Landmarks

National Palace of Sintra Tickets

Name: National Palace of Sintra Tickets
Start: 2026-07-16T09:30:00
End: 2026-07-16T18:30:00
Location: National Palace of Sintra

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9:30am - 6:30pm

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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!

4.2/5(556)

Rachael G

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

This is a lovely place. Peaceful and not crowded when we were there. So nice to not have a "timed" ticket. I wish there was more information on the people who lived there through time because it is clearly an important place. What is special about it is that people actually lived there, and it feels that way. There is a lot of restoration happening and when it is finished it will be a really special place.

Indrė Č

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The National Palace of Sintra delivers a highly efficient historical overview located squarely in the town centre, bypassing the logistical friction of accessing the hilltop estates. The structure is distinguished by its functional 33-metre conical chimneys and serves as Portugal's best-preserved medieval royal residence. The interior layout follows a logical progression through distinct Moorish and Manueline architectural periods, with the Swan Room and Magpie Room providing clear examples of period-accurate tile work and ceiling artistry. Securing digital tickets in advance with Headout completely eliminates the entry queue, ensuring a low-friction start to the visit. Navigation is straightforward, though arriving at opening time is necessary to circumvent the tour group bottlenecks that impede movement. It is a dense, evidence-rich site that effectively communicates the chronological shifts in Portuguese royal history without the excessive time commitment demanded by the larger surrounding parklands

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
Rachael G
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This is a lovely place. Peaceful and not crowded when we were there. So nice to not have a "timed" ticket. I wish there was more information on the people who lived there through time because it is clearly an important place. What is special about it is that people actually lived there, and it feels that way. There is a lot of restoration happening and when it is finished it will be a really special place.
Romina B
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
This palace, steeped in history and filled with original artifacts, lets you soak up the atmosphere of royal history. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re passing through Sintra.
Shona B
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The national Palace of Sintra was stunning and very informative through the audio guide provided by headout. Fantastic history education.
T. Gollinger
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
The National Palace of Sintra is very varied and unique, with specifically moorish elements and characteristic rooms. All the more surprising that it is much less frequented than the more popular National Palace of Pena, which is more spectacular from the outside due to colorful makeup and location, but much less interesting from the inside!
Michael K
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
The building was rather sparsely furnished, with the exception of one room. There are much better places to visit in Portugal. In my opinion, it wasn't worth the money.

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 6pm - 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.

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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.