--- title: Half-Day Sintra and Pena Palace Tour from Lisbon with Small-Group lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sintra/tours/half-day-sintra-and-pena-palace-tour-from-lisbon-with-small-group/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 76.5 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 517 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Small groups rank_in_category: 5 of 6 (Half-Day Sintra Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/half-day-sintra-and-pena-palace-tour-from-lisbon-with-small-group/ --- # Half-Day Sintra and Pena Palace Tour from Lisbon with Small-Group **Guidekin's take:** Half a day in Sintra by minivan from central Lisbon with a personal guide who walks you through Pena Palace terraces and viewpoints, plus a cherry liqueur and a local pastry. The Pena park ticket is not in the price. 4.76 from 517 reviews at €76.5 per person. ## Overview Would you like to visit Pena Palace without spending hours in huge lines? This customized experience is designed for a smooth and well-organized visit. I will pick you up in Lisbon’s central square and we will travel by comfortable air-conditioned minivan to Sintra, one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal, located about 30 minutes away. At the colorful Pena Palace, I will guide you through the most iconic balconies, terraces, facades, and viewpoints, sharing the history and best photo spots. Note: We visit all the famous balconies, terraces, facades and the most beautiful views only. We will also explore Sintra’s charming streets, taste a traditional pastry, and try homemade cherry liquor. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will send you a reminder 12 hours… - Starts 08:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Local pastry (small tasting) - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €76.5 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 517 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Tripnova ## What's included - Local home made cherry liqueur - Local pastry (small tasting) - Air-conditioned vehicle - Personal tour guide ## Not included - Any souvenirs or snacks you want to buy in Sintra - Gratuities - Pena Palace Park ## Itinerary 1. **National Palace of Pena** (2h) - We will explore the famous colorful Pena palace where I will show you my favorite spots and the best LOCATIONS! You cannot miss this castle in Portugal, however it is very BUSY all year long. If you follow our most knowledgeable guide you will be able to see it all and enjoy... 2. **Liberdade Park** (pass by, no stop) - We drive through the most charming and mysterious national park of Europe with an incredible nature all year long. 3. **Sintra Mountains** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive through the Sintra Mountains in the minivan to get to experience its beauty, nature and colors. 4. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (1h 30m) - We'll stroll through the charming narrow streets, steering clear of bustling tourist groups. Our journey will uncover the finest viewpoints and delve into local history, intriguing facts, and unique stories. Prepare to visit Portugal's oldest bakery and uncover the secret... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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. ## Meeting point We will send you a reminder 12 hours before the tour with your guide's and vehicle details Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJy63VdnIzGQ0Rh2dg0JcopQk ## 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 ## Compared with other Half-Day Sintra Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 6** | €77 | 5h | 4.76 (517) | shared | | [Sintra Half Day with Pena Palace and Regaleira from Lisbon](/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-half-day-with-pena-palace-and-regaleira-from-lisbon/?format=md) | €79 | 5h 30m | 4.91 (506) | shared | | [Lisbon: Express Sintra Private Tour with Pena Palace Tickets](/portugal/sintra/tours/lisbon-express-sintra-private-tour-with-pena-palace-tickets/?format=md) | €166 | 4h | 4.96 (71) | private | | [Lisbon: Sintra Half-Day Guided Tour with Pena Palace Tickets](/portugal/sintra/tours/lisbon-sintra-half-day-guided-tour-with-pena-palace-tickets/?format=md) | €85 | 5h | 4.88 (609) | shared | Ranked #5 of 6 in Half-Day Sintra Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €77 to €166, median €90; typical length 5h. 3 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/half-day-sintra-tours/?format=md ## More in Lisbon - All Lisbon tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/half-day-sintra-and-pena-palace-tour-from-lisbon-with-small-group/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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