SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS Buy official skip-the-line tickets in advance and avoid queues.
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GETTING TO PENA Bus #434 from Sintra Train Station.
BEST TIME 09h00 or after 16h30 to avoid the tour bus crowds.
Rising from the craggy peaks of the Sintra Mountains, this UNESCO World Heritage site is the "Crown Jewel" of Portugal. From the vivid yellow and red facades to the intricate Triton Arch, every corner is a masterpiece of 19th-century "Neo-Manueline" architecture.
Don't make the common mistake: Most visitors only see the Palace. Your ticket also includes the Pena Park, a 200-hectare forest filled with exotic trees, hidden fountains, and the romantic Chalet of the Countess of Edla.
To manage crowds, the palace uses timed entry slots. Our Tip: [Book your timed entry online] to bypass the ticket office queue, which can often exceed 60 minutes in peak season. With this entrance ticket you can gain entry to the Pena Palace (Palácio da Pena) at your leisure. Buy online before you arrive to avoid queues and have the convenience of the e-ticket on your phone…
• Book with confidence with FREE CANCELLATION option.
• Kids under Five get in free, no ticket required
• Palace + Park Ticket: Gives you access to the opulent royal interiors and the gardens.
• Park-Only Ticket: Perfect if you only want to photograph the colorful exterior and explore the forest.
Park, Daily: 09h00 – 19h00, (last admission 19h00)
Palace, Daily: 09h30 - 18h30, (last admission at 18h30)
Contact Details
Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609, Portugal.
38° 47' 16"N | 09° 23' 15"W | +351 219 237 300
info@parquesdesintra.pt | Website
Pena Palace old cloisters
A stunning remnant of the original 16th-century monastery
A masterclass in "trompe-l'œil" wall paintings
For the best panoramic view of the Moorish Castle and the Atlantic Ocean
Use the "Lakes" entrance at the bottom of Pena Park if the main gate is congested
It’s a steep 15-minute walk from the gate to the Palace. If you have mobility issues, buy the €3.00 shuttle bus ticket inside the main gate
Visiting the Moorish Castle or Quinta da Regaleira as well? Check out the Lisbon-Sintra Pass for savings on entance tickets and travel
Pena Park - Valley of the Lakes (Vale dos Lagos)
Experience Sintra & Lisbon to the full. The Lisbon Card offers travelers a convenient and cost-effective way to explore Portugal's vibrant capital and surrounding area. With the card, visitors gain unlimited access to public transportation, including buses, trams, and trains, making it easy to navigate the region's top attractions.
• Free travel on the metro
• Free travel on buses, trams and elevators
• Free travel on local train routes:
Sintra - Rossio - Oriente Line
Cascais - Cais do Sodré Line
• Free entry to 28 museums, monuments and places of interest
• 10% - 50% discount at tourist/cultural attractions and services
• 5% - 10% discount in various shops selling genuine Portuguese products
Save even more money with these popular combination tickets. Book with confidence with the FREE CANCELLATION option.
This comprehensive full-day tour from Lisbon gives you the chance to visit one of Europe’s most beautiful romantic palaces. Avoid the stress of making your own way to the widely dispersed highlights of Sintra and Cascais by travelling around the province with ease. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Pena National Palace; visit Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost point; and discover the charming fishing village of Cascais. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
(564) | 8.5 Hr | ✔ Free Cancellation
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The tour will be a day trip where travellers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra. From the historic centre and the marvellous monuments to the coastline, where small villages are nestled between the rocks and the sea. The itinerary is designed in a way guests can visit the most popular spots. Discover the hidden treasures only the locals know of and taste the fantastic Portuguese cuisine. We will avoid crowds and your tour is 100% customisable.
(683) | 8 Hr | ✔ Free Cancellation
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Considering Portugal is a country with approximately a thousand years of existence it’s certainly a country with very strong food culture. This gastronomical experience will take to your table, the best of these traditions from main courses to local pastries and finish with, Port Wine tasting. This experience gets even better as it will be guided by a local and expert guide, who will let you in all the history and traditions of Portuguese cuisine, as well as everything you need to know about Sintra! No need for you to worry about how to get to us, we will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation – so just sit back and enjoy the best Portugal has to offer!
(17) | 6-7 Hr | ✔ Free Cancellation
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9.8/10 Exceptional (756 verified customer reviews)
Nestled in the heart of Sintra, away from the bustling tourist spots, Chalet Saudade is a charming guest house steeped in 19th-century history, boasting picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout their stay. Following a meticulous five-year renovation, this guest house offers modern and cozy accommodation, adorned with elegant living rooms featuring trompe l’œil frescoes, and romantic gardens adorned with antique water fountains and ponds. Each room is equipped with tea-making facilities for added convenience. With its proximity to Sintra's transportation hub, Chalet Saudade serves as the perfect base for exploring the enchanting surroundings.
Rua Dr. Alfredo Da Costa, Nº23, 2710-524 Sintra, Portugal. | 38° 47' 56.9" N | 09° 23' 11.7" W
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9.6/10 Exceptional (938 verified customer reviews)
Located in the historic centre of Sintra, this boutique hotel offers rooms and suites with views of the old town and Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. It has a landscaped garden where guests can relax at the courtyard bar. Its modern, spacious rooms contain flat-screen TVs and are all individually decorated. Each has a private bathroom that comes with free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is also provided.
The Sintra Boutique Hotel offers a fine restaurant serving contemporary Portuguese cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast can be prepared upon request.
Rua Visconde De Monserrate nº48, 2710-591 Sintra, Portugal. | 38° 47' 45.8" N | 09° 23' 18.3" W
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9.8/10 Exceptional (149 verified customer reviews)
Hotel Nova Sintra is conveniently close to the train station and coach/bus stops in Sintra. The hotel benefits from a large sun terrace overlooking the Sintra Mountain Range and a romantic patio shaded by large trees. It features recently renovated rooms decorated tastefully and free Wi-Fi. The rooms come equipped with a satellite TV. They are all uniquely furnished with decorative headboards and antique furniture.
Guests can enjoy breakfast on the patio or the sun terrace. Indoors there is a small living room that also functions as a restaurant and lobby area, serving traditional Portuguese dishes. The villa is situated a short walk from Sintra Old Town.
Praça da República, 2710-616 Sintra, Portugal. | 38° 47' 49.9" N | 09° 23' 27.3" W
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There are cafeterias at the main entrance, gatekeepers house and in the Pena Palace, which also have a restaurant offering more substantial meals. | |
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There are toilets in the cafés and various places around the park and palace. | |
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The are some small car parks situated close to the main entrance to Pena Park and the Chalet of the Countess d'Edla but these will get full very quickly. Unless you have mobility issues it's advised to park in the old town and take the #434 bus from there. | |
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You can book a private tour: info@parquesdesintra.pt | |
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There's a hop-on hop-off transfer service available between with-in the Pena Park with five stops along the route including the Pena Palace and the Chalet of the Countess d'Edla. Sign language trained staff, manual wheelchairs available on reservation, traction equipment for wheelchairs, ramps are implemented difficult parts of the park and in certain rooms of the Palace and Chalet. Here too you can find adapted WCs. NOTE: The second floor of the Chalet of the Countess d'Edla is not accessible to persons with mobility restrictions. |
There are hiking trails signposted between the historic centre and the National Palace of Pena:
• Santa Maria Trail (Centre to Moorish Castle/Pena; 1770 metres, 1 hour)
• Lapa Trail (Centre to Pena; 1450 metres, 45 minutes)
• Seteais Trail (Centre to Seteais, Pena/Moorish Castle; 2410 metres, 1½ hours)
• Vila Sassetti Trail (Centre - Pena/Moorish Castle; 1850 metres, 45 minutes).
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Take the IC19 from Lisbon, IC30 from Mafra or EN9 turning off the A5 motorway to Cascais. Once you have arrived in the town's historic centre it's best to leave the car and take the #434 bus to the Pena Park. | |
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The Scotturb bus #434 leaves from Sintra Train station, stops in the Old Town centre next to the Tourist Office and takes you to the Pena Park. |
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Urban train services (comboios urbanos) from Lisbon's Rossio and Orient stations are regular and reliable. 
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