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Pena Palace Guided Tour

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Pena Palace in Sintra with vibrant colors and unique architecture on a guided tour.
Tour group with guide at Pena Park
Explore Pena Palace interiors with guide

Enjoy a guided tour of the 19th century palace. Learn about the eclectic collections of the Portuguese royal family with Renaissance elements.

Highlights

  • Step into a colorful fairytale and soak in the bright yellow walls, red turrets, and Manueline Gothic windows of the 19th-century palace.

  • Marvel at the tilework pattern of the Arab room or the grand hearths in the Main Kitchen as you stroll through the palace interiors.

  • Channel your inner Royal on the Queen’s terrace overlooking the gardens or in the King’s study filled with quills, inkwells, and stacks of paper.

  • Learn about the palace’s origins and modern construction in your preferred language, with tours available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

  • Fun fact: Spot a ship or two on the ceilings of the palace adorned with the nautical Manueline style of painting.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Pena Palace & Park with entry

  • Entry to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla

  • Expert English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, Australia, Canada and over 13 countries have loved this experience
Haiyin Tan

Haiyin

5/5

Nov, 2024

I was the only tourist showing up. Andreana was nevertheless very professional and thorough with this tour for only one. Her knowledge and depth made this tour very enjoyable and educational. The Palace, its historical background and the view are all unique and fascinating. I highly recommend this tour.
Craig Denisoff

Craig

4/5

Oct, 2024

It was well organized and our English speaking guide , Mary Ann, was outstanding. The only small issue was the instructions for where to meet the guide were unclear. Thanks
Samantha Knight

Samantha

3/5

Oct, 2024

The tour itself was fine however the guide did not make herself visible. We had to ask where to go and security pointed out where we should be and who our guide was. She did not take into consideration anyone's physical ability to walk up the hill. She started walking up the hill when I had to point out that my mother had an ankle injury and would need the bus. She then held the group for a further few minutes while another tour member finished a personal conversation. The tour left 15 minutes late. She was knowledgeable and pleasant however she could have communicated/engaged better initially.
Ellen sabik

Ellen

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our tour guide was knowledgable and passionate about the Portuguese history as it relates to the palace. Was quite enjoyable and brought a lot more interest to visiting the Palace. The only downside of the tour was that the palace was quite crowded and there were some very aggressive tourists around us who pushed us out of the way to get in( no one in our group).
Thomas Dudley

Thomas

5/5

Oct, 2024

We were very fortunate, Able to drive up get parking close, The guided was well worth it, Learning the backstories and moving through quickly, Our guide was fantastic, only downside was a light mist of rain and a fog, We also went back into Sintra ang ad dinner at a great tapas place by the railway, Cant wait to come back to portugal and see the other sights nearby there

A colorful Portuguese marvel

Step into a colorful fairytale as you approach the Pena Palace with its vibrant yellow walls, whimsical red turrets, and captivating Manueline Gothic windows. As you move through the palace, your expert guide will unveil the palace's captivating origin story, a tale that begins with its humble beginnings as a monastery and later culminates in the magnificent construction completed in 1839. Be dazzled by the palace interiors as you explore the intricate tilework patterns and the geometric motifs adorning the Arab Room, or picture royal feasts taking place in front of the grand hearths of the Main Kitchen.

King Ferdinand II's romantic vision

Apart from the decadent interiors, the palace is home to King Ferdinand II, a proponent of Romanticism. You can notice his influence as your guide points out the Manueline Gothic windows, whimsical palace turrets, and the variety of exotic plants in the Pena park. Feel like royalty yourself as you peek into the King's study, perhaps catching a glimpse of quills, inkwells, and stacks of paper hinting at his intellectual pursuits. Want more? Imagine yourself sipping tea from delicate China in the picturesque Queen’s terrace that overlooks the palace gardens.

What's not allowed

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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