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Sintra, Portugal

Things to Do in Sintra

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

Most booked tours and tickets in Sintra

Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

5.0762 reviews8h
Private Sintra Tour Palaces and Coast by Vintage Car or Jeep

Private Sintra Tour Palaces and Coast by Vintage Car or Jeep

5.0421 reviews4h
Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure - Palaces & Secret Routes

Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure - Palaces & Secret Routes

5.0414 reviews7h
Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon

Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon

4.7305 reviews4h
Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon

Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon

4.9288 reviews8h
Half-Day Sintra: Pena Palace & Regaleira Small-Group Tour

Half-Day Sintra: Pena Palace & Regaleira Small-Group Tour

5.0283 reviews4h
Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Palaces, Gardens & Coast

Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Palaces, Gardens & Coast

5.0275 reviews5h
Sintra Private Tour with Tickets: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle

Sintra Private Tour with Tickets: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle

4.9250 reviews4h 30m

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Sintra's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Sintra

  1. 1Pena Palace
  2. 2Quinta da Regaleira
  3. 3Moorish Castle
  4. 4Sintra National Palace
  5. 5Monserrate Palace
  6. 6Traditional Travesseiros Pastry
  • A Concentration of UNESCO Palaces: Within a compact area, you can visit the riotously colorful Pena Palace, the mysterious initiation well at Quinta da Regaleira, the geometric Moorish Castle, and the twin-chimneyed Sintra National Palace—each representing a different era and architectural fantasy.
  • Mystical Gardens and Microclimates: The Sintra Mountains create a unique, often misty environment that nurtures exotic gardens. Explore the fern-filled valleys and waterfalls of the Pena Park, the Mexican and Japanese gardens at Monserrate Palace, and the symbolic landscape of Regaleira.
  • A Fairytale Escape from Lisbon: Just a 40-minute train ride from Lisbon's Rossio station, Sintra offers a complete change of scenery. You trade city bustle for forested hills, historic trams, and the feeling of stepping into a storybook setting.

Tickets and passes in Sintra

Sintra Quinta da Regaleira Skip the Line Ticket Optional host

Sintra Quinta da Regaleira Skip the Line Ticket Optional host

4.7222 reviews2h
Private day in Sintra skip line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland

Private day in Sintra skip line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland

5.0184 reviews8h
Sintra Off-Road Tour - Atlantic Views & Secret Paths

Sintra Off-Road Tour - Atlantic Views & Secret Paths

4.9124 reviews6h

Food and drink experiences in Sintra

Porto Heritage & Wine: Exclusive Private Day Trip from Lisbon

Porto Heritage & Wine: Exclusive Private Day Trip from Lisbon

5.033 reviews10h
Lisbon Countryside Food Tour on a Vintage Car

Lisbon Countryside Food Tour on a Vintage Car

4.832 reviews4h 30m
Sintra Food & Wine Experience – Tapas, Tastings & Culture

Sintra Food & Wine Experience – Tapas, Tastings & Culture

4.723 reviews6h
Sintra Jeep Adventure – Wine, Food & Freedom

Sintra Jeep Adventure – Wine, Food & Freedom

5.015 reviews7h

Hidden gems in Sintra

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Chalet da Condessa d'Edla

A charming, alpine-style chalet built by King Ferdinand II and his second wife in the Pena Park, surrounded by a unique 'garden of the countess'.

Convento dos Capuchos (Cork Convent)

A tiny, austere 16th-century monastery where Franciscan monks lived in extreme simplicity in cells carved into rock and lined with cork.

Villa Sassetti Gardens

A romantic, terraced garden with winding paths, fountains, and a villa, leading up to the Moorish Castle via a scenic footpath.

Praia da Adraga

A stunning, secluded beach nestled between cliffs on the Atlantic coast, accessible from Sintra via a scenic drive.

Museu Anjos Teixeira

A small, free museum housed in an old watermill, dedicated to the sculptures of two local artists, Pedro and Anjos Teixeira.

Day trips from Sintra

Cabo da Roca

30 min by bus (403 from Sintra station) or car

Stand on the westernmost point of continental Europe, where the land ends and the vast Atlantic Ocean begins. The dramatic cliffs and lighthouse offer breathtaking, windswept views.

Cascais

40 min by bus (417 from Sintra) or 30 min by car

A charming, elegant coastal town once a fishing village and royal summer retreat. It boasts beautiful beaches, a picturesque marina, a historic citadel, and a lively promenade.

Mafra

30 min by bus (Mafrense from Sintra) or car

Home to the monumental Mafra National Palace, a vast Baroque and Neoclassical complex built in the 18th century, featuring a stunning basilica, a royal palace, and a historic library.

Plan your Sintra trip

Things to do in Sintra: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Sintra?+

Top sights include Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle and Sintra National Palace. Away from the crowds, try Chalet da Condessa d'Edla and Convento dos Capuchos (Cork Convent).

What are the most popular tours in Sintra?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira (5.0 stars, 762 reviews); Private Sintra Tour Palaces and Coast by Vintage Car or Jeep (5.0 stars, 421 reviews); Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure - Palaces & Secret Routes (5.0 stars, 414 reviews).

How much do tours in Sintra cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €37 and €390 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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