3 Skip-the-Line Tickets in Portugal Worth Booking

1.Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,893 reviews · 1 day · from $14Our pick

Explore Sintra’s 9th-century Castle of the Moors with a one-day fast-track ticket and a Zoomguide audio guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French. Walk the ancient walls, climb the turrets, and look across Sintra, Pena Palace, the Serra de Sintra, and the Atlantic. Transportation is not included, and the steep site requires comfortable shoes.

“The opportunity to walk so many of the remaining walls. The uncomplicated access via the prebooked tickets. The stunning views. The fantastic different paths leading up to castle.”

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2.Sao Jorge Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,191 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Meet an English-speaking host by the São Jorge ticket office for a 15-minute introduction, then enter with your skip-the-line ticket and explore at your own pace. Guides such as João, Fatima, and Carla have led engaging tours covering Moorish Lisbon, castle design, Saint George, and Portugal’s early story. Allow about two hours for the castle and battlements.

“It’s very important if you book this (because i didnt find it when booking) is that they do not allow cars to go to the drop off point! If you go by uber or taxi prepare for a 10 min walk ip to meeting point. The castle itself once you’re there is a great experience! The views are spectacular and the guide was very informative and engaging. It is all outdoors.”

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3.National Palace and Gardens Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,144 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Use a one-day ticket to explore Sintra’s National Palace at your own pace. See Manueline and Mudejar details, geometric tiles, royal rooms, the kitchen, chapel, Heraldic Room, courtyards, and gardens. Your ticket includes a free audio guide app in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French, but no transport or live guide.

“I joined the tour with my parents. Their team took great care of us and ensured my family’s safety. Meanwhile, the tour guide shared a lot of interesting historical facts. We really enjoyed the tour. Just one small thing—the bike had issues twice. I would suggest to check the bikes before giving them to customers. Other than that, everything was perfect.”

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