• Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz - This is the first monument to explore, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The next monument awaits your visit.
  The National Palace of Queluz, also known as Queluz Royal Palace, is a Portuguese royal residence located in the municipality of Sintra. It was constructed between 1747 and 1760, designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Robillon at the request of Prince Pietro (Pedro) III (1717-1786), the husband of Queen Maria I (1734-1816), who transformed an existing country residence.
  Dubbed the “Versailles of Portugal,” the palace served primarily as a venue for royal entertainment, hosting concerts, bullfights, and fireworks, especially during religious holidays or special events.
  Queen Maria I resided here for many years, although the palace was otherwise not frequently visited by the royal family.
  Today, it continues to host concerts and serves as a reception venue for foreign dignitaries. It also houses the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.

Ticket price: 10 EUR

• Palácio e Parque Biester - A palace restored and opened in 2023
• Castelo dos Mouros - Historical evidence shows that this area was occupied by Neolithic communities as early as 5,000 BC, with artifacts still present today. By 1200 BC, a village existed here, leaving behind numerous ceramic fragments. The Muslim conquest of Al-Andalus began in the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century. The castle was founded in the 10th century under the administration of the Caliphate of Cordoba. In 1147, Arab control of the castle ended with the conquest of Lisbon by D. Afonso Henriques. In 1287, D. Dinis gifted the city of Sintra to Queen Santa Isabel. In 1995, the Castle and the Serra de Sintra were designated a UNESCO Cultural Landscape - World Heritage Site. In 2007, the castle’s rehabilitation began under the ownership of Parques de Sintra, and in 2013, it reopened to the public with visitor-friendly renovations.

Ticket price: 8 EUR

• Park and National Palace of Pena - This monument offers a visit to the stunning gardens and the Palace.

Constructed after 1840 by Maria II of Braganza (1819-1853) as a wedding gift for her husband, King Ferdinand II of Portugal (also known as Ferdinand II of Saxony-Coburg-Gotha; 1819-1885), on the ruins of a 15th-century Gerosolimitan convent, the palace was designed by German architect and baron Ludwig von Eschwege. It is protected by UNESCO and was included in the World Heritage Site (along with the entire historic center of Sintra) in 1995. On July 7, 2007, it was named one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.

In 2020, it was recognized as one of the 101 wonders by Lonely Planet.

Ticket price: 7.5 EUR + 7 EUR to visit both the gardens and the palace. Visitors can choose to visit only the gardens.

• Quinta da Regaleira - A magnificent palace and chapel in a romantic style, set in a park with lakes, caves, wells, and fountains. Built by Carvalho Monteiro at the beginning of the century as a private residence, the estate remained privately owned until it was acquired by the local council in 1997.

With the assistance of Italian architect Luigi Manini, the villa and surrounding property were transformed into the captivating site seen today.

It’s hard to believe that such a grand and opulent building was, until recently, a private residence rather than a royal palace.

The four-hectare property is as intriguing as the palace itself, featuring formal gardens and wild woods crisscrossed by paths, adorned bridges, caves, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains, all nestled among giant ferns and American redwood trees.

The grounds also contain a network of underground tunnels and two large wells, once believed to be used for esoteric initiation ceremonies.

Ticket price: 8 EUR

• Parque e Palacio de Monserrate - Another stunning palace with breathtaking gardens
• Azenhas do Mar - Spectacular landscape
• Farol do Cabo da Roca - Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and the westernmost cape of continental Europe.

Located in the parish of Colares, municipality of Sintra, the site is accessible up to an area at an altitude of 140 meters.

The promontory marks the western end of the Serra de Sintra, descending into the Atlantic Ocean.

Luís Vaz de Camões described it as the place “Where the land ends and the sea begins” (in Os Lusíadas, Canto III).

A stone monument with a plaque marks this geographical feature for all visitors.

The flora is diverse, with many unique species, and is the subject of numerous studies, including geomorphology.

The area features a lighthouse (Farol do Cabo da Roca).

Situated in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, it is easily accessible and attracts many tourists, with numerous visitors on Sundays, including groups of motorcyclists.

FREE entrance

• Santuario da Peninha - Stunning viewpoint

• Complimentary bottled water

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Private Tour - Solo travelers are welcome!

This tour offers a comprehensive view of Sintra, its rich history, and the stunning scenery of the Natural Park. With the operator’s expertise, this is a unique chance to explore these sites, which would be challenging to do independently. The operator will drop you off at each monument, wait for you, and then proceed to the next destination. There is no time limit imposed on visiting each monument; it is entirely up to you. This tour is unhurried, with no set ending time. The aim is to ensure complete satisfaction by the end of the tour.

License 1114/2019

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.