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Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience

5.0 Excellent 1424 reviews
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8h
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Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Guidekin's take

Best private in our Sintra comparison. A customisable private route rated 4.98 across 1,400+ reviews: eight hours shaped around what you want from Sintra.

Trade-off: €135 per person adds up for four.

Last checked: July 14, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

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...

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 (€12.00 pp)
Quinta da Regaleira (€25 pp)
Lunch
Tips

Itinerary

Lisbon Stop 1
The tour starts by picking travelers in their hotel / Airbnb or Port in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais
Pass by
Centro Historico de Sintra Stop 2
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
Quinta da Regaleira Stop 3
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 30m
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate Stop 4
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
Praia das Azenhas do Mar Stop 5
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
Praia Grande Stop 6
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 30m
Cabo Da Roca Stop 7
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
National Palace of Pena Stop 8
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 30m
Castelo dos Mouros Stop 9
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
Pass by
Lisbon Stop 10
We head back to Lisbon, where the tour ends.
10 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pick up can be arranged in any hotel or airbnb in the Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais area. Please provide hotel name or airbnb address when booking.

Additional Information

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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

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