Private Lisbon and Sintra Shore Excursion with Port Pick-Up
Description
Discover the best of Lisbon and Sintra in one seamless private shore excursion designed for cruise passengers who want to experience Portugal’s most iconic highlights without the stress of planning. This tour combines personalized service, flexible timing, and expert local guidance with a carefully crafted route through Lisbon’s historic neighborhoods, the UNESCO-listed beauty of Sintra, and the dramatic Atlantic views at Cabo da Roca. Unlike standard group tours, this private experience gives you the comfort of a dedicated driver-guide, port pickup and drop-off, and the freedom to explore at your own pace. From the elegance of Belém and the charm of Alfama to the fairytale atmosphere of Pena Palace and Sintra’s old town, every stop is chosen to showcase the very best of Lisbon and Sintra in a single unforgettable day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will stop at the historical center of Sintra so we can tell you some stories about this place and try the traditional pastries of this region.
Optional visit to this beautiful monument and property, considered by most locals one of the most beautiful in Sintra. If you decide not to enter the monument you will see it anyway as we will have the chance to drive by
This will be a view for most of our tour. The Moorish Castle can be seen from multiple parts of the mountain. Can also be an optional visit.
This beautiful palace will be another optional visit on our tour. You can choose between visiting the gardens and park of the Palace or the whole property, even though at peak seasons we don't recommend this for Cruise customers as it is usually very crowded inside. We can skip the lines to buy the tickets for you but you will still have to wait in line to enter the actual Palace. This Palace can also be seen from a couple of different viewpoints, so if you don't want to risk wasting a long time here we can skip it and see it from the viewpoints.
The Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe. We will stop to take amazing pictures and enjoy the breathtaking views of this bucket-list destination
If we have enough time, we will take you to the traditional custard tart factory (Pastéis de Belém) where you can try the most famous pastry of Portugal
The oldest church in Lisbon and its Cathedral. We will stop here for a picture if there is a place to do it, otherwise we will drive by slowly.
We will drive by this viewpoint in order to get to the next stop which will be the highest natural viewpoint of the old town of Lisbon
The highest natural viewpoint within the city limits. The best pictures you can take from the whole city are here. Almost a 360º view.
On the way back to the Cruise port you will be able to see the National Pantheon and also the Church of St. Vincent
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will have our driver/guide waiting for you at the port exit at your chosen time. You can always book any time you wish to have your pick up and then change it by sending us a message. Flexible starting time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(21)
This is our second experience with David (third, if you count the tour we did with one of his colleagues!) and we can't say enough good things! From the moment you meet him you realize what a fun day you're about to have! He is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. He catered the tour to our (large) group (14!) where we never felt rushed and always taken care of. Do not hesitate to book with David or his network!
Dear Vicki, Thank you so much for your review of our Lisbon and Sintra Shore Tour. I am very happy you decided to choose our company for the third time. This time ae had a group of 14 and both me and Miguel had a lot of fun showing you all around both of these amazing places. Hope to see you again soon for another tour! Best Regards, David Monteiro
I loved every minute of our tour with David and pedro . David was warm and welcoming we felt like we knew him forever. From sharing his vast knowledge of Portugal and all of its history. He went above and beyond for our large group, from taking us to more places then we had even planned to special treats of our first Custard 🍮 tarts. The driving and parking was a challenge we are greatful for the amazing driving skills. I highly recommend david best tour guide ever!!!
Dear April, Thank you so much for your amazing review of our tours. Me and Pedro had an amazing time taking your group of 9 to Lisbon and Sintra and sharing our best recommendations for the rest of your trip. Hope you enjoyed our beautiful country and can return soon so we can show you more. Best Regards, David Monteiro
Absolutely incredible private tour with David. Do not hesitate to book his tour. He is local, knows all the best spots and will make sure your trip is unforgettable. This is a can’t miss experience, trust me.
Dear Melissa, Thank you so much for your great review of our Lisbon and Sintra Shore Tour. I totally understand your review especially after the issues you had with other tour companies that never replied to your messages. Communication is key when you are traveling and book tours. I also made sure you went to all the places you wanted to go to and try the local snacks which was definitely a plus for me too. Hope you and your lovely mother can return to Portugal soon so we can see a lot more. Best Regards, David Monteiro
Seeing the Sintra and Lisbon area privately really gives you a feel of the area both scenically and culturally to really experience the heart of this region
Dear Joel, Thank you so much for your review of our Lisbon and Sintra Shore Tour. It was a pleasure taking you and Kelly around some of the best sites of both of these cities. As we discussed, why would someone be on a nice cruise and settle with a group tour at port? Or even just walking around the port? Just treat yourself to the best private tours you can. Life is too short to save money when you travel. Save money at home, spend it having experiences you will remember. I am happy that you will remember this day and so will I. Looking forward to seeing you back soon! Best Regards, David Monteiro
Had an incredible time with David in Lisbon , Sintra. , Cascais and the entire region. Everything was fabulous and could not ask for a more perfect experience than being with David. Thx so much !
Dear Joel, Thank you so much for your review of our Lisbon and Sintra Shore Tour. It was a pleasure taking you and Kelly around some of the best sites of both of these cities. As we discussed, why would someone be on a nice cruise and settle with a group tour at port? Or even just walking around the port? Just treat yourself to the best private tours you can. Life is too short to save money when you travel. Save money at home, spend it having experiences you will remember. I am happy that you will remember this day and so will I. Looking forward to seeing you back soon! Best Regards, David Monteiro
We spent several days touring in Lisbon, Óbidos, Nazaré, Porto and Aviero with David and his partner, Daniel. We were a group of 12 and we were not easy to please, nor were we easy to work with! We wanted to linger, not gather on time and some of us liked to wander away. David dealt with us with patience and helped us balance what we wanted to do with what we needed to do. He is very knowledgeable and communicated exceptionally well. He personifies the hospitality the Portuguese are famous for. His recommendations were spot on. The restaurants were authentic and we loved his tips for shopping and sightseeing. We are an older bunch and David, aware of our limitations, proactively planned on limiting how much hill climbing we would have to do. Kudos to him for his awareness and compassion. David’s vans have steady wifi which was enormously helpful to our “always connected” personalities and he provided water and appropriate USB cables to charge our phones. All-in-all our experience in Portugal was significantly enhanced because of David’s guidance. Don’t miss a chance to tour with him. You will not go wrong! We will definitely return to Portugal and seek his assistance again and we will recommend him and Daniel to our friends and family.
Dear USA_R9 (I know your name but also know you want to remain anonymous), Thank you for your review of our amazing 8 day tour around Portugal. Me and Daniel thoroughly enjoyed taking all of you around our beautiful country and share fantastic moments. We always cater to our guests' needs and interests, so making sure you were all well taken care of was no problem for us. I appreciate your kindness throughout the whole trip by also taking great care of us almost as family I would say. Looking forward to seeing you again in Portugal or somewhere around the world. Best Regards, David Monteiro
Over the course of 3 days and 9 cities, We couldn’t have had a better experience with David on our tours throughout Portugal. He went above and beyond to customize our trip and make the perfect itinerary for us! He brought us to the best spots, had the best recommendations and accommodated a large group and was always on time and flexible. We highly recommend David for your trip to Portugal and we will absolutely be using him for our future Portugal travel. Thank you David!!
Dear Freddy, Thank you for your review of our tours. It was indeed a great couple of days going around the country and I am happy you and the group enjoyed our tours. Hope you had fun in the Algarve! Best Regards, David Monteiro
We just had a wonderful tour of Sintra, Cascais and some of Lisbon with David Monteiro, highly fun even though it poured rain during half of the trip, highly unusual here. David is a very experienced, knowledgeable guide and I spent a lot of time reading through various reviews before picking him. He's passionate and knowledgeable about his country and very experienced in giving tours. He was highly adaptable, which we needed since it rained and I didn't want to wait in any lines for castles. I wanted to get a feel for Sintra and Cascais and he was great at that. His car is very comfortable, he's a great driver, highly recommend him! We stopped at a great place for a very authentic and delicious Portuguese lunch, had the custard tarts at the factory next to monastery and were able to skip the humongous line. Very glad I put the time into finding him.
Dear Kathleen, Thank you very much for your detailed review of our tour. The rain could have ruined the tour a bit if it was a scripted one. But as you know, I can always adapt to the conditions we have and change the itinerary to run away from it. The custard tarts were great and we tried several. So was the lunch! Hope to see you again in the future as a tourist or as a resident! Best Regards, David Monteiro
WOW! This excursion was fantastic, but mostly because of my guide David! As someone who has traveled to all 7 continents, I can honestly say that he is the best in the business! My small window of 2 days in Lisbon didn't allow much time. I was on a stopover en route to Cape Verde Islands, AND, it was Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! So the 1st item on the agenda, was to get me that Covid test so I could fly out later that night!! David picked me up at my hotel, drove me to the airport where TAP AIR was doing testing for passengers. (Lifesaver!) Got my test done and off we went! As my bum luck would have it, the weather was horrific; Cold, rainy, overcast, windy and pretty miserable. However, David made the day very delightful with interesting conversation and in sharing his broad knowledge of the historical sights. Even though the weather was poor, I found Quinta da Regaleira to be the most magical place ever!!! It is a must see. Later we went to the cliffs overlooking the sea and it was beautiful. I told him I would love seafood for lunch, and this restaurant he brought me to did NOT dissappoint!!! THE BEST OCTOPUS THAT I HAVE EVER HAD! And I have eaten a lot of them. Plus stunning views from our table. We walked around the little town in Sintra where he knew some prople that gave me a bunch of different tasty liqueurs to drink! I felt warm and fuzzy after that! As a solo traveler, it is important that I feel comfortable and safe when I do tours. Everything about the day was wonderful, and I can't reccomend this tour, and David enough!! Thank you David! See you in a few months when I come back for Algarve!
Dear Kristen, Thank you very much for your warm review. Unfortunately the weather wasn't very good on the day you booked this tour and since you only had a very small 2 day window we couldn't really wait for it to get better. Luckily Sintra has a lot to see even with bad weather and we spent a while discovering the mysteries of the Regaleira Estate. I think you still took some great pictures and I will be waiting for you for more tours, hopefully with better weather next time! See you soon! Best Regards, David Monteiro
The charm and magic of Lisbon should be guided by a person like our guide David. He's gonna let you know that charm and magic. Including the feeling and beauty of that music that tastes like Lisbon: El Fado. If you want to know Lisbon, David shows it with professionalism and dedication.
Oswaldo, Muchas gracias por sus comentários. Ha sido un placer conocer Tania, Vilma y usted en todos nuestros recorridos por Portugal. Espero que podais volver un dia para ver lo que no haveis visto! Muchas gracias por todo y espero que vuelvan pronto! Saludos, David Monteiro
