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Azenhas do Mar

See Monserrate Palace with hassle-free entrance. As you explore, listen to your guide as they share stories about the palace's history. 

The palace first served as a chapel in the 16th century before becoming a private residence. 

Walk past detailed decorations inspired by Gothic and Indian architecture and a garden that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, which includes fountains, springs, grottoes, and a lake!

Monserrate Palace: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

You can't visit Lisbon without a trip to stunning Sintra. Skip the line to Monserrate Palace and explore what was once a 16th-century chapel and a private house. See the amazing decorations, walk the gardens of this unique UNESCO World Heritage site, and see special plant species from all over the world!

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Picture yourself in a fairy tale forest surrounded by romantic stone buildings, and you might be halfway to imagining the Convent of the Capuchos.

This Franciscan convent in the heart of scenic Sintra was founded in 1560 and will make you feel like a part of nature. Walk the tiny cells and corridors, and through ancient doors. See the abundance of cork used for protection and witness life through a monk's eye. You'll get beautiful views from here over the Sintra hills, too.

Convent of the Capuchos: Entry Ticket

Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace. Receive your ticket via email, download the audio tour on your phone, and explore the Quinta da Regaleira. 

Listen to the audio as you walk through the aquarium, the Fountain of Abundance, and the greenhouse, and see the castle's features. The audio tour is based on thorough research and original narratives, making your visit informative. 

Learn about the site's history and hear lesser-known stories about the 16th-century estate.

Quinta da Regaleira: Entry Ticket + Digital Audio Guide

The National Palace of Sintra, in the old town, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. One the guided tour walk where Portuguese monarchs once did and learn about how they lived in the Middle Ages. 

Visit the Coats of Arms room and view the largest collection of Mudéjar Azulejos (colored glazed tiles) in the world. Check out the impressive architecture and the 33-meter-high chimneys, built in the 14th century to keep the kitchens smoke-free. 

As a bonus, Sintra is usually cooler than Lisbon, so it's a nice escape from the heat!

National Palace of Sintra: Skip The Line Ticket & Guided Tour

The National Palace of Sintra in the heart of the old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Walk the stomping ground of the Portuguese monarchs and see how they lived in the middle ages. Visit the Coats of Arms room and see the most important collection of Mudéjar Azulejos (colored glazed tiles) in the world!

National Palace of Sintra: Entrance Ticket

The Biester Palace was built by Portuguese architect José Luís Monteiro in the last decades of the 19th century, bringing together great historical and artistic influences.

It fits perfectly into the romantic world of Sintra in which it is located, and at the same time stands out for its great modernity for the time in which it was built. Its most striking features include paintings by Luigi Manini, carving work by Leandro de Souza Braga, and stuccoes by Domingos Meira.

Rooms such as the Living Room, Master Bedroom, and many more contain unique details that remain perfect despite the vast years that have passed. Its conservation allows visitors to be transported into the past and relive the decades that are so speculated.

The Park, besides the countless rare species and unique charm, has attractions such as the Pena Cave, the Picnic Park, and the unique Bordallo Pinheiro Walk. 

Don't miss this opportunity to relive the 19th century in an emerging and captivating visit!

Biester Palace and Park

Mysticism, secrets and romantic tales await on a multimedia voyage at the Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre. This contemporary storytelling experience will open your eyes to the unique history of Sintra, just a short train ride from Lisbon.

Sintra Myths and Legends: Skip The Line

Welcome to the official tuk-tuk tours, a different and personal way to see Sintra. Choose from a **1-hour express tour** featuring famous landmarks and local stories, a **2-hour tour** covering well-known sites and unique neighborhoods, or a **4-hour tour** that visits palaces, forest trails, lakes, and includes a tasting of rare Ramisco wine at a local winery. 

The **full-day tour** lets you set the pace as you visit palaces, coastal cliffs, forests, and lesser-known spots with the help of a private guide. Every tour is private, led by knowledgeable locals using comfortable tuk-tuks that easily move through Sintra’s narrow streets.

Sintra: Guided Tuk-Tuk Tours

Meet your friendly local guide outside Quinta da Regaleira and get ready for a cultural deep-dive into one of Sintra's iconic palaces. 

Your guide will first get you immersed with a brief introduction about Sintra's history, legends, and curiosities. From tales of the Templars to Freemason secrets to the international poets who were inspired by this fairy-tale location. Then, it's time to skip the line and step inside the palace and explore the impressive Quinta da Regaleira. 

Wander its lush gardens, lakes, grottoes, and enigmatic constructions, including the world-famous Initiation Well. You will uncover the mysteries of each place and leave enriched with amazing facts and memories.

Quinta da Regaleira: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Looking for the best views of Sintra? You'll get them up at this 10th-century Moorish monument. Walk the beautiful pathways, see ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Neolithic period. All the while you'll learn about the castle's history and see Sintra, the Palace of Pena, and the hills beyond from a whole new perspective.

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra: Entry Ticket + Optional Audio Guide

Want great views of Sintra? Visit the 10th-century Moorish castle. You'll get the best sights in town.

Skip the line and walk along scenic pathways. See artifacts from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Neolithic periods. Learn about the castle's history and enjoy views of the Sintra landscape. Spot the Pena Palace and the hills in the distance.

The Castle of the Moors sits high in the Sintra Hills. It’s a key piece of Moorish history in the Iberian Peninsula. Take a guided tour to learn more about its past.

Castle of the Moors: Skip The Line Ticket and Guided Tour

Experience the beauty of Sintra with this package with entry to the National Palace of Pena and the Castle of the Moors. Enjoy easy travel with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and explore the town with an audio guide app.

**National Palace of Pena and Park: Entry Ticket**

Visit a colorful castle blending different architectural styles. Walk through the gardens filled with unique features.

**Castle of the Moors: Entrance Ticket**

Explore a 10th-century Moorish monument with scenic walkways and views of Sintra. Learn about ancient artifacts and the Moorish conquest.

**Sintra: Hop-on Hop-off Bus to Castles & Palaces**

Navigate Sintra’s attractions like Palácio da Pena, Castelo dos Mouros, and Quinta da Regaleira with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket.

**Sintra: Audio Guide App**

Discover 15 highlights of Sintra at your own pace. The smartphone audio guide offers up to two minutes of commentary at each location.

Sintra Bundle + Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Travel around Sintra easily with public transport and explore major attractions like Palácio da Pena, Castelo dos Mouros, and Quinta da Regaleira.

Use this 24-hour ticket to hop-on and hop-off bus lines 434 and 435 as needed to explore the village and its famous sights.

The route 434 connects Sintra Station with the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. On the way, it also stops at São Pedro de Sintra and Sintra Vila. This circular route lets visitors see the main highlights in one trip.

Whereas. Route 435 connects Sintra Station with Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais Palace, Monserrate Palace, Colares, and Montes Santos. It also passes through São Pedro de Sintra and Sintra Vila.

Sintra: Hop-on Hop-off Bus to Castles & Palaces

Experience the crown jewel of Portugal with an enchanting guided tour of **Sintra**, and **Quinta da Regaleira**.

Sintra, Cascais, Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira: Day Trip from Lisbon

If you don't want to deal with meeting points and tour guides, you can experience the magic of Sintra another way. This Sintra audio guide will be your companion as you discover Portugal's fairy-tale town! 

With a handy digital map you can follow mapped routes around Sintra or explore as you please. Every location (there are over 15 points of interest!) has up to two minutes of audio commentary, including the remarkable Pena Palace and Park.

Tours & Tickets in Azenhas do Mar