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title: Sintra and Cascais Choose 2 of 6 Palaces to visit on private tour
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city: Lisbon
country: Portugal
price: 110
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rating: 4.94
reviews: 72
duration_minutes: 540
duration_max_minutes: 660
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rank_in_category: 49 of 70 (Private Tours)
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# Sintra and Cascais Choose 2 of 6 Palaces to visit on private tour

**Guidekin's take:** A private Sintra and Cascais day where you pick two of six palaces and the guide goes inside with you, with pickup at your accommodation and a long day of 9h–11h. Museum tickets and lunch are not included. 4.94 from 72 reviews at €110 per person.

In our comparison: #49 of 70 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Choose 2 of 6 amazing palaces to make the amazing visit in Sintra. 
Visit to the Paradise of Aristocracy in Portugal with its extremely luxurious Palaces and Quintas surrounded by exuberant flora due to their uncharacteristic micro-climate, come and discover all this on a fantastic day leaving Lisbon. Sintra is a testament to almost every period in Portuguese history. And it goes far beyond that, Sintra is a finding of vestiges of Humanity's own history.
The Palaces are: 
1) Pena Palace
2) National Sintra Palace
3) Monserrate Palace
4) Queluz Palace
Arriving at the village of Cascais on our Tour Sintra Cascais and Estoril with its beautiful bay today a very pleasant place to live or even have a small vacation, full of small fishermen's boats, free time to explore this small village, so renowned that it attracts thousands every year.
Carried out in our company, on our tour in a comfortable and 100% flexible way.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 382 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Children from €70: ages 4 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 382 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €110 per person
- Duration: 9h–11h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Kitzel Tours Portugal
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.94 from 72 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 71 of 72.

- 5 stars: 71 (99%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the history, personal attention and flexible pace; substantial walking is still part of the visit.

**Praised:**
- Clear historical explanations and lively conversation
- Flexible stops and an unhurried pace suited to the group's needs
- Help with ticket planning, queues and getting close to attractions
- Local restaurant recommendations and enjoyable lunch stops
- Photo advice and help taking pictures at the palaces and viewpoints

**Complaints:**
- Substantial walking even with private transport

Written by Guidekin from the 60 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-05-22 to 2026-09-20); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Compulsory insurance
- Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at the accommodation

## Not included

- Lunch
- Tickets for Museums

## Itinerary

1. **National Palace of Pena** (2h) - We start at your hotel heading towards an unforgettable day. Sintra is 30 km from Lisbon. Its micro-climate guarantees permanent freshness to the town and the growth of fantastic vegetation, making this a mysterious and deeply romantic place. The Pena National Palace, Quinta...
2. **Quinta da Regaleira** (1h 30m) - , located in the heart of Sintra, is a monument full of mysteries and symbolism. Thw Owner Carvalho Monteiro, also known as Monteiro dos Mírios, was fascinated by alchemy, Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism and the Templars. The farm was transformed into a place full of mystical...
3. **Parque e Palacio de Monserrate** (1h 30m) - A retreat for writers, Monserrate attracted numerous foreign travelers, especially English ones, who extolled its beauty in travel reports and engravings. When Francis Cook, a wealthy 19th-century English industrialist and major art collector, visited the site, he was...
4. **Sintra National Palace** (1h 30m) - The current Palace of Sintra is made up of many royal palaces. It is a group of buildings that were built, added to and adapted over centuries, with the date of the foundation of the oldest palace being an enigma that remains unsolved today. Most likely, the first building...
5. **Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz** (1h 30m) - The Queluz Palace, with a beautiful decoration filled with pieces of enormous value, became the official residence of royalty, especially the Portuguese prince regent, the future D. João VI, as well as his family, until the royal family fled. to Brazil due to the French...
6. **Castelo dos Mouros** (1h) - Take a deep breath and set out to conquer your climb to Castelo dos Mouros. At the top of the Sintra mountain range you will find one of the most emblematic places in the history of Portugal. At the top of the Sintra mountain range, in an extremely irregular area, this castle...
7. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (30m) - This tour being very connected to gastronomy, time on our Tour Sintra with lunch to stop in the center of Sintra to stroll through its alleys and alleys. Unveiling its historic center, as well as the Pastelaria da Piriquita where we will taste the Pillow of Sintra as well as...
8. **Cabo Da Roca** (30m) - After this wonderful lunch, we continue our Sintra Tour with lunch, through the mountains, until we reach Cabo da Roca (westernmost point of Continental Europe), with its beautiful cliffs and views, where we can read on the tombstone that celebrates this point ”here where the...
9. **Centro Historico de Cascais** (1h) - Located next to the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais experienced important development in the 19th century. XIV, when it was a busy port of call for ships heading to Lisbon. However, it was from the 2nd half of the century onwards. In the 19th century, when...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 382

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €220 | €110 |
| 4 | €320 | €80 |

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 Private Tours start at €14 per person.

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #49 of 70** | €110 | 9h–11h | 4.94 (72) | private |
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| [Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing](/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-highlights-private-tuk-tuk-tour-adventure-sightseeing/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.98 (4499) | 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 |

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