Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience
In Lisbon
From
£134
pp
0 day · 5.0 (1,808)
This tour will be a day trip where travelers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra with a private certified guide and a private air-conditioned van. Travelers will visit the Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as Monserrate Palace, National Palace the Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca, the most western point of continental Europe. Since this tour is 100% customizable travelers can decide which monuments to visit in the inside or can decide to visit monuments only from the outside, just let us know! During the tour you will discover the hidden treasures only locals know of and will have the opportunity to try the fantastic Portuguese cuisine. The itinerary is designed in a way travelers will always avoid crowds.
◉ Guided tour inside the monuments you choose to visit
◉ Private customizable experience
◉ Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides
◉ We pick up and drop-off at your hotel in Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra
Free cancellation
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- Guided tours inside chosen monuments with skip-the-line access
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour with customizable guide and driver
- Live commentary throughout the tour
What's not included
- Entrance fees: Pena Palace & Park (€15.00 pp)
- Quinta da Regaleira (€25 pp)
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary
- The tour starts by picking travelers in their hotel / Airbnb or Port in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais
- 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. (35 min)
- 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. This will be a guided visit. (1h 30min)
- 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. If you want to visit the interior of palace, let us know with anticipation. (10 min)
- 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 (15 min)
- 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. (1h 30min)
- 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. (30 min)
- 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. This will be a guided visit. (1h 30min)
- 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. If want to visit in the inside let us know with anticipation
- We head back to Lisbon, where the tour ends. (10 min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- Picta Travel
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you want to pre book tickets, please send us a message
- Minimum 1 – Maximum 15 passengers per booking
- If you have any type of physical limitations let us know in advance so we can suggest what palaces to visit
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 8 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.