Landmarks

Pena Palace & Park Tickets with Audio Guide

Pena Palace in Lisbon with colorful towers and lush gardens.

Pena Palace in Pena Park, Sintra, Portugal, with vibrant colors and unique architecture.

Valley of Lakes and Little Birds Fountain in the Pena Palace Park

Get a hold of this captivating self-guided audio tour of Pena Palace, adding a whole new dimension to your visit.

Highlights

Uncover the mysteries of Sintra’s Pena Palace and Park with entry tickets and a self-guided audio tour created by experts.
Learn of the exciting history and architecture of this iconic royal home, accompanied by award-winning stories on your phone.
Begin from Camellia Garden toward the Column Temple, following a well-planned route through Monk’s Cave and the Lake Valley.
Get optional round-trip transfers to and from the Pena Palace and Park, to cut down on what would be a 30-minute walk.
Fun fact: The palace was initially painted entirely in pink! Over time, the color scheme evolved to the current vibrant blend of yellows and reds.

Inclusions

Entry to Pena Palace & Park
Audio guide in English, Spanish & French
Access to shuttle service between the main entrance of the Palace and the Park (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Marcin

4/5

Nov, 2024

A fantastic trip, the palace and the views from it is unreal. Everything went smooth. My only complaint would be I didn't realize I would need ear phones and then wasn't able to sync the audio with actual tour in real life. But that's probably me being not very tech savvy.

Serge

3/5

Nov, 2024

To buy ticket was fairly simple but not always clear. For example we did not know that transport was not from the train station to the castle but when in the castle area up the montain only. Also the audio guide was not coming with earphones. We had to bring ours. This was not specified clearly enough. So we missed it because we did not bring our earphones. Finaly the access to the castle park was not on the same site. So we had to buy another ticket with unlimited hop on anf hop off bus to get there. So not to happy but we saw the castle.

Callie

3/5

Nov, 2024

Felt rushed to go from Pena palace to Regaleira because of the times on admission ticket. Plus finding out how to get to Regaleira, waiting for bus and walking to Regeria took time. Regaleira wasn't crowded and was allowed to go in later than my time slot thankfully.

Miranda

4/5

Oct, 2024

Buying the tickets was very easy and everything worked perfectly. The queue for the shuttle bus took 45 minutes. Unacceptable We had problems at the entrance to the palace where the guards wanted to send us to the front of the queue, which took 30mins because they thought we had cut the queue. We had to fight a lot and it was very stressful.

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Mary

4/5

Oct, 2024

Highly recommend getting the ticket for the shuttle that takes you to and from entrance to the palace. It is a nice walk but a decent incline always good to have the option. Good audio. However, I wish it could also be read room by room as the noise level depending on crowds in certain areas it was loud . This is a truely beautiful place not to be missed great photo opportunities everywhere.

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Your experience

Audio journey through time

Access the enchanting world of Sintra's Pena Palace and Park with a self-guided audio tour, expertly crafted to provide fascinating historical facts and engaging storytelling right on your phone.

Begin your journey at the Camellia Garden and follow the curated route, guided by the audio tour, as you discover iconic landmarks such as the Column Temple, Monk's Cave, and the picturesque Lake Valley. Every step unveils a new layer of history and beauty.

Pena Palace & Park

For a truly memorable and unique perspective, don't miss the opportunity to visit Pena Palace during sunrise or sunset. Witness the magnificent play of colors on the palace's façade as the sun paints the sky with breathtaking hues, adding an extra tinge of magic to your experience. You could even pack a picnic to enjoy at one of the designated areas in the Park. Whether you choose to explore the palace and park during the day or during the mesmerizing moments of dawn or dusk, Pena Palace promises an unforgettable adventure that seamlessly blends history, nature, and awe-inspiring architecture.

Upgrade your tickets for round-trip transfers between the park and the Palace, as getting from one section to the other takes around 30 minutes by walk. Save time and energy with convenient shuttles available every 15 minutes.

Operating hours

National Palace of Pena

Monday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:00 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:00 PM

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring your own headphones and ensure that your smartphone is fully charged.
Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.
After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.
An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6 or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.

What's not allowed

Access to this monument is not authorized to private vehicles. We recommended the use of pedestrian trails or public transportation.
Dogs are not allowed.

Accessibility

Guide dogs are allowed.

Additional information

Note that you must enter Pena Palace (not the gate, but the Palace) at the time slot assigned to you, or you may not be able to access the venue.
Please note that you will have to enter from the house tour entrance and not the main gate.
While the Pena Palace complex includes both the palace and gardens, there's still a short walk to the palace itself from the main entrance. The path is paved and climbs a bit and can take 30 minutes.
If you prefer to skip the walk, there's a shuttle bus available within the complex that takes you right up to the palace entrance.
There is an expected wait time of 15-20 mins at the entrance/security to scan the ticket.
You can park your car in the historic center of Sintra or the peripheral car parks available. There are parking lots at the park entrance but may be limited depending on the number of visitors.
Bus number 434 leaves from Sintra Station and delivers you to the Pena Palace stop. The ride takes just 15-20 minutes. Walking isn't recommended as the route has a lot of steep sections and takes nearly an hour.
Pena Palace prioritizes visitor safety with timed entry. While your exploration of the interior has a designated time slot, it provides enough time to see the highlights.