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Roam Quinta at your own pace: explore solo, with a host, or tuned into an audio guide.
Roam Quinta at your own pace: explore solo, with a host, or tuned into an audio guide.
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Secure your visit to Sintra’s two most sought-after attractions with one easy booking!
Secure your visit to Sintra’s two most sought-after attractions with one easy booking!
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Pena Palace
Quinta da Regaleira
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Quinta da Regaleira
Pena Palace
Pena Palace
Quinta da Regaleira
Pena Palace
Quinta da Regaleira
Pena Palace
Quinta da Regaleira
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The ultimate Sintra day trip with fairytale palaces, ocean cliffs, and comfy AC transfers.
The ultimate Sintra day trip with fairytale palaces, ocean cliffs, and comfy AC transfers.
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Get the backstory on every symbol, spiral, and statue with an expert-led guided tour.
Get the backstory on every symbol, spiral, and statue with an expert-led guided tour.
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The outside is something of an artistic labyrinth. The architecture combines elements from the Renaissance, Neo-Manueline, Egyptian, Gothic, and Moorish styles. You will find tons of gargoyles, capitals, gothic turrets, an octagonal tower, and interesting motifs, adorning the palace exteriors and rendering a mystical appearance.

Exquisitely carved fireplaces, gorgeous wooden ceilings, elaborate inlaid mosaic flooring, and Venetian glass mosaics make up the interiors of the mansion. Even though the palace has five floors, you can only visit the top floor. Formal areas like the dining room, music room, billiards room, and living room are on the first floor.

The Regaleira garden complex at Quinta is its finest feature. It is strewn with whimsical follies. The Promenade of the Gods is located on one of the main entrances to the estate. Along this walkway are numerous stone statues of Greek deities, including Venus, Hermes, and Dionysus, some of which are entwined with flora.

The most frequented location in the garden is an Initiation Well. Allegedly used for secretive Masonic rituals, the spiral staircase leads 90 feet down into the earth's interior. The well has nine platforms, which are compared to the nine circles of Hell, the nine regions of Purgatory, and the nine heavens that create Paradise in Dante's Divine Comedy.

A vast and mysterious network of tunnels with numerous access points, such as grottoes, the chapel, Waterfall Lake, and Leda's Cave, located beneath the Regaleira Tower, is part of the garden complex. A tunnel system beneath the Quinta da Regaleira garden can be reached from the bottom of the Initiation Well by a disguised entrance from the top.

The Regaleira Chapel is located in front of the palace's main entrance. Its design is similar to the palace. The chapel's interior is lavishly ornamented with murals, stained glass windows, and elaborate stucco. Along with other religious images, the frescoes feature images of Teresa of Vila and Saint Anthony.

Duration of Visit: 2 to 3 hours
Best Time to Visit: It is best to visit the Quinta de Regaleira during the months of May to October as the weather is pleasant. If you reach it in the early hours of the morning on weekdays or late afternoon, you will find the palace at its quietest.
Detailed Quinta da Regaleira Opening Hours
Address: Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa du Bocage, Sintra, Portugal


Tascantiga: Savor Portuguese tapas with a modern twist in a cozy, historic setting near Quinta da Regaleira.
Cantinho Gourmet: Enjoy fresh seafood and traditional Portuguese dishes in a charming restaurant just steps away.
Taberna Real: Experience a royal feast with a variety of traditional Portuguese delicacies in an elegant atmosphere.
Café Inglês: Dine amidst lush gardens and indulge in a diverse menu of international and Portuguese cuisine.

Budget Option - Monte da Lua Guest House: Cozy guest house offering affordable rooms with a warm atmosphere, within walking distance to Quinta da Regaleira.
Mid-Range Option - Sintra Boutique Hotel: A charming hotel nestled in the heart of Sintra, providing comfortable rooms and excellent service.
Luxury Option - Tivoli Palácio de Seteais: Experience opulence in a palace turned hotel, featuring lavish rooms and breathtaking views of Sintra's landscape.

It is best to buy Quinta da Regaleira tickets online for they guarantee admission at the time of entry. Booking tickets in advance also ensures that you do not have to waste time standing in long queues.
The cost of a Quinta da Regaleira ticket is €21. The ticket includes a free audio guide to make your experience more enjoyable and informative.
If you book Quinta da Regaleira tickets online, you can avail yourself of great deals and discounts.
The various architectural styles, exquisite flora and fauna in the gardens, and intricate interiors are the best highlights of Quinta da Regaleira. If you love occult mysteries, look out for the Initiation Well, whose nine levels are often related to Dante’s nine levels of hell.
Quinta da Regaleira is located near the historic quarter of Sintra. The address is Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa du Bocage in Sintra, Portugal.
The extensive Regaleira gardens, the Chapel, and the garden tunnels are some of the unmissable highlights of Quinta da Regaleira.
You may choose to board the trains running along the Oriente to Sintra or Rossio to Sintra lines and get down at Sintra. You can also board a bus from routes 433 or 434 and reach Quinta da Regaleira.
The opening hours of Quinta da Regaleira are 10 AM to 6.30 PM from January to March and from October to December, but from April to September, it was open from 10 AM to 7.30 PM.
You can dine in the cafeteria of Quinta da Regaleira. It also has public restrooms and a gift shop where you can buy souvenirs. If you have disability proof, you can take one travel companion with you for free inside the palace premises.
If you have proof like a disability ID, you can take one travel companion for free along with you. The palace allows visitors on wheelchairs, however, the uneven terrain and stairs may be difficult to navigate even with assistance. But, you can enjoy the splendid views and some of the attractions inside the palace.
Yes, photography and filming for private use are allowed in Quinta da Regaleira. However, visitors who want to click photos or shoot videos for commercial purposes must ask for prior authorization.
Known for its dreamlike architecture, mysterious symbols, and beautiful surroundings, Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most beautiful palaces in Sintra. Being a part of Sintra’s rich cultural landscape, it has now been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you look closely, you will find several symbols related to Masonry, alchemy, the Knights Templar, and the Rosicrucians inside the Quinta da Regaleira premises.
Yes, you can choose from multiple day trips that include a visit to the Quinta da Regaleira among other attractions such as the Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, and to Cabo da Roca and Cascais.
Absolutely! When you book a day trip, you get the benefit of round-trip transfers from a common meeting point in Lisbon in an AC coach. As a result, you won’t have to worry about getting around on your own.
While some day trips give you the option to book entry tickets to the Quinta da Regaleira, such as the Day Trip to Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais, others such as the Day Trip to Sintra, Pena Palace, Belem Tower, Cascais & Lisbon include the entry tickets by default.