--- title: Sintra Half-Day Private Tour - A Journey through Wonderland lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-half-day-private-tour-a-journey-through-wonderland/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 134.06 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 643 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private at mid price rank_in_category: 4 of 6 (Half-Day Sintra Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-half-day-private-tour-a-journey-through-wonderland/ --- # Sintra Half-Day Private Tour - A Journey through Wonderland **Guidekin's take:** A private driver guide and vehicle with hotel pickup and Wi Fi for half a day in Sintra, choosing one palace to enter, at €134.06 per person for 6h. Entry fees and lunch are paid separately unless you take the skip the line tier, which includes the Pena ticket. 4.8 from 643 reviews. ## Overview Sintra is a magical and romantic location known to many across the globe. Come discover all of its natural and architectural wonders in a day you won’t soon forget!  Considered many times to be the Romantic Capital of the World, Sintra will surely fill your hearts with love. Considered by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site, Sintra has some great highlights for you to experience. Of the four magnificent Sintra wonders suggested in the itinerary, you will have the magical experience of visiting one of your choice, alongside Pena Palace (tickets only for Pena Palace are included with the Skip-The-Line option). Let the adventure begin! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 5 start times: between 08:15 and 14:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €134.06 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 643 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: SWINGO by Avenidas ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private tour - Free Wi-Fi - Driver/guide ## Not included - Lunch - Entrance fees - In case you chose SKIP THE LINE, Pena Palace tickets are included. - Pena Palace - Quinta da Regaleira PR Monserrate Palace OR Sintra National Palace ( Optional ) ## Itinerary 1. **Cascais** (pass by, no stop) - After more than a century as a holiday resort, Cascais has a certain notoriety that more recent resorts lack. Its history is visible in the villas along the coast. The sheltered sandy bay was once a prehistoric fishing port. 2. **Cabo Da Roca** (10m) - Before moving towards Cabo da Roca, You may want take a stroll through the historical center of Sintra. This is a good time to rest, lunch and try out some traditional regional pastries. Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, is yet another great spot to... 3. **National Palace of Pena** (1h 30m) - We take-off from Lisbon in the morning heading directly to the UNESCO-listed Pena Palace. The 19th-century Romantic palace is a wonder to discover and one you will not soon forget. It is one of the best places to take pictures. It’s placed high on top of the mountain with a... 4. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (1h) - We'll take a stroll through the historical center of Sintra. This is a good time to rest, lunch and try out some traditional regional pastries. You'll enjoy one hour of free time! 5. **Quinta da Regaleira** (1h) - The stunning Quinta da Regaleira is yet another UNESCO-listed site which has anciently carved buildings, incredible gardens and a gothic breeze that will enchant anyone who dares to enter. Full of history behind it, you will learn all about the caves, secret wells and art... 6. **Parque e Palacio de Monserrate** (1h) - This magnificent property is a jungle of exotic trees and flowering shrubs. Its’ history dates back to the time of the Moors, but it was named after a small 16th century chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Monteserrat, from Catalonia, Spain. ( Suggested Monument ) 7. **Sintra National Palace** (1h) - In the heart of the village of Sintra, a pair of unusual conical chimneys rise above the Royal Palace. This Palace became the favourite summer retreat of the court and continued, as the residence of the Portuguese royalty, until the 1980s. The gradual reconstruction of the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15, 08:30, 09:00, 14:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Skip-the-Line enables access directly to the entrance line, and avoids the ticket lines at Pena Palace.. ## Compared with other Half-Day Sintra Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 6** | €134 | 6h | 4.8 (643) | private | | [Sintra Half Day with Pena Palace and Regaleira from Lisbon](/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-half-day-with-pena-palace-and-regaleira-from-lisbon/?format=md) | €79 | 5h 30m | 4.91 (506) | shared | | [Lisbon: Express Sintra Private Tour with Pena Palace Tickets](/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-express-sintra-private-tour-with-pena-palace-tickets/?format=md) | €166 | 4h | 4.96 (71) | private | | [Lisbon: Sintra Half-Day Guided Tour with Pena Palace Tickets](/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-sintra-half-day-guided-tour-with-pena-palace-tickets/?format=md) | €85 | 5h | 4.88 (609) | shared | Ranked #4 of 6 in Half-Day Sintra Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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