Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) in 2025?

Tickets to visit the Moorish Castle in Sintra depend on age. Tickets for youth (6–17) and seniors (over 65) are €10. Tickets for adults (18–64) are €12. A family ticket is available for €33, which includes two adult and two youth tickets. Get a 15% discount when purchasing tickets online.

Q: What is the best way to get to the Moorish Castle from Lisbon?

Two common, convenient ways to get to the Moorish Castle from Lisbon are via train and guided tour. The train runs from Lisbon’s Oriente, Rossio, and Entrecampos train stations to Sintra’s train station, a 12-minute taxi from the castle. Or, take a guided tour with roundtrip transportation from Lisbon.

Q: Is the Moorish Castle accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the Moorish Castle has accessibility features for visitors with disabilities. Manual wheelchairs equipped with traction features are available for reservation. The area around the inner sections of the castle is wheelchair accessible, and there is also a lift so wheelchairs can reach the upper part of the castle walls.

Q: Can I visit both the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace in one day?

Yes, it is possible to visit the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace in one day. Combining these two attractions is a popular itinerary, especially on day trips to Sintra from Lisbon. The Moorish Castle and Pena Palace are within a 0.6 mile (1 kilometer) walk of one another.

Q: What are the opening hours of the Moorish Castle in Sintra?

The Moorish Castle in Sintra is generally open daily from 9:30am to 6pm. The final ticket sales and admission are at 5:30pm. Note that the ticket office closes daily from 12pm to 1pm, but you can purchase tickets online or at on-site automatic ticket vending machines.

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What are people saying about Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros)

Sintra Private Tour with Tickets: Pena Palace & Moorish Castle

Ann_A, Sep 2026

Great tour with Esmil!

Esmil was a great tour guide! We enjoyed our visit to the Moorish Castle, Pena Palace and historis Sintra.

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Heidi_G, Aug 2026

A fabulous visit!

Fransisco was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and informative. He was very patient with my creaky old knee and we made it all the way to the top of the castle!! He also knows all the tricks to eliminate time in line at the palace, which was amazing! Thank you for a great afternoon.

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Anthony_F, Aug 2026

A fantastic day on a private tour to Sintra, Moorish Castle, and Pena Palace

Danilo was a fantastic tour guide taking us to Sintra, the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace! He explained the history and gave us the inside story on many of the statues, paintings and artifacts which made the day more enjoyable. He directed us to the best photo spots and was very patient with our group. A private tour is the way to go and ask for Danilo!

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Alex_S, Aug 2026

A lot of walking on steep...

A lot of walking on steep inclines, uneven surfaces and many steps. Beautiful countryside and great tour guide

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Maya_S, Aug 2026

Excellent Tour and Guide!

Danilo was much more than your typical tour guide. He was so friendly, engaging, and flexible that it felt like a friend who was giving us the tour. The breadth of his knowledge of Sintra and the palaces was truly astounding. From the history of each location to the botanicals surrounding us, it was amazing. If you get a chance to have him as your guide count yourself lucky!!

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Jason_E, Feb 2025

Diogo is the best!

Diogo was amazing. He was so detailed in his description of everything. The trip was very well planned and we saw everything we wanted to see in Sintra. I highly recommend booking this trip. For just a few extra Euros per person we were able to take a private tour instead of joining a big group.

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Marialaina_T, Jul 2026

This was so fun....

This was so fun. Francisco was a great tour guide. He was very informative and knew all the tricks to getting us to the right places at the right time. This also took the stress out of having to figure out the logistics of getting up the mountain to the palace and castle. Enjoyable experience all around.

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Kathleen_W, Jul 2026

Our guides Danilo and...

Our guides Danilo and Miguel were both wonderful! We were a large group which included very young children and seniors, and our guides were able to meet all of our needs. They helped us move at a good pace and teach us all about Sintra and the palaces and accomodated the needs of the different members of our large group. They were knowledgeable and personable!