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.

3.4 Great 29 reviews
3h

Pena Palace and Park Entry Tickets in Sintra

To get to the steep slope constructed by the Baron of Eschwege that leads to the castle-like structure, one must travel via the eastern portion of the...

In high demand
5.0 Excellent 6 reviews
8h

Sintra, Pena Palace & Regaleira Private Tour from Lisbon

What Makes This Tour Different? Experience Sintra and the Atlantic coast in a single private full-day journey designed around your pace and interests...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.6 Great 17 reviews
8h

Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais

historical center of Sintra where you can see the beautiful old streets and take pictures of the National Palace of Sintra Pena Palace, the most extr...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 14 reviews

Private Tour Sintra

A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, where you can find historical remnants of the Bronze Age at stations diverted from the History of Po...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 25 reviews
5h

Half-Day Tour in Cascais / Sintra with Brunch and Wine Tasting

I have chosen to get off the beaten tracks and the mainstream routes. Instead, I prefer to explore hidden places, out of the ordinary, try new flavour...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 9 reviews

Sintra - Cascais Private Tour with Photos :)

The experience starts in the train station, and it's tailor-made for you and your guests. The first stop is the historic center of Sintra, for an acc...

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 28 reviews

Full Day Private Tour in Sintra/Cascais

Private Tour. Just you, your family or your friends Enjoy a magical day and avoid the queues to purchase tickets at the monuments. It will be an ep...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 1 review
3h

Sintra RZR Buggy tours

Sintra RZR Buggy Tours are a journey through Sintra's forest off-road trails driving a purebred Polaris RZR with 570 CC! This is an emotional and dif...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 14 reviews

Sintra Highlights: Private Tour of Palaces & Coast in Classic 4x4

Experience breathtaking panoramic views while discovering the palaces, mountains, and coastline of Sintra on a guided tour aboard a classic Portuguese...

Free cancellation
3.6 Great 13 reviews
2h

Sintra Quinta da Regaleira Entry Tickets

This Timed entry ticket will give you access to the following highlights in Quinta da Regaleira. Explore these attractions at your own pace. Start you...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 8 reviews

Private Jeep Tour Sintra-Cascais

Live a unique and authentic experience with a full-day private tour in a classic Portuguese UMM 4x4 vehicle, exploring Sintra, Cascais, and the stunni...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 17 reviews

Sintra & Cascais Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Highlights

The Ultimate Time-Efficient Sintra Experience Designed for cruise passengers and travelers with limited time, this private half-day expedition offers...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 12 reviews

Sintra Full-Day: Pena, Moorish Castle & Regaleira with Tickets

The Complete Sintra Heritage Immersion Experience Lord Byron's "Glorious Eden" on an exclusive, all-inclusive private expedition. Guided by a local e...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 18 reviews
4h

Private Half Day Hiking in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

This hike is unique because it combines two contrasting landscapes—the rugged cliffs and historic Peninha Sanctuary with the serene coastal Cresmina D...

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
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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.