Pena Palace Guided Tour
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Pena Palace Guided Tour

Sintra, Portugal1 DAY

The experience

Explore the fairytale Pena Palace and its lush surrounding parklands with an expert guide and convenient uphill shuttle transfers.

Step inside Sintra's iconic Pena Palace with an expert guide who will reveal the eclectic decorative motifs that make it one of Europe’s most famous Romantic monuments. Wander through richly decorated chambers, including the New Palace wing and Private Apartments once inhabited by Portuguese royalty. Following the palace tour, enjoy a self-guided stroll through lush Pena Park to discover hidden gems like the alpine-style Chalet of the Countess of Edla. For added comfort, your experience includes shuttle transfers from the park gate directly to the palace entrance.

How it unfolds

  1. Guided Palace Chambers Tour

    Discover the New Palace wing and Private Apartments while learning about Portuguese royal history.

  2. Park & Chalet Exploration

    Stroll through forested trails in Pena Park and visit the alpine-style Chalet of the Countess of Edla.

  3. Convenient Uphill Transfer

    Skip the steep uphill walk with an included park-gate-to-palace shuttle service.

  4. Expert Guide & Upgrades

    Choose between English or Portuguese-speaking guides, or upgrade to a specialized thematic tour led by a cultural expert.

What’s included

  • Guided tour of Pena Palace
  • Access to the New Palace wing and Private Apartments
  • Self-guided tour of Pena Park and Chalet of the Countess of Edla
  • Shuttle transfer from the park gate to the palace entrance
  • English or Portuguese-speaking guide (as per option selected)
  • Thematic guided tour (as per option selected)

Not included

  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
  • Personal souvenir purchases
  • Gratuities / tips
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