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Spend a magical day exploring the National Palace of Sintra, the only palace built in the Middle Ages by the Portuguese monarchy that has survived to the present day, virtually intact!
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Explore Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace with roots from over a thousand years ago and experience its intricate blend of architectural styles.
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Walk in the footsteps of the Portuguese monarchy in intricately designed rooms such as the Swan Room, Galley Hall, and Coat of Arms Room.
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Marvel at the massive pagoda in the Chinese room — a unique gift from the private collection of Queen Carlota Joaquina of Spain.
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Check out the largest collection of Spanish-Moorish tiles in situ in Europe, and one of the finest examples of Mudejar architecture in the Chapel.
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Upgrade your tickets to a self-guided tour with a multilingual audio guide or a guided tour for fascinating insights from an expert.
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Entry to the National Palace of Sintra
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Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French (as per option selected)
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Guided tour of the National Palace of Sintra (as per option selected)
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Guided tour
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Food and drinks
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Transport
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Grab these tickets to the National Palace of Sintra so you can explore over 1,000 years of Portuguese history. The palace is immediately discernible by its two conical chimneys - a characteristic trait of Sintra itself. With its richly decorated rooms, galleries and corridors, it was a favorite for a succession of Portuguese royal families and their retinues, right until the end of the monarchy in 1910.
Spend your time marveling at how the natural landscape was used to merge Manueline, Gothic, and Mudejar designs. The windows with surmounted arches and walls covered in glazed tiles of geometric patterns are a testament to medieval brushwork and craftsmanship.
What to bring
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Carry plenty of water, a hat, and sunglasses if you're visiting in the summer.
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Bring your camera along to capture images of the palace's interiors and gardens.
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Ensure your phone's fully charged and bring your trusted earphones along for the best audio guide experience.
What's not allowed
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Large backpacks, suitcases, drones, and selfie sticks are not allowed at the palace.
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Pets are not allowed at the palace except for a guide dog.
Accessibility
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The palace is wheelchair accessible, but some areas might be hard to reach.
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You can bring your guide dogs to the venue.
Additional information
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Last entry to the palace is at 6pm - tickets will not be issued after this time.
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Enjoy a free audio guide in Portuguese, Spanish, English or French! Bring headphones for the best listening experience.
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Download the free Zoom Guide app before you visit the National Palace of Sintra. It has multilingual audio guides, images, and text that can help you navigate the venue better. You can also download the content and access it offline if you don’t have access to the internet.
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Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly
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Please display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Ticket redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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