Landmarks

Moorish Castle Entry Tickets

Stone pathway along the walls of Moorish Castle, Sintra, with scenic valley view.

Walkway through lush greenery at Moorish Castle former stables, Sintra, Portugal.

Moss-covered stone walls of Moorish Castle's second ring in Sintra, Portugal, surrounded by trees.

Moorish Castle Keep tower entrance with stone walls and steps, Sintra, Portugal.

Open today

9:30am - 6:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.1/5

(1,242)

Erin S

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our day touring the Morrish Castle and Quinta da Regaleria during the off season. We enjoyed seeing the cat and sights at the Moorish Castle. We parked our car at the free parking in Sintra and used a tuk tuk to get around and were grateful for the option!

Ignacio F

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It's a nice walk up to the castle, provided you're in decent shape; otherwise, I recommend taking public transportation. The views from the different towers are spectacular. Be sure to dress appropriately, as temperatures vary up there.

Sunir R

Group

Verified booking

Dec 2025

The ticket booking process was smooth and made it easy at the castle- though tickets were available at the venue as well. The castle though is something I would personally give a miss and spend more time in the Pena Park. The castle does offer some great panoramic views if the city, and the pleasure of the Highest point in the city, but beyond that.... Pena Park is what I would spend half a day or so with the Green clean serene and birds.

Desiree W

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2025

Stepping along the ancient walls of the Moorish Castle is like touching history itself. The sweeping views of Sintra, the Atlantic, and the surrounding forests are truly awe-inspiring. We visited in the first week of October, when the crowds had thinned and the air was cooler, the perfect setting for slow exploration and quiet reflection. It’s a climb that rewards not only with vistas but with a sense of perspective, a reminder of time’s passage and human resilience. Bring good shoes, a bit of water, and time to simply stand, breathe, and take in the beauty that stretches endlessly in every direction.

Carrie L

Group

Verified booking

Oct 2025

The ease of having the combo of the two sites was great and we LOVED our visit. The views were amazing. The Audio portion of the adventure proved to be a challenge with the head out app. We used it successfully with Moorish, but we could not access the Pena Palace. We did however use the FREE audio offered on site. Recommendations would be to arrive at Pena one hour prior to booking time. Once you get in the first gate, tour the grounds and then line up for your scheduled entry tour time 30 minutes before. We thought we were "in the tour" after the first entry point.

Spencer L

Solo

Verified booking

Oct 2025

Glad that I arrived when I did because as I was returning back from my exploration, the gates were closed for those that wanted to enter just before 6pm. So go earlier! No later than 5. The views were spectacular, and the hike up the stairs was a workout but worth every step. This place is old! Very cool.

Step into Portugal’s past at Sintra’s 9th-century Moorish Castle. Entry includes access to the full complex and scenic marked hiking trails.

Discover the storied walls, Islamic settlement, and medieval necropolis as you wander this military fortress set atop Sintra’s lush hills.

Climb the castle's ancient ramparts to savor panoramic views stretching from the Pena Palace to the Atlantic Ocean.

Add extra depth to your visit with a multilingual audio guide or join an English guided tour filled with tales of Moorish rule and Christian conquest.

Entry to Moorish Castle

Access to surrounding hiking trails

Audio guide in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French (as per option selected)

Offline content: text, audio, narration, and maps (as per option selected)

English guided tour of Moorish Castle (as per option selected)

Dog-friendly access

Food and drinks

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Ignacio F
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It's a nice walk up to the castle, provided you're in decent shape; otherwise, I recommend taking public transportation. The views from the different towers are spectacular. Be sure to dress appropriately, as temperatures vary up there.
Emma H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Both beautiful location's. But the Regaleira location is under construction at the moment (march 2026). The road towards the palace was closed and the garden around the palace was also a mess because of construction. We would have liked to know before buying online tickets. Then we could have skipped it.
Erin S
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our day touring the Morrish Castle and Quinta da Regaleria during the off season. We enjoyed seeing the cat and sights at the Moorish Castle. We parked our car at the free parking in Sintra and used a tuk tuk to get around and were grateful for the option!
Ludmyla M
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
It was such a great experience to get in without waiting in line! We absolutely loved the palace—it was so beautiful, it looked like something out of a movie. The tour was fantastic from start to finish.
Nicholas M
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Moorish castle was really cool. Great views from the top and at 9:30 am when it opened we were almost the only ones there. Would highly recommend!

Step into the Moorish Castle’s storied stone walls and explore Sintra’s hilltop history at your own pace.

Getting started

Begin at the main entrance of the Moorish Castle, where your ticket is validated. These are dated tickets, so you can visit anytime within operating hours and stay for as long as you like, taking your time to admire the sweeping cityscapes and rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What to expect

Dating back to the 8th century, the Moorish Castle stands as a fortified landmark overlooking the Serra de Sintra and the Atlantic Ocean. Its granite walls and towers reflect centuries of Iberian history, from the Muslim occupation to medieval Christian rule.

Features

Second Circle of Walls: Start your exploration at this historic entry point, offering a first glimpse of the castle’s defensive architecture.

Islamic Houses: Walk through remnants of the original settlement, revealing the site’s early cultural layers.

Medieval Christian Necropolis: Visit this burial site to connect with the castle’s later Christian history.

Primary Wall and Old Stables: Discover how the castle’s design blended with the rugged landscape for defense and daily life.

Panoramic viewpoints: Enjoy sweeping views over Sintra, the Palace of Pena, and the Atlantic Ocean from the parapet walk.

You can upgrade and add a multilingual audio guide or guided tour to your visit and dive deeper into the history of this military fortress that once defended against Catholic invasions.

Moorish Castle

Monday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:30pm

What to bring

Bring a fully charged smartphone and your trusted headphones if choosing the audio guide upgrade.

Make sure to wear sturdy walking shoes as you’ll encounter lots of uneven terrain inside the castle.

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.

Pet dogs are welcome at the castle. Make sure to read these guidelines before bringing your pet dog along.

What’s not allowed

Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

The experience is not fully wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and historic structures.

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.

There is parking for disabled persons.

Additional information

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.

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.

Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly after the purchase.

Please display the same along with a valid photo ID at the time of redemption.

Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at the Castle of the Moors.

Address: 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal.

The self-guided tour starts at Second Circle of Walls of Moorish Castle.

Get directions to the redemption point