Landmarks

National Palace of Sintra Tickets

Name: National Palace of Sintra Tickets
Start: 2026-11-19T09:30:00
End: 2026-11-19T18:30:00
Location: National Palace of Sintra

4.3/5(640)

Lise Z

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Love the history and amazed at how old these buildings are. Well kept, kind people working and or volunteers. Our structure in Canada is not nearly as old. So great to see these beautiful historic sites in Portugal. Head out was very user friendly, great reminders and QR codes to get in. Thanks

Lidia D

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Entry and exit well organised.,Audio description were informative and just enough detail. The additional live video stops were a living recount through the eyes of a prominent participant which really brought the event to life. The seating was a welcome respite. A must do tour

Maria A

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The whole visit itself was excellent; the entry process and the tour inside the palace went smoothly and without crowds. The connection between the era of the kings and the rest of Europe was very interesting, as were the stories of the queens!!

Begoña M

Group

Verified booking

Oct 2026

What I liked most was Quinta da Regaleira, a place to get lost in all the mysteries that surround it. I don't understand why they don't sell tickets just for that; they make you buy the Palace ticket as well.

Richard M

Group

Verified booking

Oct 2026

Highlight for me was the initation well that looks so strange with its underground tunnel network and Templars connection, as well as the very impressive state rooms of the national palace!

Zoraida P

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was an excellent tour, the only reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars because we paid extra for audio etc which we found out was complimentary on site .

Explore Portugal’s most lived-in royal palace with roots from over a thousand years ago and experience its intricate blend of architectural styles.

Walk in the footsteps of the Portuguese monarchy in intricately designed rooms such as the Swan Room, Galley Hall, and Coat of Arms Room.

Marvel at the massive pagoda in the Chinese room — a unique gift from the private collection of Queen Carlota Joaquina of Spain.

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.

Upgrade your tickets to a self-guided tour with a multilingual audio guide or a guided tour for fascinating insights from an expert.

Entry to the National Palace of Sintra

Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French (as per option selected)

Guided tour of the National Palace of Sintra (as per option selected)

Guided tour

Food and drinks

Transport

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Lise Z
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Love the history and amazed at how old these buildings are. Well kept, kind people working and or volunteers. Our structure in Canada is not nearly as old. So great to see these beautiful historic sites in Portugal. Head out was very user friendly, great reminders and QR codes to get in. Thanks
Lidia D
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Entry and exit well organised.,Audio description were informative and just enough detail. The additional live video stops were a living recount through the eyes of a prominent participant which really brought the event to life. The seating was a welcome respite. A must do tour
Maria A
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The whole visit itself was excellent; the entry process and the tour inside the palace went smoothly and without crowds. The connection between the era of the kings and the rest of Europe was very interesting, as were the stories of the queens!!
Zoraida P
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was an excellent tour, the only reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars because we paid extra for audio etc which we found out was complimentary on site .
Mrs Naomi J
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed the National Palace in Sintra. The free audio and displays were easy to access and very enjoyable. Stimulated our own further reading especially around Phillipa of Lancaster seeing as we are from Lancaster UK. The Routes around both Palaces were planned out well, we were glad to avoid a large tour group with our own audio. We took a Bolt taxi to Pena palace from the other side of the village. We walked back via the Moor castle. The path was clear had new huge steps on much of the first area near Pena. Thankfully it was all downhill. Arrive in time to view the Moor castle as you have to leave by 6pm. The castle itself is very step. Do note: sadly none of the castles considered disabled access, although Pena had a bus for €4.10 to get up from the entrance to the castle archway. However there was a steep ramp up inside through the tunnel to the first courtyard on cobbles and lots of stairs inside.

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

Carry plenty of water, a hat, and sunglasses if you're visiting in the summer.

Bring your camera along to capture images of the palace's interiors and gardens.

Ensure your phone's fully charged and bring your trusted earphones along for the best audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Large backpacks, suitcases, drones, and selfie sticks are not allowed at the palace.

Pets are not allowed at the palace except for a guide dog.

Accessibility

The palace is wheelchair accessible, but some areas might be hard to reach.

You can bring your guide dogs to the venue.

Additional information

Last entry to the palace is at 5:30pm - tickets will not be issued after this time.

Enjoy a free audio guide in Portuguese, Spanish, English or French! Bring headphones for the best listening experience.

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.

Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly

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.