--- title: Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-private-trip-from-lisbon-customizable-dreamlike-experience/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 155 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 1960 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best private rank_in_category: 3 of 72 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/sintra-private-trip-from-lisbon-customizable-dreamlike-experience/ --- # Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience **Guidekin's take:** A private certified guide and van for a Sintra day you design yourself, choosing which of Pena, Regaleira, Monserrate, the Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca to enter, with pickup from hotel, Airbnb or port. Entry fees and lunch are paid separately; up to fifteen passengers per booking. 4.98 from 1960 reviews at €155 per person. **Best private:** A customisable private route rated 4.98 across 1960 reviews: eight hours shaped around what you want from Sintra. Trade-off: €155 per person adds up for four. (last checked July 14, 2026) ## 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 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 ## Key facts - Price: from €155 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 1960 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Picta Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 ## Not included - Entrance fees: Pena Palace & Park (€12.00 pp) - Quinta da Regaleira (€25 pp) - Lunch - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **Lisbon** (pass by, no stop) - The tour starts by picking travelers in their hotel / Airbnb or Port in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais 2. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (35m) - 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... 3. **Quinta da Regaleira** (1h 30m) - 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... 4. **Parque e Palacio de Monserrate** (10m) - 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... 5. **Praia das Azenhas do Mar** (15m) - 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... 6. **Praia Grande** (1h 30m) - 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. 7. **Cabo Da Roca** (30m) - 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. 8. **National Palace of Pena** (1h 30m) - 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... 9. **Castelo dos Mouros** (pass by, no stop) - 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 10. **Lisbon** (10m) - We head back to Lisbon, where the tour ends. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - 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 - 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 ## How it compares in Private Tours Ranked **#3 of 72** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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