Sintra Private Tour: Visit UNESCO Heritage Sites and Discover Portugal's Hidden Treasures
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Sintra
Embark on a customizable private tour of Sintra, Portugal's hidden gem. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, taste local cuisine, and discover hidden treasures with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Centro Historico de Sintra - We will discover the colorful streets of Sintra while hearing fantastic stories about its history. After having a walk through the center you will learn about the fascinating architecture behind the National Palace in Sintra and before leaving you will taste its unique and delicious pastry, a delicacy which locals have been selling for more than two hundred years.

  • Castelo dos Mouros - Admire this X century castle in the middle of the lush forest of Sintra. You will get to know about the North African Moors who build it and about the Christians who conquered it 4 centuries later.

  • Quinta da Regaleira - After, we will enter a place that will make you feel in wonderland: Palace of Quinta da Regaleira. A place full of magic, romantic architecture and beautiful gardens. You will walk through its caves before you get to know the famous 27 meter iniciatic well and the stories behind it.

  • Parque e Palacio de Monserrate - We will stop for a few minutes to admire the amazing views of this 19th century summer palace. You will learn about its famous owner and his exorbitant hobbies, while admiring the unique architecture behind it.

  • Praia das Azenhas do Mar - Embark on a beautiful drive where you will encounter the picturesque and hidden towns of Colares and Penedo until we reach the coastline and the amazing village of Azenhas do Mar. Azenhas do Mar offers one of the best viewpoints where you will be able to appreciate this breathtaking fisherman’s town

  • Praia Grande - We will stop at this amazing rock cliff beach in the coast. In Praia Grande you will have lunch in a beachfront local restaurant that offers delicious sea food and meat choices. For those curious to try Portuguese cuisine, this is the perfect place.

  • Cabo da Roca - Explore the impressive coastline through secret places on our way to Cabo da Roca- The westernmost point of continental Europe. This place is what we call the end of the world. Be ready to admire the magnificent views and its cliffs.

  • Park and National Palace of Pena - End the day with the most colorful and magnificent palace in Sintra: the Pena Palace. A national monument that constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. It is unique and it’s a classic example of the romanticism period in Portugal and in Europe. At the top you will have the best views toward Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais.

What's Included
  • Private driver for a personalized experience
  • Skip the queues with priority access
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Engaging live commentary during the tour
  • Fully customizable private tour
  • Convenient hotel/Airbnb pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Quinta da Regaleira (12 Euros)
  • Entry/Admission - Pena Palace rooms (20 Euros) or onyl Park of Pena Palace (8,5 Euros)
  • Tips
Additional Information

This day-long excursion enables you to experience the multiple aspects of Sintra, accompanied by your dedicated tour guide. During the tour, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, in addition to Monserrate Palace, National Palace, the Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca, the furthest western point of mainland Europe. The tour is completely adaptable, allowing you to select the locations you’d like to explore more deeply, as well as those you’d prefer to view from the exterior. Throughout your trip, you’ll uncover offbeat attractions known mostly to locals and indulge in exemplary Portuguese cuisine. The route is carefully planned so that you’ll circumvent crowds at all times.

  • If you want to pre book tickets, please send us a message
Location
Centro Historico de Sintra
Cancellation Policy

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

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H1444ybkimf
Jun 23, 2024
Spectacular Sintra - Georgy was a fantastic guide for our day out in Sintra. We appreciated his careful driving and ability, flexibility and creativity in adapting the day to meet our circumstances. We were fascinated by Quinta da Regaleira, which Georgy made so much more fun and engaging by asking us questions and giving us little challenges to spy things in the architecture. Lunch at Restaurante Nortada was just right - in terms of the view, the atmosphere, the food, the wine and the length of the drive there and the stop. We also enjoyed wandering along the beach front in Cascais- so glamorous! We are grateful, too, for the interesting commentary from Georgy- including both history and where the pop stars live- and for getting us to our evening event in comfort, style and on time. Thanks so much!
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Julie_s
Jun 21, 2024
Best day - Afonso was the best guide. We had such a great day exploring Sintra!! Highly recommended this tour!!
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Grey_a
Jun 20, 2024
Time well spent! Great Tour - Day started at our hotel, very easy experience. Our guide Lourenco was exceptional with his knowledge and patience with our group. He kept us on track and made each stop a lesson in the history and culture. i believe you can read the other reviews and see that this tour, while a little more expensive than others is well worth the investment.
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Troy_d
Jun 20, 2024
Great private tour of the highlights of Sintra - This private tour was very enjoyable, we were able to see several of the palaces in Sintra, had time to explore the town centre and try the local pastel which was delicious. Our tour guide was friendly and engaging and we were driven in a very comfortable vehicle. I would recommend taking a jacket as it is noticeably colder than Lisbon.
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Vern_h
Jun 20, 2024
Scintillating Sintra! - João, our guide was excellent. He suggested Monserrate Palace in the morning to avoid crowds and then Pena Palace after lunch. Both were spectacular and his shared knowledge was fascinating. The view from the wall walk at Pena Palace is not to be missed. Lunch overlooking the Atlantic was beautiful and delicious. Highly recommend this tour!
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Joseph_k
Jun 19, 2024
Sintra day tour was awesome! - Antonio was an excellent host and we very much enjoyed our day driving thru Sintra with him. He took time to understand our interests and crafted each stop based on that info, including lunch with an incredible view. We have participated in many tours like this but both the area and our guide were top notch and we couldn't have been happier with the choice we made with this tour.
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Josheka1
Jun 19, 2024
A good day in Sintra! - Alfonso was a great tour guide.. very knowledgeable of Sintra. His English was exceptional. He was a delight to be with.
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Heathersn1371cz
Jun 19, 2024
Lovely day in Sintra! - João was a wonderful guide, responsive to our wishes for the day. He organized our itinerary to maximize the time and avoid crowds. We had a wonderful lunch on the coast as well. Highly recommend this tour!
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Mark_w
Jun 17, 2024
Spectacular Sintra! - Our tour guide Alfonso was the best. Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, and adaptable to unforeseen circumstances. Made our trip seem less and enjoyable. A+++
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Scott_m
Jun 17, 2024
Great Sintra Tour with Lima! - Our guide, Lima, did a great job for us on our tour of Sintra. From picking us up on time at our hotel to driving safely and efficiently to Sintra and back we had a great time. Throughout the day, we had some great conversations with Lima while he explained a lot of interesting facts about the Sintra area and the monuments we were visiting. Lima was a great guide and I can highly recommend him to anyone for this trip. He moved us from place to place efficiently and we never felt rushed. The trip to Sintra was definitely much better with a guide to help explain the area and the history. Great job, Lima! Thanks!
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