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Combo (Save 5%): Quinta da Regaleira + Monserrate Palace & Park Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Quinta da Regaleira + Monserrate Palace & Park Tickets
Start: 2026-08-30T15:00:00
End: 2026-08-30T18:30:00
Location: Lisbon

4.4/5(4,928)

Eloi R

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The Quinta da Regaleira has truly fascinating corners, like the famous initiatory well and its network of tunnels, but the overall experience is greatly diminished by the tourist overcrowding. It's almost impossible to enjoy the mysticism or peace of its gardens when you have to wait in monumental lines just to take a picture or walk the paths. Furthermore, the lack of crowd control makes a place that should be magical become a stressful and uncomfortable space to visit.

Eloi R

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The Quinta da Regaleira has truly fascinating corners, like the famous initiatory well and its network of tunnels, but the overall experience is greatly diminished by the tourist overcrowding. It's almost impossible to enjoy the mysticism or the peace of its gardens when you have to wait in monumental lines just to take a picture or to walk the paths. Furthermore, the lack of crowd control makes a place that should be magical become a stressful and uncomfortable space to visit.

Brianna F

Group

Verified booking

Last week

It was a really nice audio guide. Very descriptive excerpts of history. One thing I would be interested in learning about is the involvement in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. I'm very sure these ancient castles weren't here just NOT being involved in that at at all. The ones responsible for starting that were of royal courts...

Alfredo P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Both the palace and the country estate are impressive and highly recommended. Plus, the shuttle ride up to the palace was quick and comfortable—a real plus. Both locations also offered audio guides, although the Wi-Fi and cell service were spotty, so it was better to download the audio guides beforehand.

Vivienne V

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The Quinta da Regaleira was definitely the highlight. Enjoyed the palace but the park was for us more unusual. Be prepared for a lot of uphill walking between the palace and the park unless you choose to take a taxi/other transportation to the palace.

Ciprian G

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The places I visited are picturesque! Monserrate Park is fascinating for its complexity, beauty, and well-maintained grounds. Even though it’s a bit far from Lisbon, it’s worth a visit!

Get two audio-guided Sintra adventures in one ticket, from Regaleira's wells and tunnels to Monserrate's ornate rooms and gardens.

Spiral down Regaleira's Initiation Well, pass through the Portal of the Guardians, and follow underground passages into grottoes and hidden spaces.

Look beyond the famous well for the Unfinished Well, Chapel of the Holy Trinity, lakes, towers, and symbols tucked across the estate.

Skip the regular queue at Monserrate and explore standout spaces including the Central Gallery, Music Room, Library, and Dining Room.

Take the exploration outdoors through Fern Valley, Beckford's Waterfall, the Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, and botanical collections.

Quinta da Regaleira

Entry ticket to Quinta da Regaleira

Audio guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, & Chinese

An activation link to access your audio tour

Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps) to avoid roaming charges

Monserrate Palace & Park

Fast-track entry to Monserrate Palace and Park

Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French

Quinta da Regaleira

Guided tour

App compatible with Windows OS

Headphone

Monserrate Palace & Park

Guided tour

Transfers to the palace

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Vivienne V
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The Quinta da Regaleira was definitely the highlight. Enjoyed the palace but the park was for us more unusual. Be prepared for a lot of uphill walking between the palace and the park unless you choose to take a taxi/other transportation to the palace.
Sanjukta B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Buying tickets in advance was very helpful because they had sold out for the day when we got there. It was a relief that I had already booked the tickets. We could easily skip any lines and head inside. Glad that they give a 30min window for entry. The audio guide was useful to get an intro to the place. I had downloaded it in advance. We didn't listen to the whole guide. Just stood near the entrance, listened to a few sections before heading over to explore. It was useful to have some guidance.
Eloi R
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The Quinta da Regaleira has truly fascinating corners, like the famous initiatory well and its network of tunnels, but the overall experience is greatly diminished by the tourist overcrowding. It's almost impossible to enjoy the mysticism or peace of its gardens when you have to wait in monumental lines just to take a picture or walk the paths. Furthermore, the lack of crowd control makes a place that should be magical become a stressful and uncomfortable space to visit.
Eloi R
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The Quinta da Regaleira has truly fascinating corners, like the famous initiatory well and its network of tunnels, but the overall experience is greatly diminished by the tourist overcrowding. It's almost impossible to enjoy the mysticism or the peace of its gardens when you have to wait in monumental lines just to take a picture or to walk the paths. Furthermore, the lack of crowd control makes a place that should be magical become a stressful and uncomfortable space to visit.
Brianna F
Group
Verified booking
Last week
It was a really nice audio guide. Very descriptive excerpts of history. One thing I would be interested in learning about is the involvement in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. I'm very sure these ancient castles weren't here just NOT being involved in that at at all. The ones responsible for starting that were of royal courts...

One minute you're spiralling underground into Regaleira's famous well. The next, you're standing beneath Monserrate's elaborate arches. This combo gives you two very different reasons to spend longer in Sintra.

Getting started

Visit the two estates independently and present your ticket at each entrance. At Quinta da Regaleira, use the activation link to unlock your audio tour, then download the text, narration, and maps for offline use. At Monserrate, use your fast-track entry to bypass the regular ticket queue and select your audio guide language before heading in.

What to expect

Quinta da Regaleira

Forget the usual palace routine, and Regaleira is built for exploring. The estate was designed with wells, grottoes, tunnels, towers, and symbolic structures hidden throughout the grounds. Keep following the paths and something interesting keeps turning up.

Features:

Descend the Initiation Well: Take the famous spiral staircase down through the well's nine levels, then follow the underground route below. It's easily Regaleira's most photographed sight, and seeing it from inside is the whole point.

Go through the Portal of the Guardians: Look for the dramatic stone structure beside the lake, guarded by mythological figures. From here, you can access one of the estate's underground passages and continue the exploration below ground.

Find the Unfinished Well: Don't stop after the Initiation Well. This second well is rougher and less polished, with a staircase winding down through its stone walls, another excellent reason to keep looking beyond the obvious.

Explore the palace and chapel: Step inside the main palace and visit the nearby Chapel of the Holy Trinity, where elaborate carvings and decorative details continue the estate's love affair with symbolism.

Monserrate Palace & Park

Monserrate is where the architecture gets seriously theatrical. Ornate arches, decorative plasterwork, and light-filled spaces make the palace worth slowing down for—but don't make the mistake of leaving once you've seen the interiors. Some of the estate's best discoveries are waiting outside.

Features:

Walk through the Central Gallery: Step into one of the palace's most striking spaces, where a sequence of elaborate arches creates the distinctive look Monserrate is known for. Definitely look up.

Stop by the Music Room and Library: Explore rooms designed for entertaining and relaxing, including the Music Room, known for its acoustics, and the Library, one of the palace's more intimate spaces.

Wander into Fern Valley: Leave the palace and head into a lush valley filled with tree ferns and winding paths. The scenery changes fast here, making it feel very different from the formal palace grounds.

Explore the Japanese and Rose Gardens: Make time for the Japanese Garden, with its carefully arranged landscape, and the Rose Garden, where another completely different side of Monserrate's park unfolds.

What to bring

Quinta da Regaleira

Prepare for warm weather: During the summer months, bring a hat or cap for sun protection and water to stay hydrated in high temperatures.

Get your device ready: Make sure your smartphone is fully charged and bring your headphones for the audio tour.

Wear comfortable footwear: Choose comfortable shoes, as the experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Monserrate Palace

Dress for exploring the park: Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing, so allow yourself enough time to walk around comfortably. A hat and water can also come in handy on warmer days.

Audio guide: Download the audio app before reaching the meeting point to dodge any network glitches at the location.

Earphones: Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Quinta da Regaleira

Travel light: Suitcases, trolleys, large backpacks, tripods, and drones are not permitted.

Photography: Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue

Visiting with animals: Pets are not allowed, except for guide dogs and service animals.

Device compatibility: The app is not compatible with Windows phones.

Keep pathways clear and respect other visitors: Help prevent congestion by keeping the different sections moving smoothly. Please avoid loud noises or behaviour that may disturb other visitors.

Leave the site as you found it: Do not touch the displayed assets or objects, and please do not pick flowers or plants from the gardens.

Smoking and fire restrictions: Lighting fires is strictly prohibited. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.

Food and drinking water: Snacks are not permitted on the premises, and water from fountains or other water sources should not be consumed, as it is not suitable for drinking.

Monserrate Palace

Bringing your dog to restricted areas: Dogs are welcome in the Park of Monserrate, but they must stay on designated paths and out of areas marked as off-limits. Dogs must not disturb other visitors or animals.

Rules: Only one dog is allowed per visitor and must be kept on a non-extendable leash. Potentially dangerous breeds must be accompanied by someone over 16 and wear a muzzle and a leash no longer than one metre.

Accessibility

Quinta da Regaleira

Take extra care around uneven areas: Some parts of Quinta da Regaleira have obstacles, steps, tunnels, and rugged terrain. Please pay close attention while moving around the site.

Supervision requirements: Due to the site's terrain and physical characteristics, visitors with reduced mobility and children under 15 must be accompanied at all times.

Monserrate Palace

Parking: Two parking spaces are reserved for visitors with mobility restrictions.

Access inside the palace: The Palace entrance and ground floor can be accessed via a ramp. However, the second floor and kitchen are not accessible to visitors with mobility restrictions.

Areas: Accessible toilets, as well as an accessible cafeteria and shop, are available.

Moving through the park: A recommended accessible route leads from the entrance towards the Palace, although some sections are steep and are best attempted with an assistant.

Reserve mobility equipment in advance: Manual folding wheelchairs and traction equipment are also available with advance reservation, subject to availability.

Guide dogs: Properly identified assistance dogs are allowed on site, and drinking bowls are available for them.

Additional information

Quinta da Regaleira

Check your inbox after booking: You'll receive an email with instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder too.

Monserrate Palace

Location: The Park and Palace of Monserrate is in Sintra, about 30 kilometers from Lisbon.

How to get there: You can reach Sintra easily by taking the train from Lisbon.

Opening hours: Please check the opening hours and last admission time before your visit.

Transport note: Transportation to the palace is not included in your ticket.

A place to stop for a bite: Located in the former stables in the heart of the park, Monserrate's Tea House offers cafeteria service, light meals, and refreshments during your visit.

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