Attractions & guided tours
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Do this because
Enjoy a hassle-free visit with an entry e-ticket for the Park and Palace of Monserrate
Download the app and your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit
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What to expect
Experience the Park and Palace of Monserrate unfold before your eyes with an e-ticket and an immersive self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tour on your phone before your visit, and step back in time to witness the splendor of the Park and Palace of Monserrate, where architectural brilliance meets botanical wonders against the backdrop of Sintra's captivating hills.Immerse yourself in the captivating stories of the Sacred Art Room, the Scented Path, and the Rose Garden as you listen to narrations crafted by professional local authors. Delve into historical insights, intriguing tales, and fascinating anecdotes that bring the past to life. The audio tour, a result of meticulous research and condensed into original stories, ensures an engaging and educational visit that can be enjoyed repeatedly, anytime, at your convenience. Don your headphones and embark on an unforgettable journey through the artistic achievements and natural splendour that have long inspired poets and artists, offering a fresh perspective on your surroundings.
What's included
Entrance fees
Audio guide
Entrance ticket
What's not included
Transportation
Individual headset
Tour guide
What to remember
Not allowed:
Entry to the site with dangerous items or accompanied by animals is not permitted
Bringing food products and smoking are prohibited on the premises
Know in advance:
Park and Palace of Monserrate are partly wheelchair accessible: in the Park there is a ramped route from the entranceway as far as the Palace with particular attention needed for steeply sloping sections. In the Palace, there is no access to either the second floor or the kitchen for persons with mobility restrictions. The Palace interior features a 3-D scale model of the Palace that visitors may touch and discover more about the building’s layout
There is an accessible cafeteria. Please check the official website for additional information about accessibility
This is a combination of a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through an app) and an entry ticket for the Park and Palace of Monserrate
No live guide or meeting point provided
After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
The course of the visit may be modified and special restrictions may be imposed. The visitors must always adhere to the guidelines of the site
You are required to book per device to be used, not per participant
An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
Free and reduced admission can only be acquired at the ticket booth on-site
Remember to bring:
You are advised to wear comfortable shoes
During the hot summer months, it is highly recommended to wear a hat and use sunscreen
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua, Rua Visconde de Monserrate, 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal
Meeting point:
Please notice there is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Park and Palace of Monserrate (Parques de Sintra – Monte da Lua, 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal). The easiest way to get there is by taking the hop-on bus 435, called the Villa Express, which stops directly at the entrance (Parques de Sintra – Monte da Lua, 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal). The tour ends at the same location, the entrance/exit of Monserrate, which is the same entrance from which you started. Nearby, you can also find the Pq Monserrate (Palácio de Monserrate) bus stop.