--- title: Lisbon: Express Sintra Private Tour with Pena Palace Tickets lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sintra/tours/lisbon-express-sintra-private-tour-with-pena-palace-tickets/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 166 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 72 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best express rank_in_category: 2 of 6 (Half-Day Sintra Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/lisbon-express-sintra-private-tour-with-pena-palace-tickets/ --- # Lisbon: Express Sintra Private Tour with Pena Palace Tickets **Guidekin's take:** Sintra in half a day from Lisbon for travellers short on time: a private guide, Pena Palace tickets in the price, a guided walk of the gardens, then free time in the palace and the village with a chance to buy lunch. The 4h includes the drive each way. 4.96 from 72 reviews at €166 per person. **Best express:** Four hours door to door, private, with Pena tickets sorted: the quickest way to do Sintra properly. Trade-off: Fewest reviews on this page (72). (last checked July 14, 2026) ## Overview Discover the enchanting town of Sintra with ease on a private speedy tour from Lisbon, even for who does not have much time! With your private guide, you have a guided tour of the Gardens followed by free time to explore the UNESCO-listed National Palace of Pena and the beautiful UNESCO-listed Sintra Village. Soak in the ocean views as you pass by the Sintra mountain, and take time to purchase lunch in the historical center of Sintra. A Unique experience, with a wide variety of knowledge and interesting views! ## Key facts - Price: from €166 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: SWINGO by Avenidas - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Private transportation - Tickets - Bottled water - WiFi on board - Guided Tour - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Itinerary 1. **Park and National Palace of Pena** (2h; admission included) - Our experienced local guide will provide a guided tour of the Gardens followed by free time to explore the Palace interiors. 2. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (1h) - Our experienced local guide will take you to this beautiful village which represents those places full of magic and mystery where nature and man came together in such a perfect symbiosis, you will explore this place considered world heritage by Unesco ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 09:30 and 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - 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. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Total tour duration includes travel time. - Comfortable shoes ## How it compares in Half-Day Sintra Tours Ranked **#2 of 6** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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