Free things to do in Sintra
35 places in Sintra you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Sintra
- CACE Centro79 Rua das FisgasMon–Fri 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00
- Casa-Museu Leal da Câmara
- Museu Arqueológico de São Miguel de OdrinhasAvenida Prof. Dr. Fernando de AlmeidaTue–Sat 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- Museu de Arte ModernaTue–Fri 10:00-18:00 · Sat–Sun 12:00-18:00
- Museu de História Natural20 Rua do PaçoTue–Fri 10:00-17:00 · Sat–Sun 12:00-17:00
- Museu do Bonsai12 Estrada de Chão de MeninosTue–Sun 10:00-19:00
- Ferreira de Castro Museum24Tue–Fri 10:00-18:00 · Sat–Sun 12:00-18:00
Free landmarks & monuments in Sintra
- Anta de AdrenunesOpen 24/7
- Anta de Agualva
- Buracas de Armês
- Casal do Geraldo
- Cemitério visigótico de Alcoitão
- Barreira Megalithic Complex
- Cruzeiro do Alto do Forte
- Cruzeiro do Seisal
- Homenagem aos militares
- Monumento pré-histórico da Praia das Maçãs
- Necrópole Pré-histórica do Vale de São Martinho
- Povoado de Olelas
- Quinta da Ribafria
- Ruínas de São Miguel de Odrinhas
- Sítio Arqueológico de Colaride
- Sítio Arqueológico do Alto da VigiaOpen 24/7
- Villa romana de Miroiço
- Villa Romana de Miroiços
- Villa romana de Santo André de Almoçageme
Free parks & viewpoints in Sintra
- Campo de Lapiás da Granja dos Serrões
- Jardim da Anta
- Jardim dos Lagares
- Parque da Liberdade
- Pena Park
- Sintra-Cascais Nature ParkOpen 24/7
- Urban and Linear Park Dom Domingos Jardo
- Quinta de Vale de Marinha
- Quinta do Bonjardim
When museums in Portugal open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Sintra
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Sintra, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked