Discover the enchanting town on board our tourist train Uncover the romantic secrets of the palaces and stately homes. Enjoy the magnificent greenery of the parks which were classified as world heritage sites by UNESCO due to their cultural landscape.

The horse-drawn carriages of Sintra are one of the classic features of the romantic town. They are reminiscent of past times when kings, noblemen and the rich bourgeoisie strolled through those parts. In a place filled with references to nobility, enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride in Sintra as a modern-day aristocrat becomes rather tempting. There are a number of different tours on offer departing from the town centre. It is also possible to take a horse-drawn carriage through the Pena Palace gardens to discover the beauty of these gardens conceived in such a way that they are reminiscent of a self-sown forest. You can also plan the route which best suits your requirements and interests (a tour through the rural areas with a picnic, a ride before an evening meal, etc)

The Sintra Tram is a classic feature in the region. At first the train, which became operational in 1904, provided a much-needed service between the town and Praia das Maçãs. Later, as a result of improvements in communications and individual transportation, it was abandoned. Today it operates as a tourist attraction and still links the town with Praia das Maçãs.

Scotturb is a bus company that serves the district of Sintra. It has 33 concessions, 22 of which operate exclusively in the district.

Additional  information: www.scotturb.com

CP sells a 'Train&Bus’ ticket which can be used on Scotturb buses, making it ideal for tourist visits. With this ticket you have priority access to the main landmarks in the districts of Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon.

CP also sells a tourist pass in partnership with other transport operators called the ‘Lisboa Card’ which allows visitors unlimited travel on the metro (underground train) and buses as well as on the train from Lisbon to the districts of Sintra and Cascais  This pass includes priority access to various museums, historical monuments and other points of interest in greater Lisbon.

Additional  information: www.cp.pt