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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)
- 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.
- Enter the Palace through the designated house tour entrance; avoid using the main gate.
- Arrive at the Palace entrance at your assigned time slot; late arrivals may be denied entry.
- The walk from the park entrance to the Palace is approximately 30 minutes. Plan accordingly to arrive on time.
- You may experience a 15-20 minute wait at the entrance due to mandatory security checks, ensuring a safe and seamless experience for all.
- Private vehicles are not permitted access to the monument. Use pedestrian trails or public transportation.
- If you select the transport option, transfers are between the park's main entrance and the Palace.
- Reduced-price tickets for youth(6-18) and seniors (65+) are available onsite.
Pets are not allowed; however, guide dogs are permitted. - 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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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!
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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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!!
SOLEDAD
Jan 2025Verified booking
Easy to book, although it takes a while to receive the vouchers and gives the impression that the reservation has not been made, although you are seeing that you have paid for it.
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Sarah
Jan 2025Verified booking
I paid the entrance fee to the palace and the park; and I felt that they sold you air; since the park did not have a specific access; that is, with the entrance to the park you could walk through it without having to pay more.
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Katrin
Jan 2025Verified booking
I had booked tickets for 10.30am. However, the tickets, which I was only able to download the day before the visit, stated 11:00 am as the admission time and we had to wait almost an hour on site. I wasn't informed about the change in time either.
Eric
Jan 2025Verified booking
A very pleasant and interesting visit to the site. However, there were far too many people. It would be a good idea to consider maximum gauges per hour and not to exceed a certain quota, so as to be able to circulate more easily and enjoy the visit to the full.
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Ana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Wonderful tour, we entered at exactly the time agreed and loved the Castle of the Feather and the Moors. All very well preserved.
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Jorge
Dec 2024Verified booking
the timing and facilities plus they responded quickly to a question I had I would buy from them again thanks!!!!
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María
Dec 2024Verified booking
The palace is impressive, what was not very clearly explained was the atoguia, I managed to open it after leaving the palace.
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Raquel
Dec 2024Verified booking
I have put good to put something because we could not enter to see the castle as we had to return to Spain for an emergency so we did not visit Sintra.
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Jana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Castle was wonderfull. I m from Slovakia and I had realy nice experience from a trip to Sintra.I will only recomend to my friends to visit Portugual next time.😉🤗!
Heidi
Dec 2024Verified booking
No issues at all. Arrived and it was a quick walk up the hill, maybe 15 mins and then had time for a coffee before our entrance time. Great experience!
Martina
Dec 2024Verified booking
The palace is beautiful! We felt like we were in a fairy tale. We will definitely come back to this place someday! The amazing architecture combined with the interiors enchanted us.
Isabella
Dec 2024Verified booking
Really beautiful. The language to "redeem" was a little misleading as I thought we would need to swap for physical tickets at the gate but it was really easy and they scanned us in. Would appreciate a senior option but definitely easy and recommend. Went on a Monday at 10:30 on a cloudy day and there was no line to get inside the palace.
Tiago
Nov 2024Verified booking
An incredible experience, from start to finish. Starting at the palace and ending in the park. You can spend a whole day here discovering all the trails that extend throughout the park, nature at its best.
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DeAnn
Nov 2024Verified booking
The palace was great and the grounds lovely. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I bought the ticket for the palace and transportation and learned that it was for transportation within the park, not to the park. I did not see one bus to help get us to the palace and was told it would be a half hour walk - it was more like 10 minutes. Would have loved to have seen more of the park but just couldn't find that bus anywhere.
CONCEPCION
Nov 2024Verified booking
Palacio da Pena, very nice but the way to walk to the top is horrible. Better to park the car and take a cab or tuctuc. Quinta da Regaleira is also worth a visit. Very nice all around. For me the worst thing is the private cars that you don't know where to park them.
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Mark
Nov 2024Verified booking
The palace was pretty, but not near as pretty as others I've been to. The audio guide did not sync with the venue and I had a hard time getting it to talk about where I was standing.
Tiago
Nov 2024Verified booking
I recommend booking with Headout, it makes the process as easy as possible. The experience was absolutely incredible. From the Palace of Pena to the Chalet of the Countess, including the incredible trails in the middle of the park. Here we found nature at its best. It definitely deserves a long visit as there is so much to see inside the park.
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Marlon
Nov 2024Verified booking
Rich in culture and vast enough to explore at my leisure. However some parts of the park weren't clearly sign posted. This makes a difference when you're a bit tired. You wouldn't want to be going in the wrong direction at that point 😀
Barbara
Nov 2024Verified booking
Experience was fab but need to warn people to leave along time between each place they visit in sintra and recommend which order as much of the route is one way
Combos
Combo: Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Tickets
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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.
- 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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Elizabeth
Feb 2025Verified booking
There was no queue line when we arrived for our scheduled time slot. We enjoyed seeing the well and touring the grounds.
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!
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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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!!
Sarah
Jan 2025Verified booking
I paid the entrance fee to the palace and the park; and I felt that they sold you air; since the park did not have a specific access; that is, with the entrance to the park you could walk through it without having to pay more.
View original review in Spanish
Katrin
Jan 2025Verified booking
I had booked tickets for 10.30am. However, the tickets, which I was only able to download the day before the visit, stated 11:00 am as the admission time and we had to wait almost an hour on site. I wasn't informed about the change in time either.
Eric
Jan 2025Verified booking
A very pleasant and interesting visit to the site. However, there were far too many people. It would be a good idea to consider maximum gauges per hour and not to exceed a certain quota, so as to be able to circulate more easily and enjoy the visit to the full.
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Silvia
Dec 2024Verified booking
If you have a ticket you have to wait a reasonable amount of time. I find the change of fee for having access to the audio guide exaggerated. The gardens are very beautiful We stayed in the grounds for more than 2 hours.
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Ana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Wonderful tour, we entered at exactly the time agreed and loved the Castle of the Feather and the Moors. All very well preserved.
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Jorge
Dec 2024Verified booking
the timing and facilities plus they responded quickly to a question I had I would buy from them again thanks!!!!
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María
Dec 2024Verified booking
The palace is impressive, what was not very clearly explained was the atoguia, I managed to open it after leaving the palace.
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Raquel
Dec 2024Verified booking
I have put good to put something because we could not enter to see the castle as we had to return to Spain for an emergency so we did not visit Sintra.
View original review in Spanish
Jana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Castle was wonderfull. I m from Slovakia and I had realy nice experience from a trip to Sintra.I will only recomend to my friends to visit Portugual next time.😉🤗!
Heidi
Dec 2024Verified booking
No issues at all. Arrived and it was a quick walk up the hill, maybe 15 mins and then had time for a coffee before our entrance time. Great experience!
Tiago
Nov 2024Verified booking
An incredible experience, from start to finish. Starting at the palace and ending in the park. You can spend a whole day here discovering all the trails that extend throughout the park, nature at its best.
View original review in Portuguese
CONCEPCION
Nov 2024Verified booking
Palacio da Pena, very nice but the way to walk to the top is horrible. Better to park the car and take a cab or tuctuc. Quinta da Regaleira is also worth a visit. Very nice all around. For me the worst thing is the private cars that you don't know where to park them.
View original review in Spanish
Mark
Nov 2024Verified booking
The palace was pretty, but not near as pretty as others I've been to. The audio guide did not sync with the venue and I had a hard time getting it to talk about where I was standing.
Marlon
Nov 2024Verified booking
Rich in culture and vast enough to explore at my leisure. However some parts of the park weren't clearly sign posted. This makes a difference when you're a bit tired. You wouldn't want to be going in the wrong direction at that point 😀
Barbara
Nov 2024Verified booking
Experience was fab but need to warn people to leave along time between each place they visit in sintra and recommend which order as much of the route is one way
Jeanne
Nov 2024Verified booking
ticketing was easy. It's a beautiful place to visit inside and out. While the park was beautiful, even in early November, we struggled to get back to the 'exit' or bus stop because the signage and maps weren't really in sync so it took a lot longer than we wanted and we often came to intersections, whether on a trail or on a park 'road' and we couldn't figure out which way to go. And in finding what looked like a landmark...a fountain or pond, we couldn't find it on the map we were were referencing on our phone.
Rivadossi
Nov 2024Verified booking
Unfortunately, being a rainy day with a lot of fog, we were not able to see the outside beauty but only the inside
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Dreux
Nov 2024Verified booking
2 must-see historic sites in Sintra .... Too bad the sun wasn't out... and the shuttle bus fare was excessive at €4.50 one way (there's no such thing as a return ticket); we found the Pena park badly signposted (we got a bit lost) ...
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Nancy
Nov 2024Verified booking
The venue was wall-to-wall people. I felt like I was in a cattle drive. You moved a few inches and then wait a few more inches and then wait. The buildings were beautiful, but it was way too crowded.
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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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.
Carol
Jun 2024Verified booking
Our guide was a very personable historian. He was interesting and easy to understand. Very informative
Jacqueline
Jun 2024Verified booking
Perfect! Sara was an amazing guide! She was very knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable.
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Combos
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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Francesca
Feb 2025Verified booking
The monastery is very beautiful but the Church was closed and this was not written at all, so I did not understand how mail the ticket cost was so high, almost double the purchase at the box office
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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!
Eric
Feb 2025Verified booking
The architecture of the monastery is absolutely beautiful and definitely one of the highlights of our Lisbon trip. However, the visit to the adjacent church is a total waste of time. The building is under extensive renovation, so you could only see less than 2% of the church (one can only walk in 30 feet from the entrance). Had we known that, we wouldn't even wait in line for 5 minutes for a 1 minute visit. In addition, the staff at the monastery are not very friendly...as if they are doing you a favor to let you in with a ticket!!!
Giulia
Feb 2025Verified booking
The cloister is beautiful and beautifully kept, but beyond that there is nothing more, 18€ per person is really too much. I expected to see other interesting spaces of the whole monastery, which from the outside looks gigantic
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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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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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SUSANA
Jan 2025Verified booking
The online purchase of tickets to the Jerónimos Monastery was very easy and fast! I just never got the confirmation email. The monastery is wonderful!
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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!!
Michael
Jan 2025Verified booking
It was a wonderful site to visit although a little deceiving when we arrived looking at the size of the monsterary we thought it would take us a lot longer to visit. Apparently there are many areas you dont get to see. Also would have liked the ability to go back to the washrooms once completed the tour of the church etc. was told to go across to the park to use the facilities.
Carly
Jan 2025Verified booking
More signage outside about entering would have been helpful. We had to find staff to ask. More signage inside about the history and what we were looking at would have been been much more interesting. It's pretty but I wanted to learn more and not just see photo ops. Also, I saw staff making men remove hats before entering the church but not women. That expectation should be applied equally.
sanchez
Jan 2025Verified booking
The site is exceptional in its beauty. On the other hand, having to use an application makes everything tedious. The audioguide, which is in fact an Internet application to be opened on the mobile, is impractical. There are too many unnecessary comments/instructions (quite simply, at least 1 per comment). The church was being restored, which is good. But no indication beforehand, or even a reduction in the ticket price to compensate. Regrettable.
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Encarnacion
Jan 2025Verified booking
The monastery is beautiful, a place to visit without a doubt, but I would like to make a point, people who have purchased the ticket to visit the mosaterio should have preference to see the church, once you have visited the monastery with the same ticket directly to the church, because in our case when we left there was a queue that went around and for time we could not stay and did not see the church and pay 18 € to see only the monastery, it is very expensive ...
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Louise
Jan 2025Verified booking
The Monastry was breath-taking! Absolutely stunning - the intricate stone carving inside the Monastry is a marvel. I was there in January, and I went at opening time on a week day morning so it was relatively quiet compared to peak season. However, with my prepaid ticket I was able to walk straight in without any queueing. Excellent :)
SOLEDAD
Jan 2025Verified booking
Easy to book, although it takes a while to receive the vouchers and gives the impression that the reservation has not been made, although you are seeing that you have paid for it.
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Sarah
Jan 2025Verified booking
I paid the entrance fee to the palace and the park; and I felt that they sold you air; since the park did not have a specific access; that is, with the entrance to the park you could walk through it without having to pay more.
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Katrin
Jan 2025Verified booking
I had booked tickets for 10.30am. However, the tickets, which I was only able to download the day before the visit, stated 11:00 am as the admission time and we had to wait almost an hour on site. I wasn't informed about the change in time either.
Eric
Jan 2025Verified booking
A very pleasant and interesting visit to the site. However, there were far too many people. It would be a good idea to consider maximum gauges per hour and not to exceed a certain quota, so as to be able to circulate more easily and enjoy the visit to the full.
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Teresa
Jan 2025Verified booking
It's beautiful and I know you can do a audio guide but would have have loved to have some descriptions or an overview of the monastary. Just my two cents otherwise beautiful!
Claire
Jan 2025Verified booking
The cloister is splendid, but the visit is limited to that. When we saw the outside of the monastery, we thought the whole building could be visited, but the tour is limited to this area, which is very limited indeed. Also, the queue is very poorly signposted. We were looking for a separate queue as we had booked our tickets in advance, but we had to queue like everyone else. Then, as we moved along, we saw another queue marked "entrance for groups", so we quickly took that queue. However, it should have read "people accompanied by a GUIDE"! Unkindly, a gentleman told us we had to leave the queue. Fortunately, however, a very nice person passed us by and we didn't have to get back in the endless queue.
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Ana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Wonderful tour, we entered at exactly the time agreed and loved the Castle of the Feather and the Moors. All very well preserved.
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Pedro
Dec 2024Verified booking
Stunning beauty very well preserved and maintained. Emotional to walk through the building and contemplate its beauty and history. Loved the tombs and the church. Highly recommended.
Douglas
Dec 2024Verified booking
Headout was a pleasure to deal with. Had a small billing query after the tour and they were extremely responsive and customer-oriented.
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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.
- 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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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!
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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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!!
Sarah
Jan 2025Verified booking
I paid the entrance fee to the palace and the park; and I felt that they sold you air; since the park did not have a specific access; that is, with the entrance to the park you could walk through it without having to pay more.
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Katrin
Jan 2025Verified booking
I had booked tickets for 10.30am. However, the tickets, which I was only able to download the day before the visit, stated 11:00 am as the admission time and we had to wait almost an hour on site. I wasn't informed about the change in time either.
Eric
Jan 2025Verified booking
A very pleasant and interesting visit to the site. However, there were far too many people. It would be a good idea to consider maximum gauges per hour and not to exceed a certain quota, so as to be able to circulate more easily and enjoy the visit to the full.
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Ana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Wonderful tour, we entered at exactly the time agreed and loved the Castle of the Feather and the Moors. All very well preserved.
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Jorge
Dec 2024Verified booking
the timing and facilities plus they responded quickly to a question I had I would buy from them again thanks!!!!
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María
Dec 2024Verified booking
The palace is impressive, what was not very clearly explained was the atoguia, I managed to open it after leaving the palace.
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Raquel
Dec 2024Verified booking
I have put good to put something because we could not enter to see the castle as we had to return to Spain for an emergency so we did not visit Sintra.
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Kamilia
Dec 2024Verified booking
Great experience! This self guided tour was wonderful! The hiking to the castle of the moors was absolutely brilliant! If you love history, this tour will take you back in time, and at the same time will bring you back to the present in a liminal moment when you look down to present Sintra!
Jana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Castle was wonderfull. I m from Slovakia and I had realy nice experience from a trip to Sintra.I will only recomend to my friends to visit Portugual next time.😉🤗!
Heidi
Dec 2024Verified booking
No issues at all. Arrived and it was a quick walk up the hill, maybe 15 mins and then had time for a coffee before our entrance time. Great experience!
Tiago
Nov 2024Verified booking
An incredible experience, from start to finish. Starting at the palace and ending in the park. You can spend a whole day here discovering all the trails that extend throughout the park, nature at its best.
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CONCEPCION
Nov 2024Verified booking
Palacio da Pena, very nice but the way to walk to the top is horrible. Better to park the car and take a cab or tuctuc. Quinta da Regaleira is also worth a visit. Very nice all around. For me the worst thing is the private cars that you don't know where to park them.
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Mark
Nov 2024Verified booking
The palace was pretty, but not near as pretty as others I've been to. The audio guide did not sync with the venue and I had a hard time getting it to talk about where I was standing.
Marlon
Nov 2024Verified booking
Rich in culture and vast enough to explore at my leisure. However some parts of the park weren't clearly sign posted. This makes a difference when you're a bit tired. You wouldn't want to be going in the wrong direction at that point 😀
Barbara
Nov 2024Verified booking
Experience was fab but need to warn people to leave along time between each place they visit in sintra and recommend which order as much of the route is one way
Jeanne
Nov 2024Verified booking
ticketing was easy. It's a beautiful place to visit inside and out. While the park was beautiful, even in early November, we struggled to get back to the 'exit' or bus stop because the signage and maps weren't really in sync so it took a lot longer than we wanted and we often came to intersections, whether on a trail or on a park 'road' and we couldn't figure out which way to go. And in finding what looked like a landmark...a fountain or pond, we couldn't find it on the map we were were referencing on our phone.
Rivadossi
Nov 2024Verified booking
Unfortunately, being a rainy day with a lot of fog, we were not able to see the outside beauty but only the inside
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Dreux
Nov 2024Verified booking
2 must-see historic sites in Sintra .... Too bad the sun wasn't out... and the shuttle bus fare was excessive at €4.50 one way (there's no such thing as a return ticket); we found the Pena park badly signposted (we got a bit lost) ...
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Nancy
Nov 2024Verified booking
The venue was wall-to-wall people. I felt like I was in a cattle drive. You moved a few inches and then wait a few more inches and then wait. The buildings were beautiful, but it was way too crowded.
Fabia
Nov 2024Verified booking
Beautiful place, we did not wait in line. We walked up and down. The view from the castle is incredible. You can walk around quietly, without schedules.
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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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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.
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.
ANASTASIOS
Oct 2024Verified booking
Nice planned trip. Flexible to external issues (running event the same time with our trip). Very good guides!
Montserrat
Jul 2024Verified booking
The whole trip was great and the guide was very funny and nice.
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Steven
Mar 2024Verified booking
Itinerary was excellent that involved various stops. Guide was very well experienced and knowledgeable.
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Combo: Lisbon Card + Pena Palace Tickets
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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.
Inclusions
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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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!
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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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!!
SOLEDAD
Jan 2025Verified booking
Easy to book, although it takes a while to receive the vouchers and gives the impression that the reservation has not been made, although you are seeing that you have paid for it.
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Dilip
Jan 2025Verified booking
The Lisboa card was great for most attractions and transportation insided Lisboa as well as using the bus and metro. Only issue I faced was that it was not valid for the Sintra Pena palace, Moorish castle and Sintra Royal palace other attactions in Sintra, but was given a small discount.
Sarah
Jan 2025Verified booking
I paid the entrance fee to the palace and the park; and I felt that they sold you air; since the park did not have a specific access; that is, with the entrance to the park you could walk through it without having to pay more.
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Eric
Jan 2025Verified booking
A very pleasant and interesting visit to the site. However, there were far too many people. It would be a good idea to consider maximum gauges per hour and not to exceed a certain quota, so as to be able to circulate more easily and enjoy the visit to the full.
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Ana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Wonderful tour, we entered at exactly the time agreed and loved the Castle of the Feather and the Moors. All very well preserved.
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Jorge
Dec 2024Verified booking
the timing and facilities plus they responded quickly to a question I had I would buy from them again thanks!!!!
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Raquel
Dec 2024Verified booking
I have put good to put something because we could not enter to see the castle as we had to return to Spain for an emergency so we did not visit Sintra.
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Jana
Dec 2024Verified booking
Castle was wonderfull. I m from Slovakia and I had realy nice experience from a trip to Sintra.I will only recomend to my friends to visit Portugual next time.😉🤗!
Heidi
Dec 2024Verified booking
No issues at all. Arrived and it was a quick walk up the hill, maybe 15 mins and then had time for a coffee before our entrance time. Great experience!
Martina
Dec 2024Verified booking
The palace is beautiful! We felt like we were in a fairy tale. We will definitely come back to this place someday! The amazing architecture combined with the interiors enchanted us.
Isabella
Dec 2024Verified booking
Really beautiful. The language to "redeem" was a little misleading as I thought we would need to swap for physical tickets at the gate but it was really easy and they scanned us in. Would appreciate a senior option but definitely easy and recommend. Went on a Monday at 10:30 on a cloudy day and there was no line to get inside the palace.
Jean-Paul
Nov 2024Verified booking
The advantages of the Lisboa Card: free access to public transport. Free or reduced-price entry to many monuments, saving time in queues.
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Tiago
Nov 2024Verified booking
An incredible experience, from start to finish. Starting at the palace and ending in the park. You can spend a whole day here discovering all the trails that extend throughout the park, nature at its best.
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DeAnn
Nov 2024Verified booking
The palace was great and the grounds lovely. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I bought the ticket for the palace and transportation and learned that it was for transportation within the park, not to the park. I did not see one bus to help get us to the palace and was told it would be a half hour walk - it was more like 10 minutes. Would have loved to have seen more of the park but just couldn't find that bus anywhere.
CONCEPCION
Nov 2024Verified booking
Palacio da Pena, very nice but the way to walk to the top is horrible. Better to park the car and take a cab or tuctuc. Quinta da Regaleira is also worth a visit. Very nice all around. For me the worst thing is the private cars that you don't know where to park them.
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Tiago
Nov 2024Verified booking
I recommend booking with Headout, it makes the process as easy as possible. The experience was absolutely incredible. From the Palace of Pena to the Chalet of the Countess, including the incredible trails in the middle of the park. Here we found nature at its best. It definitely deserves a long visit as there is so much to see inside the park.
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Marlon
Nov 2024Verified booking
Rich in culture and vast enough to explore at my leisure. However some parts of the park weren't clearly sign posted. This makes a difference when you're a bit tired. You wouldn't want to be going in the wrong direction at that point 😀
Miglena
Nov 2024Verified booking
We got our cards in a matter of minutes from the tourist office, they were easy to use and the brochure we downloaded from the website gave exhaustive information about the attractions we could use them for.
Owen
Nov 2024Verified booking
THe castle was awesome. The instructions on use of the tickets were problematic. They state to locate the kiosk. We never found that. We eventually found a ticket taker at the castle who let us in based on the pass we had. But this circling around the castle was stressful and likely took a full hour of our day.
Jeanne
Nov 2024Verified booking
ticketing was easy. It's a beautiful place to visit inside and out. While the park was beautiful, even in early November, we struggled to get back to the 'exit' or bus stop because the signage and maps weren't really in sync so it took a lot longer than we wanted and we often came to intersections, whether on a trail or on a park 'road' and we couldn't figure out which way to go. And in finding what looked like a landmark...a fountain or pond, we couldn't find it on the map we were were referencing on our phone.
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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.
Explore Jeronimos Monastery
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.
Explore National Palace of Sintra
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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Brenda
CanadaOct, 2024
Head out experience was easy to use. The oena palace we arrived on a very wet day. Even though the weather wasn't great the palace was something to see
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Ray
United StatesOct, 2024
It's really Hard just to pick one thing, this palace is so incredible that anywhere you look is so amazing, the interior, the color, the desing, the sequence, the style, long story short... all .
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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.
Guided Tour of Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril from Lisbon
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.
Guided Tour of Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril from Lisbon
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.
Full-Day Tour of Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca & Cascais from Lisbon with Lunch
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.
Full-Day Tour of Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca & Cascais from Lisbon with Lunch
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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