Private Half-day Tour: Immerse in Portuguese Essence in Sintra or Cascais

Experience the essence of Portugal on a private half-day tour in Sintra or Cascais. Skip the lines, explore UNESCO protected sites, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Park and National Palace of Pena - If you wish to stop at Pena Palace, you can decide if and how long you want to stay at the stunning gardens of the almost 200 acres of lush exotic gardens and rivers with species from all over the world or also see the palace. If you wish to pass by the fairy-tail palace from the XIX century, designed to be the lush summer home of the portuguese royalty, we facilitate access to the tickets to the inside and outside of the palace! With stunning views over the valley of Sintra-Cascais, you can see all the way until the coast-line (where we’ll go next, after the Masonic Well at Regaleira!) At the palace you also have a nice caffe where you can have a bite!
What's Included
  • Private guide, chauffeur, and tour
  • On-board Wi-Fi
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Monument Tickets
Additional Information

Why bother with the stress of hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads when you can have a native guide drive you along the stunning coastline to the best hidden gems, while also introducing you to authentic Portuguese locals!

On this half-day tour, you’ll dedicate an hour for the journey to Sintra and Cabo da Roca or Cascais and another hour for the return to Lisbon. You’ll also have about 2 to 3 hours at your disposal to explore the places you prefer, either Cascais or Sintra. You can even extend the tour if you wish!

This tour is entirely PRIVATE & flexible to your preferences, making you the boss. Take it easy and witness the finest! We know how to avoid the queues to make the most of your precious time! We’ve secured modern vans exclusively for you and your companions. From the collection time to the break points, it’s your call where to visit and what to leave out, controlling the schedule to your liking (unlike group tours).

Many of the sites we visit are UNESCO heritage locations, recognized for their global significance.

Whether it’s historical landmarks, forests, beaches, or the top local eateries filled with the finest cuisine, you’ll start your journey as a tourist and depart feeling like a true local. Let’s get started!

Location
Largo do Regedor
The pick-up & drop-off personalized by you, as well as the time of pick-up. You can also go to the meeting point "Largo do Regedor", choose what is best for you! In Rossio Square, behind the "Mary II National Theatre" in the parking area!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Raisa_l
Aug 8, 2024
Sintra private 4 hr tour. H - Peter was knowledgeable and a great tour guide. He was very professional and amiable. I really appreciate his services.
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Donna_m
Jul 22, 2024
Tour guide Pedro was... - Tour guide Pedro was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. He made the trip extra special!
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Becky_e
Jun 16, 2024
A must to see - If you visit Lisbon this tour is an absolute must. So beautiful and our tour guide Niko, was fabulous. So knowledgeable and accommodating!
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119kaleys
May 27, 2024
Sintra half day - We had such a great trip to sintra with Niko! Niko worked with our schedule and having to adjust the tour time to work with our travel schedule and gave us such a wonderful day! Definitely recommend! He was very knowledgeable and really tailored the day to our preferences.
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Susan_b
Oct 12, 2023
Sintra and Cork trees. - Pedro was amazing. He showed us the fortifications, castles, and mansions as well as the old town of Sintra itself. I was very interested in the Cork trees. He took us to an area with a small grove of Cork Trees and explained how they grow, how the cork is harvested and how the trees are protected. It was very interesting. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Kasandra_m
Sep 28, 2023
Best tour and Guide! - Our trip was awesome. We booked the half day private tour in the afternoon, so we could have flexibility and a relaxed trip after arriving the night before. We waited until he arrived to decide on our final destination, Sintra. Pedro was the perfect guide. He got us a last minute lunch reservation at a great restaurant in Sintra with a spectacular ocean view. The food was literally Michelin star quality. He was informative on the history and culture of the area. It was the perfect start to our vacation. Highly recommend!!!
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Maria_m
Sep 18, 2023
Great time away from the... - Great time away from the crowds. Very special driver/guide. Beautiful afternoon, with a glimpse of the sunset.
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Cindyob3200jn
Aug 9, 2023
Tour of Sintra and Cascais - We were short on time and only had an afternoon to tour Sintra and Cascais. Pedro conveniently picked us up at our hotel, promptly at 1 PM, and off we went to see all the highlights of these two regions. Pedro was a fantastic tour guide and driver. He listened to our requests and customized our tour for us! We toured through Sintra, saw the castles in the hills and walked through the picturesque town. We visited a small cafe and Pedro treated us to Queijada, a traditional pastry originating from Sintra. The beaches in Cascais were absolutely gorgeous! The breeze was so refreshing and the air so clean. We ate lunch at a Michelin-rated restaurant with a panoramic view of the sea, watched the surfers, and tasted Vinho Verde. Drove through the town of Cascais before heading back to Lisbon. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this beautiful country! Loved the charming castles, pristine beaches and delicious pastries. Highly recommend Pedro and Choose Your Emotion tours!
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Janine_m
Jun 15, 2024
Nice highlight tour - First off hats off to Viator by phone. Their operator found us a last minute private tour. When the driver got stuck in traffic, the tour operator sprung into action and got us a replacement a couple of hours later. “John” was very nice and took us around in a beautiful car. We enjoyed our experience. Would have given it a 5 if he talked more about the sights and less about himself.
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Indrajit_g
Oct 25, 2023
Best of Batllo - Gaudi in full glory …. Good that Mr. Batllo changed his mind & didn’t demolish the building ….each room had Gaudi’s fantastic creativity on display
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