Step back into the golden age of Portuguese royalty at the National Palace of Ajuda, the official home of Portugal’s last monarchs. Skip the ticket office line and explore this spectacular 19th-century neoclassical masterpiece at your own pace.

Perched on a hill overlooking Belém, this palace serves as a stunning time capsule of the Portuguese monarchy's final decades. Originally designed to rival Europe’s most luxurious estates, its construction began in 1796 but was repeatedly interrupted by French invasions and financial crises before the monarchy ended in 1910.

You'll explore beautifully preserved interiors, including the Grand State Rooms where you can experience the atmosphere of royal ceremonies in the massive State Banquet Hall and marvel at the gold-embellished Throne Room. There's a chance to discover Queen Maria Pia of Savoy's private chambers and Music Room, showcasing her unique decorative touch and art collection. You can get up close with extraordinary collections of fine decorative arts, including exquisite tapestries, delicate French porcelain and brilliant crystal chandeliers.

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You'll bypass the ticket office queues with direct entry to the Grand Palace
The beautifully preserved rooms are frozen in time since the 1910 revolution
You'll step inside the magnificent Throne Room and State Banquet Hall
There are incredible collections of French porcelain, tapestries and crystal chandeliers
You can walk through Queen Maria Pia's authentic private chambers and music room

Viktig information

Know in advance:

It's not possible to skip or bypass security checks at the entrance. During the high season, waiting times for security may take up to one hour
You'll receive the official ticket from the local partner in your mailbox 24 hours before the reservation date. Please check your inbox or spam folder
Entry without an official ticket and reservation number is not accepted
Skip-the-line or priority access is not possible