Sintra · Portugal
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995Moorish Castle tickets: €12
Main adult ticket: Castle ticket, adult (18 to 64). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
Last updated
- Castle ticket, adult (18 to 64)Child = youth 6 to 17Child €10€12
- Senior (over 65)€10
- Family (2 adults + 2 youths)€33
Main ticket €12 (about US$13 · £10, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
Daily 9.30am to 6pm; last ticket and entry 5.30pm. The ticket office closes 12 noon to 1pm (ticket machines are available).
Booking
Buy at the kiosk by the Visitor Support Centre or on Parques de Sintra's online ticket office.
World Heritage site
Part of Cultural Landscape of Sintra, on UNESCO's list since 1995. Listed as an exchange of ideas, a landmark of its kind and a traditional way of life.
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Where the Moorish Castle is, and the places around it. Tap a dot for its price. Open the full map
Cultural Natural Mixed Other famous sights Prices checked In Danger
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
- Royal Building of MafraPortugal · listed 201917 km (11 miles)From €15
- Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in LisbonPortugal · listed 198319 km (12 miles)From €15
- Monastery of AlcobaçaPortugal · listed 198991 km (57 miles)From €15
Entry prices we've checked
- Pena PalaceSintra, PortugalUnder 1 km€20
- Quinta da RegaleiraSintra, PortugalUnder 1 km€20
- Mafra PalaceMafra, Portugal17 km (11 miles)€15
- Belém TowerLisbon, Portugal19 km (12 miles)€15
- Jerónimos MonasteryLisbon, Portugal19 km (12 miles)€18
- Lisbon OceanariumLisbon, Portugal26 km (16 miles)€27.70
- Alcobaça MonasteryAlcobaça, Portugal91 km (57 miles)€15
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Moorish Castle?
The main adult ticket (Castle ticket, adult (18 to 64)) costs €12, about US$13 · £10. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is the Moorish Castle open?
Daily 9.30am to 6pm; last ticket and entry 5.30pm. The ticket office closes 12 noon to 1pm (ticket machines are available).
Do you need to book Moorish Castle tickets in advance?
Buy at the kiosk by the Visitor Support Centre or on Parques de Sintra's online ticket office.
Is the Moorish Castle a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Cultural Landscape of Sintra, on UNESCO's list since 1995, listed as an exchange of ideas, a landmark of its kind and a traditional way of life.