Experience Sintra and Palace of Monserrate: Private Half-Day Tour
Description
(Tickets included) The pick-up at your hotel or Airbnb. You will visit the historic center of the picturesque Villa de Sintra where the national palace of Sintra is located, you will have about 40 free minutes in the area of the historic center to discover the Villa and also the opportunity to taste the recognized cheijadas and pillows of Sintra. Visit the wonderful palace of Monserrate, a masterpiece of Romanticism with lush gardens. This magnificent palace of Monserrate received varied species of trees from the four corners of the world, which were organized by geographical areas, reflecting the various origins of plants and composing scenery along paths, among ruins, corners, lakes and cascades. It is so, especially thanks to the intervention of landscaping artist William Stockdale, botanist William Neville and master gardener James Burt but, above all, the romantic spirit of Francis Cook. The Meeting is at the Hotel or Airbnb with your Guide. See you soon :)
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The natural landscape of Sintra gives this mythical place a unique beauty. The green of the mountains and the blue of the sea merge, enchanting and inspiring its residents and visitors. The urban agglomeration, which constitutes the so-called Vila Velha, provides, due to its antiquity and heterogeneity, an exciting tour through the human past where one can feel and admire the different eras that governed the flow of history.
A retreat for writers, Monserrate attracted countless foreign travelers, mainly English, who extolled its beauty in travel reports and engravings. When Francis Cook, a wealthy 19th-century English industrialist and great art collector, visited the site, he was fascinated. From this passion was born a masterpiece of Romanticism: a visit to the Park and Palace of Monserrate.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Let us know your full address if you do not appear on the list. Pick up and drop off at your address or hotel. Outside the defined areas by consultation. Airport subject to additional charge due to parking and waiting times
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
Our guide, Ana, was very knowledgeable and professional. We really enjoyed our tour of Montserrat Palace and Sintra.
Hello dear Richard, Thank you so much for your kind review — it truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon! Warm regards, Thank you very much / Muito obrigada, Luisa Silva
Definitely book a palace tour here! I would definitely come back again! Pedro made the tour so enjoyable with all of his knowledge and love for the city! I’m grateful to have had him as a guide!
Hello dear Daija, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us. Hope we can see you and your family again soon. Best regards, muito obrigada Luisa Silva
Extremely friendly, personable and professional guide. Loved the pick up service at the Airbnb. Only constructive feedback would be that the guide provide detailed history of the site being visited.
Hello dear Ellen, thank you so much for your review, It´s very Important for us. Hope we can see you and your family again soon. Best regards, muito obrigada Luisa Silva
The guide was amazing. He picked us up on time and drove us around center. We had a delightful time in the town, and then saw the Montserrat palace and got the history on that and everything and then had plenty of time to explore the gardens. Then we went down to Kosh And had an amazing drive along the beach in the ocean and through the little town and had lunch there. The guide left us before the lunch because the tour was over, but it was just the perfect day. He was knowledgeable and just really was in tune to our pace .
Hello dear Kerry, thank you very much for your review, It´s very Important for us. Hope we can see you and your family again soon. Best regards, muito obrigada Luisa Silva
We visited Monserrate Palace as our final stop during our round trip of Sintra's palaces. Monserrate Palace grounds were leafy and cool, and the palace interior was beautifully designed, although small. The only disappointment was the rose garden, which was empty due to being out-of-season.
Hello dear customer, thanks very much for your review, It´s very Important for us. Hope we can see you and your family again soon. Best regards, muito obrigada Luisa Silva
There is no building in the Sintra region more unique than the Palacio de Montserrat. The villa has a quaint Arabic design, surrounded by classic English gardens and located on the jagged hills of the Serra de Sintra. The Palacio de Montserrat, with its three towers, is Sintra's brightest building, inspired by Islamic architecture and the ideal of symmetry. Inside are exquisitely subtle lattice carvings, geometric patterns and a sense of presence in some luxurious Middle Eastern setting. The main building may be a cacophony of exotic ideas, but the garden is a small piece of England in Portugal's pleasant climate. The villa was commissioned by the Englishman Sir Francis Cook, and he wanted a garden around his villa in the classic English style. The villa is led by a formal lawn, a beautiful rose garden and a botanical garden consisting of 1000 different views.
The most romantic palace in Sintra: Palacio de Monserrate The Palace is surrounded by a huge botanical park with many species of plants from all over the world. The romantic style palace is not particularly large but is singular and beautiful. Also considered a world heritage site. Greenhouses, bridges, statues, waterfalls, arches, ponds and fountains in the park of Monserrate is not missing anything.
Great place. I loved visiting this space. The only negative point was the fact that the store, toilet and cafeteria were closed (unfortunately the price charged for the ticket was the same), something that cannot happen in such a special place as this one. For the visit I recommend that you bring food, water and a pipe to enjoy the superb views of the park and the palace. I highly recommend the visit.
