Quinta da Regaleira

Quinta da Regaleira

Quinta da Regaleira
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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This fairytale-like country estate and UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Sintra’s historic center is known for its beautiful architecture, landscaped gardens, and the eerie Initiation Wells. Take a guided tour of the property to learn more about its enthralling history, and explore other mysteries like the underground tunnels, grottoes, chapel, and more. The estate gets busy so visit once it opens for a quieter experience; tickets often sell out too so book early to secure your slot. Explore Quinta da Regaleira on a tour of Sintra, which often includes stops at other iconic sights like Pena Palace and Roca Cape. – Tripadvisor
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  • JessTrip13
    Spain27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    For me in the top 1 of Sintra. It is advisable to buy the ticket online, not to queue. The place is beautiful, in high season of course there are many tourists, so I recommend that you try to go up to see it first thing in the morning when they open. From the train station you can catch a bus that takes you to the entrance, but you have to go in good time, because they pass every 30 min approx (depending on how the road is that day ) so it can take a little longer. At the entrance there are always tuk tuks, minibuses, 4x4 that offer to take you to any other monument you want to visit for 10€ per person , if you want to pay it ... (We did not take them) and went up to see the monuments by public transport.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 27, 2024
  • Guillerme P
    Pontevedra, Spain166 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is the most beautiful and well-preserved Palace of Sintra, even if the Pena takes fame. A palace in romantic and modernist style, among others, had built by a Brazilian landowner. Both the palace and the estate is a wonder for the senses, with labyrinthine grottoes, waterfalls, fairytale pits that turn into inverted towers (9 stories towards the center of the earth), Masonic symbology, towers, etc. But to make good use of the visit to this or other palaces, you have to take a Prussian organization and a good dose of patience, to calculate climbs to the palaces, schedules, entrances, meals, etc., given the enormous mass of the small town. The Recommendation, if you go by car, is to leave this in the free parking around Avenida Alvaro de Vasconcelos and forget about it. The ticket is best bought in advance or at the information venue (Sintra Tickets & Tours) opposite the train station (which is not the same as the tourist information office inside the station, whose attention leaves much to be desired). For the Quinta da Regaleira you can go on bus 435 (in the office mentioned you can buy a ticket for 24 h that is valid for all buses, 13 €), but I recommend walking (about 30 minutes from the center) since you are likely to arrive before the bus, given the mass and the number of cars that mistakenly intend to reach the palace, where there is hardly room to park; and it must be kept in mind that the tickets have a marked time and that you can not arrive after that time. In the Palace there is a place to eat, if you do not have time to do it in Sintra (better outside the old town, where everything is more expensive). If you plan to visit other palaces, you have to keep in mind that at most you can see 2 in the day (Palace of Pena and Quinta da Regaleira, with difficulty, because they are the most crowded).
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 7, 2024
  • Allis0n8
    Billericay, United Kingdom209 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing day beautiful wacky architecture and gardens. We went on a Sunday and watched the entertainment see their website ( it was a funny mime play and youth orchestra). Queue for the well at (11:30) was very quick, I didn’t find it claustrophobic but was wet at the bottom so watch where you walk. We had 1 audio guide (5 euros) and shared and bought a map for 0.50cents. The guide was good as not much information boards around the park. We parked at Estacionamento largo San Pedro rather than Sintra parking as I was put off by the amount of hassle people were getting there. Here was fab lovely leafy square with lots of spaces (20 min walk to left for Sintra Palace and 35mins down to here). The hop on bus also stops here. Nice restaurant Tasca D’Ana to eat at before we headed back.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 3, 2024
  • Jelena f
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to the estate with a 1.9 year old child. We've read reviews that you shouldn't take a stroller with you, that you need to go in the morning because of the space queues at the entrance and into the well. But we have seen from our own experience that all these are far-fetched problems. We ordered skip the line tickets via the Internet and went through without spending a minute in line, although we arrived at 14:00 (for the child we had to take a separate, free ticket at the regular ticket office out of line). By the way, there wasn’t a long line at the box office either (it was 04/15/24). There were quite a few families with strollers walking around the area, since the roads there are quite wide and the stairs can be bypassed. To go down into the well, mothers left the stroller at the entrance to the well, around the corner, near the worker. We descended with the child in our arms (the descent is not long, but it is wet halfway up, we need rubberized shoes with a platform) easily and quickly, and then we climbed back up behind the stroller. The queue for the well seems huge, but in fact we stood for no longer than 15 minutes. I liked the place itself, we highly recommend it.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 17, 2024
  • 1957
    Ottawa, Canada989 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s a ten minute ( gradual uphill) from the historic square of Sintra..no need for a bus or taxi ride…when you arrive , I suggest you pay for the audio ( we paid for the tickets on line but the audio we paid on premise. Italian architect Luigi Manini worked on this romantic palace which consists of a chapel , feature lakes ( no fish in it) , grottoes, a famous well, promenades with benches+ statues, fountains and many exquisite constructions… The Palace is known for being the former owner Antonio Carvalho Monteiro ‘s home where he collected butterflies, shells, insects , birds , insects and many genre of plants. He was passionate by natural history . Inside the palace, we saw a dining room but no table inside..a room displaying many pictures of Carvalho’s family from his birth in 1848 to his death in 1920, a coat of arms room where pictures of various kings are displayed ( period 1100-1750) , and a smoking room. I was disappointed that we don’t see the bedrooms, the bathroom and much more. The outside of the palace has blackened quite a bit which is also ashamed. All and all it was an enjoyable visit, no lineups…
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 27, 2024
  • Pri Son
    54 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easy to reach by train and with the Lisboa Card you can travel for free. Impressive buildings and beautiful gardens with an impressive variety of plants. But don't buy a bus ticket from the provider directly at the station because they just drive past everywhere with the bus and if you don't react you'll immediately be back at the station... A complete rip-off and deception
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 12, 2024
  • cclyon2016
    Lyon, France39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The quinta de la Regaleira is a beautiful place, certainly the most beautiful to visit in Sintra. Like everything else, the organization is to be regretted as everywhere in the city. But come early in the morning (10am), be careful not to buy so-called skip-the-line tickets because it does not actually exist! The first thing to do, before the world invades it, is the initiatic well, it is a 27 m well in which you descend to the earth to better be reborn after a labyrinthine underground course... Then enjoy the rest of the places, caves, ponds, chapel,..., everything is very beautiful and there are bcp religious symbols, freemasons... look carefully on the internet not to miss them or take a guided tour. From the city you can walk to the Quinta in 20 min.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 28, 2024
  • CWCC
    Devon, United Kingdom123 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took a Bolt from Lisbon directly to the entrance, which was only around €16. Given the journey time, this was very cheap. The place is so interesting and pretty. The queue for the well looked horrendous, but only took about 15 minutes and is worth doing. It isn't a big place, but with stopping for a drink we spent about 1.5 hours or so. It was then a quick easy walk down to Sintra town which was gorgeous.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 20, 2024
  • tatiana_acosta
    Ibiza, Spain49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous gorgeous!!! Second time I visit, a unique experience. We went from Lisbon with the train leaving Rossio station, long queues to buy the ticket and the journey lasts 40 minutes. Once you arrive, the walk to Quinta da Regaleira is fantastic! There is no need to take a bus or taxi. The gardens are beautiful and very well maintained. This time I visited with my 12 year old daughter, she was delighted. We will be back!
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 5, 2024
  • reinerkluth
    Grevenbroich, Germany510 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stayed in Sintra and Regaleira Castle at the beginning of February. This is a castle that was built in early 1900 and shines like Neuschwanstein through particularly spectacular buildings. Such as a deep well into which you can descend and then get to the waterfall through labyrinths. In February it wasn't very crowded, I think in spring and summer it looks different. Then you should also book an appointment on the Internet site. Getting there (also to the other castles ) is easy. You can park in the free parking lot in S. Pedro. Then you go via Sintra to the castle.
    Visited February 2025
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 9, 2025
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Rocco C
Fidenza516 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Another attraction not to be missed in Sintra. Visited in the middle of August, we recommend purchasing the ticket online (which has no times to choose from) but at least you will avoid the first queue at the entrance. Inside, the gardens can all be visited on foot, they are arranged on the side of a hill and therefore with various ups and downs. The Initiatory Well is worth the visit but, having arrived around 12, we queued for 1h20m to access it. We were unable to visit the palace due to the long queue there too. Still worth a visit if you go to Sintra.
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Written September 16, 2023
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Pablo G
Cafayate, Argentina211 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
It is easy to reach by walking from the historic center, 1.5 km. On the way uphill but it hurts well, quickly and easily.

We went at the end of August at 10 am (entry opening), we had an online ticket and we were ahead of those without a ticket, the groups that do not respect the line and those that do not respect because they do not respect and in this the organization could treat the visitor better.

Interesting without a doubt but from my point of view they do not take care of the visitor.

A sample of architecture and landscaping that takes you to another era in which those who could dream and execute it, undoubtedly had no financial limits to achieve it.

It's great to be able to visit it. Inside the palace there is beautiful carpentry and excellent work by professional carpenters.

However, from my point of view, they take care of the visitor:

1. They know that there are websites that scam those who search for tickets online and they don't seem to care, you go on complaining and... cri cri... cri cri..., your problem. What we had to pay 22 euros (2 visitors
We paid 48... for false audio guides... we asked at the entrance... and they sent us to the email... we went to leave the complaint in the cashier area where the staff told us and... well, thank you. ..what problem do you have...

2. You enter the route in a maze where there are very very few signs indicating the route, your problem...

To tell a friend whether to visit or on the Quinta, I would tell him to first check the other routes in Sintra (Da Pena, Nacional, Moros...); Be careful not to get scammed like me and well the place is nice, but take care of yourself!
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Written August 31, 2023
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SR
26 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Family
The visit was a bit disappointing. We arrived and were amazed by the enormously long line in which we had to join. The organization was very poor and many who had booked for a certain hour arrived half an hour later so the rest had to wait even longer because priority was given to them. Once we were inside it was very unclear exactly how to walk and where to start. The view was beautiful and overall it was a nice place, but the 5 stars are exaggerated and it is very touristy. The Well, which most were curious about was not at all how you would expect it and much less impressive than in the pictures. We were also told that if you had booked tickets online that you could skip the line, there that is not the case at all. It certainly wasn't worth it. If you want to visit Sintra this is definitely not a must.
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Written January 3, 2025
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Shigamm
London, UK1,557 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
We purchased our tickets online but be aware that you still have to queue - this includes any tours also. When you get to the top and near to the entrance there was another separate line that on this occasion would have been the quicker option of gaining entry. If you are going to purchase tickets once there by pass the long line of people who already have tickets and go up to the entrance. Once you purchase your tickets at the entrance you can enter straight away rather than having to join the queue.

Once inside, if you want to go and see the well I would recommend going directly there as on the day we visited the queues for this were around 90 minutes. However, it was worth the wait as the well and the tunnels are impressive. You get a great view of the well as you move your way down and then once you reach the bottom the series of tunnels are impressive. When you come out of the well go in and out of all the tunnels as there are different parts to view. You can explore the rest of the park at your leisure as there are lots of different things to see. A must visit when in Sintra.
Written August 15, 2023
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Ellen L
Chicago, IL65 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
This is an absolute must see if you’re visiting Sintra. It’s helpful to purchase your tickets online as the ticket kiosks often have a long queue. We arrived from a suburban train out of Lisbon and purchased the public tourist bus hop-on hop-off tickets. They were 12.50 euros but it takes you exactly where you want to go and works on both the 434 and 435 lines. The bus that takes you to Quinta de Regaleira is smaller and doesn’t pass through as frequent so be sure to have a flexible schedule and some patience when taking it! They also will pack the bus to max capacity so you may need to stand. The park has so many beautiful gardens and is quite lovely the highlight is visiting the initation well- the line will be long but it moves pretty fast and the views are worth it!!
Written April 14, 2023
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Vegan traveller
43 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
Day Sintra planned. We had left early and before opening time at the entrance. There was already a decent queue here. Turned out to be e-tickets.
Online booking is not a must as we pay locally were quicker in the grounds.
We walked 'against the direction' and was doable. The ‘palace’ was a setback.
The gardens are beautiful but the designation chaotic. You can spend hours here but expect a lot of up and down walk with slopes.
We had walked through everything in two hours.
We didn’t do the ‘well’ because there was a giant queue there.

The digital map is not clear and there could be more sanitary facilities.

Parking was recommended to do outside the old town and continue by train. Since we were early we drove to the old city center and found a good parking spot where you could park for 4.40 € four hours.
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Written July 20, 2024
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CRB
6 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
The Palace is very nice, the gardens are like a fairy tale.
It is essential to take the entrance "on line", otherwise you will not be able to enter.
The problem is to get there, there is only a road crowded with cars and people walking along it trying to get there.
There is no parking.
I recommend going to Sintra by uber, or public transport (in Sintra it is also very difficult to park and the parking is complete)....and in Sintra take a cocotaxi, or similar, to climb to the Palace.
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Written August 27, 2024
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ecros54
Terville, France2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Friends
For those who are daring visiting this place, don't order your ticket online, otherwise, you'll end up waiting for two hours to get in.
If (like us) you queued up because everybody does and at the end of the struggle, you figured out that there is one queue for online ticket and another one to the ones who didn't.
Quick advice: get straight up to the castle to get a ticket at the guichet, you'll have only to queue for 5 mins.

Once you've finnaly get in the castle, we decided to go to the hole as it seemed to be the best thing to see and guess what... Another waiting queue... 2h long!

Appart from that, the castle is empty, nothing to be seen, it's crowded and honestly, don't waste your 12 euros per person and time on this scam.
Written August 8, 2024
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claudie62
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France1,492 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Relatively easy to access from the train station (1.6 km - around 20 minutes on foot) via the historic center and the national palace. It is possible to take a public transport bus but we did not see one. If there is a long queue at the ticket office, it is always possible to buy tickets online on site, no time slot. Fairly sloping garden, shaded, pleasant. You can walk easily despite the crowds. On the other hand, very long queue for the initial well. The castle is quite small.
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Written September 18, 2023
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Silvia
SP101 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
It pays 15 euros per person. The architecture is undoubtedly quite interesting but not exactly of good taste. There is no parking on site and no option to park nearby
The female bathroom even have a toilet with a lid (in a place where you charge 15 Euros I think regrettable )
The property is in a very steep area and the floor is made of small stones so don't go of there is some traffic problem
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Written January 10, 2025
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