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Get full access to 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sintra, Quinta de Regaleira, and Moorish Castle.
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Explore the defensive stronghold of the Moorish Castle and learn about its strategic military role, and climb up the castle’s watchtower to enjoy views of Sintra’s hills and cityscapes.
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Marvel at Quinta da Regaleira, an architectural masterpiece blending Renaissance, Gothic, and Manueline styles. Think Initiation Wells, grottoes, and sprawling gardens.
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Dive deeper into the histories of these landmarks with a multilingual audio guide curated by expert locals.
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Moorish Castle
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Entry to Moorish Castle
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Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French (as per option selected)
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Offline content: text, audio, narration, and maps (as per option selected)
Quinta da Regaleira
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Entry to Quinta da Regaleira
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Audio guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Chinese (as per option selected)
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Offline content: text, audio, narration, and maps (as per option selected)
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Expert guide
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Transfers
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Getting started
Get your tickets validated at the entrance to the attractions. Once inside you can explore the site at your own pace without a guide or group to rush you.
What to expect
Moorish Castle
Built in the 8th century and soon taken over by the Christians after the fall of Lisbon in 1147, every aspect of the Moorish Castle speaks of its centuries-long history. From its most prominent feature, the castle walls, to the watchtower, the museum, and the interpretation centre, the Moorish Castle has a lot to offer.
Features:
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Second Ring of Walls: Take in the second line of walls built around the castle by the Knights Templar after its capture by Afonso Henriques.
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Silos: Crater-like pits that were used to store crops and harvest, you must explore how these essentials were stored at the castle for extended durations.
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Church of São Pedro de Canaferrim: Explore this church built following the conquest of the Moors. and take a close look at its stone masonry and Gothic paintings.
Quinta da Regaleira
Blending multiple architectural styles, this estate is among the highlights of Sintra, with stunning interiors nestled amidst a garden that features fountains, grottoes, lakes, and benches.
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Palace exteriors: Soak in the Quinta da Regaleira’s interiors that seamlessly blend Renaissance, Egyptian, Manueline, and Gothic styles in perfect symphony.
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Intricate interiors: Walk through the palace’s interiors and admire the perfection of its mosaic flooring, Venetian glass mosaics, and other such striking elements.
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Initiation Well: With a spiral staircase leading you 90 feet underground, you’ll come across the initiation well, allegedly used for secret Masonic rituals.
Enhance your experience with an audio guide that brings both attractions’ history and legends vividly to life.
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What to bring
Moorish Castle
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Bring a fully charged smartphone and your trusted headphones if choosing the audio guide upgrade.
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Make sure to wear sturdy walking shoes as you’ll encounter lots of uneven terrain inside the castle.
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Mobile signal may be weak at the site; it's best to download your ticket, audio guide, and all digital content via WiFi before your visit.
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Pet dogs are welcome at the castle. Make sure to read these guidelines before bringing your pet dog along.
Quinta da Regaleira
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Carry a hat and sunscreen to keep yourself protected from the sun during the summer.
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Carry enough water to keep yourself hydrated during your visit.
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Download your ticket via WiFi before your visit.
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Wear a pair of sturdy walking shoes, especially if you plan on exploring the Initiation Well.
What’s not allowed
Moorish Castle
- Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.
Quinta da Regaleira
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Pets cannot tag along for this experience due to venue restrictions.
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Tripods and flash photography aren’t allowed inside the Quinta da Regaleira.
Accessibility
Moorish Castle
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The experience is not fully wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historic structures.
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Certain areas of the castle are wheelchair accessible. These include the inner portions of the castle, the Moorish Castle Church, the store, and the cafeteria.
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There is parking for disabled persons.
Quinta da Regaleira
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Most places are wheelchair accessible via ramps and elevators, but the palace’s historic nature can make some areas hard to access.
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Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
Moorish Castle
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The audio tour is compatible only with Android (version 5.0 and later) and iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphones. Not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, or iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.
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Private parking is otherwise not available. We’d recommend parking at the historic center of Sintra and relying on public transportation to reach the castle.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at each redemption point.
Ticket redemption points
Moorish Castle
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Show your ticket at the Castelo dos Mouros.
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Address: 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal.
Get directions to the redemption point
Quinta da Regaleira
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Show your ticket directly at Quinta da Regaleira.
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Address: R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal.
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