--- title: PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/private-unforgettable-full-day-tour-to-sintra-from-lisbon-289069P1/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 268 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 660 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Top-rated private (5) rank_in_category: 4 of 50 (Sintra) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/private-unforgettable-full-day-tour-to-sintra-from-lisbon-289069P1/ --- # PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon **Guidekin's take:** A private guide who drives you between the Sintra monuments, waits after each visit and sets no time limit, so a long day can cover Pena, the Moorish Castle and Queluz; solo travellers welcome. Every ticket and meal is extra. 5 from 268 reviews at €159 per person. In our comparison: #4 of 50 in Sintra, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview With me, avoid the queues for the tickets. p r i v a t ----------- t o u r *** S o l o travellers are welcome This tour will give you a full perspective of Sintra, it's history and the amazing landscape of the Natural Park. By my experience, this is a unique opportunity to visit all these places, it will not be possible by yourselves. I'll leave you in all the monuments, wait for you after each visit, take to the next visit and so on. I don't impose a limit of time for the visit of each monument, it will depend on you. There's no hurry in this tour, ending time doesn't exist. My goal is that, at the end, you're satisfied. Licence 1114/2019 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Food not included: Lunch, Dinner - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €29: ages 4 to 9 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person - Duration: 10h–11h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 268 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Window to Lisboa Van Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31 ## Reviews 5.0 from 268 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 268 of 268. - 5 stars: 268 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the tailored itinerary and historical insight; the walking and castle steps can be tiring. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations at palaces, castles and along the route - Choice of stops and a flexible pace without pressure to move on - Lesser known sights and stops away from the busiest tourist areas - Careful route planning and timing that help avoid queues and crowds - Local food stops and restaurant recommendations **Complaints:** - Substantial walking and castle steps can leave travellers tired Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-06-13 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Bottled water ## Not included - Lunch - Dinner - Park and National Palace of Pena - Castelo dos Mouros - National Palace of Queluz - Quinta da Regaleira - Palácio Biester - Park and Palace Monserrate ## Itinerary 1. **Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz** (1h) - This is the first monument to visit, it takes around 1:30h to visit. I'll be waiting for you for the next monument. The National Palace of Queluz, also known as Queluz Royal Palace, is a Portuguese royal residence, in the municipality of Sintra, which was built as such... 2. **Palace that was restored and opened on 2023** (45m) 3. **Castelo dos Mouros** (1h) - History shows that from 5,000 BC there was the occupation of this area by the Neolithic communities, thanks to objects that remain to this day which demonstrate this fact. In 1200 BC there was also a village in this place, which left numerous ceramic fragments. In the 8th... 4. **National Palace of Pena** (2h) - In this monument, you will visit the beautiful gardens and the Palace. Built after 1840 by Maria II of Braganza (1819-1853), as a wedding gift for her husband, King Ferdinand II of Portugal (also known as Ferdinand II of Saxony-Coburg-Gotha; 1819-1885), on the ruins of a 15th... 5. **Quinta da Regaleira** (2h) - Splendid palace and chapel in romantic style immersed in a park with lakes, caves, wells and fountains. Built by Carvalho Monteiro at the beginning of the century as a private residence, the estate remained in private hands until it was purchased by the local council in 1997... 6. **Parque e Palacio de Monserrate** (45m) - Another beautiful Palace with amazing gardens 7. **Azenhas do Mar** (15m) - amazing landscape 8. **Farol do cabo da Roca** (15m) - Cabo da Roca is the western most point of mainland Portugal and the westernmost Cape of continental Europe. It is located in the parish of Colares, municipality of Sintra. The site can be visited, not to the extreme but up to an area at an altitude of 140 m. The promontory... 9. **Santuario da Peninha** (15m) - Stuning point of view ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point i pick you up at your accomodation Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJO_PkYRozGQ0R0DaQ5L3rAAQ Pickup points listed by the operator: 1 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €318 | €159 | | 4 | €596 | €149 | | 6 | €894 | €149 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Sintra start at €30 per person. ## Compared with other Sintra | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 50** | €159 | 10h–11h | 5.0 (268) | private | | [Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience](/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-private-trip-from-lisbon-customizable-dreamlike-experience/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.98 (2033) | private | | [Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira](/portugal/lisbon/tours/private-tour-sintra-from-lisbon-palaces-of-pena-and-regaleira/?format=md) | €140 | 8h | 4.98 (754) | private | | [Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included](/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-and-cascais-private-tour-with-pena-palace-ticket-included/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.99 (370) | private | Ranked #4 of 50 in Sintra by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €30 to €295, median €102; typical length 8h. 26 of 50 are private. 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