Monserrate Palace & Park

Step inside Monserrate Palace, tucked away in the mountains of Sintra with skip-the-line access and journey through architectural eclecticism.

Listen to your English/Portuguese-speaking guide regaling you with tales of the Gothic and Indian influences on the Palace’s history.

With only a small group of 20 beside you, get your inner bibliophile to take in the collections of Portuguese history and flora books.

End your tour with a stroll through Monserrate Park’s Japanese Garden, home to an exotic collection of camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, and bamboo.

Fun fact: British poet Lord Byron visited Monserrate Palace in 1809 and expressed his love for the monument in his poem, “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage.”

Explore Sintra’s heritage at the Monserrate Palace & the magnificent National Palace of Sintra while saving money with the combo.

Discover the rich history of Sintra as you walk through the elaborate interiors featuring Europe’s oldest Mudejar tiles at the National Palace of Sintra.

Admire the beautiful decor & artifacts of Portugal’s oldest palace and walk its gardens.

Make your way to visit the enchanting Monserrate Palace with its dreamy architecture & adorned with intricate designs.

Take a walk in the Palace’s prolific gardens with exotic foliage. Come across Beckford’s Waterfall, the Japanese garden & the scented path.

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

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

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

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

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