Sintra
An exclusive guided visit to the National Palace of Pena, led by a specialised cultural mediator, designed to understand the Palace as a whole — its architecture, ways of life, decoration, symbolism and landscape — with time to observe and interpret details that often go unnoticed on the regular route. Along the way, visitors explore the essential spaces and the private apartments, reconstructing the history of the site through its presences and memories: who lived here, what was decided here, and what remains in the details — the aesthetic choices and intentions that made this monument an icon of European Romanticism. An experience for those who want more than simply to “visit”: they want to understand and truly know.
Location
National Palace of Pena: New Palace + Private Apartments
Duration
1h30
Includes
Full guided visit, transfer
Available schedules
9 a.m - in English
10.30 a.m. - in English
12 a.m. - in Portuguese
1.30 p.m. - in English
4.00 p.m. - in Portuguese
More information
- This guided visit includes the New Palace wing and the Private Apartments.
- The meeting point for the start of the visit is the Welcome Centre, located at the entrance to the Park of Pena.
- Visitors are advised to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- A tolerance of 15 minutes after the scheduled start time is granted. After this period, access to the activity cannot be guaranteed and the right to participate will be forfeited.
- Before or after the guided visit, visitors may explore the park freely.
Included areas
The New Palace wing, the Private Apartments and the entire Park of Pena, which includes the Chalet of the Countess of Edla.
Guidance
The visit to the Palace is guided from the main entrance of the Park of Pena. The visit to the park is self-guided.
Transport
Transfer to the Palace included.
Cloakroom
Lockers and cloakroom available at the main entrance to the Park and at the start of the Palace interior route.
