Day Trips & Tours from Sintra

70 tours · €22–€240 per person · ★ 4.9

Sintra rewards a full day, and the best day tours in Sintra are built around that. The big draws sit on a forested hill: Pena Palace with its painted towers, the ramparts of the Moorish Castle, and the wells and tunnels of Quinta da Regaleira. Roads up the Serra get tight and parking fills fast, so a driver-guide who knows the timing and handles your palace tickets saves you the queues.

When you compare day tours in Sintra, look at how far the route runs. Many pair the town with Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, then drop down to Cascais before heading back to Lisbon. A private full-day tour lets you set the order; a small-group trip keeps cost down. We'd push for itineraries with Pena tickets and hotel pickup, plus free cancellation so weather can't trap you.

70 day tours in Sintra from €22. Private and small-group, full-day with hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.

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
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

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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
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
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 358 reviews

Private Local Sintra Tour: Palaces & Coast by Classic Car or Jeep

As locals of Sintra, we’ve designed this tour to give you an authentic and unforgettable experience. With a deep love for our hometown, we know the st...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 214 reviews

Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Along the Hills to the Coast

You will meet your friendly local guide at your Hotel or at any other meeting point of your choice. From there, you'll be taken on an adventure to dis...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 110 reviews
4h

Half-Day Sintra Pena and Regaleira palace with Small Group

Begin your journey in Sintra with a passionate local guide. Ascend to the iconic Pena Palace, a colorful Romantic marvel perched atop the mountains, o...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 348 reviews
7h

Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure - Palaces & Secret Routes

Sintra has a lot of unique attractions, akin to a wonderland, which can be overwhelming for first-timers or those unfamiliar with this fairy-tale vill...

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

70 day tours are available for booking in Sintra on Guidekin. The highest-rated is Private Sintra skip-the-line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland with 5.0/5 from 102 reviews.

Prices range from €22 to €240 per person. The most affordable option is Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo Roca Coast and Cascais 8h at €22. The premium choice is Sintra Cascais and Estoril Private Tour From Lisbon at €240.

Based on 36875 traveler reviews across 70 tours, Private Sintra skip-the-line Flexible Tour DiscoverWonderland has the highest rating: 5.0/5 (102 reviews).

Duration ranges from 3h to 10h. The shortest is Sintra RZR Buggy tours at 3h. The longest is Guided Tour to Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais at 10h.

Browse 70 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 day tours 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.

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