National Palace of Sintra
Travel through a thousand years of history in the oldest palace in Portugal. The current Palace of Sintra emerges out of many royal palaces.
Travel through a thousand years of history in the oldest palace in Portugal. The current Palace of Sintra emerges out of many royal palaces. This is a set of buildings that were constructed, added and adapted over the course of many centuries with the actual date of the founding of the country’s oldest palace a question that still remains to be resolved. In all likelihood, the first building was constructed in around the 10th or 11th century when Sintra was under Moorish rule
Available Experiences
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National Palace of Sintra
In Sintra’s Historic Centre, discover Portugal’s best-preserved medieval royal palace — instantly recognisable by its twin conical chimneys. A visit through landmark rooms, court life and centuries of history.
- In Sintra’s Historic Centre
- Landmark rooms and collections (tiles and decorative arts)
- Iconic twin conical chimneys
- Digital resources available
Feel Sintra: Royal Palaces
With transport included and self-guided access to the palaces, this experience offers complete freedom to explore Sintra without concerns about travel or access. Hassle-free mobility for 24 hours.
- National Palace of Pena (includes the "Essential Visit" and the entirety of the Pena Park, which includes the Countess d'Edla's Chalet)
- National Palace of Sintra
- Total freedom to explore at your own pace for one day
- Transport provided by Scotturb – routes 434 and 435 (24-hour valid ticket).
Feel Sintra: Royal Heritage
With transport included and self-guided access to the palaces, this experience offers complete freedom to explore Sintra without concerns about travel or access. Hassle-free mobility for 24 hours.
- National Palace of Queluz and National Palace of Sintra
- Total freedom to explore at your own pace for one day
- Transport provided by Scotturb – routes 434 and 435 (24-hour valid ticket).
Guided Tour of the National Palace of Sintra
In Sintra’s Historic Centre, discover Portugal’s oldest palace on a tour that spans centuries, through landmark rooms, court life and remarkable collections.
- Guided tour with a tour guide
- A journey through 1,000 years of history
- Duration: About 1 hour
- Available in Portuguese and English
National Palace of Sintra + Sintra Natural History Museum
Two sides of Sintra with a single ticket. At the Palace, follow the history of the Portuguese monarchy; at the Museum, explore fossils, minerals and curiosities from the natural world.
- One day programme
- Two iconic cultural venues in the historic centre
- Complete the experience with a walk through the town (approx. 3 km)
- Don’t forget to visit the traditional pastry shops in the centre
No Paço Real de Sintra com Tiago Viúla de Faria: Um (es)paço para folgar, caçar, colher e comer
What was life like in the Palace of Sintra over the centuries? Let’s take a journey back in time to the Middle Ages to find out.
- Location: National Palace of Sintra
- Date: May 28, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Duration: 2h
The King’s Treasure
A family game-tour at the National Palace of Sintra: from King Dinis to King Manuel I, leap through centuries with riddles, clues and team challenges across the Palace’s rooms. Will you uncover the King’s treasure?
- Location: National Palace of Sintra
- Date: April 25, 2026
- Time: 3:00PM
- Duration: 1h30