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Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Sintra

5.0 Excellent 52 reviews
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1h 30m
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Portuguese, English, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A short private tuk tuk climb through the Sintra hills with a local guide at the wheel, stopping at the viewpoints over the palaces and at the town fountain, with pickup at your accommodation on one option. Monuments are seen from outside; children under seven cannot ride. 4.98 from 52 reviews at €45 per person for 1h 30m.

From the guide

Sintra the "Mount of the Moon", is one of those places full of magic and mystery where nature and man combined in such a perfect symbiosis that UNESCO classified it as a World Heritage Site.
This tour consists of a TukTuk trip on the classic "Piaggio Ape Calessino 200" through the mountain with stops at the best viewpoints and this way you will have the opportunity to contemplate the most enigmatic palaces and castles of Portugal.
The tour begins by always passing through the historic center of Sintra towards the mountain where you will have the opportunity to see the following monuments such as the National Palace of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Biester Palace, Castle of the Mouros and Palace of Pena.
Crossing the mountain in a route of ancient roads, at each curve we find a story to tell.
"At the end of the tour we can end in a palace of your choice" with also recommendations, what to do in Sintra during your stay, including restaurants and places to relax and breathe Sintra.

Compared with other Private Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #23 of 41€451h 30m4.98 (52)private
PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon€15910h5.0 (268)private
Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included€2958h5.0 (261)private
Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience€1558h4.98 (1960)private

Ranked #23 of 41 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €295, median €143; typical length 8h. 41 of 41 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 41 Private Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:30, 11:00, 15:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 11:00, 15:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked August 31, 2026.

What's Included

Private transportation
Local Tourist Guide and Driver
Liability and Accidental Damage Insurance
Collect and deliver at the meeting place or accommodation (in the selected option)
Stop at Fonte de Sintra

What's Not Included

Children under 7 years old are not allowed
Monument tickets are not included
Guided visit to the interior of the monuments

Itinerary

Sintra National Palace Stop 1
This tour begins at the meeting point, thus continuing to the mountain, where we will pass through the best viewpoints. We will stop at a viewpoint from where we will have the view of the National Palace of Sintra, also known as the Royal Palace of Sintra, is one of the most important and well preserved medieval palaces in Portugal where you will have the explanation of its history.
20 min
Quinta da Regaleira Stop 2
Next we will stop at Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most mysterious and fascinating places of Sintra of the 19th century. As we approach, the landscape transforms with dense vegetation and the winding paths lead us to this true fairy tale. The farmhouse, with its enchanted gardens, fountains and enigmatic architectural elements, is a maze of stories and symbolism that transports us into a world of mystery and beauty. We will talk about the history of the monument, is to enjoy these fantastic views.
15 min
Next we will stop at the Biester Palace, built in the 19th century, the palac... Stop 3
Next we will stop at the Biester Palace, built in the 19th century, the palace has a unique beauty, surrounded by beautiful gardens and an atmosphere of mystery and charm. The building is famous for its connection to the world of cinema, having been one of the locations of the film The Ninth Door (1999)
15 min
Castelo dos Mouros Stop 4
Next we will make a stop at the viewpoint for the Castle of the Moors Isolated there in the high, one of the peaks of the Sintra mountain, the Castle is a fortification of the eighth century, the time of the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. We will talk about the history of the monument, it is to take advantage of these panoramic views for some fantastic photographs.
20 min
Next we will stop at a viewpoint with the view of the Palacio da Pena a sacre... Stop 5
Next we will stop at a viewpoint with the view of the Palacio da Pena a sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra. The colorful tones of the palace, the highest exponent of Romance in Portugal and eternal work of D. Fernando II, King-Artist, open doors to the imagination of all who arrive there. There we will talk about the history of the monument, it is to take advantage of these panoramic views for some fantastic photographs.
20 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

If your hotel, Airbnb or local accommodation is in Sintra the pick-up is free, send a message such as the name or address of the place if you don't find it in the list.

Start point

If you come by train is just leave at the last terminal of Sintra, go down the street in the direction of the historic center (4 minutes walk). You will find alongside the bakery "Queijadas da Sapa" the tuk tuks with our logo "West Route Tours"

End point

If you come by train is just leave at the last terminal of Sintra, go down the street in the direction of the historic center (4 minutes walk). You will find alongside the bakery "Queijadas da Sapa" the tuk tuks with our logo "West Route Tours"

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is not possible to transport children under 7 years old
  • attention: if you are more than 3 people the group will be split in different tuktuks, because we only have small tuktuks. however, we will be always together

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 45 / person