National Palace of Pena: Theatrical Visit

Farewell, My Beloved Homeland!

Some visits show spaces. This one reveals people, choices and a turning point in history.

In this theatrical visit, the National Palace of Pena becomes the stage for a live experience where history and theatre intertwine, bringing you closer to the life, sensibility and legacy of Queen Amélia of Orléans (1865–1951), in a carefully crafted format for a small audience.

It was at Pena that Queen Amélia received the news of the Portuguese Republic (1910). The Palace was also her preferred refuge, drawn by Sintra, art and nature. This experience recreates that atmosphere, not as a lecture, but as presence and memory unfolding in the rooms themselves.

What makes this experience unique

• 1 hour 30 minutes of live theatre integrated into the visit (staged experience with actors)
• Maximum capacity: 20 people — exclusive and intimate
• Narrative centred on Queen Amelia — history, art and memory in an intimate format

What’s included

• Full access to the Palace of Pena: New Palace + Private Apartments (not included in the essential visit)
• Access to the Immersive Room (from May 2nd)
• Transfer between the Park entrance and the Palace
• Full access to the Park of Pena (85 hectares), including the Chalet of the Countess of Edla, with free exploration before or after the Palace visit

Practical information

• Duration of the theatrical visit: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Languages of the theatrical visit: Portuguese and English
• Meeting point for the theatrical visit: Welcome Center (at the main entrance of the Park of Pena)
• Recommendation: arrive 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time of the theatrical visit
• Late arrival tolerance: 15 minutes after the scheduled start time of the theatrical visit
• Visit to the park: self-guided, with free digital resources available in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French - Pena Maps (a park orientation tool with recommended routes); Pena Quest (an interactive game inviting visitors to explore the park)

Opening hours

• Park: 9.00am opening > 7.00pm closing (last ticket and last entry at 6.00pm)
• Palace: 9.30am opening > 6.30pm closing (last ticket and last entry at 6.00pm)

How to get there

• Entrances to the Park of Pena: Main Entrance – 38º 47’ 16.45” N 9º 23’ 15.35” W; Lakes Entrance – 38° 47' 21.4" N 9° 23' 31.9" W
• Public transport: Bus no. 434 (Scotturb) from Sintra railway station
• Private vehicle: Private traffic is not permitted on the access roads to this monument. Visitors are advised to use hiking trails or public transport from the railway station, the historic centre or the peripheral car parks around Sintra.
• Hiking trails: Santa Maria Trail (starting in São Pedro de Sintra, 1,770 metres, 1 hour); Seteais Trail (starting at the Palace of Seteais, 2,410 metres, 1h30); Villa Sassetti Trail (starting at the Historic Centre/Largo Ferreira de Castro, 1,850 metres, 45 minutes).
• Parques de Sintra’s responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for external circumstances, namely access routes and transport to the sites.

Recommendations

• Please allow sufficient time for your journey to Pena. Access to Pena from Sintra Historic Centre by private vehicle is not permitted.
• Plan your journey in advance, considering the various options available: public transport or hiking trails.