Quinta da Regaleira Ticket Prices 2026 — Full Breakdown
Quinta da Regaleira charges €20 for adults (18–64), €15 for youths (6–17) and seniors (65+), and admits children under 6 free. A family ticket for two adults and two youths is €60, and an on-site audio guide costs €5. These are the official 2026 rates; reseller skip-the-line tickets bundle the audio guide and free cancellation for around €28.
Quinta da Regaleira uses a simple age-based pricing structure, but there are a few wrinkles worth knowing before you book: the audio guide is a separate charge, a family rate can undercut buying four individual tickets, and reseller tickets sit above the official face price for reasons that have nothing to do with the ticket itself. Because the estate is run by a private foundation rather than the state, its prices are set independently of Sintra’s other palaces.
This guide breaks down every 2026 rate by visitor type, explains what the €5 audio guide adds, and lays out where the official price ends and the reseller markup begins so you can decide what to buy.
Ticket Prices at a Glance
| Ticket type | Ages | Official 2026 price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 18–64 | €20 |
| Youth | 6–17 | €15 |
| Senior | 65+ | €15 |
| Child | 0–5 | Free |
| Family (2 adults/seniors + 2 youths) | — | €60 |
| Audio guide (on-site rental) | — | €5 |
These are the official rates sold on regaleira.pt. Prices can change, so confirm the current amount on the official site before you travel.
Prices by Visitor Type
An adult ticket (ages 18–64) to Quinta da Regaleira costs €20. Youths aged 6 to 17 and seniors aged 65 and over pay the reduced rate of €15, and children under 6 enter free. There is no separate charge for the Initiation Well, the tunnels, the palace or the chapel — one general-admission ticket covers the entire estate.
The €20 adult ticket is the standard rate for anyone aged 18 to 64, and it grants access to everything the estate opens to the public. Youths from 6 to 17 and seniors from 65 pay €15, a €5 saving that applies on proof of age, so carry ID for anyone claiming the reduced rate. Children under 6 are free and don’t need a ticket of their own, which makes Regaleira an affordable stop for families with small kids. If you’re traveling with older children or planning a group, the free entry and discounts guide covers who else qualifies for a reduced or waived fee.
The Family Ticket
A family ticket costs €60 and covers two adults or seniors plus two youths aged 6 to 17. Bought separately, that same group would pay €70 (two adults at €20 and two youths at €15), so the family rate saves €10. It only makes sense for the specific 2+2 combination, though; a couple with one child, or a family with three teenagers, will usually do better buying individual tickets and adding the under-6 free places. Do the arithmetic for your own group before choosing.
The €5 Audio Guide
The official audio guide is a €5 on-site rental, available in seven languages including English. It is not included in the €20 admission price. Quinta da Regaleira has almost no explanatory signage, so the audio guide is the main way to understand the estate’s Masonic, Templar and alchemical symbolism without a live guide.
Regaleira is dense with hidden meaning — the Initiation Well’s nine landings, the Templar cross at its base, the esoteric details of the chapel — and the estate deliberately keeps signage to a minimum. The €5 audio guide fills that gap, and for most visitors it’s money well spent. It’s rented on-site and subject to availability, so it can run out at busy times. If you’d rather have the commentary loaded on your own phone and your slot secured in advance, a reseller skip-the-line ticket bundles a smartphone audio guide into the price. Our audio guide guide compares the on-site rental with the app versions.
Official Price vs Reseller Price
The official adult ticket is €20 with no markup, sold on the foundation’s own site. Reseller skip-the-line tickets cost more — around €28 — but the premium buys a smartphone audio guide, free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and an English-language checkout. You pay extra for convenience and flexibility, not for a faster entry, since entry is by timed slot either way.
Because Quinta da Regaleira sells directly through its own foundation, the €20 face price is genuinely the floor — there’s no official surcharge for booking online. Reseller platforms add roughly €8 on top, landing around €28 for an adult, and it’s worth being clear about what that buys. It is not a shortcut past a queue; the estate admits everyone by 30-minute timed slot, so an official ticket also comes with a reserved time. What the reseller premium covers is the €5 audio guide (rolled in rather than rented on-site), free cancellation, and a checkout in English rather than the official Portuguese-language system. Our guide to what skip-the-line really means here sets out that trade-off in full.
If a live expert matters more to you than a self-guided visit, a guided tour is priced higher again, and the guided vs self-guided comparison helps you weigh the two.
What Your Ticket Includes
Whatever price you pay, general admission covers the whole estate: the Initiation Well and its spiral staircase, the Unfinished Well, the underground tunnels that connect them, the main floor of the Palácio da Regaleira, the chapel, the tower, and the gardens with their grottoes, lakes and cascade. There is no separate charge for any individual feature. What a basic ticket does not include is transport to Sintra, parking, or a live guide — those are extra whichever ticket you choose. Given a full visit takes two to three hours across steep, uneven terrain, factor in comfortable shoes and time rather than any hidden fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Quinta da Regaleira ticket in 2026?
The official adult ticket (ages 18–64) costs €20. Youths aged 6 to 17 and seniors aged 65 and over pay €15, and children under 6 are free. A family ticket for two adults and two youths is €60. Reseller skip-the-line tickets that bundle an audio guide cost more, around €28. Confirm the current rate on the official site before booking.
Is there a discount for children?
Yes. Children under 6 enter completely free and don’t need their own ticket. Youths aged 6 to 17 pay the reduced rate of €15 rather than the €20 adult price. If you’re a family of two adults and two youths, the €60 family ticket saves €10 over buying those four tickets separately. Carry proof of age for anyone claiming a youth rate.
Does the ticket price include the audio guide?
No. The official €20 admission does not include the audio guide, which is a separate €5 rental at the ticket office in seven languages, subject to availability. If you want the audio guide guaranteed and pre-loaded, a reseller skip-the-line ticket includes a smartphone version in its roughly €28 price. Given how little signage the estate has, most visitors find the commentary worth the extra €5.
Why do reseller tickets cost more than €20?
Reseller skip-the-line tickets, at around €28, sit above the €20 official price because they bundle extras: a smartphone audio guide, free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and an English-language checkout. You’re not paying for a faster entry — the estate uses timed slots for everyone. You’re paying for convenience and flexibility. If you only want the cheapest entry and can navigate the official Portuguese booking site, book direct.
Is the family ticket worth it?
It depends on your group. The €60 family ticket covers exactly two adults or seniors plus two youths aged 6 to 17, saving €10 versus buying those four tickets individually. It’s only good value for that precise 2+2 combination. A couple with one child, or a group with three teenagers, will usually pay less by buying separate tickets and using the free under-6 places. Do the math for your own party.
Does the Lisboa Card give a discount on the ticket?
No. Quinta da Regaleira is run by the private Fundação CulturSintra, so the Lisboa Card gives no free entry and no discount here, unlike the state-run Sintra sites such as Pena and Monserrate. The card still covers your Lisbon–Sintra train, but you’ll pay full price for a Regaleira ticket. Our Lisboa Card and Regaleira guide explains exactly what it does and doesn’t cover.
How can I get the cheapest ticket?
Buy the official €20 adult ticket directly on the foundation’s website, skip the on-site audio guide if you’re on a tight budget, and use the family rate or free under-6 places where they apply. That’s the lowest possible outlay. The trade-off is a Portuguese-language checkout, no free cancellation, and no bundled audio guide — so weigh the few euros saved against the convenience a reseller ticket adds.
Do I need to buy a ticket in advance?
It’s strongly recommended, especially in high season. Entry is by 30-minute timed slot, and the earliest morning slots — the best time to reach the Initiation Well before it gets busy — often sell out. Booking ahead, whether the official €20 ticket or a reseller version, secures your preferred time. Our best time to visit guide explains why the morning slots matter most.
What does the ticket actually cover?
One general-admission ticket covers the entire estate: the Initiation Well, the Unfinished Well, the underground tunnels, the main floor of the palace, the chapel, the tower, and all the gardens, grottoes and lakes. There’s no separate charge for any single feature. It does not include transport, parking or a live guide. Plan for two to three hours to see it properly across the estate’s steep, uneven paths.
