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title: Sintra Full-Day Private Tour - A Journey through Wonderland
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type: tour
city: Lisbon
country: Portugal
price: 149
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 1796
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Most reviewed
rank_in_category: 69 of 70 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Sintra Full-Day Private Tour - A Journey through Wonderland

**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 1796 reviews.

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

## Overview

Sintra is a magical and romantic location known to many across the globe. Come discover all of its natural and architectural wonders in a day you won’t soon forget! Considered many times to be the Romantic Capital of the World, Sintra will surely fill your hearts with love. Considered by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site, Sintra has some great highlights for you to experience. After discovering wonders like the Pena National Palace and the beautiful Quinta da Regaleira, we’ll take you on a relaxing journey passing through Cabo da Roca and ending at the coastal splendor of Cascais.

Of the six magnificent Sintra wonders suggested in the itinerary, you will have the magical experience of visiting three of your choice, and if you select the Skip-The-Line option, tickets for Pena Palace are included!

Enjoy our Private Tour with our Guide for a complete stress-free experience!

Let the adventure begin!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 503 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 5 start times: between 08:30 and 10:30
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 503 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €149 per person for the Standard Tour option; other options up to €195
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 1796 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: SWINGO by Avenidas
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.79 from 1796 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1693 of 1796.

- 5 stars: 1626 (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 (2026-03-22 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Tour | €149 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese | Standard Sintra Tour, including Cabo da Roca and Cascais.<br/>Pickup included |
| Tour With Skip-the-Line Access | €195 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese | Your Sintra Tour with Skip-The-line access to the Pena Palace. Skip the Tickets line and have the complete Guided Experience!<br/>Pickup included |

## What's 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

## Not included

- Lunch
- Quinta da Regaleira ( Optional )
- Monserrate Palace OR Sintra National Palace OR Moorish Castle ( Optional )
- Pena Palace

## Itinerary

1. **Quinta da Regaleira** (1h 30m) - Moving forward we have the stunning Quinta da Regaleira. This yet another UNESCO-listed site has anciently carved buildings, incredible gardens and a gothic breeze that will enchant anyone who dares to enter. Full of history behind it, you will learn all about the caves,...
2. **Parque e Palacio de Monserrate** (1h 30m) - This magnificent property is a jungle of exotic trees and flowering shrubs. Its’ history dates back to the time of the Moors, but it was named after a small 16th century chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Monteserrat, from Catalonia, Spain. ( Suggested Monument )
3. **Centro Historico de Sintra** (1h) - Before moving towards Cabo da Roca, You may want take a stroll through the historical center of Sintra. This is a good time to rest, lunch and try out some traditional regional pastries. You'll enjoy one hour of free time!
4. **National Palace of Pena** (1h 30m) - The 19th-century Romantic palace is a wonder to discover and one you will not soon forget. It is one of the best places to take pictures. It’s placed high on top of the mountain with a splendid view that stretches for miles, all the way to the Ocean. ( Suggested Monument )
5. **Sintra National Palace** (1h) - In the heart of the village of Sintra, a pair of unusual conical chimneys rise above the Royal Palace. This Palace became the favourite summer retreat of the court and continued, as the residence of the Portuguese royalty, until the 1980s. The gradual reconstruction of the...
6. **Castelo dos Mouros** (1h) - As you stroll through the beautiful and exotic landscape, your guide will give you historical and architectural details on the region but letting you explore the monuments on your own. Later we continue through the National Park onwards to see the Moorish Castle and...
7. **Cabo Da Roca** (15m) - We'll finish off with Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, is yet another great spot to take some pictures and feel the sea breeze.
8. **Cascais** (15m) - After more than a century as a holiday resort, Cascais has a certain notoriety that more recent resorts lack. Its history is visible in the villas along the coast. The sheltered sandy bay was once a prehistoric fishing port.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 503

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Skip-the-Line enables access to Pena Palace directly to the entrance line, and avoids the ticket line.

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €298 | €149 |
| 4 | €308 | €77 |
| 6 | €354 | €59 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Private Tours start at €14 per person.

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #69 of 70** | €149 | 8h | 4.79 (1796) | private |
| [True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!](/portugal/sintra/tours/true-4hour-private-tuk-tuk-tour-discover-lisbon-with-a-local/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.98 (11385) | private |
| [Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing](/portugal/sintra/tours/lisbon-highlights-private-tuk-tuk-tour-adventure-sightseeing/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.98 (4499) | 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 |

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