Tours and Excursions in Sintra

104 tours in Sintra, from €21.51 to €295 per person, average rating 4.8 based on 40076 reviews.

Sintra is the kind of place where a guide saves you from yourself. The palaces sit scattered across a wooded hill, the roads twist and clog, and parking near Pena or the Moorish Castle is a small war. Booking tours in Sintra means someone else handles the driving and the timed entries, so your day is about the views, not the logistics.

Start with what you want to see. We'd point a first-timer toward a guided day tour pairing Pena Palace with Quinta da Regaleira, then on to Cabo da Roca and the coast at Cascais. Sightseeing trips from Lisbon are the easy default, while a car tour with a driver-guide lets you skip the hill traffic. The best tours in Sintra dig into the palace interiors and gardens, and walking tours cover the old town. Private and small-group formats with hotel pickup keep it simple.

104 tours in Sintra from €22. Day, historical, cultural and sightseeing tours, car and walking trips, private and small-group, free cancellation on most - easy to book online.

4.9 Excellent 103 reviews
8h

Small Group Tour: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cape Roca & Cascais

Many guests choose this tour to see Sintra with fresh eyes — whether it’s their first visit or a return trip, it provides context that makes the rest ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 65 reviews
8h

Sintra, Pena Palace, Cape Roca & Cascais Small-Group Tour

Discover the magical region of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where romantic palaces, castles, and lush forests create a true fairytale settin...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 274 reviews

Lisbon: Sintra & Cascais Private Day Trip with Pena Palace Ticket

Experience a private and personalized day exploring Sintra and Cascais, without the stress of driving. Travel exclusively with your group and a dedica...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 72 reviews
8h

Pena Palace entrance included, Sintra, Cascais, private tour

Full day spent in the Sintra mountains, surrounded by stories, dreamy palaces and exotic gardens and in the afternoon wonderful cliffs, viewpoints and...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 32 reviews
9h

Sintra, Pena and Regaleira Tour from Lisbon with Tickets Included

Discover Sintra’s fairy-tale charm on this 8-hour small-group tour from Lisbon. Explore the Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace with a knowledgeable g...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 209 reviews

Sintra Quinta da Regaleira Skip the Line Ticket (Optional host)

Quinta da Regaleira is one of the attraction in Portugal where people want to visit, and our "Pre purchased" ticket will help them not to stand in the...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 71 reviews
8h

Sintra & Cascais: Private Tour Pena Palace & Regaleira Included

Step into a world of history, mystery, and natural beauty as you explore the romantic Pena Park and the fascinating Quinta da Regaleira, two of Sintra...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 40 reviews

Best Sintra day trip : Pena Palace, Regaleira, Clifs & Ocean

Join me for an unforgettable Sintra day trip and full-day private tour, exploring the enchanting Pena Palace and its gardens, the mysterious Quinta da...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 36 reviews

Private Sintra, Cape da Roca & Cascais Tour from Lisbon-Local Guide

Discover Sintra through the eyes of a local on a private tour designed around you. Escape the crowds, explore breathtaking landscapes, hear fascinatin...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 47 reviews
1h 30m

Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Sintra

Sintra the "Mount of the Moon", is one of those places full of magic and mystery where nature and man combined in such a perfect symbiosis that UNESCO...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 49 reviews
2h 30m

Sintra Electric Tuk Tuk Tour with Local Expert Guides 2h30

Our team of local expert guides makes this experience different from any typical Tuk Tuk tour. We do not just drive you around. We bring Sintra to lif...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 192 reviews
1h 15m

Private Tour Sintra, Palaces and Mountain Tuk Tuk(2 to 6 people)

Unforgettable tour through the stunning Sintra mountain range and its monuments. History, legends and gastronomy. Unique experience lived in Tuk Tuk. ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 51 reviews

Discover Fátima: Private Pilgrimage Tour from Lisbon

Fatima is a place of faith and pilgrimage, it is one of the most important religious centers in the world, visited by many Popes, with Pope Francis th...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 73 reviews
4h

Self-Drive Tour in Sintra by Twizy Electric Car

Enjoy Sintra in style with a private self-drive electric car. Glide effortlessly through Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Biester Pal...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 43 reviews

Sintra Tour by Electric Tuk Tuk

Come explore Sintra with us in an electric tuk-tuk. We show you why this UNESCO World Heritage site captivates visitors—through its stunning natural e...

Free cancellation

Guidekin's verdict

Last checked: July 27, 2026 · Ranked by review scores, what each ticket includes and price, all 83 listings read in full. Commissions never affect the order.

Eighty-three tours, and the decision comes down to one line of small print: whether the Pena Palace ticket is included, optional, or exterior only. All 83 read in full:

Best overall
Sintra, Pena, Regaleira and Cascais

Why it ranks first: 4.93 from 3,000 reviews at €80, with the entrance fees already paid, both palaces, Cabo da Roca and Cascais across ten hours.

4.93 (3,000 reviews) · €80 per person · 10h · Entrance fees paid
Best value
Sintra and Cascais, 8 People

The same 4.93 rating for €55, from 1,748 reviews, in a group capped at eight travellers over nine hours with Cascais on the way back.

4.93 (1,748 reviews) · €55 per person · 9h · Capped at eight
Best with tickets
Pena and Regaleira, All Tickets

Guided visits inside Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira with both tickets in the price, group of eight: 4.90 from 1,157 reviews at €120.

4.9 (1,157 reviews) · €120 per person · 8h · Guided inside both palaces
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Sintra, Pena, Regaleira and Cascais Overall pick €80 per person 4.93★ (3,000) 10h Pena is seen from the outside only
Sintra and Cascais, 8 People Small group at €55 €55 per person 4.93★ (1,748) 9h English only, Pena ticket is extra
Pena and Regaleira, All Tickets Inside both palaces €120 per person 4.9★ (1,157) 8h €120, the priciest group tour here
Sintra and Cascais Day Trip Most reviewed, 7,071 €59 per person 4.79★ (7,071) 8h Pena ticket depends on the option
Sintra Private Customizable Trip Private, and 4.98 €135 per person 4.98★ (1,424) 8h €135 a head, the top of the range
Sintra, Cabo Roca and Cascais Adds Guincho and Cabo Roca €66 per person 4.84★ (3,616) 8h Outside the monuments only

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 reviews. Nothing enters the catalogue at all below 4.5★ and 30 reviews. Read our methodology.

Best tours in Sintra, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 236 reviews

PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon

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 perspec...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 209 reviews
8h

Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included

On this tour you will be in charge of your time and will be able to appreciate the magical places that you will discover. No rush, just enjoy this uni...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 147 reviews

Sintra Full Day tour from Lisbon - small group tour

We are genuine Sintra locals with 11 years of experience sharing the secrets of our hometown. Our deep local roots allow us to expertly navigate the c...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 102 reviews

Private Sintra skip-the-line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland

Discover wonderland of Portugal on a day private tour with a private guide, the best way to visit the former royal retreats of Pena Palace and Quinta ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 102 reviews
8h

Private Sintra Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace, Cabo Roca & Cascais

This private Sintra tour from Lisbon is a fully personalized 8-hour experience designed exclusively for your group. Explore Sintra’s historic center, ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 338 reviews
8h

Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included

Journey from the city to the coast to the mountains on this full-day private tour from Lisbon and sample the highlights of Portugal’s capital region. ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 269 reviews
8h

Sintra and Cascais Full-Day Private Tour

Feel Sintra, a town where you will fall in love with every detail, and every monument of its magnificient natural setting. You will also experience th...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews

Private Tour Sintra Palaces/Cabo da Roca (2 people or more)

Unforgettable tour to the westernmost point of Continental Europe. Stunning landscape over the ocean. Stroll through the wonderful and romantic villag...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1424 reviews
8h

Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience

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....

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 649 reviews

Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

Get ready for a day that will follow the steps of our monarchs in Sintra, we will visit some of their most beautiful palaces and you will have the tru...

Free cancellation
4.84
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Planning a trip to Sintra

Best time to visit

Visit Sintra in spring or autumn for comfortable walking weather and thinner crowds. From late morning in summer the palaces and narrow roads get very busy, so start early or take an organised tour that handles timing and transport.

Getting there & around

Sintra is about a 40-minute train ride from Lisbon (Rossio station). The palaces are spread across steep, wooded hills, so most visitors use the local shuttle bus, tuk-tuks or a guided day tour rather than driving the congested lanes.

Frequently Asked Questions

104 tours are available for booking in Sintra on Guidekin. The highest-rated is PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon with 5.0/5 from 236 reviews.

Prices range from €22 to €295 per person. The most affordable option is Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira E-Ticket and Multilingual Audio Tour at €22. The premium choice is Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included at €295.

Based on 40076 traveler reviews across 104 tours, PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon has the highest rating: 5.0/5 (236 reviews).

Duration ranges from 1h 15m to 10h. The shortest is Private Tour Sintra, Palaces and Mountain Tuk Tuk(2 to 6 people) at 1h 15m. The longest is Guided Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais at 10h.

Browse 104 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and book directly on Guidekin. Most tours offer instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Most tours in Sintra offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.