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Sintra Full-Day Private Tour - A Journey through Wonderland

4.8 · 1,796 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lisbon Operated by SWINGO by Avenidas Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 · Hotel pickup from 503 pickup points
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private driver guide and vehicle for a full Sintra day with hotel pickup, Wi Fi on board and a wheelchair accessible option, at €149 per person.

Entry to Pena, Regaleira and the other palaces is paid separately unless you take the skip the line tier, and lunch is not included. 4.79 from 1,796 reviews.

In our comparison: #69 of 70 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Standard TourThe page priceStandard Sintra Tour, including Cabo da Roca and Cascais.<br/>Pickup included€149 for 2+ people
Tour With Skip-the-Line AccessYour Sintra Tour with Skip-The-line access to the Pena Palace. Skip the Tickets line and have the complete Guided Experience!<br/>Pickup included€195 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • In case you chose SKIP THE LINE, tickets for Pena Palace are included
  • Private tour
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Quinta da Regaleira ( Optional )
  • Monserrate Palace OR Sintra National Palace OR Moorish Castle ( Optional )
  • Pena Palace

Reviews

4.8
1,796 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,693 of 1,796

Star breakdown of all 1,796 ratings

5 stars
1,626 · 91%
4 stars
67 · 4%
3 stars
31 · 2%
2 stars
31 · 2%
1 star
41 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and tailored itineraries, but hills and stairs can challenge travellers with limited mobility.

Praised

  • Guides explain local history and palace architecture in detail
  • Itineraries and pacing adapted to personal interests
  • Help navigating crowds and avoiding long queues
  • Comfortable vehicles and convenient hotel pickup
  • Helpful restaurant recommendations and enjoyable lunch stops

Complaints

  • Hills, stairs and garden walks can be difficult for travellers with limited mobility
  • Ticketing and communication errors around palace entry and requested stops
  • Occasional late starts or guide no-shows

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 March 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 503 pickup points (503 pickup points listed by the operator, 500 of them hotels)
Operator
SWINGO by Avenidas; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Private Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #69 of 70€1498h4.79 (1796)private
True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!€754h4.98 (11385)private
Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing€853h4.98 (4499)private
Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience€1558h4.98 (2033)private

Ranked #69 of 70 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €425, median €135; typical length 5h. 69 of 70 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 70 Private Tours

From €149 per adult · Standard Tour