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  • Are the Sintra attractions open on Easter Sunday?
    Yes, the attractions will be open on Easter Sunday 2024. As you could see here in the below link, the tickets are bookable for Easter Sunday https://www.sintraexplorers.com/palaces-and-monuments
  • Does bus 434 go to the Monserrate Palace?
    Bus 435 goes to Monserrate. By purchasing the bus tickets online you could use both Sintra hop-on hop-off buses and go to all Sintra castles.. To learn about bus 434 stops and route please see here; https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/how-to-use-the-sintra-bus-434-a-step-by-step-guide-for-visitors Here is an article on bus 435 routes: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/visit-sintra-with-the-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-435 To purchase bus 434 and 435 tickets online and save time, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843 To learn about how to get to Monserrate palace, tips before visiting and also a Monserrate itinerary, consult this blog post: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/the-pal%C3%A1cio-de-monserrate-sintra-2024-tourism-guide-to-park-and-palace-of-monserrate
  • How do I get to Pena Palace by bus?
    You could easily take bus 434 from outside Sintra's train station and get to Pena palace. For detailed answer and to learn about bus 434 stops and schedule, please consult this blog post: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/how-to-use-the-sintra-bus-434-a-step-by-step-guide-for-visitors Also, here you could find different means of getting to Pena palace: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/how-to-get-from-sintra-train-station-to-pena-palace
  • If I get bus 434 tickets, could I use it for bus 435 as well?
    If you purchase it from the link below, it includes both 435 and 434 as stated in the ticket description. If you purchase with other providers, purchasing one bus does not automatically mean using both unless the ticket provider clearly says so. To purchase bus 434 and 435 tickets and save time, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843 To learn about bus 434 routs, stops and how to use it, see here:
  • Is bus 435 like bus 434?
    Bus 435 has almost the same stops and routs as bus 434. You could see more details about bus 435 and how to take it, here: ticket online and save time, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843
  • How could I get bus 435 tickets?
    To purchase bus 435 tickets, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843 For more info about bus 435 route, see here:
  • What is the time-table / schedule of the Sintra tourist bus 434?
    In order to see complete time-table of the bus 434, see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/when-does-the-tourist-bus-434-leave-from-sintra-to-pena-palace-bus-timetable-2023-updated To purchase bus 434 tickets and save time, see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/ultimate-guide-visiting-pena-palace-by-bus-tourist-bus-434
  • Me or my spouse have mobility issues we cannot walk uphill or we have knee problems what are the options for us? In other words could we visit Sintra ?
    Sintra could be hilly. However, there are options that makes Sintra visit easy for the ones with knee problems or mobility limitations. Most of Sintra palaces are accessible and staff would help you have an easy and pleasant visit if you inform them beforehand. Here you could see the accessibility of each castle and how to get in touch with staff: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/exploring-sintra-portugal-castles-in-2024-your-best-guide-for-an-unforgettable-day-trip-from-lisbo Other option would be book a (private) tour from Lisbon. You would have a (private) pick up from Lisbon and tour Sintra in a car and where comfortable get out and see the places by yourself. Booking these kinds of tours provides lots of comfort and a pleasant visit. Here you could explore Sintra tours (from Lisbon): https://www.sintraexplorers.com/sintra-tours
  • Is there a restaurant or cafe close to the Monserrate palace?
    There is a cafe/restaurant inside Monserrate palace. Other than that, the main restauramts and cafes are centered in Sintra old town (the city center). You could explore these cafes and restaurants here:
  • What are good restaurants and local cafes in Sintra?
    There are many good cafes and restaurants in Sintra. For exmaple, Casa Piriquita is the most famous cafe which also has the local pastries like travesseiros and Queijadas de Sintra. For restaurant options and other good cafes, see here:
  • Is there a restaurant close to Pena palace?
    There is NO restaurant close or next to Pena palace. However, there is a cafe INSIDE the Pena palace. Other than that, there is no restaurants close to the palace. However, there are a variety of good restaurants and cafes in the city center of Sintra. You could explore the options here :
  • Is there a cafe or restaurant close to Quinta da Regaleira?
    Yes, Quinta da Regaleira is very centrally located and is therefore close to cafes and restaurants. The closest cafe/restaurants is a few minutes away. To explore cafe and restaurant options in Sintra please see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/restaurants
  • What are the restaurants in the town of Sintra, which is located at the base of the hill ?
    There are many good cafes and restaurants in the Sintra town. For example, Incomum, Cafe saudade, Casa Piriquita, Nau palatina. For more info on Sintra cafes and restaurants please see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/restaurants
  • Where could I get Sintra castle tickets or Sintra tours?
    In order to get Sintra castle tickets and check the prices, please see here: For combined tours and Sintra tour options see here:
  • Are there Sintra tours from Lisbon?
    Yes, there are many day tour options from Lisbon to Sintra, Cascais, Pena palace or Cabo da Roca (Sintra beaches). The tours could be private or with small groups. To explore the variety and see the prices, see here:
  • What are the tours and Tickets for Quinta da Regaleira?
    If you book your tickets beforehand you could easily skip the lines. For ticket prices and skip the line tickets, please check here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-quinta-da-regaleira-skip-the-line-entry-audio-tour-t426438/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=b86a6761-04cd-54b2-806c-d55c8d90c423&page_id=df73c416-70d9-51cb-ab3a-097fdd7d4830 Also, there are a variety of tours available which could also be used as combined tours of Sintra castles: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/complete-sintra-pena-palace-regaleira-and-monserrate-t501408/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=052a4aa7-75c3-5259-8458-8711986c2467&page_id=df73c416-70d9-51cb-ab3a-097fdd7d4830 For tips on visiting Quinta da Rregaleira and how to get there, you could consult this blog post: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/getting-to-quinta-da-regaleira-a-comprehensive-guide-tips-to-unveiling-the-route-to-enchantment
  • How much is the ticket for 1 Person to Pena Palace?
    The ticket price for Pena Palace is 20 Euros per person and it includes the visit to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla and an Audio Guide. We recommend to buy the ticket in advance, to avoid waiting in long queues or lines. You can buy the ticket here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/palaces-and-monuments
  • What are the ticket prices for the Castle of the Moors?
    Skip the line tickets for the castle of the Moors need to be purchased onlne beforehand. To see the ticket prices please see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/lisbon-l42/private-sintra-tour-with-wine-tasting-moorish-castle-t78121/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=bf08e1ec-5714-5cc2-b2d1-611e6abb2b6e&page_id=64499d59-5ff0-5625-bcdc-b7ca28497e1e For tours varieties of the castle and also combined tickets and tours of the castles along with other Sintra castles see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/complete-sintra-pena-palace-regaleira-and-monserrate-t501408/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=052a4aa7-75c3-5259-8458-8711986c2467&page_id=df73c416-70d9-51cb-ab3a-097fdd7d4830 For tips before visiting the Castle of the Moors, please consult this blog post: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/castelo-dos-mouros-sintra-complete-2024-tourist-guide
  • Can you buy park only tickets for the Pena palace?
    For park only tickets you need to get them in person from the ticket office at Pena palace. There is no online option to get park only tickets. Pena palace tickets online include the palace and the park visit along with visiting the Chalet of the Countess of Edla .To be able to skip the lines for Pena palace and select a time-slot, you need to book online. You could see here for ticket prices and online purchase https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/pena-palace-park-skip-the-line-entrance-ticket-t79596/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=8bf82a19-a247-57c8-aa72-96cd4b2c4d26&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843 :
  • How could I go to Sintra from Lisbon?
    Go to Rossio train station in Lisbon. Take the train to Sintra. It takes around 40 minutes. To see more details, ticket prices and purchasing tickets, see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/how-to-get-from-lisbon-to-sintra-by-train
  • How do I get to Pena palace from Monserrat palace or vice versa?
    From Pena palace take bus 434 and get off at Monserrate palace (and vice versa). Another option is to take a Bolt. Tuk-tuk is another option but it could be pricy and the drivers on the road could have fluctuating prices. It would be better to have your tuk tuk booked online beforehand with reliable providers. To see details of bus 434 read here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/how-to-use-the-sintra-bus-434-a-step-by-step-guide-for-visitors To buy bus 434 tickets and save time, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843 To see reliable tuk-tuk tours, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=67836c31-2af3-52fb-afb5-2917eb0204e2&page_id=183d400c-52d2-598a-9001-7c723988a55c&q=Sintra&et=420750&lc=99
  • How to go to Pena palace from the Moorish castle or vice versa?
    From Pena palace take bus 434 to the Moorish castle and vice versa. You could also walk from there but keep in mind that it could be hilly and a bit demanding to walk between the two. However, it you are fir that is doable. Another option would be to take a Bolt ride (a short ride with around7 Euros per ride). To see details of bus 434, the stops, time-table and more, see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/how-to-use-the-sintra-bus-434-a-step-by-step-guide-for-visitors To purchase bus 434 tickets and save time see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843 For the Moorish castle travel tips, see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/sintra-portugal-travel-guide-exploring-the-castle-of-the-moors-and-planning-your-trip
  • How do I go to Quinta da Regaleira?
    From Sintra train station you could take bus 434 and get off at Quinta da Regaleira. You could also walk to Quinta da Regaleira from Sintra train station which is around 20 minutes walk. Bus 434 also takes you to all other Sintra castles as this is a hop-on hop-off bus. For more info on Sintra bus 434 see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/how-to-use-the-sintra-bus-434-a-step-by-step-guide-for-visitors For bus 434 tickets see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843
  • Can you drive up to Pena palace or any other castles in Sintra?
    No, you cannot drive inside Sintra old town. You could only drive to Sintra and then park your car in the parking area and then choose your means of transport. Your means of transport varies from Sintra bus 434 (hop-on and hop-off_ to taxis, tuk-tuks, private van and jeep tours. To see details of bus 434 see here: To see tuk-tuk prices along with jeep and van tours, see here:
  • How to go to the Sintra National Palace?
    From Sintra train station you could walk to the National palace. It take around 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you could take us 434 from Sintra station and get off at Sintra National palace. Taking a Bolt to the National palace would be another option which would cost around 7 Euros per trip. For more info on Sintra hop-on hop-off bus 434 , the stops, time-table and more, please read here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/how-to-use-the-sintra-bus-434-a-step-by-step-guide-for-visitors To purchase bus 434 tickets and save time, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843
  • How to get form Quinta da Regaleira to Pena palace?
    You could use bus 434 to get from Quinta da Regaleira to Pena palace (and vice versa). To learn about bus 434 stops, rout and how to use it, see here: For bus 434 tickets see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843 You could also use Bolt (like Uber) to get to Pena palace from Quinta da Regaleira. Other options, would be taking a tuk-tuk tour. However, make sure to book that beforehand as the tuk-tuks waiting on the street have fluctuating prices and could be unreliable according to visitors experience. To see tuk-tuk and other jeep tours varieties, see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/sintra-tours
  • How to get to the Moorish castle either by bus or other means of transport?
    Take bus 434 form Sintra train station and get off at the Moorish castle. You could also use Bolt to get there. Othe roption is to take a tuk-tuk tour which is more pricy. For tuk-tuks make sure to book online beforehand to avoid fluctuating rates and unreliable providers. For bus 434 details, route, time-table, see here: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/how-to-use-the-sintra-bus-434-a-step-by-step-guide-for-visitors To purchase bus 434 and save time, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/sintra-l99/sintra-and-cascais-hop-on-hop-off-bus-travel-pass-t401181/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=89b3c116-b7b4-5ede-9c6e-5b6d6df25843 To book with reliable tuk-tuk drivers, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=67836c31-2af3-52fb-afb5-2917eb0204e2&page_id=183d400c-52d2-598a-9001-7c723988a55c&q=Sintra&et=420750&lc=99
  • How much is the Bus from Sintra Train Station to Pena Palace
    The Bus fare for the Tourist Bus 434 is 12,50 € per person. You can use this ticket for 24 hours, get on and off for unlimited times.
  • How could I go to Sintra from Lisbon?
    You could go to Sintra from Lisbon by train. The ride takes around 40 minutes and it is from Rossio station in Lisbon. A round ticket price is around 5 Euros per person. To see more details please see here: To buy tickets and dicounts cards, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/lisbon-l42/lisboa-card-24h-48h-72h-t225711/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=ad94c508-3efb-56b9-b7ed-38f69633b4a5&page_id=bbf8f0be-c504-5d9f-a0de-6a28c809c926
  • I am in Rossio in Lisbon, how do I get to Sintra?
    From Rossio train station, take the train to Sintra. The round ticket price is around 5 Euros per person. The ride takes around 40 minutes. For more detailed answer, see here: To buy tickets and dicount cards, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/lisbon-l42/lisboa-card-24h-48h-72h-t225711/?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=ad94c508-3efb-56b9-b7ed-38f69633b4a5&page_id=bbf8f0be-c504-5d9f-a0de-6a28c809c926
  • What are the bus stops for the 434 bus?
    The Bus 434 starts at the Sintra train station. From there you will go on a round trip with 4 Stops: Biester Mansion, Castle of the Moors, Pena Palace and then back to the Sintra National Palace, closing the circuit back at the Sintra train station. Find out more about the Bus route 435, time tables and more with this link: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/visit-sintra-with-the-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-435 Here, you could learn about bus 434 route and stops: https://www.sintraexplorers.com/post/visit-sintra-with-the-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-435 To purchase the ticket for both Sintra hop-on hop-off buses, see here: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=CC1UEKH&utm_medium=online_publisher&deeplink_id=7cb5baeb-789e-5b0f-be8e-2bf43e3facf0&page_id=32c87ce7-71be-547f-82c2-fed657105a56&q=Sintra&et=401181&lc=99
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