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title: Know Sintra through the eyes of a local archeologist private tour
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type: tour
city: Sintra
country: Portugal
price: 95
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 36
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 240
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 27 of 55 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
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# Know Sintra through the eyes of a local archeologist private tour

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Sintra with a local archaeologist who has worked on excavations in the area. This is a private tour for your party, with a welcome queijadas pastry included; choose the hotel pickup option if you need collection at your accommodation. 5 from 36 reviews at €95 per person for 3h–4h.

In our comparison: #27 of 55 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

My name is Diogo, i am an archaeologist and i live in Sintra since i can remember. As a local I've gathered knowledge and love for my land that i now want to share. I've been involved with archaeological excavations in Sintra where we uncovered treasures from past cultures. I am also a local tour guide with plenty of local advise for the newcomers who want to enjoy our marvelous land. I've made this tour thinking about out of the box places that tourists usually don't visit in Sintra, whether it's because mostly only locals know them or they are hard to find. In my view, this tour offers Sintra in it's raw and authentic state away from the crowds with a lot of past secrets to share.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 491 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 19 start times: between 08:30 and 17:30
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 4+: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 491 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €95 per person for the Know Sintra through the eyes of a local archeologist private tour option; other options up to €125
- Duration: 3h–4h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Mr. Local Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 19 start times between 08:30 and 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

5.0 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 36.

- 5 stars: 36 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Know Sintra through the eyes of a local archeologist private tour | €95 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Portuguese | Pickup included |
| Pick up at meeting point | €95 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Portuguese | Duration: 5 hours: This tour lasts 5 hours on average Our Vehicles:: Classic car with sunroof, classic convertible jeep, Electric convertible jeep |
| Pick up at your Hotel | €125 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Portuguese | Duration: 5 hours: The tour lasts 5 hours on average. Our Vehicles:: Classic car with sunroof, Classic convertible jeep or Electric convertible jeep. Pickup included |

## What's included

- A typical Sintra pastry called queijadas will be offered as an welcome snack!

## Itinerary

1. **Castelo dos Mouros** (45m) - We will start our tour with a pick up at Sintra train Station and proceed to visit a ruined medieval village at the gates of the Moorish castle, there, we will see the remains of an archaeological excavation where i worked back in 2012 and is now an open air museum with old...
2. **Santuario da Peninha** (30m) - The seccond place we will visit lies in the middle of the Sintra forest where an old chapel lies on a top of a hill, this chapel is known as an old pilgrimage spot where a miracle happened. Another ruined building is also seen on this barren hill top, this ruined church has...
3. **Penedo de Adrenunes** (45m) - The last place we will visit will be a curious one. After a 15 minute walk deep down in the Sintra Forest, another hill top facing the westernmost point of continental europe can be visited. The place called Penedo de Adrenunes, gives us the Stonehenge vibes. Despite...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 19 start times between 08:30 and 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

This meeting point is a 2 minute walk from Sintra train station.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJNdfCQ5XaHg0R9lIifYZOUYE

Pickup points listed by the operator: 491

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €190 | €95 |
| 4 | €340 | €85 |
| 6 | €510 | €85 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #27 of 55** | €95 | 3h–4h | 5.0 (36) | private |
| [PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon](/portugal/sintra/tours/private-unforgettable-full-day-tour-to-sintra-from-lisbon-289069P1/?format=md) | €159 | 10h | 5.0 (268) | private |
| [Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included](/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-private-tour-with-all-tickets-included-72696P15/?format=md) | €295 | 8h | 5.0 (267) | private |
| [Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience](/portugal/sintra/tours/sintra-private-trip-from-lisbon-customizable-dreamlike-experience/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.98 (2033) | private |

Ranked #27 of 55 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €485, median €140; typical length 7h. 55 of 55 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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