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Sintra: Regaleira Guided Tour & Tickets (add-on Pena, Monserrate)

4.9 Excellent 110 reviews
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3h–5h
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German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira with the ticket included and the Initiation Well and its symbolism explained by an expert guide. Pena Palace and Monserrate come only as paid add ons; hotel pickup is an option. 4.88 from 110 reviews at €59 per person.

From the guide

Discover the secrets and symbolism of Quinta da Regaleira, one of Sintra’s most enchanting landmarks. With your entry ticket included, enjoy a guided visit through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where architecture, nature, and mysticism intertwine. Explore the Palácio da Regaleira, with its ornate Neo-Manueline façades, before wandering the gardens filled with grottoes, towers, and underground tunnels. Descend the famous Initiation Well, a spiraling staircase symbolizing a journey of rebirth, and uncover links to alchemy, Freemasonry, and mythology. Visit hidden grottoes, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, and the Regaleira Tower with sweeping views. Throughout, your expert guide will reveal fascinating stories and esoteric meanings that transform this romantic estate into a symbolic journey through life, death, and the search for knowledge.

Add the options to visit Pena Palace and Monserrate Palace for a full day Sintra Experience!

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 5 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Guided Tour in English

from €59 / person
Guide: English

Tour conducted in English

Added Pena Palace Exteriors

from €109 / person
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German

Add-On Visit to Pena Palace: Guided visit to the exteriors and Pena Park, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Added Monserrate Palace

from €109 / person
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German

Add-On Visit to Monserrate : The guided visit takes place at 12 p.m., tickets are included.

Added Pena Palace + Monserrate

from €169 / person
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German

Add-On Pena & Monserrate: Add-On Guided Visit to the Pena Palace exteriors (9:30) and Park as well as the Monserrate Palace (12:00)

With Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

from €189 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German

Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off: From Sintra or Lisbon

Compared with other Pena Palace

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #22 of 35€593h–5h4.88 (110)shared
Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira€1238h4.98 (735)private
Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included€1558h4.99 (370)private
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon€559h4.94 (1947)shared

Ranked #22 of 35 in Pena Palace by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €30 to €225, median €85; typical length 8h. 12 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 35 Pena Palace

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:30, 12:00, 15:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 12:00, 15:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

Entrance fees: Ticket to Regaleira included with Expert Guided Visit

What's Not Included

Entrance fees: Pena Palace & Monserrate unless purchased as an extra
Private transportation: Not available unless purchased as an option

Itinerary

Park and National Palace of Pena Stop 1
Optional Extra that may be purchased as an option. Starting at 9:30 by the entrance to the Pena Ticket Office.
1h
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate Stop 2
Optional Extra that may be purchased as an option. Starting at 12 o'clock at the entrance to the ticket offic of Monserrate Palace and Park.
1h
Quinta da Regaleira Stop 3
Explore Quinta da Regaleira on a guided tour with an entry ticket. Discover the estate’s secrets, symbolism, and splendor as you wander through gardens, tunnels, and the Initiation Well.
2h 30m
Admission included

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pickup from: Hotel

Start point

Next to the exit of Regaleira. The guide will have an identifying badge with a photo and a red lanyard.

End point

Next to the exit of Regaleira. The guide will have an identifying badge with a photo and a red lanyard.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 59 / person