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The 15 Best Portugal Castle Tours

26 tours  ·  from $14 a head

The 15 portugal castle tours that repay the ticket price, with what each costs, how long you get inside and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Sintra: Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket - Getting from Sintra-Vila to the castle entrance
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Sintra: Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket

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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Lisbon: São Jorge Castle E-Ticket and Audio Guide - Getting to the castle entrance
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Lisbon: São Jorge Castle E-Ticket and Audio Guide

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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Lisbon: Sao Jorge Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide - Meeting the guide on Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
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Lisbon: Sao Jorge Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide

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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Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon - The Convent of Christ is the main event
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Templar Tour Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle from Lisbon

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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From Lisbon: Tomar, Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle - The drive from Lisbon to the Tagus River
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From Lisbon: Tomar, Convent of Christ & Almourol Castle

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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São Jorge Castle Skip-the-line Entry Ticket - Finding the host near the castle entrance
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São Jorge Castle Skip-the-line Entry Ticket

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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Lisbon: Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Qta. Regaleira & Sintra - The Moorish Castle and its stone battlements
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Lisbon: Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Qta. Regaleira & Sintra

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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Sintra Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace and Mouros Castle - Climbing the walls of Castelo dos Mouros
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Sintra Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace and Mouros Castle

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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Sintra: Castle of the Moors & Quinta Entry with Audio Guides - What makes the Moorish Castle worth your time
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Sintra: Castle of the Moors & Quinta Entry with Audio Guides

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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Sintra: Official Public Bus Transport: All Palaces & Castles - Route 435: Regaleira and Monserrate
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Sintra: Official Public Bus Transport: All Palaces & Castles

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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Sintra: Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket+Audio Guide - Entering with the skip-the-line ticket
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Sintra: Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket+Audio Guide

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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Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle & Regaleira Tour - The Moorish Castle and Sintra’s best high views
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Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Moorish Castle & Regaleira Tour

12.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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Lisbon: Alfama and São Jorge Castle Quarters Walking Tour - Starting at the House of Spikes
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Lisbon: Alfama and São Jorge Castle Quarters Walking Tour

13.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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Sintra Private Tour with Tickets: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle - Through the Serra de Sintra to the hilltops
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Sintra Private Tour with Tickets: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle

14.Sintra Private Tour with Tickets: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Spend about 4.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Sintra’s Moorish Castle and colorful Pena Palace. Your air-conditioned vehicle, entry tickets, water, and guided visits are included. Guides such as Jorge, Paula, Leo, and Patricia are praised for local insight, flexible pacing, shortcuts, and help with crowded entrances.

“Jorge was amazing. So funny. We had such an enjoyable day, so much laughter and we learnt so much about Sintra. Thank you for a great day.”

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Knights Templar Castle, Nazaré & Óbidos️ Private Day Tour - Entering Tomar’s Convent of Christ
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Knights Templar Castle, Nazaré & Óbidos️ Private Day Tour

15.Knights Templar Castle, Nazaré & Óbidos️ Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

This private 8-hour day trip from Lisbon visits Tomar’s Convent of Christ, Nazaré’s cliff-top coast, and medieval Óbidos. Guides such as João, Gui, Keith, and Miguel explain Portugal’s past and present in English. Pickup is available in Lisbon, Sintra, or Cascais, with an air-conditioned vehicle and flexible pacing.

“The Castle Tomar is spectacular, amazing original architecture and excellent restorations! Nazare is a nice beach town although its big wave reputation has ruined the “small fishing village” vibe. Obidos castle is charming, many shops selling unique wares. Our guide, João is incredibly knowledgeable not only about the destinations on this tour but also about Lisbon and the history of Portugal.”

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New in Portugal Castle Tours

★ 5.0Tomar and Almourol Castle Private Tour from LisbonFrom $28815 reviews
★ 5.0Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira – PrivateFrom $35416 reviews
★ 5.0Private Knights Templar Full-Day Tour to Tomar, Almourol Castle and ConstânciaFrom $47424 reviews
★ 5.0Day trip to Fátima Miradaire Caves Óbidos village and CastleFrom $10215 reviews
★ 5.0Sintra Full-Day: Pena, Moorish Castle & Regaleira with TicketsFrom $23411 reviews

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