Sintra & Cascais Private Tour
Description
Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Sintra: ️ Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the fairytale landscapes of Sintra. Sintra's history is as rich and varied as its landscape. Here's a condensed overview: Early Settlements: The region around Sintra has been inhabited for thousands of years. Its strategic location made it attractive to various civilizations, including the Romans and Moors. Moorish Influence: The Moors, who occupied the Iberian Peninsula for several centuries, left a significant mark on Sintra. The Moorish Castle, perched on a hill overlooking the town, is a testament to their architectural prowess. Christian Reconquest: Sintra was retaken from the Moors by Christian forces in the 12th century. The town was granted to Christian nobility, and it became a royal retreat. UNESCO World Heritage Site: In 1995, Sintra was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its cultural significance and the preservation of its historic monuments.
Tour Options
Itinerary
XIX Century Romanticism architecture Palace re-build from former constructions dating back to the 12th century
Pitoresc village with special sweets to taste
XIX Century Royal House with tunnels to discover and Iniciatic Wail to unveil...
Western most point of Europe "Aqui onde o mar começa, e a terra se acaba" by Luiz de Camões Find out what it means during the visit
From the Cabo da Roca road scenic view the great beauty of Cascais Atlantic coast line is breath taking.
A village from Kings and Queens and Also fisherman's, very attractive for summer holidays
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
vacation rentals, points of interest, All hotels in Lisbon region
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Use of a mask may be required if you have cold or flu symptoms
Reviews(11)
Our guide, Paulo, was exceptional and the tour was one of the best we’ve ever taken. Paulo, is well versed in the history and culture of these areas and surrounding areas. He knew where the secret gems were and allowed us to take as much or as little time as we wanted at each site. The restaurant he took us too was one of the best, the food and service were top notch. This was an exceptional trip and would highly recommend the tour and Paulo.
Hello, Mrs. Donna. It's a pleasure to know that our team, and especially Paulo, exceeded your expectations. Our goal is always to offer the best possible service. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes to you and your family. Pedro
Extremely comfortable vehicle with plenty of space for our group. Our guide Pedro was very knowledgeable and friendly, also extremely patient as we were traveling with our 4 year old son who Pedro paid extra close attention to in order to engage him during the tours. Well worth the money to have this level of private tour experience.
Mr. Matthew, I don't have words to describe my gratitude for your kind words. It was a huge pleasure to drive you and your lovely family. Thanks you very much for your patience has well and congratulations for giving such a good education to your adorable son. Always count on me to drive you in Portugal. Cheers Pedro
Amazing service! Pedro knows the best spots to go in Sintra and suggests the best options to try, what to visit. Highly recommend! Great service!
I am so grateful for your kind words. It is such a pleasure to work with people like you and be recognized for a good job. My honest gratitude! I wish all the best for you and your loved ones. Cheers Pedro
Pedro was awesome! very knowledgeable and friendly with our group! We would totally recommend this tour! so fun!
Hello dear Elizabeth It was a pleasure to meet you and your friends. Your group was very fun and joyful. I will be grateful to see you in the future 🙏
Our guide, Francisco with Show Your Emotion Tours in Lisbon was fantastic. He picked us up at our hotel, he was easy to understand and was very knowledgeable about the history of Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon. I highly recommend Fransisco as a tour guide. Thank you! Lorraine
Hello Lorraine We are very happy Francisco made your day! That is what makes us go on and on. Thank you so much for your feedback. Hope to see you soon... Pedro.
Extremely disappointed that tour guide decided to not show up at our hotel at 8:45 am as agreed for a full day (8 hour) private tour of Sintra and Casciais for a party of 6. It was our final day in Lisbon and was going to be the highlight of our trip. He did not contact us to cancel. We stood outside our hotel for him to show for over an hour. He did not answer our calls or respond to email. We were so frustrated and was finally able to find a phone number for Viator. They also tried to reach tour guide, but no luck. The only thing they could do was to offer us a refund which will take 2 weeks. Viator should be confirming with tour guide prior to each tour. We are in Europe for next 4 weeks and have 2 more tours set up with Viator. I’m scared they won’t show up. I would not recommend booking with this company.
Dear Traveller First of all, we are sad to know you got a bad day. Second, it happend some techinchal issue for the booking to be confirmed with out our approval. We are making our efforts to avoid this episode to repeat in the future.
The perfect day spent with a Pedro. Excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Pena Palace was incredible but our favorite part was the Port tasting. Yum!!
Basically, if you spend some time to research, and rent a car, you can do this on your own. The drive/guide was very professional, courteous, spoke perfect English, and was telling us about each place during the drive there. My only expectation is that he would tour with us and explain more on each site, whereas it was not the case, he was waiting in the car.
Dear Traveller We aim for the best service, please mail us to admin@portugalsensationtours.pt Explaining us what was less good on you experience.
Left a little early (big plus) for the trip to Pena Palace avoiding both transportation hassles and very long lines (some relatively short waits but the palace was not jammed inside). We would suggest scheduling should be 30 min earlier. Driver was very knowledgeable both on the palace tour and after, and we were asked about things that interested us which shaped some of the rest of the day (shopping, sightseeing, lunch). Lunch was confusing when we booked because it was not addressed in the promotional materials, so we brought some snacks which turned out to be unnecessary - Delightful lunch out near the west most point of Europe. Returned to our pickup point - the doorstep of our hotel in Lisbon. Nice day!
Tank you very much for your kind review. We will take care of the confusion about lunch in the tour booking page. Hope to see you next time 😁
Our tour with Pedro was the highlight of our vacation. He has a very welcoming and engaging personality that made us feel like he was more of a friend than a tour guide. His driving was very safe and smooth. His knowledge of the areas we visited and of general Portuguese history was phenomenal. We chatted with him for the entire day. It was such a great opportunity to spend a day with a native of Portugal, we valued getting to know him and the wonderful Portuguese culture.
So kind of you for such fantastic review. It was really a pleasure to have you with us. You wore a excellent passengers and in the end friends. Hope to see you soon. 😁
