The 15 Best Portugal Castle Tours

1.Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,893 reviews · 1 day · from $14Our pick

Use a one-day fast-track ticket to explore Sintra’s Castle of the Moors, a 9th-century hilltop fortification with steep ramparts, mossy boulders, forest paths, and views toward Pena Palace and the Atlantic. Your ticket includes the Zoomguide audio app in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French. Transportation is not included.

“We visited on a wet day so it was difficult to appreciate the views but the castle itself was spectacular snd walking around was well signed & easy”

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2.São Jorge Castle E-Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,182 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $30

Explore São Jorge Castle at your own pace with a phone ticket and optional audio guide in six languages. See the Martim Moniz Door, Ulysses Tower, King Manuel I statue, Santa Luzia viewpoint, castle walls, museum, and peacocks. Upgrade options may add Belém Tower and a Lisbon city walk.

“It was a really beautiful place, it has some peacocks, beautiful nature and you have a stunning view over Lisbon. The audio guide was really interesting and told us great information.”

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3.Sao Jorge Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,191 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Meet an English-speaking guide by São Jorge Castle’s ticket office for a short introduction and skip-the-line entry. Guides such as João and Fatima often stay longer to explain the castle’s Moorish past, defensive design, and place in Portuguese history. Allow about two hours if you walk the battlements and archaeological displays.

“João was our guide for the morning and we could not have been luckier! His tour was filled with the rich history of the castle and its place in the foundation of Portugal. João made the tour engaging and fun. It was without a doubt the highlight of our time in Lisbon! Ask for his tour and you will not be disappointed!”

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4.Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Spend about eight hours tracing Portugal’s Knights Templar story from Lisbon to Almourol Castle and Tomar. Ride a boat across the Tagus, explore a medieval fortress, visit the Convent of Christ, and see Santa Maria do Olival. Guides such as Leo, Rui, Ines, and Hugo are praised for clear storytelling. Lunch is extra, and the day includes plenty of stairs.

“My son and i really enjoyed our tour to Tomar. The monastery and cathedral were really amazing. Our guide, Hugo, was very informative very accommodating to our needs. It really was a nice day trip. definitely worth doing. we learned so much.”

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5.Tomar, Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 663 reviews · 9 hours · from $97

Follow Portugal’s Templar trail from Lisbon to Almourol Castle and Tomar. Ride by boat to the island fortress, visit Santa Maria do Olival and São João Baptista, then explore the Convent of Christ with a guide. Shared and private options, several languages, and Lisbon pickup choices are available.

“Rui was very energetic and passionate about the history of the Knights Templar. He went out of his way to include extra time and stories for us. The air conditioning in the van did not work well, especially for me as I was seated in the back of the vehicle. It was a very hot and unpleasant ride back to Lisbon.”

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6.São Jorge Castle Skip-the-line Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Meet a City Lisbon Tours host near the City Sight Seeing Lisboa bus stop, collect your castle ticket and map, then explore São Jorge Castle independently. You can add hotel pickup and a tuk tuk ride. Expect a permanent exhibition, Moorish archaeological finds, sweeping Lisbon views, and possibly an audio guide. Hosts including Syed and Akber have helped visitors find the entrance.

“Our experience was great just walked through the gates avoided all the queues Our guide was very helpful”

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7.Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Qta. Regaleira & Sintra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

This eight-hour Sintra tour from Lisbon includes Pena Palace, its gardens, the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra Old Town, and a Piriquita pastry stop. Guides such as Kazi and Hossain provide English commentary, drive a clean BMW or VW, and may add Cabo da Roca and Cascais when time and route allow. Palace tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Amazing and very organised tour with Tour7Portugal. loved it!”

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8.Sintra Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace and Mouros Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Ana, David, Pedro, or Anna, visiting Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra village, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Cascais, and Boca do Inferno. Tickets, transport, water, WiFi, and hotel pickup are included. Expect steep paths, stairs, changing weather, and a flexible coastal drive.

“Fantastic journey to the Moorish castle, Pena Palace, Cabo de Roca and scenic drive along the Atlantic coastline.”

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9.Castle of the Moors & Quinta Entry with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 252 reviews · 1 day · from $57

Visit Sintra’s Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira at your own pace with timed entry to both sites and three smartphone audio tours. Hear stories about the Castle Keep, Royal Tower, Initiation Well, Tomb, Leda’s Grotto, Seteais Palace, and Sintra’s old town. Bring charged phones, headphones, good shoes, and patience for busy entrances.

“Easy to navigate and listen to audio as your walk thru the park. Giving suggestions as to where to walk to.”

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10.Official Public Bus Transport: All Palaces & Castles

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 218 reviews · from $15

Use Sintra’s official Scotturb buses for one day with unlimited rides on routes 434 and 435. Route 434 serves Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle, while 435 links Regaleira and Monserrate Palace. Validate your digital ticket on the bus, then hop on and off as often as you like.

“You can take the bus all day if you want. We never waited a long time to take the bus.”

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11.Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket+Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 191 reviews · 1 day · from $22

You’ll visit Sintra’s Moorish Castle independently with an adult entry ticket and English audio tour on your smartphone. Walk through ancient gates, the Royal Tower, and the Second Circle of Walls while hearing historical stories at your own pace. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and sturdy shoes. Transportation is not included.

“Other than the weather it was great, lots to see, I'm sure the views would have been fantastic, except the weather prevented that. it was foggy and it added a whole new dynamic to the visit which was very enjoyable. Don't let the weather hamper your visit.”

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12.Castle of the Moors E-Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 158 reviews · 45 - 90 minutes · from $19

Visit Sintra’s Moorish Castle on your own schedule with an entry e-ticket and smartphone audio guide in English, German, Spanish, or French. Walk the Castle Keep, Royal Tower, Second Circle of Walls, Tomb, and Medieval Christian Necropolis. Bring your own phone and headphones, and allow 45 to 90 minutes.

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13.Sintra, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle & Regaleira Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 157 reviews · 8 hours · from $108

Travel from Lisbon, Cascais, or Costa da Caparica with a private guide such as Neel, Nayem, Saif, or Hossein. Visit Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra, and Quinta da Regaleira, then continue to Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Boca do Inferno. Expect flexible pacing, photo help, local food tips, and plenty of walking.

“Nothing it was excellent so was Saiful Mr Fantastic 🥰”

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14.Alfama and São Jorge Castle Quarters Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 2h 30m · from $23

Spend 150 minutes walking Lisbon’s oldest quarter with a live guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, or German. See Casa dos Bicos, Roman salting tanks, Alfama’s alleys, Lisbon Cathedral, and Portas do Sol. The route reaches São Jorge Castle walls, but the castle interior is not included.

“Fatima was a great tour guide. All the information she gave us was very detailed and the tour was structured well.”

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15.Sintra, Pena, Moorish Castle, Regaleira & Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Spend eight hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Ash, Monir, or Kaiser, visiting Sintra’s castles and palaces, Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno, and Cascais. Transport, hotel pickup, water, and Wi-Fi are included, but monument tickets and food cost extra.

“We were pleasantly surprised to have private transportation. Our guide Koyes/Kaiser was excellent. He gave us all the tips for having the best experience. He knew a lot about the area and gave great commentary. Great trip for a good price with an excellent tour guide.”

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