The Gardens and National Palace of Queluz

The National Palace of Queluz charms whether for its imposing nature or the sheer exuberance of its architectural details closely bound up with the lives of three generations of the Portuguese Royal Family and the scene of intense emotions. The Palace furthermore reflects the evolution in the tastes and styles over different period, moving from the Baroque to the Rococo and onto Neoclassicism.

The National Palace of Queluz charms whether for its imposing nature or the sheer exuberance of its architectural details closely bound up with the lives of three generations of the Portuguese Royal Family and the scene of intense emotions. The Palace furthermore reflects the evolution in the tastes and styles over different period, moving from the Baroque to the Rococo and onto Neoclassicism.

Its surrounding scenic gardens invite you for a “stroll” through a period in which the court organised sumptuous parties and that hold the memories of trips by gondola along the canal, theatre, hunting, musical and literary performances, masked balls, games and open-air recitals. A dreamlike scenario, animated by the waterfalls and delicate water games.

ACCESSIBILITY

The museological interior of the National Palace of Queluz is fully accessible. It is possible to enter the Palace through ramps and the interior of the monument is fully levelled and with wide corridors. The shop, at the end of the route, is also accessible. The cafeteria is accessible by a lift platform or by the exterior through the Gardens, however, it is necessary to contact the staff to provide both visit options. The Gardens are accessible, and now have a considerable area of rehabilitated pavement. Several types of equipment, such as wheelchairs and traction equipment (equipment that may be adapted to a vast majority of manual chairs) are available for safe and autonomous circulation. In order to access the Gardens, permanent ramps are available from inside the Palace. The exit from the Gardens, to the interior of the Palace, is, once again, made by ramp. At the beginning of the visit, a tactile model of the monument is available, including the Palace and the Upper Gardens.

HOW TO REACH

Public Transports
Lisbon > Queluz
By bus (Vimeca)

- Bus nº 25: Queluz (Palace), through Queluz-Belas direction

- Bus nº 101: Lisbon (Colégio Militar, subway) – Tercena, Queluz (4 Caminhos) bus stop and Queluz/Massamá Station bus stop. A 15 minute’s walking distance from the Palace.

- Bus nº 106: bus stop near Falagueira-Carcavelos (Praia) subway station, Queluz (4 Caminhos) bus stop and Queluz/Massamá Station bus stop. A 15 minute’s walking distance from the Palace.

By train (CP) – Sintra Line (Stop at Queluz-Belas station or Monte Abraão station. A 1 km distance from the Palace)
Departure stations:

- Oriente Station

- Rossio Station

- Entrecampos Station

Sintra > Queluz

By train (CP) – Sintra Line (Stop at Queluz-Belas station or Monte Abraão station. A 1 km distance from the Palace)
Departure station:

- Sintra station

By Car
You can get to Queluz using the following route:
From Lisbon and Sintra

- IC19 (Queluz-Palácio exit)

GPS Coordinates
38º 45’ 1.46” N 9º 15’ 28.40” W

ADMISSION

Open daily apart from 1 January and 25 December:

Opening Times
Palace
9:00am – 6:00pm (last ticket and last admission 5:30pm)

Gardens
9:00am - 6:30pm (last ticket and last admission 5:30pm)

Prices (5% online discount)
Palace and Gardens
Adult (18 – 64 yrs) – 10 €
Youth (6 – 17 yrs) – 8,5 €
Senior (over 65 yrs) – 8,5 €
Child (<6 yrs) - Free
Family (2 adults + 2 youths) – 33 €

Gardens
Adult (18 – 64 yrs) – 5 €
Youth (6 – 17 yrs) – 3,5 €
Senior (over 65 yrs) – 3,5 €
Child (<6 yrs) - Free
Family (2 adults + 2 youths) – 15 €