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(1,735)
Diego was awesome. We are pretty good at navigating public and private transportation systems but it was really nice having a pickup at our Airbnb and a direct drop off at the site. In addition, at the Pena palace, Diego knew everyone working there and quickly guided us through to the most important sections and showed us some neat Easter eggs that we would never have noticed without him and made it just perfect length for our family of five. We would have had not nearly as nice of an experience if we were doing it on our own even though we are fairly comfortable doing things by ourselves. If you're on the fence between doing it yourself or having this private tour I would 100% recommend going for the tour as it will be a much more relaxing and enjoyable day, while at the same time learning a lot more important and interesting history about Portugal and the sites.
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
Diego, the tour guide was exceptional. Asked for him if you’re in Lisbon. You really don’t want to miss this 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
Fabio was outstanding! His blend of knowledge, history, humor, patience and his willingness to cater the tour to accommodate our preferences was unmatched. He also has an excellent eye for photography and captured many amazing photos of my family. Did I mention he was patient? 😃 He took us to some amazing sites. He was a very skilled driver and helped us bypass the crowds on several occasions. He also allowed us to explore when we wanted and made some excellent food recommendations along the way. I would highly recommend the all-day Sintra tour with Fabio! 5 stars all the way around.
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
I can’t say enough about how wonderful our tour guide, Felipe, was or how incredible this tour turned out to be. Not only is Felipe exceptionally knowledgeable about Portugal’s history, but he’s also an amazing photographer. He went above and beyond to make sure we captured beautiful photos at every stop that truly looked like we had the places all to ourselves. He even took us to a peaceful, secluded beach for lunch and drove us around Cascais, sharing the history and unique character of each town along the way. Every part of the day felt thoughtful, relaxed, and personalized. For my teenagers to finish the tour and say, “That was an amazing tour,” tells you everything you need to know. We would absolutely recommend Swingo and specifically Felipe to anyone visiting Portugal.
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
Went on a tour to Sintra and surrounding regions. We had pre booked tickets for quick entry into castles which is a big help. Our tour guide Philipe made the day flow smoothly, like a friend showing us his favourite sites, we had a great laugh. He’s extremely knowledgeable about Sintra and Portugals history. Would highly recommend booking Philipe for your next 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
Teresa was an amazing guide. Highly recommend her
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
First time in Portugal and wanted to try a private tour. I believe we hit the jackpot with Diogo! He picked us up at out hotel right at 9am having confirmed the night before. We discussed before hand what we would like to see. Trying to optimize weather conditions in the Sintra Mountains, Diogo had a customized tour for us that included the Monserrate Palace and Botanical Gardens, the westernmost point of Europe in Portugal (Cabo da Roca), and the Pena Palace. It was an amazing combination of both arcitechural and environmental experiences. All of the different places were puntuated with Diogo's vast knowledge of history. There is also a bit of storyteller in him which made for a very pleasurable day.
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
Fantastic experience and tour with Diogo!! He really made our time spent in Lisbon really worth it. We had a lot of free time to explore the different sites. Made it a unique experience for us. 11/10 would recommend.
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
Alexandre was our private tour guide. He picked us up from the cruise terminal and dropped us off at our stay at the end of our tour. He really took great care of me and my two kids. He was very informative and wonderful to talk to. We got to do everything on the list and he made sure we ate wonderful meals and taste some Portuguese delicacies. It was very relaxing but yet exciting day. I highly recommend this tour and ofcourse our tour guide Alexandre.
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
Our tour guide Teresa Chito took us on an informative tour of Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, and Monserrate (which is undergoing exterior renovation so covered in scaffolding FYI). She has good knowledge of the area’s history and importance, and made the trip fun. She has a great sense of humor. Recommended!
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
