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Pena Palace tickets & tours
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Explore Sintra’s iconic landmark with timed access, convenient shuttles, and audio guides.
- Dive into the architectural splendor and historical depth of this UNESCO World Heritage site with tickets to Pena Palace and Park.
- Enjoy a scenic walk in the expansive Pena Gardens with picturesque pavilions, lush leafy gardens, and sweeping views of the town below.
- Hear the fascinating tale of how a chapel became the palace we see today, guided by multilingual audio.
- Opt for skip-the-line tickets or take a shuttle to commute between the palace and the park, saving time and effort.
Explore Sintra’s iconic landmark with timed access, convenient shuttles, and audio guides.
- Dive into the architectural splendor and historical depth of this UNESCO World Heritage site with tickets to Pena Palace and Park.
- Enjoy a scenic walk in the expansive Pena Gardens with picturesque pavilions, lush leafy gardens, and sweeping views of the town below.
- Hear the fascinating tale of how a chapel became the palace we see today, guided by multilingual audio.
- Opt for skip-the-line tickets or take a shuttle to commute between the palace and the park, saving time and effort.
Inclusions
- Entry to Pena Park
- Skip-the-line/ timed entry to Pena Palace (as per option selected)
- Audio guide in Portuguese, French, English, and Spanish (as per option selected)
- Entry to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla (as per option selected)
- Shuttle service between the main entrance of the Palace and the Park (as per option selected)
- The Pena Palace is partially closed for restoration work. Read this to plan your visit better
- Portugal residents can enjoy free access to parks and monuments on Sundays and public holidays
- Reduced tickets for children aged 6-18 and seniors aged 65 and above are available onsite.
- Enjoy a free audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French! To make the most of the audio guide, ensure your phone is fully charged and bring headphones for the best listening experience.
- The attraction may be crowded, so you can expect a considerable wait time.
- You must enter Pena Palace at your assigned time slot, as late arrivals may be denied entry.
- Please use the house tour entrance instead of the main gate.
- The path from the park entrance to Pena Palace takes approximately 30 minutes to walk.
- Entry is for Pena Palace only, so plan your visit carefully to arrive on time.
- You should anticipate a 15-20 minute wait at the security checkpoint.
- Private vehicles are not permitted, so visitors should use pedestrian trails or public transport.
- Parking is available in Sintra's historic center or peripheral lots, but spaces may be limited.
- The transport option includes shuttle transfers between the park entrance and Pena Palace.
- Pena Palace is situated in Sintra, approximately 30 kilometers from Lisbon.
- Download the free Zoom Guide app before your visit. It has multilingual audio guides, images, and texts to help you navigate better. You can even download multimedia content for Pena and access the content offline for a more seamless experience.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Stefania
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience we and our 8 month old baby were ecstatic then they gave us priority access because the baby is small so a huge thank you
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Rostislava
Feb 2025Verified booking
It was very beautiful, clean and green therе, even though we were there in early February.The air was fresh, birds could be heard everywhere, unreal, like in a fairy tale.
Maria
Jan 2025Verified booking
Beautiful memories 💖 Rode subway, Uber , Sintra train and Uber going there. But it's all worth it. The place is enchanting located on top of the mountain. The view around the area is fantastic. Awesome experience. Loved it.❤
Barsukova
Jan 2025Verified booking
The tickets are good, so you don't have to queue to buy them. For my part, during our visit to Regaleira and Pena, the weather conditions were very unfavorable for viewing. What's more, the 2 parks are set on a cliff, which doesn't help matters. Despite everything, the view remains magnificent and magical. A word of advice: if you have a child who can't walk very well, take a stroller 😆
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Stephen
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful palaces, well kept grounds. Overall fabulous view xowrience. Would highly recommend to friends
KIM
Feb 2025Verified booking
good and convenient. I love the place
Cristina
Jan 2025Verified booking
We loved most the garden. And the paths. The palace is as all old palaces😀 but the garden is special.
Heiß
Apr 2025Verified booking
The building was beautiful. But we didn't like the way we were led through the rooms in a queue. It was difficult to stay longer in one room at our own pace.
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Bruno
Apr 2025Verified booking
The experience itself is very good and the palace is beautiful. The effort to preserve this work of art is also to be commended. However, there is one major obstacle that hurts most Portuguese people: the price! I'm sorry, but for a family of five adults, having to pay more than 150 euros for a tourist experience, including entrance fees and transportation (bus), is a steep price to pay. Especially with the daily influx of people (our visit was in April). It is not with the foreign public in mind that the Portuguese are encouraged to visit and get to know our culture.
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Julia
Apr 2025Verified booking
All very nice. However, the transportation service could be better thought out, i.e. from the first gate of the park and not from the 'last entrance-considered also the main entrance. Misled by the wording transportation when one is in Sintra one has to pou consider whether to pay for an extra cab, tuk tuk, or bus because the alternative is to make a 45-minute trek through the woods quite uphill
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Anna-Kaisa
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Palace was amazing. It was good idea to schedule guests but still we needed to stand on queue whole round inside the castle. It would be good to get more guide sings to the walking path from Pena Palace to Historic Centro. The Park were beautiful ja not so difficult to hike.
Martin
Apr 2025Verified booking
We loved the moorish castle but pena palance was extremely overcrowded and and very underwhelming. way overpriced for what it was.
Elzbieta
Apr 2025Verified booking
I loved the supportive team. Visiting the hills, going through palace full of stairs with parents over their 80s (one of them with walking roller) is challenging but thanks to amazing and caring staff it was a great experience for us. Kindness and smiles made our time wonderful!
James
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very well organized. Only downside was the bus wheelchair lift didn't work so we had to carry our daughter onto the bus and then carry her wheelchair. We were able to do it but most families would have difficulty if the person is big.
Ms
Apr 2025Verified booking
The bus included was crowded with long waiting time. I paid €10 for Tuk Tuk to take me to entrance. I have mobility issues. Some problem with no barcode with bus. (No internet) Gardens were still recovering from storm with alot closed off. Advised not to go. Why sell tickets to garden without advising od this? I loved the actual Palace. Was glad I was not trying to get there in peak season!
AI
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was a nice view to look down from Pena palace, and the tourist flow control was very organised to have a good experience for visiting palace.
Jina
Mar 2025Verified booking
The guys who brought us up the hill said the buses and the small little cars weren't going up so they took us half way but promised a to the door drop off ... I'm pregnant so that was brutal. Also there was zero signage saying the moorish castle was closed so that was again another long walk for me and very disappointing. Pena was nice sad there is so much construction on the outside still since I was here two years ago.
Samantha
Mar 2025Verified booking
Pena Palace was a great place to see, it was beautiful and well organised. However headlout where we bought our tickets from scammed us into buying an audio tour when it's actually free for everyone. They also charged us for the transport but didn't send us the ticket. All in all I wouldn't book through headout again
PASCUAL
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very nice visit The sites are magnificent The instructions for the tickets are confusing, nothing complicated just go to the palace, no need to write more information .
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Maud
Mar 2025Verified booking
fantastic place ! I liked the feeling of seeing daily life of ancient royals. I enjoyed listening the stories told by some guides along rhe visit. It would be nice to have audio guides with these little stories within the big History. Animations with actors or cinema projections (on walls inside or outside), as welle as ancient music could enhance the magic of the place 😃
Dale
Mar 2025Verified booking
Great day minus the rain ☔️. Had our tickets in email plus we took photos of same in case of Wifi issues Thought what was sent to us were only vouchers (stated in instructions) but ended up being our tickets so didn't need to do any other steps, line to palace went smoothly with time slot selected
Lisa
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful buildings and grounds. Glad for the opportunity to visit since last time I was in Sintra the building closed for some conference. Wish they wouldn't allow guided tour visits however since those groups stand blocking access for others and can't get close to read signs in each room.
Niamh
Feb 2025Verified booking
Once at the park entrance, I took the shuttle to the palace (as it was included in my ticket). But I realised there is a path up to the castle which would only take about 15 minutes walking, so I walked back down instead afterwards (less than 10 minutes downhill). The palace was fabulous, my only negative was that maybe they over sell each slot as not only do you need to queue to enter the palace, whilst inside you are constantly in a queue to see each room.
Johannes
Feb 2025Verified booking
The castle was in a bad shape and the park also need some refreshing. Sintra old Town was very Nice. The finest castle was the Biester.
Ling
Feb 2025Verified booking
Staff rude, need more exit signs. We followed the exit sign then suddenly we were far away and had to walk all the way back up again to exit. I have asthma and it was so challenging to have to walk back up to the palace again. Did not enjoy!
Combos
Combo: Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Tickets
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€39.50
Two UNESCO heritage sites with audio guides for an immersive experience.
- Make the most of your trip and save big with this combo ticket to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.
- From ornate fountains and garden mazes to the aquariums and palatial rooms of 1900s – enjoy full access to to Quinta da Regaleira's key highlights.
- Visit Pena Palace and witness the real splendor of Portuguese royalty decked in silk wallpapers, period furniture, personal items, and lush gardens.
- Spice up your tour with insightful audio guides that tell you stories of a monk's curse at Pena Palace and the masonic symbols of Regaleira.
- Upgrade to include a shuttle between the Pena Palace and its park, saving you a 30-minute walk, so you can focus on the stunning views.
Two UNESCO heritage sites with audio guides for an immersive experience.
- Make the most of your trip and save big with this combo ticket to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.
- From ornate fountains and garden mazes to the aquariums and palatial rooms of 1900s – enjoy full access to to Quinta da Regaleira's key highlights.
- Visit Pena Palace and witness the real splendor of Portuguese royalty decked in silk wallpapers, period furniture, personal items, and lush gardens.
- Spice up your tour with insightful audio guides that tell you stories of a monk's curse at Pena Palace and the masonic symbols of Regaleira.
- Upgrade to include a shuttle between the Pena Palace and its park, saving you a 30-minute walk, so you can focus on the stunning views.
Inclusions
Pena Palace
- Entry to Pena Palace & Park
- Entry to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla
- Audio guide in English, Spanish & French (as per option selected)
- Access to shuttle service between the Palace and the Park (as per option selected)
Quinta da Regaleira
- Skip-the-line/entry ticket to Quinta da Regaleira (as per option selected)
- Audio guide in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish & German (as per option selected)
- Offline content (text, audio narration, & maps)
Exclusions
- Live guide
Pena Palace
- Tip: Don't miss the Queen's Terrace for a panoramic view of the Sintra hills, the surrounding countryside, and the Atlantic Ocean.
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required to access the audio guide. 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.
- The Pena Palace is partially closed due to ongoing restoration work on window openings and the Southeast and Northeast facades of the entrance.
- Access to this monument is not authorized to private vehicles. We recommended the use of pedestrian trails or public transportation.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- 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, climbs a bit, and can take 30 minutes.
- If the transport option is selected, the transfers included for this experience are between the main entrance of the Park and the Palace. A shuttle is available every 15 minutes.
- Reduced price tickets for children aged 6-18 and seniors aged 65+ are available onsite.
Quinta da Regaleira
- Tip: Don't forget to bring a flashlight to check out the tunnels under the property. They're lined with stones and lit with dim lights, creating an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Stefania
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience we and our 8 month old baby were ecstatic then they gave us priority access because the baby is small so a huge thank you
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Rostislava
Feb 2025Verified booking
It was very beautiful, clean and green therе, even though we were there in early February.The air was fresh, birds could be heard everywhere, unreal, like in a fairy tale.
Barsukova
Jan 2025Verified booking
The tickets are good, so you don't have to queue to buy them. For my part, during our visit to Regaleira and Pena, the weather conditions were very unfavorable for viewing. What's more, the 2 parks are set on a cliff, which doesn't help matters. Despite everything, the view remains magnificent and magical. A word of advice: if you have a child who can't walk very well, take a stroller 😆
View original review in French
Stephen
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful palaces, well kept grounds. Overall fabulous view xowrience. Would highly recommend to friends
Adrianne
Feb 2025Verified booking
It's a beautiful place to explore.
Cristina
Jan 2025Verified booking
We loved most the garden. And the paths. The palace is as all old palaces😀 but the garden is special.
Heiß
Apr 2025Verified booking
The building was beautiful. But we didn't like the way we were led through the rooms in a queue. It was difficult to stay longer in one room at our own pace.
View original review in German
Bruno
Apr 2025Verified booking
The experience itself is very good and the palace is beautiful. The effort to preserve this work of art is also to be commended. However, there is one major obstacle that hurts most Portuguese people: the price! I'm sorry, but for a family of five adults, having to pay more than 150 euros for a tourist experience, including entrance fees and transportation (bus), is a steep price to pay. Especially with the daily influx of people (our visit was in April). It is not with the foreign public in mind that the Portuguese are encouraged to visit and get to know our culture.
View original review in Portuguese
Anna-Kaisa
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Palace was amazing. It was good idea to schedule guests but still we needed to stand on queue whole round inside the castle. It would be good to get more guide sings to the walking path from Pena Palace to Historic Centro. The Park were beautiful ja not so difficult to hike.
Martin
Apr 2025Verified booking
We loved the moorish castle but pena palance was extremely overcrowded and and very underwhelming. way overpriced for what it was.
Mary
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
Isabelle
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
James
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very well organized. Only downside was the bus wheelchair lift didn't work so we had to carry our daughter onto the bus and then carry her wheelchair. We were able to do it but most families would have difficulty if the person is big.
Tamara
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very complicated access to the audio guide, I could not use it. When I bought two tickets I could only play it on one device.
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Nazly
Mar 2025Verified booking
I liked it very much, no line and straight to the castle, it's worth it. The only thing is that they do not generate a ticket that you can download by mail, but directly you have to download an app to access them.
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AI
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was a nice view to look down from Pena palace, and the tourist flow control was very organised to have a good experience for visiting palace.
Jina
Mar 2025Verified booking
The guys who brought us up the hill said the buses and the small little cars weren't going up so they took us half way but promised a to the door drop off ... I'm pregnant so that was brutal. Also there was zero signage saying the moorish castle was closed so that was again another long walk for me and very disappointing. Pena was nice sad there is so much construction on the outside still since I was here two years ago.
Ieva
Mar 2025Verified booking
The access to the Castle was quick and fluent. But the content of the audio guide was under my expectations. It answered to the question "what do I see and where do I find it", but not to "why it was necessary, what symbols should I look for, what is the meaning behind, how unique and popular were these practices". I dont think it is worth paying extra for it.
Damien
Mar 2025Verified booking
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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PASCUAL
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very nice visit The sites are magnificent The instructions for the tickets are confusing, nothing complicated just go to the palace, no need to write more information .
View original review in French
Rawi
Mar 2025Verified booking
We ordered tickets through the website, it was very easy and convenient to order. The staff on the website was friendly and explained everything.
Maud
Mar 2025Verified booking
fantastic place ! I liked the feeling of seeing daily life of ancient royals. I enjoyed listening the stories told by some guides along rhe visit. It would be nice to have audio guides with these little stories within the big History. Animations with actors or cinema projections (on walls inside or outside), as welle as ancient music could enhance the magic of the place 😃
Margaret
Mar 2025Verified booking
The palace was fantastic. The way in was a bit confusing with queing and directions to the park alsoconfuding. We missed the gardens as we csme too far down to shuttle bus ans my elderly mam was with us so we couldnt go back.up. overall a good experience.
Dale
Mar 2025Verified booking
Great day minus the rain ☔️. Had our tickets in email plus we took photos of same in case of Wifi issues Thought what was sent to us were only vouchers (stated in instructions) but ended up being our tickets so didn't need to do any other steps, line to palace went smoothly with time slot selected
Lisa
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful buildings and grounds. Glad for the opportunity to visit since last time I was in Sintra the building closed for some conference. Wish they wouldn't allow guided tour visits however since those groups stand blocking access for others and can't get close to read signs in each room.
Combos
Combo: Pena Palace + Moorish Castle Tickets
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€32
Save time with access to Pena Palace and the historic Moorish Castle.
- Get this time-saving combo and explore 2 of Sintra's iconic landmarks, the Pena Palace along with its lush Park, and the Moorish Castle.
- Admire the richly ornate interiors of the Pena Palace and stroll along its beautiful gardens, pretty lakes, and old bridges.
- Head over to the Moorish castle to learn more about the Moors. Spot historic watchtowers, the first Parish church of Sintra, an old stable, and more.
- Upgrade your ticket to include a multilingual audio guide to your exploration. Uncover the monastery past of Pena Palace and more.
- Add more convenience to your cart with the transport option. Get unlimited access to the shuttle service between Pena Palace and the park.
Save time with access to Pena Palace and the historic Moorish Castle.
- Get this time-saving combo and explore 2 of Sintra's iconic landmarks, the Pena Palace along with its lush Park, and the Moorish Castle.
- Admire the richly ornate interiors of the Pena Palace and stroll along its beautiful gardens, pretty lakes, and old bridges.
- Head over to the Moorish castle to learn more about the Moors. Spot historic watchtowers, the first Parish church of Sintra, an old stable, and more.
- Upgrade your ticket to include a multilingual audio guide to your exploration. Uncover the monastery past of Pena Palace and more.
- Add more convenience to your cart with the transport option. Get unlimited access to the shuttle service between Pena Palace and the park.
Inclusions
Pena Palace
- Entry to Pena Palace & Park
- Audio guide in English, Spanish & French
- Shuttle service between the main entrance of Pena Park and Palace (as per option selected)
Moorish Castle
- Entry to the Moorish Castle
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, French & German
**Pena Palace **
- Tip: Don't Miss the Queen’s Terrace. This terrace offers breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding forests and out to the Atlantic Ocean. It's a perfect spot for photos.
- There is an expected wait time of 15-20 mins at the entrance/security.
- The Pena Palace is partially closed due to ongoing restoration work on window openings and the Southeast and Northeast facades of the entrance.
- Please note that access to this monument is not authorized to private vehicles.
- Facilities: Disability parking space, wheelchairs.
- Dogs are not allowed. Guide dogs are allowed.
Moorish Castle
- Tip: Climb to the Top of the Towers for a 360-degree panorama of the surrounding hills, forests, and even the Atlantic Ocean in the distance.
- Facilities: Disability parking space, wheelchairs, toilets & cafe.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Stefania
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience we and our 8 month old baby were ecstatic then they gave us priority access because the baby is small so a huge thank you
View original review in Italian
Rostislava
Feb 2025Verified booking
It was very beautiful, clean and green therе, even though we were there in early February.The air was fresh, birds could be heard everywhere, unreal, like in a fairy tale.
Barsukova
Jan 2025Verified booking
The tickets are good, so you don't have to queue to buy them. For my part, during our visit to Regaleira and Pena, the weather conditions were very unfavorable for viewing. What's more, the 2 parks are set on a cliff, which doesn't help matters. Despite everything, the view remains magnificent and magical. A word of advice: if you have a child who can't walk very well, take a stroller 😆
View original review in French
Stephen
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful palaces, well kept grounds. Overall fabulous view xowrience. Would highly recommend to friends
Cristina
Jan 2025Verified booking
We loved most the garden. And the paths. The palace is as all old palaces😀 but the garden is special.
Heiß
Apr 2025Verified booking
The building was beautiful. But we didn't like the way we were led through the rooms in a queue. It was difficult to stay longer in one room at our own pace.
View original review in German
Bruno
Apr 2025Verified booking
The experience itself is very good and the palace is beautiful. The effort to preserve this work of art is also to be commended. However, there is one major obstacle that hurts most Portuguese people: the price! I'm sorry, but for a family of five adults, having to pay more than 150 euros for a tourist experience, including entrance fees and transportation (bus), is a steep price to pay. Especially with the daily influx of people (our visit was in April). It is not with the foreign public in mind that the Portuguese are encouraged to visit and get to know our culture.
View original review in Portuguese
Anna-Kaisa
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Palace was amazing. It was good idea to schedule guests but still we needed to stand on queue whole round inside the castle. It would be good to get more guide sings to the walking path from Pena Palace to Historic Centro. The Park were beautiful ja not so difficult to hike.
Martin
Apr 2025Verified booking
We loved the moorish castle but pena palance was extremely overcrowded and and very underwhelming. way overpriced for what it was.
Darlene
Apr 2025Verified booking
I couldn't get my audio to work and I didn't have info for the shuttle ( where to catch it ) I thought it would have pick us up at the bottom by the train station I would have like to have had more info
James
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very well organized. Only downside was the bus wheelchair lift didn't work so we had to carry our daughter onto the bus and then carry her wheelchair. We were able to do it but most families would have difficulty if the person is big.
Tamara
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very complicated access to the audio guide, I could not use it. When I bought two tickets I could only play it on one device.
View original review in Spanish
AI
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was a nice view to look down from Pena palace, and the tourist flow control was very organised to have a good experience for visiting palace.
Jina
Mar 2025Verified booking
The guys who brought us up the hill said the buses and the small little cars weren't going up so they took us half way but promised a to the door drop off ... I'm pregnant so that was brutal. Also there was zero signage saying the moorish castle was closed so that was again another long walk for me and very disappointing. Pena was nice sad there is so much construction on the outside still since I was here two years ago.
PASCUAL
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very nice visit The sites are magnificent The instructions for the tickets are confusing, nothing complicated just go to the palace, no need to write more information .
View original review in French
Maud
Mar 2025Verified booking
fantastic place ! I liked the feeling of seeing daily life of ancient royals. I enjoyed listening the stories told by some guides along rhe visit. It would be nice to have audio guides with these little stories within the big History. Animations with actors or cinema projections (on walls inside or outside), as welle as ancient music could enhance the magic of the place 😃
Margaret
Mar 2025Verified booking
The palace was fantastic. The way in was a bit confusing with queing and directions to the park alsoconfuding. We missed the gardens as we csme too far down to shuttle bus ans my elderly mam was with us so we couldnt go back.up. overall a good experience.
Dale
Mar 2025Verified booking
Great day minus the rain ☔️. Had our tickets in email plus we took photos of same in case of Wifi issues Thought what was sent to us were only vouchers (stated in instructions) but ended up being our tickets so didn't need to do any other steps, line to palace went smoothly with time slot selected
Lisa
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful buildings and grounds. Glad for the opportunity to visit since last time I was in Sintra the building closed for some conference. Wish they wouldn't allow guided tour visits however since those groups stand blocking access for others and can't get close to read signs in each room.
Cecile
Feb 2025Verified booking
The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly - lots of stories to add to the tour to make it easy to remember . Unfortunately we do not realize we would not see her again when she was busy directing people up the giralda so we did not tip her - any way of doing that now ? It was the double tour of palace and cathedral at 1pm on Saturday in Seville ( Mariam maybe ?)
Sylvie
Feb 2025Verified booking
The site is well worth a visit, but there were a lot of people and we had to wait in line for the castle despite the queue-cutting tickets. The site is very far from the historic city. So it's best to take the bus or other means of transport.
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Johannes
Feb 2025Verified booking
The castle was in a bad shape and the park also need some refreshing. Sintra old Town was very Nice. The finest castle was the Biester.
Juan
Feb 2025Verified booking
None of the subcategories apply. It was not clear how to access the Palace. I had trouble leaving the car parked. I would have liked a clear explanation of the access difficulties and options for getting up there.
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Ling
Feb 2025Verified booking
Staff rude, need more exit signs. We followed the exit sign then suddenly we were far away and had to walk all the way back up again to exit. I have asthma and it was so challenging to have to walk back up to the palace again. Did not enjoy!
Allen
Jan 2025Verified booking
I liked how organized it was by time reservation. The tickets were so easy to access with the headout app. It was a beautiful day spent at Pena Palace and made it a memorable experience. 10/10!!
Delve into the 19th-century palace's history with an expert guide.
- Explore the 19th century Portuguese palace on this guided tour and marvel at its colorful exterior, romantic interior and eclectic art collection.
- Be enthralled by the palace’s bright, towering turrets with Romantic and Gothic influences, once a 16th-century monastery.
- Stroll the palace interiors and soak in the geometric Arab Room or the Main Kitchen with grand hearths.
- Feel like a Portuguese Royal as you wander through the Queen’s terrace offering stunning views of the gardens below.
- You can opt for a guided experience in a language of your choice, with tours available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Delve into the 19th-century palace's history with an expert guide.
- Explore the 19th century Portuguese palace on this guided tour and marvel at its colorful exterior, romantic interior and eclectic art collection.
- Be enthralled by the palace’s bright, towering turrets with Romantic and Gothic influences, once a 16th-century monastery.
- Stroll the palace interiors and soak in the geometric Arab Room or the Main Kitchen with grand hearths.
- Feel like a Portuguese Royal as you wander through the Queen’s terrace offering stunning views of the gardens below.
- You can opt for a guided experience in a language of your choice, with tours available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Pena Palace & Park with entry
- Entry to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla
- Expert English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Tip: Skip the crowded Queen's Terrace and explore the northern ramparts for breathtaking mountain views and a hidden glimpse of the Pena Park Chalet.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Heather
Apr 2025Verified booking
Overall the experience & tour was incredible. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all questions plus of course gave us an amazing historical tour surrounding the property. Our tickets were for 4pm & we had to park at the bottom of the mountain - we were late given traffic and we practically ran to get to the designated spot at 4pm. No guide was there - we asked many people finally calling Headout in which the rep was very helpful but told us our guide was "running late" and wouldn't be there until 4:30. We finally spotted him about that time and he told us our booking was 5pm. He took pictures of our tickets clearly stating 4pm - to us this was a huge error as we also had plans following this tour that then were delayed. Also the tour was supposed to be 1.5 hours and was just over 1 hour. Felt we were a bit rushed.
Amy
Apr 2025Verified booking
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Mary
Dec 2024Verified booking
Palace is worth seeing
Anton
Nov 2024Verified booking
The guide didn't speak English well, which made it very difficult to understand the stories and explanations she wanted to give us. What's more, the tour was poorly organized. We had to stop in narrow rooms and wait for the guide to explain things that could have been told before or after we passed through. They were full of other visitors who wanted to pass through, which made the experience very uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the guided tour wasn't worth it. In addition, the quality of the restoration of the Pena Palace, especially inside, left something to be desired. I noticed wires sticking out, cameras badly embedded in the walls and even some cloths and plastic sheeting scattered around the palace. I believe there is room for improvement.
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Ellen
Oct 2024Verified booking
Our tour guide was knowledgable and passionate about the Portuguese history as it relates to the palace. Was quite enjoyable and brought a lot more interest to visiting the Palace. The only downside of the tour was that the palace was quite crowded and there were some very aggressive tourists around us who pushed us out of the way to get in( no one in our group).
Carol
Oct 2024Verified booking
Our guide was passionate and informative and added so much color to the tour. I loved the small group size of eight, and the use of headphones made it possible to hear her commentary without having to huddle in or require her to speak loudly. I also appreciated that being part of the tour allowed us to jump ahead in the line saving a lot of time. It was well worth the money and I recommend it highly. My one caveat is the misdirection about where to meet. My ticket clearly stated it was outside the gate, including a photo with notations and yet the meeting spot was just inside the gate. Had I not read other reviewers having mentioned it, I would not have known to look there.
Patricia
Sep 2024Verified booking
Instructions on where to park, how to drop off people with disabilities. Way finding in the park needs improving. Better communication with security guards at the gates and guided tour company needs to improve - security guard instructed us to walk the pathway via the lake, not to the meeting point! Too confusing and not helpful for a member of our party who had great difficulty walking the 30minutes up hill to the palace.
Suzanna
Aug 2024Verified booking
Bruno was an amazing tour guide and super hospitable when we were struggling to get back to our car. The tour was amazing, very enlightening and stunning architecture. 100% recommend going and booking with Bruno as your tour guide.
Anne
Aug 2024Verified booking
The guide was very informative.
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Joanne
Aug 2024Verified booking
Meeting point was not as indicated. We had trouble finding the tour despite asking many employees for help. We almost missed it. Tour was mixed up with another group and was conducted in two languages which extended the tour time by a lot.
Daniel
Oct 2024Verified booking
Absolutely nothing on behalf of Headout. The venue and their team were amazing and saved the day. Headout was a major disappointment and I was given incorrect information every step of the way. I followed all directions from Headout and was left feeling helpless in trying to find the guide. All the information given by Headout was wrong and therefore I was unable to find the tour. Only after stressing and using my own problem solving on the situation was I able to join the tour when it was more than halfway over. Things that were "included" in what I purchased, were never sent to me. Including a shuttle ticket from the bottom of the hill to the top where the palace sits. I am requesting that I be refunded for the entire amount of my purchase.
Full-day Sintra tour with guided visits to iconic landmarks and coastal highlights.
- Check out the best selection of full-day guided tours from Lisbon to Sintra and Pena Palace, and pick the one that fits your needs!
- Crowned by the Sintra mountains, Pena Palace whisks you back in time with its sprawling gardens and grand facade.
- Picture yourself on Cascais' pristine beaches, the sun warming your skin as you tread moss-covered rocks to look out at the Atlantic Ocean.
- Upgrade your tour to see Quinta da Regaleira's occult-themed ruins and stand at the edge of Europe at Cabo da Roca.
- Choose the Estoril route back and discover the casino that sparked the iconic James Bond story, Casino Royale.
Full-day Sintra tour with guided visits to iconic landmarks and coastal highlights.
- Check out the best selection of full-day guided tours from Lisbon to Sintra and Pena Palace, and pick the one that fits your needs!
- Crowned by the Sintra mountains, Pena Palace whisks you back in time with its sprawling gardens and grand facade.
- Picture yourself on Cascais' pristine beaches, the sun warming your skin as you tread moss-covered rocks to look out at the Atlantic Ocean.
- Upgrade your tour to see Quinta da Regaleira's occult-themed ruins and stand at the edge of Europe at Cabo da Roca.
- Choose the Estoril route back and discover the casino that sparked the iconic James Bond story, Casino Royale.
Inclusions
- Full-day guided tour of the Sintra region
- English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Round-trip transfers from Lisbon
- Tour of: Sintra, Cascais, Lisbon, Belem, Cabo da Roca, & Estoril (as per option selected)
- Entry to Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira (as per option selected)
- Tasting of two wines (as per option selected)
- Tasting Pastel de Belém pastry (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Tip: Look for the Initiation Well, one of the most famous features of the Quinta da Regaleira. It is said to be a place of initiation for secret societies.
- Pets are not allowed on this experience.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Guide dogs are allowed.
- Guests must note that in case of wildfires, the visit to Pena Palace will be replaced with a visit Queluz Palace, whereas in case of strikes, the visit to Pena Palace will be replaced with a visit to Regaleira Estate!
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Marcia
Oct 2024Verified booking
Was a fun day with Adrian. He is very knowledgeable about the palace and Areas that we visited. He did a good job conversing in 2 languages for the day!
Jose
Oct 2024Verified booking
The guide was correct. I think the explanations were more than enough. At the beginning of the visit, there is a tremendous chaos, until they decide who gets on each bus. We were 4 people, they told us on one bus that we were not going to get on that bus. It was another one. Finally they made us get on that bus. But everyone had already boarded and we had to put them in the last seats, where the space is extremely uncomfortable. In addition, they allowed couples who were going together to occupy seats in different rows. In the window seat. In short, very bad organization. The experience announced the visit to Quinta da Regalería, which did not happen.
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Jan 2025Verified booking
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ANASTASIOS
Oct 2024Verified booking
Nice planned trip. Flexible to external issues (running event the same time with our trip). Very good guides!
Patricio
Aug 2024Verified booking
The tour was really good and we had a really good tour guide who kept the group engaged and on time. Our only complaint about the experience was that the description said we were going to visit Quinta Da Regaleira and we did not go there. Would have been a 5/5 but giving a 4 as we did not visit the Quinta and it was something we really wanted to do.
Annalissa
Aug 2024Verified booking
It was super convenient being chartered around to the top sights. Our guide was super friendly, and knowledgeable. The only thing that brought this from a 5 star to 4 is the confusion with the bus when we got to Pena Palace. Because our group was so large, we had to split it into two groups. The first group of 25 was able to fit on the bus, but our group of 17, was asked to walk since it would likely be another 30 minutes until the next bus. It wasn't a big deal for most of us, but there were some on the trip who struggled with the climb, and our guide didn't slow down. When we got to the top, I had to insist we wait for the other members of our group. The whole thing was a bit chaotic and unorganized. I think it would have made sense to prioritize those with mobility issues first, and ensure they had a spot on the bus first. I also think it would have been nice if our guide had told us there were no bathrooms during the 45 minute tour of Pena Palace, and provide time for us to use it beforehand.
Hugo
Aug 2024Verified booking
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Ana
Aug 2024Verified booking
The guide and the tour was super but he left us the bus because the directions were not clear, we had to take a cab for 30 euros to get there. The tour is not clear I thought we were going to go to a lot of places and only went to 3, it said it included wine and cake and they didn't give us anything either.
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Estefania
Jul 2024Verified booking
The tour was very good, he explained a lot of history of all the places we went to. And the visit to the palace is amazing!
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Maria
May 2024Verified booking
In general everything. But I loved the tour of the coast and the Sintra mountain range. The palace was also very nice, but I already knew it. Margarida was very nice and attentive.
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Nermin
May 2024Verified booking
The tour was a great duration and didn't feel rushed. There could maybe be slightly shorter lunch break to allow more time at sites. Importantly, Joao is 10/10.
Montserrat
Jul 2024Verified booking
The whole trip was great and the guide was very funny and nice.
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Jun 2024Verified booking
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Steven
Mar 2024Verified booking
Itinerary was excellent that involved various stops. Guide was very well experienced and knowledgeable.
Thomas
Apr 2024Verified booking
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Unlimited Lisbon transport and landmark access with entry to Pena Palace.
- With this combo, gain entry to the majestic Pena Palace in Sintra and the Lisboa Card for an unending adventure, saving up to 50% on attraction tickets!
- Your Lisboa Card, valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the option selected, grants you access to the city’s public transport and entry to 51 monuments.
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to landmark buildings like the Jerónimos Monastery, the National Costume Museum, and the National Museum of the Azulejo.
- Get entry to the majestic Pena Palace, and upgrade your ticket for round-trip transportation to and from the main entrance of the park and palace.
- Walk through the massive palace and check out the many battlements, watchtowers, and drawbridge. Then, make your way to the magnificent park and soak up the natural aura of it all.
Unlimited Lisbon transport and landmark access with entry to Pena Palace.
- With this combo, gain entry to the majestic Pena Palace in Sintra and the Lisboa Card for an unending adventure, saving up to 50% on attraction tickets!
- Your Lisboa Card, valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the option selected, grants you access to the city’s public transport and entry to 51 monuments.
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to landmark buildings like the Jerónimos Monastery, the National Costume Museum, and the National Museum of the Azulejo.
- Get entry to the majestic Pena Palace, and upgrade your ticket for round-trip transportation to and from the main entrance of the park and palace.
- Walk through the massive palace and check out the many battlements, watchtowers, and drawbridge. Then, make your way to the magnificent park and soak up the natural aura of it all.
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Lisbon Card
- Valid for 24 hours
- Access to unlimited public transport
- Museums, attractions: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Pilar7 Bridge Experience & more
- Discounts at Quinta da Regaleira, Vasco da Gama Aquarium & more
- Handy guide (no physical guide available, download to be done by QR Code)
- Get complete details here
Pena Palace
- Entry to Pena Palace
- Entry to the park
- Entry to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla
- Round-trip transportation between the main entrance of the Park and the Palace (as per option selected)
Lisbon Card
- You can visit each attraction only once.
- Once redeemed, it is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the ticket option chosen.
- Fast-track entry is not possible at all attractions.
- All cards must be exchanged at the same redemption point.
- Click here to know how to use this card.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Pena Palace
- There is an expected wait time of 15-20 mins at the entrance/security.
- Please note that access to this monument is not authorized to private vehicles. We recommended the use of pedestrian trails or public transportation.
- You can park your car in the historic center of Sintra or the peripheral car parks available.
- Pena Palace is in Sintra, about 30 kilometers from Lisbon.
- Dogs are not allowed except for guide dogs.
- Exchange your digital voucher for a personal Lisboa card from any of the redemption points mentioned in your voucher, which is valid from the date you've filled in during the checkout.
- Validate it on a form of public transport and use it for 24/48/72 hours, depending on your ticket choice.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Stefania
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience we and our 8 month old baby were ecstatic then they gave us priority access because the baby is small so a huge thank you
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Rostislava
Feb 2025Verified booking
It was very beautiful, clean and green therе, even though we were there in early February.The air was fresh, birds could be heard everywhere, unreal, like in a fairy tale.
Maria
Jan 2025Verified booking
Beautiful memories 💖 Rode subway, Uber , Sintra train and Uber going there. But it's all worth it. The place is enchanting located on top of the mountain. The view around the area is fantastic. Awesome experience. Loved it.❤
Barsukova
Jan 2025Verified booking
The tickets are good, so you don't have to queue to buy them. For my part, during our visit to Regaleira and Pena, the weather conditions were very unfavorable for viewing. What's more, the 2 parks are set on a cliff, which doesn't help matters. Despite everything, the view remains magnificent and magical. A word of advice: if you have a child who can't walk very well, take a stroller 😆
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Stephen
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful palaces, well kept grounds. Overall fabulous view xowrience. Would highly recommend to friends
Cristina
Jan 2025Verified booking
We loved most the garden. And the paths. The palace is as all old palaces😀 but the garden is special.
Heiß
Apr 2025Verified booking
The building was beautiful. But we didn't like the way we were led through the rooms in a queue. It was difficult to stay longer in one room at our own pace.
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Bruno
Apr 2025Verified booking
The experience itself is very good and the palace is beautiful. The effort to preserve this work of art is also to be commended. However, there is one major obstacle that hurts most Portuguese people: the price! I'm sorry, but for a family of five adults, having to pay more than 150 euros for a tourist experience, including entrance fees and transportation (bus), is a steep price to pay. Especially with the daily influx of people (our visit was in April). It is not with the foreign public in mind that the Portuguese are encouraged to visit and get to know our culture.
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Anna-Kaisa
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Palace was amazing. It was good idea to schedule guests but still we needed to stand on queue whole round inside the castle. It would be good to get more guide sings to the walking path from Pena Palace to Historic Centro. The Park were beautiful ja not so difficult to hike.
Martin
Apr 2025Verified booking
We loved the moorish castle but pena palance was extremely overcrowded and and very underwhelming. way overpriced for what it was.
Elzbieta
Apr 2025Verified booking
I loved the supportive team. Visiting the hills, going through palace full of stairs with parents over their 80s (one of them with walking roller) is challenging but thanks to amazing and caring staff it was a great experience for us. Kindness and smiles made our time wonderful!
James
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very well organized. Only downside was the bus wheelchair lift didn't work so we had to carry our daughter onto the bus and then carry her wheelchair. We were able to do it but most families would have difficulty if the person is big.
gleizes
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very good for metro bus streetcar transport! Easy to use but many attractions are still paying like botanical garden, monastery of saint Antoine... and you have to be able to use it, because some of the best attractions, such as the Belém tower, are inaccessible to the rest of the world, which is a pity, or the Jeronimos monastery, which needs a queue cutter.
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AI
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was a nice view to look down from Pena palace, and the tourist flow control was very organised to have a good experience for visiting palace.
Jina
Mar 2025Verified booking
The guys who brought us up the hill said the buses and the small little cars weren't going up so they took us half way but promised a to the door drop off ... I'm pregnant so that was brutal. Also there was zero signage saying the moorish castle was closed so that was again another long walk for me and very disappointing. Pena was nice sad there is so much construction on the outside still since I was here two years ago.
Agustin
Mar 2025Verified booking
Excellent card. The only negative is the amount of waiting at the attractions to enter, beyond the people, the protocols are very slow.
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PASCUAL
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very nice visit The sites are magnificent The instructions for the tickets are confusing, nothing complicated just go to the palace, no need to write more information .
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Maud
Mar 2025Verified booking
fantastic place ! I liked the feeling of seeing daily life of ancient royals. I enjoyed listening the stories told by some guides along rhe visit. It would be nice to have audio guides with these little stories within the big History. Animations with actors or cinema projections (on walls inside or outside), as welle as ancient music could enhance the magic of the place 😃
Dale
Mar 2025Verified booking
Great day minus the rain ☔️. Had our tickets in email plus we took photos of same in case of Wifi issues Thought what was sent to us were only vouchers (stated in instructions) but ended up being our tickets so didn't need to do any other steps, line to palace went smoothly with time slot selected
Lisa
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful buildings and grounds. Glad for the opportunity to visit since last time I was in Sintra the building closed for some conference. Wish they wouldn't allow guided tour visits however since those groups stand blocking access for others and can't get close to read signs in each room.
Niamh
Feb 2025Verified booking
Once at the park entrance, I took the shuttle to the palace (as it was included in my ticket). But I realised there is a path up to the castle which would only take about 15 minutes walking, so I walked back down instead afterwards (less than 10 minutes downhill). The palace was fabulous, my only negative was that maybe they over sell each slot as not only do you need to queue to enter the palace, whilst inside you are constantly in a queue to see each room.
Johannes
Feb 2025Verified booking
The castle was in a bad shape and the park also need some refreshing. Sintra old Town was very Nice. The finest castle was the Biester.
Ling
Feb 2025Verified booking
Staff rude, need more exit signs. We followed the exit sign then suddenly we were far away and had to walk all the way back up again to exit. I have asthma and it was so challenging to have to walk back up to the palace again. Did not enjoy!
Allen
Jan 2025Verified booking
I liked how organized it was by time reservation. The tickets were so easy to access with the headout app. It was a beautiful day spent at Pena Palace and made it a memorable experience. 10/10!!
PABLO
Apr 2025Verified booking
Great... Very well preserved and beautiful. The palace is a pity it seemed to me a little abandoned.
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Lisbon Essential Combo: Jerónimos Monastery + Belém Tower + Pena Palace Tickets
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Unlock access to 3 of Portugal’s most photographed landmarks!
- In just 1 easy booking, access 3 epic Greater Lisbon sites – the waterside Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, and the hilly Pena Palace and Park.
- Why not make it more interesting? You can upgrade your tickets to include multilingual audio guides for all three sites.
- Jerónimos Monastery commemorates Lisbon’s sea-faring culture with intricate maritime details, religious tiled decorations, and a dazzling courtyard.
- The limestone-carved medieval Belém Tower nearby reflects its splendor in nautical defense. Traverse the 4 stories inside and enjoy sweeping views from watchpoints.
- Head to Pena Palace and step into a fairytale world of lush gardens, pointed arches, ornate carvings, and domes that seem to reach for the sky.
- Upgrade for easy access! Skip the 30-minute walk and take convenient shuttles between the gates of Pena Palace and the park.
Unlock access to 3 of Portugal’s most photographed landmarks!
- In just 1 easy booking, access 3 epic Greater Lisbon sites – the waterside Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, and the hilly Pena Palace and Park.
- Why not make it more interesting? You can upgrade your tickets to include multilingual audio guides for all three sites.
- Jerónimos Monastery commemorates Lisbon’s sea-faring culture with intricate maritime details, religious tiled decorations, and a dazzling courtyard.
- The limestone-carved medieval Belém Tower nearby reflects its splendor in nautical defense. Traverse the 4 stories inside and enjoy sweeping views from watchpoints.
- Head to Pena Palace and step into a fairytale world of lush gardens, pointed arches, ornate carvings, and domes that seem to reach for the sky.
- Upgrade for easy access! Skip the 30-minute walk and take convenient shuttles between the gates of Pena Palace and the park.
Inclusions
Jerónimos Monastery
- Entry to Jerónimos Monastery
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, or French (as per option selected)
Belém Tower
- Entry to Belém Tower
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, or Italian (as per option selected)
Pena Palace
- Entry to Pena Palace
- Entry to the Park
- Entry to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, or French (as per option selected)
- Round-trip transportation between the main entrance of the Park and Palace (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Transport between Lisbon and Sintra
Jerónimos Monastery
- Tip: Look out for the detailed sculpture of Vasco da Gama's return in the Chapter Room, a significant piece of art.
- Jerónimos Monastery is partially wheelchair accessible, visitors may face some challenges due to cobblestoned sections.
- Wheelchairs can be rented at the entrance to the monastery.
- Strict dress code: Please note that off-shoulder tops, dresses, and knee-high shorts are not recommended.
- Visitors are not allowed to take photographs in some parts of the monastery.
- Keep in mind food & beverages and large bags or backpacks are not allowed on this experience.
Belém Tower
- Tip: Belém Tower is best seen either early morning to participate in a tour at 10 am or in the evening to watch a beautiful sunset at Targus River.
- Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside both venues.
- Belém Tower is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible with ramps and elevators.
Pena Palace
- Tip: There aren't many eateries near the palace, which is a long walk to the city center. We recommend you pack a small meal as Pena Park has designated picnic areas where you can refuel amidst nature!
- Pena Palace is in Sintra which is 25 kilometers from Lisbon.
- Please note that the slot chosen is when you need to be at the Palace entrance and not the main gate of the Park. If you miss the slot, you will be denied entry.
- The path from the main gate of the Park to the Palace is around a 30-minute walk. If the transport option is selected, the transfers included for this experience are between the main entrance of the Park and the Palace.
- Accessible parking spaces are conveniently located at 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.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Stefania
Feb 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience we and our 8 month old baby were ecstatic then they gave us priority access because the baby is small so a huge thank you
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Rostislava
Feb 2025Verified booking
It was very beautiful, clean and green therе, even though we were there in early February.The air was fresh, birds could be heard everywhere, unreal, like in a fairy tale.
Monique
Feb 2025Verified booking
I bought my tickets in advance and avoided selling out and queuing at the ticket office, but because there is no appointment, you have to queue for up to 2 hours anyway.
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Barsukova
Jan 2025Verified booking
The tickets are good, so you don't have to queue to buy them. For my part, during our visit to Regaleira and Pena, the weather conditions were very unfavorable for viewing. What's more, the 2 parks are set on a cliff, which doesn't help matters. Despite everything, the view remains magnificent and magical. A word of advice: if you have a child who can't walk very well, take a stroller 😆
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Stephen
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful palaces, well kept grounds. Overall fabulous view xowrience. Would highly recommend to friends
Grecia
Feb 2025Verified booking
Excellent. I bought the tickets and did not have to wait in line. The monastery is beautiful!
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Cristina
Jan 2025Verified booking
We loved most the garden. And the paths. The palace is as all old palaces😀 but the garden is special.
Heiß
Apr 2025Verified booking
The building was beautiful. But we didn't like the way we were led through the rooms in a queue. It was difficult to stay longer in one room at our own pace.
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Bruno
Apr 2025Verified booking
The experience itself is very good and the palace is beautiful. The effort to preserve this work of art is also to be commended. However, there is one major obstacle that hurts most Portuguese people: the price! I'm sorry, but for a family of five adults, having to pay more than 150 euros for a tourist experience, including entrance fees and transportation (bus), is a steep price to pay. Especially with the daily influx of people (our visit was in April). It is not with the foreign public in mind that the Portuguese are encouraged to visit and get to know our culture.
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Anna-Kaisa
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Palace was amazing. It was good idea to schedule guests but still we needed to stand on queue whole round inside the castle. It would be good to get more guide sings to the walking path from Pena Palace to Historic Centro. The Park were beautiful ja not so difficult to hike.
JORGE
Apr 2025Verified booking
I got up early, but the lines were almost an hour long to get in. Buying tickets in advance makes no difference in the spring, in both places there were no more than 5 or 10 people buying tickets. In addition, people were cutting in line and the security of the place did not make any control. Incredibly in the Jeronimos the people who were cutting in line were not Latinos but Portuguese and Italians, young people.
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Martin
Apr 2025Verified booking
We loved the moorish castle but pena palance was extremely overcrowded and and very underwhelming. way overpriced for what it was.
Yasemin
Apr 2025Verified booking
Although I had a ticket and was there early, I waited over an hour and found out that entry to the church costs extra. And on the bar code was a different date than on the confirmation, which made me panic whether I would even get in. It worked but it could have been without the stress. Unfortunately I couldn't get hold of anyone to solve this problem with the date
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Susana
Apr 2025Verified booking
I’m Portuguese and I walk past the monastery almost every day, yet I rarely go inside because of the long queues. But on this particular day, I decided to wait—and finally visit. I ended up crying like a baby. Tears of both sadness and joy. Sadness for what the monastery represents—colonialism, and all the weight that carries. Joy for its overwhelming beauty, for the effort and craftsmanship that went into creating it, for the way it stands as a reminder of history. I often feel like other cities are more beautiful than Lisbon, but standing there, I thought—my God, look at this place. But what moved me most was realizing that I have access to this beauty for the rest of my life. That my children, and everyone else’s children, can grow up with this around them. I walked through those corridors feeling something I can’t quite explain—safe, at peace, deeply blessed. It was a reminder that some of the most priceless things in life are right here, freely available. And I can go there every single day.
Enrique
Apr 2025Verified booking
We found the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon to be very beautiful, in a purely aesthetic sense, and also extraordinary as a Gothic architectural work. The stonework is detailed and beautiful. I must admit that when I went to Lisbon I was unaware of its existence.
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Pierre
Apr 2025Verified booking
A tour of both floors of the monastery was the same price - €40 is too much! The church is half scaffolded, but it was free. We didn't have the pleasure of admiring it all.
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James
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very well organized. Only downside was the bus wheelchair lift didn't work so we had to carry our daughter onto the bus and then carry her wheelchair. We were able to do it but most families would have difficulty if the person is big.
AI
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was a nice view to look down from Pena palace, and the tourist flow control was very organised to have a good experience for visiting palace.
Jina
Mar 2025Verified booking
The guys who brought us up the hill said the buses and the small little cars weren't going up so they took us half way but promised a to the door drop off ... I'm pregnant so that was brutal. Also there was zero signage saying the moorish castle was closed so that was again another long walk for me and very disappointing. Pena was nice sad there is so much construction on the outside still since I was here two years ago.
Raisa
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful places to visit. Plan to go early as there are usually long lineups to get in, even with the tickets bought online.
Monique
Mar 2025Verified booking
A magical place, every detail is impressive and the question remains: how did they manage to make something so incredible? Well worth a visit!
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Raphaele
Mar 2025Verified booking
It's a magnificent (if somewhat empty) space that transports us to another era. The church was being renovated, so there's nothing to see.
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PASCUAL
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very nice visit The sites are magnificent The instructions for the tickets are confusing, nothing complicated just go to the palace, no need to write more information .
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Magdalena
Mar 2025Verified booking
i was not offered any guide of leaflet, nobody told us about the church being colesed... It was very interesting, but I expected more for the money paid
Maud
Mar 2025Verified booking
fantastic place ! I liked the feeling of seeing daily life of ancient royals. I enjoyed listening the stories told by some guides along rhe visit. It would be nice to have audio guides with these little stories within the big History. Animations with actors or cinema projections (on walls inside or outside), as welle as ancient music could enhance the magic of the place 😃
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Why visit Pena Palace?
- Stunning Architecture and Design: Pena Palace is an example of the Romanticist architectural style, boasting a colorful and eclectic mix of neo-Gothic, neo-Manueline, Islamic, and Renaissance elements.
- Rich Historical Significance: It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Lush and Enchanting Gardens: The palace is surrounded by gardens, featuring a variety of plants, trees, and flowers from around the world.
- Memorable Visitor Experience: Pena Palace guided tours are available for visitors, providing insightful information about the palace's history, architecture, and more.
- Unforgettable Ambiance: The combination of its appearance, beautiful gardens, and historical significance creates an ambiance that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
Which Pena Palace ticket is best for you?
Timed entry tickets
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Guided tour optional
- You get fast track entry to Pena Palace.
- Entrance to the Pena Palace park.
- Entrance to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla.
Recommended Tours:
Full-day guided tours
Duration: 4-5 hours
Guide: Guided tour included
- These tickets include a 7- 10 hour guided tour through the enchanting town of Sintra with Lisbon transfers via an air-conditioned minibus.
- A multilingual guide will tell you about Sintra's 19th-century history and learn about the National Palace too.
Recommended Tours:
Combo tours
Duration: Varies
Guide: Guided tour optional
- Explore more of Sintra as a history buff and visit landmarks like Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira along with Pena Palace.
- You can choose to have a guided tour with an informative and knowledgeable guide.
Recommended Tours:
Guided tour of Sintra and beyond
Duration: Varies
Guide: Guided Tour
- Explore the beautiful gems of Portugal - Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais - with an expert local guide along with Pena Palace
- Experience Portugal, beyond the Pena Palace.
Recommended Tours:
Pena Palace highlights
The Palace
Standing atop the Sintra mountain surrounded by greenery, the Pena Palace is one of the most important cultural icons of Portuguese.
Painted in vibrant shades of red and yellow, the architecture is reminiscent of the Romantic era with influences from the Moorish and Manueline periods.
Plan your visit to Pena Palace
From opening hours to facilities, here's everything you need to know to plan your visit to Pena Palace.
Opening Hours
Location
Facilities
Tips
Eat
Stay
Pena Palace is open every day. The timings are as follows:
Pena Palace
Monday-Sunday: 9:30am to 6:30pm
Pena Palace Gardens
Monday-Sunday: 9am to 7pm.
Last Entry: 5:30pm
Closed: January 1st and December 25th
Best time to visit: The best time to visit Pena Palace is during the spring (April to June) when the weather is mild and the gardens are in full bloom.
Pena Palace Opening Hours
- Parking: There are two parking lots at the Pena Palace. The first one is located at the bottom of the park. From here, it is about 30 minutes of an uphill climb to reach the palace. The second parking lot is located right next to the entrance.
- Dining: On-site dining options for meals, snacks, and beverages.
- Accessibility: Pena Palace is wheelchair accessible. You can get one on advance request.
- Restrooms: There are restroom facilities available for visitors within the Pena Palace complex.
- Wi-Fi: Availability of Wi-Fi in specific areas
- Buy Tickets in Advance: To save time and avoid long ticket lines, consider purchasing your Pena Palace tickets online in advance.
- Transportation: If you're not driving, consider taking public transportation or a guided tour from central Lisbon to Sintra. Once in Sintra, local buses or tuk-tuks are available to reach Pena Palace.
- Download Maps Offline: Download maps of the palace and its surroundings offline on your smartphone before your visit, as mobile signal strength can vary in the area.
- Check Accessibility: If you have mobility concerns, inquire about the accessibility of certain areas. Some parts of the palace might have stairs or uneven terrain.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respect local customs and guidelines, especially when entering religious or restricted areas within the palace.
- Check Photography Policies: Confirm the photography policies, especially if you plan to use professional equipment.
- Tascantiga: Cozy spot serving traditional Portuguese dishes with a friendly ambiance.
- Incomum by Luis Santos: Quirky restaurant offering creative Portuguese fusion cuisine in a chic setting.
- Sabores de Sintra: Charming eatery with outdoor seating, featuring regional dishes and wines.
- Romaria de Baco: Rustic tavern serving traditional Portuguese food with excellent wine selection.
Budget: Moon Hill Hostel, Sintra Small Hostel
Mid-Range: Tivoli Sintra Hotel, Hotel Sintra Jardim
Beyond Pena Palace
Jeronimos Monastery
The Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Manueline architecture and tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões.
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National Palace of Sintra
The National Palace of Sintra, a stunning mix of architectural styles, is Portugal's oldest royal palace and a must-see for any visitor.
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Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta da Regaleira is renowned for its romantic architecture, intricate gardens, and symbolic structures, including the mystical Initiation Well.
Explore Quinta da RegaleiraFrequently asked questions about Pena Palace tickets
How to book Pena Palace tickets?
You can purchase tickets to Pena Palace online or at the venue. Online purchasing allows you to skip the long queues at the ticket office.
How much is the Pena Palace ticket price?
Depending on your choice of ticket, Pena Palace ticket price will vary. However, you can expect a standard entry ticket to cost you around €14.
Should I buy Pena Palace tickets in advance?
It is advisable to pre-book your Pena Palace tickets for a safe and comfortable experience.
What is included in Pena Palace tickets?
Depending on your choice of ticket, a standard Pena Palace ticket will give you access to the palace and its adjoining park.
What is the cancellation policy for Pena Palace tickets?
The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket you choose to book. While some tickets offer a full refund on canceling tickets up to 48-72 hours in advance, others may not offer a refund upon cancellation. Please check the specific terms before you make your reservation.
How long does it take to complete a Pena Palace tour?
The duration of a Pena Palace tour can vary depending on several factors, including the type of tour you choose and your pace of exploration. On average, a guided tour of Pena Palace typically takes around 1 to 1.5 hours. This duration allows you to visit the main rooms and highlights of the palace while also providing some time to learn about its history and architecture from the guide.
Is access to Pena Palace Park included with Pena Palace entry tickets?
Yes, you can access Pena Palace Park with your entry tickets to Pena Palace.
What are the opening hours of Pena Palace?
Pena Palace opens at 9:30 AM and closes at 6.30 PM, every day of the week.
Can I take photographs inside the palace?
Photography is generally allowed in the outdoor areas and some indoor spaces, but flash photography may be restricted in certain rooms. Always follow the guidelines provided by the staff.
Is Pena Palace accessible for visitors with mobility challenges?
While some areas may have stairs or uneven terrain, efforts have been made to improve accessibility. Contact the palace in advance to inquire about specific facilities for visitors with mobility needs.
Can I visit Pena Palace and other attractions in one day?
Yes, it's possible to visit Pena Palace along with other nearby attractions like the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira in a day, but plan your time accordingly.
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Stefania
ItalyFeb, 2025
Beautiful experience we and our 8 month old baby were ecstatic then they gave us priority access because the baby is small so a huge thank you
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Rostislava
BulgariaFeb, 2025
It was very beautiful, clean and green therе, even though we were there in early February.The air was fresh, birds could be heard everywhere, unreal, like in a fairy tale.
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Marie-josee
CanadaNov, 2023
Rui was very friendly, genuine, knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting information throughout the day. We really enjoyed our experience!
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Lynda
CanadaOct, 2023
The tour was well hosted...the crowds and choas at Pena Palace was as expected. The ticket taking on arrival could be better organised and communicated on site. There were a lot of groups all checking in at the same time and it wasn't clear on where to line up for each particular group.
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Maria
Jul, 2022
La visita al Palacio da pena fue bonita pero había mucha gente y se formaban muchas colas para visitarlo. El tiempo que estuvimos en Cascais fue muy breve.
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Radu
Nov, 2022
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and took care if all the tour details. It was a stress free experience, professionally driven and very enjoyable, I highly recommend.
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Dodion
Mar, 2022
Tout parfait : véhicule super confortable, guide et chauffeur super sympas et visite guidée du palais super intéressante.
Repas simple et délicieux.
A recommander.
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Mónica-beatriz
Nov, 2024
It was all good, the guide was friendly and solved all our doubts. He was with us the whole time.
We really liked his explanations. The trip was good too.
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