Quinta da Regaleira
Tickets & Audio Guide

What you need to know before visiting Quinta da Regaleira

Quinta da Regaleira is one of Sintra's most unique monuments and a must-see for anyone who wants to discover the city's more mysterious and symbolic side. The ticket provides access to the Quinta estate, where you will find the palace, chapel, gardens, grottoes, tunnels, lakes and famous sites such as the Initiation Well.

It is important to bear in mind that access takes place on the date and during the time slot selected when booking. We recommend arriving sufficiently in advance, especially on busy days, as exploring the estate can take time and some areas are visited on foot via paths, stairs or passageways.

During your visit, you can explore the gardens of Quinta da Regaleira, discover some of its most iconic corners and admire the architecture of the palace. Access to the interior may be limited to certain visitor areas, so it is always advisable to check the information included with your ticket.

If you book a combined experience, you can also visit other monuments in Sintra such as Pena Palace and its park, the Moorish Castle or Sintra National Palace. In these cases, we recommend allowing sufficient time when planning your itinerary, as each monument has its own opening hours, access conditions and recommended visiting times.

Accessibility at Quinta da Regaleira

Quinta da Regaleira has a route shaped by the nature of the estate itself, which consists of historic gardens, paths, stairs, slopes, grottoes and passageways. For this reason, some areas may present difficulties for people with reduced mobility or visitors who need to avoid uneven sections.

The route through the gardens and outdoor areas may include slopes, steps and uneven surfaces. In addition, some of the best-known sites, such as the Initiation Well or certain tunnels, may not be suitable for all visitors.

For combined experiences, it is also important to consider the accessibility conditions of each monument. Pena Palace and its park are located in an elevated area with slopes; the Moorish Castle includes routes along walls and uneven sections; and Sintra National Palace may have limitations in some historic areas.

If you require specific assistance, it is advisable to check the accessibility conditions before your visit and consider which areas are best suited to your needs.

Ticket purchase and delivery process

You can easily book your tickets for Quinta da Regaleira online. During the purchase process, you will need to select the experience, the date of your visit and, where applicable, the admission time slot.

You can also book combined experiences that include Quinta da Regaleira together with other monuments in Sintra, such as Pena Palace and Park, the Moorish Castle or Sintra National Palace. In these cases, it is important to carefully check the details of each ticket, as each monument may have different opening hours and access conditions.

After completing your booking, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your purchase. Tickets will be sent by email up to 24 hours before the visit or, if you book less than 24 hours in advance, up to 1 hour before.

For combined experiences, you may receive the tickets for each monument separately and at different times. Always check the information included with your tickets before the visit and bring the documentation required to access each site.

In certain cases, tickets will not be sent by email and must instead be collected in person at the meeting point indicated in the booking confirmation. Information regarding the collection point, as well as the specific delivery conditions, is clearly detailed during the purchase process and in the confirmation email received by the User.

Opening hours and calendar for Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Sintra National Palace

The opening hours of Quinta da Regaleira may vary depending on the season. As a reference, the site usually opens in the morning and closes in the afternoon, with last admission before closing time. During certain periods, the gardens, palace, chapel and exhibition spaces may have different opening hours.

The Pena Palace Park usually opens from 09:00 to 19:00, with last admission at 18:00. Pena Palace opens from 09:30 to 18:30, with the last ticket at 17:30 and last admission at 18:00.

The Moorish Castle opens from 09:30 to 18:00, with the last ticket and last admission at 17:30.

The Sintra National Palace opens from 09:30 to 18:30; last admission to the palace is usually at 17:30 and last admission to the gardens at 18:00.

Opening hours may vary depending on the season, special events or exceptional circumstances. Before your visit, we recommend checking the latest information and reviewing the time indicated on your ticket.