--- title: Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/sintra/tours/private-half-day-tour-to-sintra-and-pena-palace-from-lisbon/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 95 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 297 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private on a budget rank_in_category: 6 of 6 (Half-Day Sintra Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/sintra/tours/private-half-day-tour-to-sintra-and-pena-palace-from-lisbon/ --- # Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon **Guidekin's take:** A private half day to Sintra with hotel pickup, WiFi and water on board and a smart casual dress code. Be clear on the format: a half day means driving past the sights with only one stop inside, and tickets are not included. 4.73 from 297 reviews at €95 per person. ## Overview A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, from where you can find historical vestiges of the Bronze Age to the deviant seasons of the History of Portugal. *Please note: An half day tour does not offer the same itinerary experience as a full day; A 4/5 hour route includes driving through the main city attractions, with only one stop allowed, depending on the waiting queue. ## Key facts - Price: from €95 per person - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 297 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Fantastic Ride - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - WiFi on board - Hotel pickup and drop-off - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Private tour - Bottled water - Transport by air-conditioned minivan - All insurance included - Transport by private vehicle ## Not included - Food and drinks - Tickets ## Itinerary 1. **Castelo dos Mouros** (30m) - Moorish Castle – Sintra Monuments Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century. After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in... 2. **Park and National Palace of Pena** (2h) - Museums and Palaces Pena National Palace Visit the fantastic Pena Palace exponent of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal. Set on the top of Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of a former monastery. Built by D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married Queen... 3. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (1h) - Historic Center Sintra village from the municipal heritage to the world heritage, properly classified by UNESCO, visit the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, many buildings and remains of various periods and cultural movements remain. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 - 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 - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - A current valid passport is required on the day of travel - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Dress code is smart casual ## How it compares in Half-Day Sintra Tours Ranked **#6 of 6** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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