Sintra and Cascais Half Day Private Tour
Description
On this fully private half-day tour you will have an experienced driver and guide who will take you to the best places in the city of Sintra and Cascais. The trip will be in a luxury car or van fully equipped with whatever you need during the trip to feel comfortable. We provide water, wi-fi and a baby chair if needed. Furthermore, you can customize the tour to your liking. We will take care to show you our gastronomy and indicate the best places to choose to try it.
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Itinerary
The Pena National Palace is like a sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra. The surrounding park, in tune with the palace's fairy-like character, awakens emotions of mystery and discovery. In its corners, the eyes are lost in charm.
It is in this painterly setting that we find, just outside the historic center of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira. Designed and built during the late 1800s, it reflects the sensitivity and cultural, philosophical and scientific interests of the principal owner, António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), combined with the virtuosity of the Italian architect-scenographer Luigi Manini (1848-1936 ). The culture and creativity of these two personalities resulted in an eclectic-revivalist architectural ensemble, with a particular focus on the Manueline and Renaissance styles. Medieval and Classical.
Sintra is a tourist town at the foot of the Sintra mountain range in Portugal, close to the capital, Lisbon. Long a royal sanctuary, its wooded grounds are studded with pastel-colored farmhouses and palaces.
Enjoy the fresh air and pause to take photos with a wonderful landscape. Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. It is located in the parish of Colares, in the Municipality of Sintra and District of Lisbon.
Take a break to enjoy a peaceful and charming village.
An unmissable name in tourism in Portugal, Estoril is one of the most cosmopolitan locations in the Lisbon region.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide: Name of hotel/accommodation (if applicable) Cruise ship name (if applicable) - The driver will appear with a sign with the passenger's name at the cruise ship terminal door exit Flight code (if applicable) - The driver will appear with the sign with the passenger's name at the exit of terminal 1, at the airport
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Rui, our driver and guide was extremely informative and easy to understand. The sites we were taken to were amazing. Beautiful beaches and Atlantic Ocean were the highlights of the trip. Pastries in Sintra were delicious!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Rui and that his explanations made the experience even more engaging. It’s wonderful to know that the stunning coastline, the Atlantic views, and the famous pastries in Sintra were highlights of your day. Your kind words will be shared with Rui, who will be very happy to know he made a positive impression. On behalf of DDPortugal Luxury Transport, thank you for your trust, and we hope to welcome you again soon. Warm regards, Ricardo
It was very comprehensive and a wonderful day. David was great and gave us so much history about Sintra
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful and comprehensive day exploring Sintra. David is truly passionate about sharing the history and culture of the area, and he’ll be very happy to know his knowledge and guidance made your experience even more special. We really appreciate you choosing our company and hope to welcome you back again on another adventure in Portugal! — Ricardo
Absolutely excellent experience. Out tour guide was Duarte and he was a pleasure to spend our day with. The tour was customizable depending on how long we took at each site. Duarte was very knowledgeable about the sites and history of Portugal. We had young adults in their 20's and a 2 year old (they provided a very nice baby seat upon request). The palace was beautiful but crowded. The most glorious site was Cabo da Roca. This is the best way to take a tour of any part of Portugal; at your pace in a nice air-conditioned M-B van. Advice for the Palavcio Nacional da Pena: buy your tickets ahead of time. The tickets for the interior still result in an excessively long line wait inside the palace; I'm glad we didn't do that and only explored the exterior. Best to buy your tickets online ahead of time; also for the Regaleira and Poco Imperfeito.
Dear, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. It is great to hear that you had an excellent experience and that the private tour format worked well for both the young adults and your 2‑year‑old, especially with the baby seat and the comfort of the Mercedes‑Benz van. Duarte will be very happy to know that you appreciated his knowledge, flexibility and company throughout the day. Cabo da Roca is indeed a spectacular highlight, and it is a pleasure to share places like that at a relaxed pace. Thank you also for sharing such practical advice about tickets for Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Poço Iniciático – this will definitely help other travellers planning their visit. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family back to Portugal for more adventures in the future. Warm regards, Ricardo DDPortugal Luxury Transport
Far too many people in August Even with advance tickets The queue was so huge that we were late on schedule and we were not allowed to go back We could only make the gardens Besides, we can no longer get in the car So plan to be on Sintra at least 1.5 hours before schedule We'll try to get a refund Avoid tourist areas in August
Bonjour, Merci d’avoir pris le temps de laisser un commentaire et je suis sincèrement désolé(e) pour la mauvaise expérience que vous avez eue à Sintra en août. Les foules et les longues files d’attente peuvent malheureusement rendre la visite très compliquée à cette période de l’année. Cependant, après vérification de nos réservations, je ne trouve aucune visite en français à votre nom et je n’ai jamais eu l’occasion de vous accueillir en tour ni de vous conduire. Il est possible qu’il y ait eu une confusion avec une autre agence ou un autre prestataire. Quoi qu’il en soit, je vous souhaite de pouvoir résoudre la situation concernant votre demande de remboursement et j’espère que vous aurez une meilleure expérience lors d’une prochaine visite au Portugal. Cordialement, Ricardo DDPortugal Luxury Transport (FAKE REVIEW, NEVER DRIVEN THIS PERSON OR DONE A TOUR IN FRENCH)
