Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim. In the romantic period, in 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who wooded the surrounding areas, and gave a new dignity to the ancient medieval ruins. Noteworthy is the Moorish Cistern inside and the so-called Royal Tower. Located about 3.5 km from the historic center of Sintra.
Park and National Palace of Pena 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 Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and surrounding lands to build a summer palace for the royal family. A restaurant has been installed in one of the palace wings, with a terrace offering a beautiful panoramic view over the Sintra Mountains and the coast.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We seek our customers throughout the Lisbon region (Sintra and Cascais). We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(283)
Miguel was the most FANTASTIC tour guide. I would definitely recommend him and this tour to anybody visiting Portugal.
The tour was excellent! Miguel was prompt, polite, knowledgeable, and made every effort to make certain we had a great experience! He just didn’t know the area, he was genuinely interested in meeting our every tour need.
Bonjour Laura, Nous sommes ravis de lire votre commentaire ! Cela nous remplit de fierté en tant qu'équipe et Miguel, en tant que professionnel dévoué, était très heureux. Merci infiniment pour votre soutien !
Very beautiful day. The Pena Palace is a must-see. We were very well accompanied by Miguël. This reservation allowed us to avoid very long lines. Nothing negative to say.
Bonjour Brigitte, Nous sommes ravis de lire votre commentaire ! Cela nous remplit de fierté en tant qu'équipe et Miguel, en tant que professionnel dévoué, était très heureux. Merci infiniment pour votre soutien !
This was a great was to see Sintra and area without having the stress of driving or schedules and lineups! Francisco was very helpful and gave us time to explore on our own as well a guidelines as to how to navigate the area and crowds!
Hi Brenda, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Francisco, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
You can hit all the main attractions in a half day tour of sintra. The tour guide was great and gave us lots of tips and expert background on each location. Make sure to buy tickets to the castles ahead of time to save time and get the best time slots as they sell out fast. Even if you don’t get tickets to enter the castles, they are enjoyable enough from the outside and you still get to see amazing views. Also gave us the inside scoop on the best places to eat while in Portugal. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it.
Hi Michael, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Francisco, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
listen to the guides advice, he is not wrong. we went to the national palace on his recommendation, looks dull on the outside but is full of interesting rooms and artefacts.
Hi Philip, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Francisco, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Francisco our guide was very rude. He was stubborn and childish. He was knowledgeable but has a lot to learn if he wants to do this job. The description said two hours at the palace and we got 30 minutes. Everything in the description, was not what we got. He did what he wanted to do and did not try at all
Hello Julie, We investigated the case and forwarded the response to our driver, Francisco. Francisco responded as follows: I'm sorry that I had behaved or talked in a way you found rude. It wasn't my intention, and I think it influenced the way you interpreted some of the things I said. Especially when I told you it was best to keep walking, so that I could explain and show everything in Sintra village first, and then give you about 1h of free time so you could visit/see/do anything in that time. I wanted to maximize your free time after I finished because you need at least 1h in case you decide to visit any monument. And you thought I was preventing you from seeing or stopping at some places. About the time available at pena palace, it was precisely 1h 10 min inside the park. But most importantly, Just like in the village, I explained everything first and then gave you free time. I never mentioned anything about what time to be back in the car, I told you to enjoy and explore and meet me back when you're ready. I was even surprised to see you back so quick. If you wanted to stay there longer you had total freedom to do so. So if the main reason for the 1 star review was the available time in pena I don't think it's fair. But thank you for the feedback, it's important to understand where I need to improve. Thank you
Great experience. A half day was the perfect amount of time in Sintra. George was a phenomenal guide!
Hi Nicole, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Jorge, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
He knew the history and was very informative about the Portuguese countryside. He made it very easy to navigate a new environment in Sintra and my family appreciated his sincerity and expertise when taking us on our trip. I’d recommend him to everyone I know!
Hi Barbara, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Jorge, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Pena Palace and Sintra are always crowded. And both have lots of uneven pavement and hills. Our guide, George, gave us good advice at each stop. It was a nice experience
Hi Daniel, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Jorge, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
