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Sintra and Cabo da Roca from Lisbon
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Sintra and Cabo da Roca from Lisbon

Discover Sintra and visit the Regaleira Palace on this tour from Lisbon. Visit the westernmost point of Europe and admire the villages of Cascais and Estoril.

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Sintra, Cascais and Estoril full-day tour
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Sintra, Cascais and Estoril full-day tour

Discover Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril booking this full-day tour. Enter the Pena Palace, relish the views of Cape Roca and explore the fisherman's village of Cascais.

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Small Group Tour through Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais
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Small Group Tour through Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais

Discover the highlights of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, including Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the beautiful beaches of Cascais.

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Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira e-tickets with Sintra self-guided audio tour
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Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira e-tickets with Sintra self-guided audio tour

Visit the Moorish Castle, learn about the history of Sintra and admire the architecture of the Quinta da Regaleira.

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Sintra climbing tour with visit to the Palacio da Pena

Enjoy a unique experience combining climbing in the nature with a visit to the castles of Sintra.

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Moorish Castle Entrance Ticket with Audio Guide

Marvel at the Tomb, and the Medieval Christian Necropolis, discover the Castle Keep, the Royal Tower, and the Second Circle of Walls.

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Pena Palace, Quinta and Moorish Castle Tickets and Audio Walking Tour
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Pena Palace, Quinta and Moorish Castle Tickets and Audio Walking Tour

Enjoy magnificent views of the city from the best vantage points, discover the top attractions in Sintra and discover the city with a self-guided audio tour.

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Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre entrance tickets

Book your entrance ticket to Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre with Musement close to Lisbon. Explore the mysterious side of Sintra on a journey that will take you through time and space.

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Book this private excursion from Lisbon to Sintra! Visit the most beautiful places in Sintra including the old town center, Palácio da Pena, Boca do Inferno and Sintra-Cascais Natural Park forest.

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Sintra beaches electric car tour

Book online your tour and discover some of Sintra's most beautiful beaches aboard an electric car.

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Discovery Game Sintra alleyways and sweet treats

Explore Sintra during this interactive Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.

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Quinta da Regaleira Entrance E-Ticket and Guided Tour

Discover the mystical Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, accompanied by a guide. Immerse yourself in its diverse vegetation and intricate architecture.

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Quinta da Regaleira e-ticket and self-guided audio tour

Book your e-ticket and download the app and the audio tour on your phone to explore the Quinta da Regaleira at your own pace.

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National Sintra Palace Entrance Ticket with Audio Guide

Marvel at the Swan Room, the dressing Room or Julius Caesar's Room, discover the Manueline Room, the Central Patio and Grotto Baths and the Black Lady's Garden.

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Quinta da Regaleira e-tickets with Sintra self-guided audio tour

Explore the city of Sintra at your own pace, visit the Chapel of the Holy Trinity and learn about the history of Sintra.

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Small Group Tour through Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais from Cascais
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Small Group Tour through Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais from Cascais

Book this romantic Sintra and amazing Cabo da Roca and Cascais small-group tour from Cascais and discover highlights such as Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.

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Sintra patrimony and nature electric car tour
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Sintra patrimony and nature electric car tour

Book online your tour and admire the Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle in Sintra aboard an electric car.

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Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace full-day tour from Lisbon
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Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace full-day tour from Lisbon

Discover Sintra and enjoy a guided tour of Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira on this full-day trip from Lisbon.

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The inside story

The Moorish Castle is a military fortification located in the municipality of Sintra. It was classified World Heritage by UNESCO in 1995.

The castle was established during the 9th-century by the North African Moors. Its mountaintop location looking over the Tagus River made it an ideal strategic place to defend the town of Sintra, but it fell into disrepair after the Christian conquest of Portugal.

It was acquired and restored as a medieval ruin, also in keeping with the romantic taste of the period, by Ferdinand II.

The castle has an irregular plan and is composed of a double belt of walls. The internal wall presents a bailey, battlements and the reinforcement provided by five fortified towers. Inside, the Royal Tower is one of the most interesting features.

From the top of the castle, it’s possible to admire a unique landscape that reveals the town de Sintra in the foreground.

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How to get there

Moorish Castle Estrada da Pena, 2710 Sintra, Portugal Sintra