Landmarks

Moorish Castle Entry Tickets

4.3/5(1,547)

Kevin F

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

headout is a great app, got me the tickets and kept mr notified, and the tickets were easily accessible in my email. Locations were clearly marked for gaining access to the mountaintop, we took a tuktuk up to the entrance of the castle trail. One thing that the park officials need to do is improve the signage in the area. There is literally not one single sign between the base of the Moorish trails to tell you how to get back down to Sintra. Once in Sintra, no signs for the Quinta de Regaleira! Fortunately we just kept following Google walking maps and got there. Got out my email from from headout and boom there's the tickets. Quinta de Regaleira was amazing and beautiful.

Christina P

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Moorish Castle was absolutely amazing! I'm always blown away by the way they built complicated buildings without the technology that we have now! Prepare to climb up and down stairs. I believe we ended up with more than 20,000 steps the day we visited Sintra including the Moorish castle, Pena Palace and National Palace of Sintra. Mind blown!! 🤯

Don C

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A unique, well maintained historical site. The grounds are well preserved and the fee is very reasonable. Highly recommend visiting if you're in the Lisbon area.

Sharon M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Everything was perfect and very intuitive, from the moment of buying online before leaving on the trip right up to entering the attraction. Very useful.

Grace O

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Really cool views looking down on Sintra and Lisbon along the outer walls. You can even see Pena Palace from a few points along the way. Just keep in mind there are lots of stairs and it's very windy at the top!

Nelson R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Due to a sporting event, we coursing make it in time so we weren't allowed into the palace but did get to enter the park. The Moorish castle was spectacular! Sintra was a great town.

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
Christina P
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Moorish Castle was absolutely amazing! I'm always blown away by the way they built complicated buildings without the technology that we have now! Prepare to climb up and down stairs. I believe we ended up with more than 20,000 steps the day we visited Sintra including the Moorish castle, Pena Palace and National Palace of Sintra. Mind blown!! 🤯
Sharon M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Everything was perfect and very intuitive, from the moment of buying online before leaving on the trip right up to entering the attraction. Very useful.
Oliver D
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Easy and fast handling. Got the Tickets within 2 min. No quarreling about VAT Numbers as demanded in the official Site of the national Parc.
Kevin F
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
headout is a great app, got me the tickets and kept mr notified, and the tickets were easily accessible in my email. Locations were clearly marked for gaining access to the mountaintop, we took a tuktuk up to the entrance of the castle trail. One thing that the park officials need to do is improve the signage in the area. There is literally not one single sign between the base of the Moorish trails to tell you how to get back down to Sintra. Once in Sintra, no signs for the Quinta de Regaleira! Fortunately we just kept following Google walking maps and got there. Got out my email from from headout and boom there's the tickets. Quinta de Regaleira was amazing and beautiful.
Shawn H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Moorish castle was great for what it was. Wonderful views, interesting architecture, and history. To be honest, we didn't spend a lot of time at the site but enough to take some photos and soak in the scenery - including the castle itself which was interesting. In retrospect, this was not our top part of our Sintra visit but if you're there you might as well see the Moorish castle as well.

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.

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