra

The National Palace of Sintra, once a lavish royal residence, is today one of the most-visited historic museums in Portugal. Don't miss the domed ceiling, the great hall, royal bedrooms, the chapel. Book National Palace of Sintra tickets and enjoy skip-the-line entry, unlimited access to all areas, and combo tours.
National Palace of Sintra
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Pena Palace panoramic view in Sintra, Portugal, showcasing vibrant architecture and lush surrounding landscape.
Great Hall in Pena Palace with intricate arches and detailed ceiling in Sintra, Portugal.
Cruz Alta, near Pena Palace
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant colors and unique architectural design.
Stained glass windows at the Chapel of Our Lady of Pena
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant red and yellow towers against a lush green forest backdrop.
Pena Palace's Manueline cloister with intricate arches and stone carvings in Sintra, Portugal.
Pena Palace in Pena Park, Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant colors and unique architecture.
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  • Explore Pena Palace's grandeur, marveling at its impressive architecture, including battlements, watchtowers, and a drawbridge.

  • Visit the King's and Queen's chambers, the banquet hall, and the Arab Room inside the Palace.

  • Capture panoramic views of Sintra from the second-highest point on Sintra Hill and stroll through the 200-acre Pena Park.

  • Upgrade to skip-the-line tickets for priority entry or select the transport option for convenient shuttles between the park and the Palace.

  • Fun Fact: Legend says Virgin Mary's apparition appeared here, leading King João I to build a chapel where weekly mass was held by Santa Maria’s priors.

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  • Explore Pena Palace's grandeur, marveling at its impressive architecture, including battlements, watchtowers, and a drawbridge.

  • Visit the King's and Queen's chambers, the banquet hall, and the Arab Room inside the Palace.

  • Capture panoramic views of Sintra from the second-highest point on Sintra Hill and stroll through the 200-acre Pena Park.

  • Upgrade to skip-the-line tickets for priority entry or select the transport option for convenient shuttles between the park and the Palace.

  • Fun Fact: Legend says Virgin Mary's apparition appeared here, leading King João I to build a chapel where weekly mass was held by Santa Maria’s priors.

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€15
Tourists exploring the National Palace of Sintra in Lisbon, a highlight of the Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena + National Palace of Sintra tour
National Palace of Sintra with intricate architecture and lush gardens in Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Sintra exterior with intricate architecture, Portugal.
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  • Explore Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace which is over a thousand years old and marvel at the blend of Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture.

  • Walk through intricately designed rooms in the footsteps of the Portuguese monarchy.

  • Learn about the history of the best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal.

  • Check out the largest collection of Spanish-Moorish tiles in situ in Europe and upgrade your ticket to include a multilingual audio guide.

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  • Explore Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace which is over a thousand years old and marvel at the blend of Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture.

  • Walk through intricately designed rooms in the footsteps of the Portuguese monarchy.

  • Learn about the history of the best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal.

  • Check out the largest collection of Spanish-Moorish tiles in situ in Europe and upgrade your ticket to include a multilingual audio guide.

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€13
National Sintra Palace exterior with tourists in Sintra, Portugal, e-ticket audio tour.
National Sintra Palace exterior with tourists, Sintra, Portugal, e-ticket and audio tour available.
National Sintra Palace exterior with tourists, Sintra, Portugal, showcasing architectural details.
Tourists exploring the National Sintra Palace in Sintra with E-ticket and audio tour, admiring the unique architecture and intricate details
National Sintra Palace exterior with tourists, Sintra, Portugal, e-ticket audio tour.
artistry of Portuguese ceramics in National Sintra Palace
National Sintra Palace exterior with tourists, Sintra, Portugal, e-ticket and audio tour available.
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  • Explore National Sintra Palace with an entry e-ticket for a 2-hour guided tour.

  • Prior to your visit, download the app and audio tour on your smartphone for a seamless experience.

  • Marvel at the opulence of the Swan Room, Julius Caesar's Room, and Queen Maria Pia's Chambers.

  • Admire the intricate azulejo tiles that adorn the palace walls, showcasing the artistry of Portuguese ceramics.

  • Fun Fact: The palace's unique chimneys are a notable feature, with two conical chimneys rising from the kitchen that resemble gigantic beehives.

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  • Explore National Sintra Palace with an entry e-ticket for a 2-hour guided tour.

  • Prior to your visit, download the app and audio tour on your smartphone for a seamless experience.

  • Marvel at the opulence of the Swan Room, Julius Caesar's Room, and Queen Maria Pia's Chambers.

  • Admire the intricate azulejo tiles that adorn the palace walls, showcasing the artistry of Portuguese ceramics.

  • Fun Fact: The palace's unique chimneys are a notable feature, with two conical chimneys rising from the kitchen that resemble gigantic beehives.

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€19.50
National Palace of Sintra and Queluz Gardens, Lisbon, showcasing historic architecture and lush landscapes.
Tourists exploring the National Palace of Sintra in Lisbon, a highlight of the Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena + National Palace of Sintra tour
National Palace of Queluz gardens with ornate fountains and manicured hedges, Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Sintra with intricate architecture and lush gardens in Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Queluz gardens with ornate fountains and manicured hedges, Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Queluz gardens with ornate fountains, Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Sintra exterior with intricate architecture, Portugal.
National Palace of Queluz gardens with ornate fountains and manicured hedges, Lisbon, Portugal.
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  • Explore Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace - the National Palace of Sintra, which is over a thousand years old!

  • Dating back to the 1450s, the Town Palace is a historic house museum with intricately adorned rooms.

  • The National Palace of Queluz and its historical gardens are a perfect example of the harmonious link between landscape and political architecture in Portugal.

  • Explore the different designs of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architecture.

  • Don’t miss out on seeing the famous ponds, sculptures, and fountains in the gardens.

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  • Explore Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace - the National Palace of Sintra, which is over a thousand years old!

  • Dating back to the 1450s, the Town Palace is a historic house museum with intricately adorned rooms.

  • The National Palace of Queluz and its historical gardens are a perfect example of the harmonious link between landscape and political architecture in Portugal.

  • Explore the different designs of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architecture.

  • Don’t miss out on seeing the famous ponds, sculptures, and fountains in the gardens.

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Pena Palace in Sintra with vibrant colors and intricate architecture on a half-day tour.
Sintra National Palace exterior with tourists, Cabo da Roca cliffs, Cascais beach, Estoril promenade.
Sintra National Palace with tourists, Cabo da Roca cliffs, Cascais beach, Estoril promenade.
Sintra National Palace exterior with tourists, Cabo da Roca cliffs, Cascais beach, Estoril promenade.
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  • See the Sintra National Palace, the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal

  • Explore the Swan Room and see the Royal Chapel here that dates back to the 14th century

  • Your expert guide will tell you interesting historical tidbits and stories about the palace

  • Marvel at the rocky cliffs and sandy shorelines at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe

  • Fall in love with the Portuguese Riviera as you drive past the coasts of Cascais and Estoril

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  • See the Sintra National Palace, the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal

  • Explore the Swan Room and see the Royal Chapel here that dates back to the 14th century

  • Your expert guide will tell you interesting historical tidbits and stories about the palace

  • Marvel at the rocky cliffs and sandy shorelines at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe

  • Fall in love with the Portuguese Riviera as you drive past the coasts of Cascais and Estoril

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€60
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with National Palace of Pena and Sintra Palace in the background.
Tourists exploring the National Palace of Sintra in Lisbon, a highlight of the Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena + National Palace of Sintra tour
Tourists exploring marine life at Lisboa's Oceanário, with a visit to the National Palace of Pena & Park in Portugal
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with visitors, part of Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena + National Palace of Sintra tour.
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with visitors, part of Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena & Park Tickets.
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with visitors, part of Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena & Park Tickets.
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with visitors, part of Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena & Park Tickets.
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with visitors, part of Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena + National Palace of Sintra.
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with visitors, part of Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena + National Palace of Sintra tour.
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with visitors, part of Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena & Park Tickets.
Lisbon Oceanário exterior with visitors, part of Combo: Lisboa's Oceanário + National Palace of Pena & Park Tickets.
Lisbon Oceanário exterior view with visitors, part of Combo: Jardim Zoologico + Lisboa's Oceanário Tickets.
National Palace of Sintra with intricate architecture and lush gardens in Lisbon, Portugal.
National Palace of Sintra exterior with intricate architecture, Portugal.
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  • With this money-saving combo ticket, explore Lisboa's Oceanário, Pena National Palace, and Sintra National Palace!
  • Over 8,000 creatures belonging to over 500 species await you at the Oceanário de Lisboa.
  • Waltz through different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, Pacific Ocean, and more.
  • Check out the many battlements, watchtowers, and drawbridge embellishing the National Palace of Pena, and admire its colorful architectural style.
  • Access the Park of Pena, a vast forested area completely surrounding the palace.
  • Enter the National Palace of Sintra - a gorgeous blend of Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture and Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace.

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  • With this money-saving combo ticket, explore Lisboa's Oceanário, Pena National Palace, and Sintra National Palace!
  • Over 8,000 creatures belonging to over 500 species await you at the Oceanário de Lisboa.
  • Waltz through different ocean environments: the Atlantic, Tropical Indian reefs, Pacific Ocean, and more.
  • Check out the many battlements, watchtowers, and drawbridge embellishing the National Palace of Pena, and admire its colorful architectural style.
  • Access the Park of Pena, a vast forested area completely surrounding the palace.
  • Enter the National Palace of Sintra - a gorgeous blend of Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture and Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace.
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€56.70

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Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
pena palace panoramic view
Interior of the Pena Palace
Quinta da Regaleira palace and gardens in Lisbon with skip-the-line access.
Cycad at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
Aerial view of Pena Palace & Park
Green Room in the Pena Palace
Chalet of the Countess of Edla, pena palace
Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra with guided tour group exploring gardens.
Quinta da Regaleira Fountain of Abundance, Sintra, Portugal, part of Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira tour.
Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal
Pena Palace's Manueline cloister with intricate arches and stone carvings in Sintra, Portugal.
tourists observing painted windows inside pena palace
Pena Palace's column temple with intricate stone carvings in Sintra, Portugal.
Quinta da Regaleira tower in Sintra, Portugal, part of Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira tour combo.
Waterfall Lake at Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal
Quinta da Regaleira palace and gardens in Lisbon with skip-the-line access.
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Audio Guide
  • Experience the wonder of garden mazes, the Abundance Fountain, and the lush Greenhouse, all at your own pace with entry to Quinta da Regaleira.

  • Step into the world of royalty with access to Sintra's Pena Palace & Park. Admire the colorful Camellia Garden, the ornate King's bedroom, and more.

  • Add more insights and historical context to your tour with the option of audio guides. Tune into Monteiro's quest for truth and Pena's monastic past.

  • Take advantage of the optional shuttle service at Pena Palace, saving yourself from a 30-minute walk between the entrance to the Park and the Palace.

  • Fun fact: The Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira was designed to symbolize the nine circles of Dante’s Inferno and was used for esoteric rites.

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  • Experience the wonder of garden mazes, the Abundance Fountain, and the lush Greenhouse, all at your own pace with entry to Quinta da Regaleira.

  • Step into the world of royalty with access to Sintra's Pena Palace & Park. Admire the colorful Camellia Garden, the ornate King's bedroom, and more.

  • Add more insights and historical context to your tour with the option of audio guides. Tune into Monteiro's quest for truth and Pena's monastic past.

  • Take advantage of the optional shuttle service at Pena Palace, saving yourself from a 30-minute walk between the entrance to the Park and the Palace.

  • Fun fact: The Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira was designed to symbolize the nine circles of Dante’s Inferno and was used for esoteric rites.

from €32.89
€31.25

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Exterior view of the Monserrate Palace
Couple in front of Monserrate Palace
Exterior view of the Monserrate Palace
Exterior view of the Monserrate Palace
Exterior view of the Monserrate Palace
Interior view of the Monserrate Palace
Interior view of the Monserrate Palace
Interior view of the Monserrate Palace
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  • Visit Monserrate Palace, a romantic and whimsical castle from the 19th century.

  • Witness a heady blend of Arabic Gothic, Moorish, and Indian architectural styles.

  • Discover one of the richest botanical gardens in the world, housing lush exotic foliage.

  • Retreat into hidden nooks and crannies, and discover a world less traveled.

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  • Visit Monserrate Palace, a romantic and whimsical castle from the 19th century.

  • Witness a heady blend of Arabic Gothic, Moorish, and Indian architectural styles.

  • Discover one of the richest botanical gardens in the world, housing lush exotic foliage.

  • Retreat into hidden nooks and crannies, and discover a world less traveled.

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€12
Exterior view of the Moorish Castle\Exterior view of the Monserrate Palace
Moorish Castle in Sintra with lush greenery and stone walls, showcasing historical architecture.
Moorish Castle in Sintra with lush greenery and stone walls, showcasing historical architecture.
Exterior view of the Monserrate Palace
Exterior view of the Monserrate Palace
Moorish Castle in Sintra with lush greenery and stone walls, showcasing historical architecture.
Interior view of the Monserrate Palace
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  • Looking for the best views of Sintra? Head up to the 10th-century Moorish Castle, where you can admire its sturdy walls, towers, and ramparts.

  • See relics dating back to the Bronze Age and enjoy some of the best views of Sintra and beyond, including the Atlantic Ocean, from atop.

  • Gain entry to Monserrate Palace which served as a summer residence for British royalty and aristocracy.

  • Wander through Portugal's lush botanical paradise, featuring picturesque grottos, and over 3,000 species of plants from various continents.

  • Fun fact: Monserrate Palace has served as a filming location for several movies such as "The House of the Spirits" (1993) and "The Ninth Gate" (1999).

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  • Looking for the best views of Sintra? Head up to the 10th-century Moorish Castle, where you can admire its sturdy walls, towers, and ramparts.

  • See relics dating back to the Bronze Age and enjoy some of the best views of Sintra and beyond, including the Atlantic Ocean, from atop.

  • Gain entry to Monserrate Palace which served as a summer residence for British royalty and aristocracy.

  • Wander through Portugal's lush botanical paradise, featuring picturesque grottos, and over 3,000 species of plants from various continents.

  • Fun fact: Monserrate Palace has served as a filming location for several movies such as "The House of the Spirits" (1993) and "The Ninth Gate" (1999).

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€22.80

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About National Palace of Sintra

The Sintra National Palace, or Town Palace, served as a residence for the Portuguese Royal Family until 1910. Constructed in the 15th century by an unknown architect, its blend of Medieval, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance, and Romantic styles showcases organic architecture. Notable features include extensive Mudéjar tiles and distinctive conjoined chimneys in the kitchen, making it an iconic symbol of Sintra. In 2008, it was Portugal's most visited palace, attracting 408,712 visitors.

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Anastazija Gegovska
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Anastazija

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Malta
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Amazing, I loved the palace and rhe park was so nice as well. Keep in mind once you enter you have around 10-20 minutes until you reach the entrance of the pena palace
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John michaels

John

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It was very easy to order online the same day. I didn't buy the option to get in the castle but if I had, I would have gotten a time slot 3 hours after. Ticket came to my phone and there was no wait at the park in early Kctover. I would use this service again.
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Emmeline Gaudard
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Emmeline

5/5
France
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Magnifique palais 😍! Très bien conservé et très grand jardin exotique. 🌴 Il est plus petit que les autres palais de Sintra mais plus joli et propre avec un joli intérieur. Pas de file d'attente pour entrer, si vous avez vos billets à l'avance vous entrez immédiatement. C'est un lieu loin de la foule mais pourtant très joli.
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Denise Bullock
GB

Denise

4/5
United Kingdom
Beautiful palace, not too busy so we were able to see everything without having to wait. Tickets were easy to purchase and we were able to skip the queue at the ticket office.
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Bernard blin
FR

Bernard

4/5
France
The queue breaker works well and the timetables were respected. But be careful, it's packed! The only problem is estimating how long it takes to get from the city by bus to the park entrance. It seems to be quite variable. So we had to take a bit of a margin and arrived early....
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Bruce Kerlin
AE

Bruce

4/5
United Arab Emirates
Staff were ready to assist and ensured we were fully set up with the audio guide app to make the tour even more enjoyable.
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