Title: Pombal Castle in City Center - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Pombal Castle Tours and Activities

## Visit Pombal Castle

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## Plan a trip to see Pombal Castle

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### Casa Rosário : Three Bedroom Villa with Private Pool;

CA $1,482

per person

Mar 10 - Mar 16

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Lisbon (LIS)

4/10 (1 review)

![ Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561000/560941/def402e0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

###  Pestana Palace Lisboa Hotel & National Monument - The Leading Hotels of the World

CA $4,595

per person

Mar 14 - Mar 20

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Halifax (YHZ) to Lisbon (LIS)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (815 reviews)

Beautiful place, very professional staff, great food! We had an amazing experience!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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### Eurostars Lisboa Baixa

Lisbon City Center

CA $1,677

per person

Mar 28 - Apr 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Lisbon (LIS)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)

Excellent location and super clean room

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

### Popular places to visit

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#### Conímbriga Ruins

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Condeixa-a-Velha e Condeixa-a-Nova with a trip to Conímbriga Ruins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Conimbriga-Condeixa-a-Nova.d6116882.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Castelo de Pombal

Find out about the history of Pombal with a stop at Castelo de Pombal. Discover the area's museums and monuments. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Castelo-De-Pombal-Pombal.d553248621532486638.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Mother Church

Mother Church is just one of the places to see in Pombal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and monuments. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Mother-Church-Pombal.d6316848.Vacation-Attraction)

#### History Museum of Popular Art Portuguese

You can study the exhibits at History Museum of Popular Art Portuguese, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Pombal. Discover the area's museums and monuments. 

[](https://expedia.ca/History-Museum-Of-Popular-Art-Portuguese-Pombal.d6316846.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Serra de Sicó Observation Post

Find out about the history of Abiul with a stop at Serra de Sicó Observation Post. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Serra-De-Sico-Observation-Post-Pombal.d629088395362017280.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Senhora da Estrela Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Degracias e Pombalinho with a visit to Senhora da Estrela Viewpoint. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Senhora-Da-Estrela-Viewpoint-Soure.d825678161654501376.Vacation-Attraction)

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Hotel Pombalense

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 Pombal Distrito de Leiria

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