How to Skip the Line at the National Palace of Sintra
The National Palace of Sintra, with its two giant white chimneys in the old town, is the easiest Sintra palace to visit: no hill, no bus. Buy online on parquesdesintra.pt (about €10-13 for adults) and go at opening (9:30 am) or late afternoon, when the coach tours have moved up to Pena.
- Ticket
- About €10-13 adults, reduced for youth and seniors (check official)
- Book on
- parquesdesintra.pt
- Timed slot
- Not usually needed
- Best time
- 9:30 am opening, or late afternoon
- Busiest
- Late morning to mid-afternoon, weekends and summer
- Getting there
- A 10-minute walk from Sintra station
- Time to allow
- 1-1.5 hours
How long are the lines at the National Palace of Sintra?
This is the least stressful palace in Sintra. It's right in the old town square, so there are no shuttle queues, and it usually doesn't need a timed slot. The ticket desk can get busy in the late morning, and the narrow rooms, like the Swan Room and the Magpie Room, can get crowded when groups arrive.
Before you go, check how busy the National Palace of Sintra is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for Portuguese holidays, school breaks and weather.
Check today’s crowds at National Palace of Sintra →Tickets
Prices vary between sources, so check the official Parques de Sintra site. Combined tickets with Pena or other Sintra sites are available.