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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Portugal  /  Central Portugal  /  Lisbon District  /  Sintra Municipality  /  Sintra

Sintra

4.3
Castles · Architectural Buildings · Historic Walking Areas
Surrounded by rolling hills and old mansions and castles, Sintra has become known as the first center of the European Romantic style. Home to Portugal's royalty, the town boasts several palaces and parks, making it a destination for lovers of architecture, gardens, and history. Its famous 19th-century monuments and buildings have made Sintra a World Heritage Site, in addition to being a popular tourist destination for Portuguese and foreign travelers. Use our Portugal journey planner to plan your trip to Sintra and other destinations in Portugal.
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    Top Sintra tours

    FROM $56 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Secrets of Sintra and Cabo da Roca Small-Group Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 4 to 5 hours
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    FROM $93 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sintra - Cascais Small Group Full Day Pena and Regaleira guided Tour from Lisbon
    5.0
    Duration: 10 hours
    Tours from $93 »
    FROM $56 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sailing Boat Tour in Lisbon with Unlimited Drinks and Snacks
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Popular things to do in Sintra

    Quinta da Regaleira ©
    Castle
    Quinta da Regaleira
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Castelo dos Mouros ©
    Castle
    Castelo dos Mouros
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Park and National Palace of Pena ©
    Castle
    Park and National Palace of Pena
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Sintra National Palace ©
    Architectural Building
    Sintra National Palace
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Sintra

    Cabo da Roca ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Cabo da Roca
    Colares
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Centro Historico de Cascais ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Centro Historico de Cascais
    Cascais
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Boca do Inferno ©
    Geologic Formation
    Boca do Inferno
    Cascais
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Obidos Village ©
    Landmark
    Obidos Village
    Obidos
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Sintra

    Praia da ursa ©
    Beach
    Praia da ursa
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Centro Historico de Sintra
    Historic Walking Area
    Centro Historico de Sintra
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Museums in Sintra

    MU.SA - Museu de Artes de Sintra ©
    Art Museum
    MU.SA - Museu de Artes de Sintra
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Museu do Ar - Sintra ©
    Military Museum
    Museu do Ar - Sintra
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    NewsMuseum ©
    Specialty Museum
    NewsMuseum
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sinistra
    Art Gallery
    Sinistra
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Sintra

    Farol do cabo da Roca ©
    Lighthouse
    Farol do cabo da Roca
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Santuário da Peninha ©
    Religious Site
    Santuário da Peninha
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Igreja da Ulgueira ©
    Church
    Igreja da Ulgueira
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Chalet da Condessa D’Edla ©
    Historic Site
    Chalet da Condessa D’Edla
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours

    Beaches in Sintra

    Praia do Magoito ©
    Beach
    Praia do Magoito
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Praia Grande ©
    Beach
    Praia Grande
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Praia Sao Juliao ©
    Beach
    Praia Sao Juliao
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Praia da Samarra ©
    Beach
    Praia da Samarra
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Jose Antunes Photography Tours ©
    Photography Tour
    Jose Antunes Photography Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Comboio Turístico de Sintra ©
    Rail Tour
    Comboio Turístico de Sintra
    3.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Parque Natural da Arrabida ©
    National Park
    Parque Natural da Arrabida
    Setubal
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Palacio de Monserrate ©
    Architectural Building
    Palacio de Monserrate
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

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