Moorish Castle Entry Tickets with Audio Guide
Moorish Castle Entry Tickets with Audio Guide
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Your experience
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.
Highlights
- 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.
Includes
- 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
Ticket Delivery
- 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.
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