Pena Palace & Park Tickets with Audio Guide

Audio journey through time

Access the enchanting world of Sintra's Pena Palace and Park with a self-guided audio tour, expertly crafted to provide fascinating historical facts and engaging storytelling right on your phone.

Begin your journey at the Camellia Garden and follow the curated route, guided by the audio tour, as you discover iconic landmarks such as the Column Temple, Monk's Cave, and the picturesque Lake Valley. Every step unveils a new layer of history and beauty.

Pena Palace & Park

For a truly memorable and unique perspective, don't miss the opportunity to visit Pena Palace during sunrise or sunset. Witness the magnificent play of colors on the palace's façade as the sun paints the sky with breathtaking hues, adding an extra tinge of magic to your experience. You could even pack a picnic to enjoy at one of the designated areas in the Park. Whether you choose to explore the palace and park during the day or during the mesmerizing moments of dawn or dusk, Pena Palace promises an unforgettable adventure that seamlessly blends history, nature, and awe-inspiring architecture.

Upgrade your tickets for round-trip transfers between the park and the Palace, as getting from one section to the other takes around 30 minutes by walk. Save time and energy with convenient shuttles available every 15 minutes.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Bring your own headphones and ensure that your smartphone is fully charged.

• Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.

• After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.

• An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6 or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.

What's not allowed

• Access to this monument is not authorized to private vehicles. We recommended the use of pedestrian trails or public transportation.

• Dogs are not allowed.

Accessibility

• Guide dogs are allowed.

Additional information

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

• Note that you must enter Pena Palace (not the gate, but the Palace) at the time slot assigned to you, or you may not be able to access the venue.

• Please note that you will have to enter from the house tour entrance and not the main gate.

• While the Pena Palace complex includes both the palace and gardens, there's still a short walk to the palace itself from the main entrance. The path is paved and climbs a bit and can take 30 minutes.

• If you prefer to skip the walk, there's a shuttle bus available within the complex that takes you right up to the palace entrance.

• There is an expected wait time of 15-20 mins at the entrance/security to scan the ticket.

• The Pena Palace is partially closed due to restoration work on the window openings and the entrance’s Southeast and Northeast facades.

• You can park your car in the historic center of Sintra or the peripheral car parks available. There are parking lots at the park entrance but may be limited depending on the number of visitors.

• Bus number 434 leaves from Sintra Station and delivers you to the Pena Palace stop. The ride takes just 15-20 minutes. Walking isn't recommended as the route has a lot of steep sections and takes nearly an hour.

• Pena Palace prioritizes visitor safety with timed entry. While your exploration of the interior has a designated time slot, it provides enough time to see the highlights.