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The whole palace was very beautiful but we were unable to get audio on phone and there was no hand g by eld audio devices which was disappointing Also when I booked tickets I accidentally put in incorrect email address and had to apply to your company for a refund of 28euro. I have not received a reply from your company I booked tickets on correct email address and received tickets
I took the Sintra train from Rossio station very early in the morning to avoid too many tourists...turns out that I actually wanted to visit Pena Palace over the National Palace of Sintra...but I visited NPS in the afternoon...the day at Sintra was gorgeous weather and every photo taken looked awesome as a first time visitor to Portugal! I enjoyed the layout of the town being on the hills with Pena Palace way up on top of the hill, and the moorish Castle defending the palace below a ways down a little. I saved a bit of money on the circular bus by hiking up to Pena Castle earlier at around 8:00 am from the National Palace...the morning fog eventually lifted away as I got higher up. After touring the Pena Palace and Moorish Castle I took a one way bus ride down back to the historic center station and finally visited the NPS and had a great late lunch at Café da Villa. A stay overnight is recommended for a deeper visit into this historical town.
We had no expectations, my partner and I when we turned up. The whole experience was informative and filled with interesting artefacts and a stunning garden. An overall enjoyable experience.
I wanted to make a combo ticket with other ticket that turned out to be more expensive than with another ticket booking service, so we booked it there
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Beautiful palace, not too busy so we were able to see everything without having to wait. Tickets were easy to purchase and we were able to skip the queue at the ticket office.
The ease of moving through the exhibits
Lots of history. And I found my family crest.
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Breath taking! nice experience and walking around town was a bonus.
Was not offered senior discount. Difficult to access code for audio guide
Everything was perfect. I loved the tour.
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Our guide gave a great informative tour. The palace was extraordinarily interesting and beautiful.
The physical environment was beautiful
I loved it! we visited everything we wanted to and it was spectacular♥️
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Convenient and easy to use, can be received through the website, scan the code.
The experience was great, no waiting in line for tickets
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Very easy to purchase and secure tickets. The palace is beautiful.
It was super easy to book tickets, and so nice to be able to show up and not stand in line
The palace, the gardens and the chalet all made for a brilliant experience
The email with the link 🔗 Would be even cooler without having to register
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Beautiful place and landscape. sintra is a beautiful town.
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Staff were ready to assist and ensured we were fully set up with the audio guide app to make the tour even more enjoyable.
The historical references were very interesting
It was all Excellent . The palace was beautiful
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I took the Sintra train from Rossio station very early in the morning to avoid too many tourists...turns out that I actually wanted to visit Pena Palace over the National Palace of Sintra...but I visited NPS in the afternoon...the day at Sintra was gorgeous weather and every photo taken looked awesome as a first time visitor to Portugal! I enjoyed the layout of the town being on the hills with Pena Palace way up on top of the hill, and the moorish Castle defending the palace below a ways down a little. I saved a bit of money on the circular bus by hiking up to Pena Castle earlier at around 8:00 am from the National Palace...the morning fog eventually lifted away as I got higher up. After touring the Pena Palace and Moorish Castle I took a one way bus ride down back to the historic center station and finally visited the NPS and had a great late lunch at Café da Villa. A stay overnight is recommended for a deeper visit into this historical town.
We had no expectations, my partner and I when we turned up. The whole experience was informative and filled with interesting artefacts and a stunning garden. An overall enjoyable experience.
I wanted to make a combo ticket with other ticket that turned out to be more expensive than with another ticket booking service, so we booked it there
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Tutto, palazzo elegante, pulizia eccellente e ordine straordinario. Stato di conservazione del palazzo oltre ogni aspettativa
Beautiful palace, not too busy so we were able to see everything without having to wait. Tickets were easy to purchase and we were able to skip the queue at the ticket office.
The ease of moving through the exhibits
Lots of history. And I found my family crest.
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Breath taking! nice experience and walking around town was a bonus.
Our guide gave a great informative tour. The palace was extraordinarily interesting and beautiful.
I loved it! we visited everything we wanted to and it was spectacular♥️
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Convenient and easy to use, can be received through the website, scan the code.
The experience was great, no waiting in line for tickets
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Very easy to purchase and secure tickets. The palace is beautiful.
Discounted tickets to visit the Palace of Queluz, with its interesting interior and beautiful outdoor gardens.
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Although the queue to buy a ticket wasn't that long, the long queue was to get in, so buying online was practical
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The palace, the gardens and the chalet all made for a brilliant experience
Beautiful place and landscape. sintra is a beautiful town.
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The palace is beautiful! We felt like we were in a fairy tale. We will definitely come back to this place someday! The amazing architecture combined with the interiors enchanted us.
Really beautiful. The language to "redeem" was a little misleading as I thought we would need to swap for physical tickets at the gate but it was really easy and they scanned us in. Would appreciate a senior option but definitely easy and recommend. Went on a Monday at 10:30 on a cloudy day and there was no line to get inside the palace.
The palace was great and the grounds lovely. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I bought the ticket for the palace and transportation and learned that it was for transportation within the park, not to the park. I did not see one bus to help get us to the palace and was told it would be a half hour walk - it was more like 10 minutes. Would have loved to have seen more of the park but just couldn't find that bus anywhere.
I recommend booking with Headout, it makes the process as easy as possible. The experience was absolutely incredible. From the Palace of Pena to the Chalet of the Countess, including the incredible trails in the middle of the park. Here we found nature at its best. It definitely deserves a long visit as there is so much to see inside the park.
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The zoo was amazing. Lisbon and Portugal in general was such a tranquil and lovely experience. I was impressed that you take schools to have an overnight stay and learn about all the amazing work you do. That is really sweet and something that the whole world should be doing. Aquarium has a good layout. Was just sad not to see the otters but believe they are being bred atm so makes sense this is how we conserve our animals. Highly recommend.
Loved the entire experience at the Pena Palace. Glad we got the tickets with transport included - wouldn't haven't been easy with two kids. The gardens are an absolute beaut! Not only does Pena Palace look like its from a fairytale, the whole place has a rather magical feel to it!
The ticket sales were perfect. We bought the ticket with the bus that takes you to the entrance of the Palace. It's better with the bus, because it's a long way to go, even with the bus. Imagine without this service! I didn't fall in love with the Castle itself.
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The palace was splendid and adorable. Improvements on information provided to the tickets holders are really required. For example, transfer point was not easy to identify. Buses were noticeable but it was unclear whether they were the right ones. No information was provided at the queue at the palace entrance as to what it was for and who were required to line up in the queue.
Despite the lousy weather, visiting the pena palace in Sintra was a wonderful experience. The wonderful interiors and the multitude of exhibits made me remember visiting this palace for a long time. I can in good conscience recommend anyone who wants to learn about the history of Portugal to visit this very interesting place.
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The whole experience was very peaceful and interactive. I left having a new commitment to ocean conservation and doing everything I can to limit use of materials that ultimately endanger our oceans across the globe
I could not make it to The Palace but I did Quinta Regaleira booked with you as well. The guide, Silva, was awesome. I thought it was going to be boring with a guide but it was really really good, not boring at all. It was actually very fun. I am glad I decided to do guided tour because I did not miss the history, which it was crazy interesting. Thank you
Awesome palace, great walk in the park. Just want to share our experience on parking issues. if you travel by car, by all means-do not try to park next to the main entarance-you will just waist you time and will be late for the palaca visit time on your ticket. park at the train station in the city-it is free, call Bolt and for 10-12 Euros per car you will be there. Also, when you go walk in the park, do not use any other then main exit, otherwise you will not be able to go back to the place you park the car in the city-nor Uber or Bolt will notpick you up. if you exit the park from the same point you entere it, you have achanse to catch a taxi or tuk-tuk which brought people to the palace.
Loved the castle itself, all the inside restoration, and furniture. The written history next to artifacts etc. The option of a shuttle bringing us up (which should be FREE) the gardens were kept nice and beautiful! Shops are well organized.
It's really Hard just to pick one thing, this palace is so incredible that anywhere you look is so amazing, the interior, the color, the desing, the sequence, the style, long story short... all .
Everything was as contracted.castle tickets,garden tickets and bus tickets correct as contracted.
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The palace and grounds are absolutely spectacular! The palace upkeep and maintenance are great. Guides and other personel were friendly and professional. The food at the cafeteria was pretty good. I feel like there could be more clear signage throughout the grounds. I am pretty good at direction, and was a little challenged at times-I saw others experience this as well. I also feel like the volume of people moving through the interior of the palace was a bit much-somewhat crowded and slow-moving. Overall, one of our favorite days in Portugal!
The Palaces msravillosos, taking into account the context, it would be good to know how the Palacio da Pena was built, how many people did it, how much it cost, point out the cost at current prices, etc.. Impressive.
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Magnificent palace 👍...we were unable to visit the park ...as we arrived too late at the site...the municipal police having blocked car access to the road we were supposed to take. The paid shuttle had left, so we had to take and pay for a local bus...
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Ticketing on line was easy and the Peña Palace was exceptional. We didn't see much of the park due to an ankle problem as well as taking the bus to and from Ericeira. We should have started earlier and bought tickets for the other sites.
It is not only about the experience of seeing animals in different environments of origin. It is about raising awareness among the attendees regarding the care of a planet already almost exhausted. Here the theme is to understand that we have a role to play and that we are behind in it.
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The palace is breathtaking and so are the surrounding grounds. It was quite crowded and we went in September so I don't think July or August would be enjoyable. There was some confusion with lining up to enter. We got there shortly after our time to enter due to the bus up to the entry being full. Then an employee eventually had us all on the same line, which resulted in people with times after ours being ahead. Eventually after a long time on line it got sorted out. You have to stay in line through most of the palace. If you have trouble with crowds or claustrophobic, or standing for long periods, you may want to reconsider. Also, I saw people having difficulty with uneven terrain.
Didn't have any issues with the tickets. The oceanarium is sooo beautiful, we absolutely loved it. The telecabine is a very nice ride, there's lot's to do in the area.
Amazing attraction! Wish we had time to see the whole area it will take days to complete. We will definitely be returning!
There is not enough information about how to access the Palace. You should be advised that even if you book transport, you will have to leave your car in the town of Sintra and that you will have to be very careful to get to the gate of the Garden.
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The Palace is beautiful, not sure we really explored the gardens enough and great to have the transfer bus inside the gates. Booking I must admit face value of tickets compared to booking cost was a staggering 7.15€ per person over 30% on booking fees each. I hope this goes to the upkeep of the venue.
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The pinnacle of King Manuel I's vision of monarchy is the Coat of Arms Room. King Manuel I presented himself at the center of a strict hierarchical but interdependent society by affixing his coat of arms to the dome of this space. His ability to rule rested on the nobility and the nobility gave the monarch the social standing he required.
The Magpie Room is known to have been a royal audience room before it was used as a second banquet room in the 19th century. The room is called as such because of its ceiling artwork. Throughout the reign of King Duarte, who succeeded King João I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster, it was known as the Magpie room.
The Swans Hall served as the palace’s Noble Hall and, more specifically, as the residence of King João I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster. The wood ceiling panels from the late 14th century that feature several white swans on them gave the building its name. The symbol was used by Henry IV, the then King of England and brother to Queen Philippa.
King Dinis gave the order to build the Palatine Chapel, also known as the Royal Chapel at the start of the 14th century. The hardwood ceiling, which has geometric patterns that resembles a starry sky, is regarded as one of the finest specimens of Mudejar carpentry due to its age and level of preservation.
The ceiling of the Galley Hall is painted with several galleys, giving the room its name. These galleys display not only the Portuguese flag but also the flags of the Netherlands and the Ottoman Empire. However, they were concealed when the gallery was divided into little spaces to serve as Infante Afonso's chambers in the 19th century.
The Heraldic Hall is the most opulent room in Portuguese royal palaces as well as the most significant heraldic room in all of Europe. The Heraldic Hall, known for its octagonal dome, encompasses the entire noble floor of the square tower. The hall serves as the ideal illustration of King Manuel I's wealth, power, and influence.
In recognition of the huge pagoda that decorates the room, the Chinese Room is also known as the Pagoda Room. This item, which was carved out of ivory and bone, came to the National Palace of Sintra in 1850 from the private collection of Queen Carlota Joaquina of Spain. It is these unique transnational elements that make the palace special.
The Noble Hall of the Palace of King Manuel I, the Manueline Hall was the fourth largest hall of Sintra National Palace, after the Swans Hall, the Galley Hall, and the Chinese Room. To accommodate King Luis's apartments, it was partitioned in the second half of the 19th century into three compact spaces.
The National Palace of Sintra's Palace Guard Room, or Entrance Room, which was once an outdoor area, is the first room you will see after going through the Loggia. A pair of grand spiral stairs take you to the first floor. It was a room manned by "halberdiers," ceremonial guards who carried "glaives".
The Gold Chamber or King Sebastião’s room was the third room of King João I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster's palace and a space where the monarch would host more illustrious visitors. Its supposed gold plating, which gave rise to its name, is known to have existed throughout the 15th and 16th centuries.
Due to the marine design that covers the ceiling, the wardrobe room is also called the Mermaid Room. It was frequented almost exclusively by the servants of the Portuguese Royal Family and was situated at the back of the Gold Chamber. The royals kept their clothing and other personal items in big wooden chests rather than closets or wardrobes.
Three sections, which were believed to have supported the Mermaids Room itself, were combined to create the Julius Caesar Room. The room sports an exquisite Flemish tapestry recognized as the Julius Caesar tapestry, which dates to the 16th century and represents a moment in the life of the illustrious Roman ruler.
Given its name, the Crown Room seems to be a prestigious space. The title, however, only refers to the royal coat of arms that was painted on the ceiling towards the end of the 18th century and not specifically to the room's vital importance. The Crown Room is one of the best places to appreciate Mudejar art's brilliance.
It is unclear what the Crockery Room's original purpose was, making it a particularly intriguing room. It may have been an audience room, a sleeping chamber, or possibly just a basic storage area. Queen Maria Pia of Savoy changed it at the turn of the 20th century into what is currently known as a room used to keep the Royal Family's dining ware.
The Arab Room, which once used to be a portion of the square tower, is a part of the Sintra National Palace's main structure. The top floor of this room completely fell during the Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. King Manuel I installed the small exotic fountain and the Mudejar-style tile roof that give it its name.
The seven Chambers of the Palace of King João III are spread across two floors. All seven chambers are not open to visitors. Previously, the hallway leading to the Heraldic Hall served as the entrance to the upper floor. It was followed by an 18th-century spiral staircase.
These chambers, having been built around the 13th century are the oldest part of the National Palace of Sintra. The ceramic floor, which dates to the 1430s or 1440s, is a thing of beauty after almost 600 years. It is said that after being overthrown by his brother, King Alfonso VI of Portugal spent nine years of imprisonment in this room.
Queen Maria Pia chose to set up residence in the East wing of the former Palace of King Manuel I. Her apartments or chambers included a covered gallery, sitting room, bathroom, dressing room, wardrobe, and bedroom. King Pedro V and Queen Stephanie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen were the first occupants of this bedroom.
Opening Hours
Duration of the Visit: 1 to 2 hours
Best Time To Visit: March to May and September to November are the best months to visit Sintra, as the weather is pleasant and the summer crowds are away. To have most of the space to yourself, try to visit during early mornings and late afternoons during spring and early autumn.
Detailed National Palace of Sintra Openings HoursAddress: Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra, Portugal
Stunning UNESCO World Heritage site known for its impressive Gothic architecture and rich history, notably housing the tombs of King Pedro I and his beloved Inês de Castro.
Explore Alcobaca MonasteryMasterpiece of Manueline architecture, celebrated for its intricate stone carvings and as a symbol of Portuguese national identity, especially for its role in commemorating the victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota.
Explore Batalha MonasteryUNESCO World Heritage site, blending Romanticism, Moorish, and Manueline architectural styles, offering breathtaking views and enchanting visitors with its colorful façade and lush surrounding gardens.
Explore Pena PalaceIt is recommended that you buy Sintra National Palace tickets online to secure your spot in advance and to ensure that you do not miss your attraction.
Yes, you can buy Sintra National Palace tickets online. In fact, it is best to buy them online to save time. You no longer need to wait in long queues to enter the palace.
The Sintra National Palace tickets cost €13. You can also enjoy combo offers and visit the National Palace of Sintra and Queluz National Palace at €24.7. The combo ticket for Monserrate Palace and Park and the Sintra National Palace costs €23.75.
If you book Sintra National Palace tickets, you can enjoy great deals and discounts. If you are between 6 to 18 years of age and above 65 years of age, you will enjoy discounted prices at the Pena Palace.
There are lots of architectural styles and decorative elements from the yesteryears to see at the Sintra National Palace. From the Magpies’ Room to the Arab Room, to the personal chambers of the past monarchs, every room carries a story of a certain age.
Sintra National Palace is located downhill from the Castle of the Moors in the historic town of Sintra. The address is Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 in Sintra, Portugal.
Some highlights of Sintra National palace are the Heraldic Hall, the Pagoda Room, the Crown Room, and the Palace Guard Room. The diverse styles and elements of the palace tell the story of its transcultural heritage.
You can catch a train from the CP Sintra line to reach the palace. You can also catch a bus from routes 433 or 434 to reach Sintra National Palace.
The National Palace of Sintra opens at 9:30 AM and closes at 6:30 PM throughout the week.
Sintra National Palace offers wheelchairs for visitors with limited mobility. They have retail shops, a cafe, vending machines, and toilet facilities as well.
Sintra National Palace offers wheelchairs for visitors and is also accessible to visitors with limited mobility.
Yes, you can click pictures inside the Sintra National Palace.
Over 1000 years old, the National Palace of Sintra is one of Portugal's most frequently visited historical museums and originally served as a luxurious royal palace. The Chapel, Great hall, and bedrooms belonging to the royal family tell the story of its rich cultural heritage and are not to be missed.