Convent of the Capuchos Tours and Tickets

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Tickets to the Convent of the Capuchos cost €11 for adults, €9 for seniors over 65 and youths aged 6–17, and children under 6 enter for free. A family ticket is €29 for two adults and two children. You receive a 15 percent discount if you book your tickets online.

Yes, the Convent of the Capuchos does offer public guided tours. Tours last for one hour and are available in both Portuguese and English, and tickets include entry to the site. Private tours can also be arranged in advance by emailing Parques de Sintra. Tour dates are limited, so check ahead if you’re keen to book.

No, this remote attraction in the woods is not accessible for visitors who use wheelchairs or for strollers. The historical buildings often have narrow passages and stairs to climb, while the outside areas have more stairs and uneven ground to navigate. People with reduced mobility may find the site partially accessible.

Allow 1–2 hours for your visit to the Convent of the Capuchos, especially if you download the audio guide smartphone app, which is full of detailed information on the site’s history. Visitors using Sintra’s bus network to get around may have limited time, as it’s a long walk from the nearest bus stop at Monserrate Palace (Palacio de Monserrate).

Not really. The Convent of the Capuchos is located deep in the forests of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with only some hiking trails in the immediate surrounding area. Monserrate Palace is the nearest Sintra attraction, but it takes almost as long to drive there as it does to hike through the forest.