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Sintra Castle Tour

Our pick: Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Private Tour with Tickets — € 180 (4h 30m, 4.92★ · 239). Best value: Sintra: Pena Palace & Castle Tuk Tuk Tour with Pastry Stop — € 45 (1h 15m, 4.90★ · 199).

5.0 6 experiences from € 35 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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✓ 2026-09-28
OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Tuk Tuk Tour€ 180 per group
€ 35 (6 share)
1h 30m4.96★ · 24free+€ 20 on site
Sintra: Pena Palace & Castle Tuk Tuk Tour with Pastry StopBest value€ 45 p.p.
€ 45
1h 15m4.90★ · 199free—
Sintra: Tuk Tuk Private Tour & Castle of the Moors with Cabo da RocaTop rated€ 75 p.p.
€ 75
2h–3h5.00★ · 41free—
Sintra Night Walk: Palace & Mountain Legends with Historian€ 80 p.p.
€ 80
3h 15m4.98★ · 42free—
Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Hiking Tour€ 150 p.p.
€ 150
7h—free+€ 40 on site
Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Private Tour with TicketsOur pick€ 180 p.p.
€ 180
4h 30m4.92★ · 239free—

Real price per person across the 6 options: € 35–€ 180 (median € 75). With an extra fee to pay on site: 2 of 6. With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.

Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.

Private experiences (3)

Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Private Tour with Tickets
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Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Private Tour with Tickets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (239)4h 30mYou’ll follow winding mountain roads from Lisbon to Sintra for a private day trip with castle climbs, palace interiors (with your ticket included), and time to taste Sintra’s famous pastries in town. A local guide shares stories you won’t find in any book—and there’s always a moment to pause for those sweeping views or just breathe in the pine-scented air.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 180View ›
Sintra: Tuk Tuk Private Tour & Castle of the Moors with Cabo da Roca
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Sintra: Tuk Tuk Private Tour & Castle of the Moors with Cabo da Roca★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (41)2h–3hYou ride in a classic tuk tuk through Sintra's mountain roads, stopping at viewpoints overlooking the National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Castle of the Moors, and Palace of Pena. Your guide explains the history and symbolism at each stop while you photograph and explore. The tour ends at Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point, with optional lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and insurance are included; the whole day takes around six to seven hours depending on your pace and which palace you choose to enter.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sintra's main palaces and coastal landmarks without renting a car or navigating the mountain roads yourself—the tuk tuk's size and the guide's knowledge of the best viewpoints are what let you cover this much ground in a single day without the logistics.Free cancellationfrom€ 75View ›
Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Tuk Tuk Tour
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Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Tuk Tuk Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (24)1h 30mYou ride a private tuk tuk through the Serra de Sintra, stopping at Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Casa Biester, and hidden viewpoints known to locals. The tour includes hotel pickup and covers the historic center, fountains, and forest paths. You can choose to walk the palace gardens or stay on the scenic route. The whole experience moves at the pace of the mountain roads.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, and hidden viewpoints without driving yourself up the Serra's tight curves—the tuk tuk handles the winding roads and the guide knows where to stop so you're not choosing between the view and the map.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 180View ›

Up to 2 hours (1)

Sintra: Pena Palace & Castle Tuk Tuk Tour with Pastry Stop
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Sintra: Pena Palace & Castle Tuk Tuk Tour with Pastry Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (199)1h 15mYou’ll taste Sintra’s famous queijada pastry in a historic bakery before winding up lush mountain roads by tuk tuk. With a local guide sharing legends, you’ll see Sintra National Palace’s chimneys, stroll part of Pena Palace’s gardens, and pass ancient Moorish Castle walls — all wrapped in cool mountain air and small surprises you’ll remember.Free cancellationKids −19%from€ 45View ›

2 to 5 hours (1)

Sintra Night Walk: Palace & Mountain Legends with Historian
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Sintra Night Walk: Palace & Mountain Legends with Historian★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (42)3h 15mYou walk the mountain above Sintra's National Palace at night with a local historian, hearing centuries-old accounts of apparitions and visions tied to the landscape itself. The climb takes around three hours with rest stops, and you avoid daytime crowds entirely. A reflective vest keeps you visible, and you finish in the historic center with a clear memory of the route you've taken.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Sintra's history and landscape without joining daytime crowds, and who are comfortable with a steady uphill walk guided by someone who knows the mountain intimately.Free cancellationfrom€ 80View ›

Half day and longer (1)

Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Hiking Tour
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Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Hiking Tour7hYou hike roughly 10 kilometers through Sintra's four main sites—Pena Palace Park, Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, and the Old Town—with a private local guide who shares the history and legends behind each place. You set your own pace on forest trails and scenic mountain paths, stop for photos at panoramic viewpoints, enjoy a local pastry in the morning, and take a lunch break in the village where you choose where to eat. Entry fees to the palaces and castle are separate, and the guide handles the route and cultural commentary throughout the full day.Is it for me?This tour suits active travelers who want to see Sintra's main sites in one day without arranging transport, entry logistics, or timing themselves—the private guide and structured route handle all of that, leaving you free to focus on the hike, the views, and the stories behind each place.Free cancellationfrom€ 150View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Sintra: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle Private Tour with Tickets is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 239 reviews.

Are private options available?

Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.

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