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Combo (Save 5%): National Palace of Sintra + Monserrate Palace & Park Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): National Palace of Sintra + Monserrate Palace & Park Tickets
Start: 2026-09-11T09:30:00
End: 2026-09-11T18:00:00
Location: lisbon

4.4/5(878)

Eloi R

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

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.

Fernando U

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

The National Palace of Sintra is a stunning and very well-preserved monument. It’s a must-see. Quinta da Regaleira is an unforgettable experience. The architecture there is truly impressive.

Almudena B

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The Regaleira Palace is incredible. Its history and gardens are spectacular. The National Palace would be even better if they offered a short guided tour included with the admission. Plus, it was under construction.

Ciprian G

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

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!

Lucy M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It's really beautiful—the carvings and details in the decor are all very nice—but I found it a little repetitive, almost as if every space, or every room, so to speak, were the same.

Christopher D

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Sintra National Palace is a treasure. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here. 2 is an absolute minimum. You really get a good feeling of what the daily life of the royal family was like. The kitchen is a wonder in itself.

Double up on Sintra with one ticket covering two completely different palaces: one shaped by centuries of royalty, the other by 19th-century Romanticism.

Step inside the National Palace of Sintra and look for the Swan Room, the Magpie Room, and the magnificent Room of the Coats of Arms.

Spot the details that make the palace memorable, from 136 magpies painted overhead to heraldic symbols representing Portugal's royal and noble families.

Skip the regular queue at Monserrate and explore an exotic palace filled with arches, decorative galleries, the Music Room, Library, and more.

Use your multilingual audio guide as you wander through Monserrate's themed gardens, from Fern Valley and the Japanese Garden to Beckford's Waterfall.

National Palace of Sintra

Entry to the National Palace of Sintra

Monserrate Palace & Park Tickets

Fast-track entry to Monserrate Palace and Park

Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Ciprian G
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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!
Eloi R
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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.
Fernando U
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
The National Palace of Sintra is a stunning and very well-preserved monument. It’s a must-see. Quinta da Regaleira is an unforgettable experience. The architecture there is truly impressive.
Lucy M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It's really beautiful—the carvings and details in the decor are all very nice—but I found it a little repetitive, almost as if every space, or every room, so to speak, were the same.
Almudena B
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The Regaleira Palace is incredible. Its history and gardens are spectacular. The National Palace would be even better if they offered a short guided tour included with the admission. Plus, it was under construction.

See two very different sides of Sintra in one go: explore the rooms of a centuries-old royal palace, then escape into Monserrate's exotic architecture and gardens.

Getting started

Start at either attraction and present your valid ticket at the entrance. At the National Palace of Sintra, head inside for a self-guided visit at your own pace. At Monserrate Palace & Park, use your fast-track entry to bypass the regular ticket queue, then access your audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French before exploring the palace and gardens.

What to expect

National Palace of Sintra

Right in Sintra's historic centre, this palace was shaped and expanded by Portuguese monarchs over centuries. Its rooms tell the story through painted ceilings, royal symbols, decorative tiles, and grand spaces once used for banquets, receptions, and court life. Look out for the palace's famous twin chimneys before heading inside to explore.

Features:

Look up in the Swan Room: Enter the palace's largest room and look up at its famous ceiling, decorated with white swans. This was once the setting for royal banquets, receptions, concerts, and other major court occasions.

Count the Magpies: Head into the Magpie Room and spot the 136 birds painted across the ceiling. Once used for royal audiences, the room later became a space for banquets.

Find Portugal's noble families: Don't miss the Room of the Coats of Arms, where the royal family's symbols sit alongside the coats of arms of 72 leading noble households.

Monserrate Palace & Park

Monserrate feels like stepping into a completely different version of Sintra. Shaped into its present form in the 19th century by Francis Cook and architect James Knowles Jr., the estate combines Romantic architecture with gardens filled with plant species from around the world. The result? An exotic palace surrounded by an equally interesting park.

Features:

Explore the palace interiors: Walk through spaces including the Atrium, Central Gallery, Dining Room, Library, Music Room, Kitchen, and Bedroom Gallery, each adding another layer to the palace experience.

Don't miss the Music Room: Step into the palace's main social hall, designed with excellent acoustics and once used by the Cook family and their guests for musical entertainment.

Wander through gardens: Follow winding paths through the Fern Valley, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, and other themed spaces, stopping at sights like Beckford's Waterfall and the Indian Arch.

Skip the queue & listen as you go: Use your fast-track entry to get past the regular ticket queue, then explore with the included audio guide available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.

What to bring

National Palace of Sintra

Stay comfortable in the sun: Carry plenty of water, a hat, and sunglasses, especially if you're visiting during the warmer summer months.

Capture your visit: Bring a camera to take photos of the palace's interiors and gardens.

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

National Palace of Sintra

Items you’ll need to leave behind: Large backpacks, suitcases, drones, and selfie sticks are not permitted inside the palace.

Visiting with animals: Pets are not allowed at the palace, with the exception of guide dogs.

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

National Palace of Sintra

Getting around the palace: The palace is wheelchair accessible, although some areas may be difficult to reach.

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

National Palace of Sintra

Plan your arrival: The last entry is at 5:30pm, and tickets will not be issued after this time.

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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