Park and National Palace of Pena
Surrounded by lush vegetation, the Park and National Palace of Pena form a unique ensemble that stands out at the summit of the Sintra landscape.
These are official experiences created and delivered by Parques de Sintra, the institution that manages the monument. The National Palace of Pena can be explored at your own pace or with expert guidance — from the Essential Visit to the Palace, to the Park Visit (85 hectares), and the Guided Tour with access to the Private Apartments. For a truly unique experience, the Theatrical Visit blends heritage with live theatre, revealing Pena’s history and atmosphere in an intimate format. Choose the ticket that best matches your time and the experience you’re looking for.
Available Experiences
Choose the experience that best suits your preferences.
Park and Palace of Pena: Theatrical Visit
An exclusive, intimate experience that blends a visit with live performance. A story centred on Queen Amélia, bringing Pena to life in a memorable, emotional way.
- 1 hour 30 minutes of live theatre
- Capacity: max. 20 people
- New Wing + Private Apartments
- Full Park access (including the Chalet of the Countess of Edla)
Park and Palace of Pena: Guided Visit
A small-group guided tour with access to the New Wing and the Private Apartments. Includes guidance from the Park entrance and a transfer to the Palace.
- New Wing + Private Apartments + Pena Park
- Small group (max. 25 people)
- Guidance from the Park entrance + transfer included
- 1 hour 30 minutes · Available in Portuguese and English
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).
Visit to the Park of Pena
Explore a 85-hectare Romantic landscape at your own pace, with paths, gardens, lakes and viewpoints. Includes access to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla and the Quinta da Pena.
- 85 hectares to explore
- Chalet of the Countess of Edla + Palace Terraces
- Digital resources with suggested routes to explore Pena
Park and National Palace of Pena + Biester Palace and Park
Enjoy an unforgettable day between the splendour of the Park and National Palace of Pena and the intimate charm of the Biester Palace and Park. Amid colours, winding paths and unexpected corners, discover two unique visions of Romanticism in Sintra, on a journey that invites both contemplation and surprise.
- Access to both monuments
- Transport for 24 hours provided by Scotturb (buses 434 and 435)
- Total freedom to explore at your own pace for a full day
- Visit to the National Palace of Pena includes the “Essential Visit” and the entirety of the Park of Pena, which includes the Chalet of the Countess of Edla
Horse and Pony Rides
Two ways to experience Pena Park to the rhythm of hoofbeats: pony rides for children and horse rides for those who want to explore D. Fernando II’s landscape.
- Duration: 20 minutes (pony rides) and 30 minutes (horse rides)
- Capacity for horse rides: 1 horse per person, up to a maximum of 3 people
- Meeting point: Stables of the Park of Pena
- Tickets: Online only; the price of the ride is in addition to the entrance ticket to the Park of Pena.
Carriage Rides
To the sound of Klopp, an Ardennes horse, enjoy an unforgettable ride through the natural heritage of the Sintra Hills — a calm and distinctive way to experience Park of Pena.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Capacity: max. 5 people (for a private ride, book the full capacity)
- Meeting point / start: inside Park of Pena (recommended entry via Valley of Lakes, near Little Birds Fountain)
- Tickets online only; Park entry ticket is required in addition to the ride