The 7 Skip-the-Line Tickets in Portugal That Earn Their Price

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

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

Explore Sintra’s ancient Moorish walls with fast-track entry, audio guide, forest trails, and sweeping views toward Pena Palace and the Atlantic.

“We walked up to Pena Palace from Sintra on an amazing pathway that took about 40 minutes. It was shaded and well groomed, but all uphill. So beautiful and peaceful. We were there around 9:00 a.m. We also walked from the entrance up to Pena Palace which was maybe a 5 minute walk and not too hard. We opted only for the grounds/outside part and we were completely happy with that. The line to get in the palace is long so be prepared for more waiting. We were able to visit the grounds without a time slot. From Pena, we walked to Castle of the Moors-don’t miss that! Definitely wear…”

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

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

Review of Sao Jorge Castle in Lisbon, with skip-the-line entry, an English guide, Moorish history, and superb Tagus views.

“Our guide, Joao, was wonderful. His insight and lessons were great. We were told by another guide in the city that the Castle was just a photo opp and not worth the money, they couldn't have been more wrong. Great place to visit and wonderful views of the city, also not a bad place for a drink before heading down the hill.”

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

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

Review of Sintra’s $15 National Palace ticket, with skip-the-line entry, tiled rooms, royal history, gardens, audio guide, and practical tips.

“very nice palace full of history, very well set up”

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4.São Jorge Castle Skip-the-line Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 440 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Review São Jorge Castle skip-the-line tickets in Lisbon, with practical advice on views, meeting point, audio guide, tuk tuk upgrades, and value.

“we received the tickets and a map and some good tips for visiting the castle.”

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5.Castle of the Moors Skip-the-Line Ticket+Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 191 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Explore Sintra’s Moorish Castle with a skip-the-line ticket, audio guide, steep stone walls, forest paths, and wide Serra de Sintra views.

“It was hard to follow the audio guide as the numbers were not displayed throughout the walk. The walk along the castle walls was a great experience though.”

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6.A Local’s Tour of the University + Skip-the-Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $76

Tour Coimbra University with a local guide, enter the Joanina Library, chapel, prison, and ceremonial halls with skip-the-line access.

“It is a beautiful university and our guide was very informative and knowledgeable :)”

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7.Alfama and the Castle of Saint George Skip the line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Explore Alfama and St. George’s Castle with a small group, expert guide, grand viewpoints, Roman ruins, and skip-the-line entry in Lisbon.

“The tour director was amazing and very thorough! What I thought would just be a tour of the castle, turned out to be an interesting tour of the Alfama region of Lisbon too.”

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