Sintra Full Day Private Tour: Including Pena Palace + Regaleira
Description
Sintra is a magical and romantic location known to many across the globe. Come discover all of its natural and architectural wonders in a day you won’t soon forget! Considered many times to be the Romantic Capital of the World, Sintra will surely fill your hearts with love. Considered by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site, Sintra has some great highlights for you to experience. After discovering wonders like the Pena National Palace and the beautiful Quinta da Regaleira, we’ll take you on a relaxing journey passing through Cabo da Roca and ending at the coastal splendor of Cascais. Of the six magnificent Sintra wonders suggested in the itinerary, you will have the magical experience of visiting three of your choice, and if you select the Skip-The-Line option, tickets for Pena Palace are included! Enjoy our Private Tour with our Guide for a complete stress-free experience! Let the adventure begin!
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Itinerary
Moving forward we have the stunning Quinta da Regaleira. This yet another UNESCO-listed site has anciently carved buildings, incredible gardens and a gothic breeze that will enchant anyone who dares to enter. Full of history behind it, you will learn all about the caves, secret wells and art that originated from the Masonry, the Templars and the Rose Cross. ( Suggested Monument )
This magnificent property is a jungle of exotic trees and flowering shrubs. Its’ history dates back to the time of the Moors, but it was named after a small 16th century chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Monteserrat, from Catalonia, Spain. ( Suggested Monument )
Before moving towards Cabo da Roca, You may want take a stroll through the historical center of Sintra. This is a good time to rest, lunch and try out some traditional regional pastries. You'll enjoy one hour of free time!
The 19th-century Romantic palace is a wonder to discover and one you will not soon forget. It is one of the best places to take pictures. It’s placed high on top of the mountain with a splendid view that stretches for miles, all the way to the Ocean. ( Suggested Monument )
In the heart of the village of Sintra, a pair of unusual conical chimneys rise above the Royal Palace. This Palace became the favourite summer retreat of the court and continued, as the residence of the Portuguese royalty, until the 1980s. The gradual reconstruction of the palace resulted in a fascinating amalgam of styles. ( Suggested Monument )
As you stroll through the beautiful and exotic landscape, your guide will give you historical and architectural details on the region but letting you explore the monuments on your own. Later we continue through the National Park onwards to see the Moorish Castle and Montserrate Palace. ( Suggested Monument )
We'll finish off with Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, is yet another great spot to take some pictures and feel the sea breeze.
After more than a century as a holiday resort, Cascais has a certain notoriety that more recent resorts lack. Its history is visible in the villas along the coast. The sheltered sandy bay was once a prehistoric fishing port.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Private Pickup & Dropoff included in all options
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Skip-the-Line enables access to Pena Palace directly to the entrance line, and avoids the ticket line.
Reviews(1,717)
Awesome. Skipped the queue. Saw different places. Filipe was a very knowledgeable and fun guide. We learnt a great deal and it was fantastic to have a private tour.
Lovely day out with our driver and guide Alessio. He was engaging and gave us good recommendations on what to do based on our interests. We visited the two palaces in Sintra , Cascais and the Cabo de Roca point and spent time browsing around Sintra. It was a wonderful day out and made even better with Alessio!
Tour guide never showed up due what they claim was a computer error. We waited for over 45 minutes before we received any contact from the tour operator about the issue. They did say they would refund the money for the tour.
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Our day with Ines was absolutely outstanding and one of the highlights of our time in Portugal. We visited Belém, Quinta da Regaleira, the historic center of Sintra, and the Park and National Palace of Pena, and more! What made the experience so special was Ines’s incredible knowledge of Portuguese history, culture, and architecture. She brought each location to life with fascinating stories and context that made every stop far more meaningful than simply walking through beautiful sites. Ines was also exceptionally organized and efficient. She expertly navigated the crowds and ensured we made the most of our time at each destination. The skip-the-line access was an absolute lifesaver and allowed us to spend our day enjoying these remarkable places rather than standing in long queues. Beyond the sightseeing, Ines recommended fantastic local restaurants that gave us an authentic taste of the region. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and warm personality made us feel well cared for throughout the day. If you’re considering a tour of Sintra and Belém, do yourself a favor and book with Ines. Her expertise, efficiency, and passion for sharing Portugal’s history transformed a great itinerary into an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
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Great and personal touch! On time and well planned. I am very glad I did the private tour. It is worth every penny!
Good morning, Thank you for your kind words and for such a positive feedback. We are really glad you have enjoyed the tour and the guide has met your expectations! We hope you can come to Portugal once again and discover more of our beautiful country with us! With SwinGO you go further Swingo Team
Filipe was amazing and knows his stuff cold. He was born and raised in Lisbon. His depth of knowledge is incredible. He is very engaging and tailored our day based on what we wanted to see. He knows very well how to navigate the crowds. He is a great driver and the can is very comfortable. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking. He took over 50 pictures and sent them to us. He does take great pictures. He took us for lunch at 3 Gomes and extended an invitation for him to join us. Thankfully he accepted and we had a pleasant conversation and got to know Filipe a bit more. The Atlantic coast was beautiful. This trip with Filipe is a must do when visiting Lisbon. You will not be disappointed! The day was easy and memorable with no friction. I can’t say enough.
Good morning, Thank you for your kind words and for such a positive feedback. We are really glad you have enjoyed the tour and the guide has met your expectations! We hope you can come to Portugal once again and discover more of our beautiful country with us! With SwinGO you go further Swingo Team
The tour was a fabulous way to see Portugal in a day. We started in Lisbon and toured all day and into the evening. Alberto was a font of knowledge and interesting stories. He set a relaxed pace with site seeing, shopping and time for food and drink breaks to relax. Highlights included the western most point of continental Europe, Sintra of course, stops at 2 beaches, CaisCai for dinner and shopping.
Good morning, Thank you for your kind words and for such a positive feedback. We are really glad you have enjoyed the tour and the guide has met your expectations! We hope you can come to Portugal once again and discover more of our beautiful country with us! With SwinGO you go further Swingo Team
Absolutely wonderful experience discovering Sintra, Cascais, and the beautiful coast from Lisbon. Our guide Filipe was so knowledgeable and seemed to know everyone we met at each location. He really made the experience unforgettable with his stories, history lessons, and anecdotes. I would recommend this tour and him to anyone staying in our around Lisbon. Thank you very much for a wonderful experience! We also had an elderly mother with us who couldn’t walk too far, and Filipe made all the necessary provisions to assist us and help us enjoy the day to the fullest.
Good morning, Thank you for your kind words and for such a positive feedback. We are really glad you have enjoyed the tour and the guide has met your expectations! We hope you can come to Portugal once again and discover more of our beautiful country with us! With SwinGO you go further Swingo Team
We had a wonderful experience of Sintra with our guide & driver Ana. We had booked a full day private tour. Ana picked us from our hotel at the appointed time. On way to Sintra she updated us with some interesting info about Lisbon, its surroundings and history. We started our visit with Cabo da Roca. Then we spent some time in Cascais. Thereafter we visited Sintra. At Sintra, we had our lucj and roamed in the village. Then, Ana had our tickets ready for Pena Palace and we had a guided tour of the palace. Ana explained us how the palace was built and modified over time. It was very interesting to get acquainted with the history of the palace. Overall, a great tour.
Good morning, Thank you for your kind words and for such a positive feedback. We are really glad you have enjoyed the tour and the guide has met your expectations! We hope you can come to Portugal once again and discover more of our beautiful country with us! With SwinGO you go further Swingo Team
This was an amazing tour from start to finish. Diogo was a wonderful guide. He was friendly funny and so knowledgeable. We learnt so much in a short time. We had free time to explore Sintra before doing a tour of Quinta da Regaleira. Then to Cascais for time to explore and have some lunch at the beach. We then went to the Pena Palace. What amazing architecture that started from the 16th century.
Good morning, Thank you for your kind words and for such a positive feedback. We are really glad you have enjoyed the tour and the guide has met your expectations! We hope you can come to Portugal once again and discover more of our beautiful country with us! With SwinGO you go further Swingo Team
