The Palácio Nacional de Sintra (Sintra National Palace) with its signature twin white conical kitchen chimneys rising above the old town of Sintra, Portugal. UNESCO World Heritage since 1995.

Sintra National Palace Tickets — Adult

Ages 18–64

Reserve my adult ticket

The adult option at Sintra National Palace Tickets — ages 18–64. Includes full palace entry (all 14 rooms + kitchens), plus 3 other concierge inclusions. Reserve directly — we secure the official slot the moment you confirm.

What's included

Every booking includes the elements below — handled by our concierge team before your visit and confirmed at the door.

• Full palace entry (all 14 rooms + kitchens) • Skip-the-line priority queue • 5-minute audio history sent before your visit • Flexible rebooking if we can't secure your slot

Who this is for

This option is designed for ages 18–64. If you're booking for a different group composition, see the other tiers in our booking widget — each is matched to a specific visitor profile.

On the day

The Palácio Nacional de Sintra (Sintra National Palace) is the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal — used continuously by the Portuguese crown from at least the early 15th century to the fall of the monarchy in 1910 — sitting in the historic centre of Sintra town, marked by its unmistakable twin white conical kitchen chimneys. This guide covers what you'll see inside, how to get there from Lisbon, current opening hours, what a sensible visit looks like, and how it pairs with the other Sintra monuments.

Frequently asked

Is this the palace with the yellow and red towers on the hill?
No — that's Pena Palace, on top of the Sintra mountain. This is the Palácio Nacional de Sintra, in the old town at the foot of the hill, with the twin white conical chimneys. Different palace, same official operator. Both are UNESCO-listed. If you're only doing one, most visitors pick Pena for the views and this one for the interiors.
What's included in the skip-the-line ticket?
Priority entry to the palace bypassing the ticket-office queue, plus the full 14-room circuit: Hall of Swans, Hall of Magpies, Blazons Room (with family crests of Portugal's nobility), the chapel, the royal apartments, and the medieval kitchens under the twin chimneys.
How long does a visit take?
1.5–2 hours for the full palace at a steady pace. An audio guide is available at the entrance (self-paced, 90 minutes, 8 languages). If you're combining with Pena Palace, start here in the morning.
Should I combine with Pena Palace?
Yes — it's the classic royal-Sintra same-day pairing. Our combo ticket covers both with secured timed slots at each, saving €10 over buying separately. Morning here (cooler in town), lunch in Sintra old town, afternoon shuttle to Pena.