Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience
Description
This tour will be a day trip where travelers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra with a private certified guide and a private air-conditioned van. Travelers will visit the Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as Monserrate Palace, National Palace the Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca, the most western point of continental Europe. Since this tour is 100% customizable travelers can decide which monuments to visit in the inside or can decide to visit monuments only from the outside, just let us know! During the tour you will discover the hidden treasures only locals know of and will have the opportunity to try the fantastic Portuguese cuisine. The itinerary is designed in a way travelers will always avoid crowds. ◉ Guided tour inside the monuments you choose to visit ◉ Private customizable experience ◉ Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides ◉ We pick up and drop-off at your hotel in Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra
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Itinerary
The tour starts by picking travelers in their hotel / Airbnb or Port in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais
We will discover the colorful streets of Sintra while hearing fantastic stories about its history. After having a walk through the center you will learn about the fascinating architecture behind the National Palace in Sintra and before leaving you will taste its unique and delicious pastry, a delicacy which locals have been selling for more than two hundred years.
After, we will enter a place that will make you feel in wonderland: Palace of Quinta da Regaleira. A place full of magic, romantic architecture and beautiful gardens. You will walk through its caves before you get to know the famous 27 meter iniciatic well and the stories behind it. This will be a guided visit.
We will stop for a few minutes to admire the amazing views of this 19th century summer palace. You will learn about its famous owner and his exorbitant hobbies, while admiring the unique architecture behind it. If you want to see the exterior or visit the interior, please let us know beforhand because there are some roads that are closed.
Embark on a beautiful drive where you will encounter the picturesque and hidden towns of Colares and Penedo until we reach the coastline and the amazing village of Azenhas do Mar. Azenhas do Mar offers one of the best viewpoints where you will be able to appreciate this breathtaking fisherman’s town
We will stop at this amazing rock cliff beach in the coast. In Praia Grande you will have lunch in a beachfront local restaurant that offers delicious sea food and meat choices. For those curious to try Portuguese cuisine, this is the perfect place.
Explore the impressive coastline through secret places on our way to Cabo da Roca- The westernmost point of continental Europe. This place is what we call the end of the world. Be ready to admire the magnificent views and its cliffs.
End the day with the most colorful and magnificent palace in Sintra: the Pena Palace. A national monument that constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. It is unique and it’s a classic example of the romanticism period in Portugal and in Europe. At the top you will have the best views toward Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais. This will be a guided visit.
Admire this X century castle in the middle of the lush forest of Sintra. You will get to know about the North African Moors who build it and about the Christians who conquered it 4 centuries later. If want to visit in the inside let us know with anticipation
We head back to Lisbon, where the tour ends.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up can be arranged in any hotel or airbnb in the Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais area. Please provide hotel name or airbnb address when booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you want to pre book tickets, please send us a message
- Minimum 1 – Maximum 15 passengers per booking
- If you have any type of physical limitations let us know in advance so we can suggest what palaces to visit
Reviews(1,741)
We had the best time and would highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Jimena as your tour guide! Pick up at the hotel was easy, the ride to Sintra was comfortable and safe. Once we got to Sintra, Jimena did a fantastic job explaining the history and importance of the sites. She was a lot of fun and vey personable. Sintra is so beautiful and a definitely a must see if you are in Lisbon.
My husband and I came to Lisbon on our honeymoon eager to explore its culture and beauty. We booked a day trip to Sintra, and were paired with our host Inês - best thing that could have happened for us! She made our day the highlight of our trip. From the very start, she was friendly and personable. She shared lots about Portugal’s history and Sintra’s origins with us throughout the day, which impressed us immensely. Her approach was very effective, as she gave us plenty of time to explore the grounds on our own accord, but always made herself available if we needed her. We shared our country’s special food dishes and fun stories tied with each, shared funny stories, and left our trip having made a new friend! 10/10 recommend - and you should special request Inês as your host for the best experience!
Fantastic way to see the region and customize your experience. Two palaces and a fabulous seaside lunch was a perfect combination. Ask for advice and don't try to cram too much into one day. My guide Rodrigo was so interesting, a perfect gentleman and as a solo traveler, he was exactly what I needed.
What a wonderful day! Our guide Ana was friendly, knowledgable, fun and felt like part of the family by the end of the day. She knew all the best places to see and how to skip the waits and lines. Even my nine year old twins were fully engaged on the full day trip to Sintra. They loved the small scavenger hunts Ana had planned for them along the way. I highly recommend this tour. It was the highlight of our trip to Portugal!
We had an outstanding day trip to Sintra with guide Catarina. She was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of the area to life. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour and Catarina to anyone visiting Portugal.
We had an incredible day exploring Sintra with Eduardo! From the stunning architecture and mysterious gardens of Quinta da Regaleira to the colorful hilltop beauty of Pena Palace, every stop was unforgettable. Eduardo was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history, legends, and culture of the area. We also loved our visit to the beautiful Sintra coastline and beach, where the views were absolutely breathtaking. Eduardo kept the day well organized, provided excellent recommendations, and made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. His enthusiasm and storytelling brought each location to life, making this one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal. We highly recommend Eduardo to anyone wanting a memorable and informative excursion to Sintra. Thank you for an amazing day! 🇵🇹✨ Kim & Family
Excellent planning by Joao (John) Fernandes for the Sintra and Pena palaces. Superb historical information, places to rest, eat and the drive was well planned 11 on 10 Joao !!
We had great experience with Luis, visiting Sintra and 3 palaces. Luis is very knowledgeable, friendly and fun to be with on tour. We enjoyed the conversation with him, and have a lot of good memories. Thank you Luis for the beautiful day in Sintra.
Couldn’t have gotten a better experience from planning to execution to post tour follow-up questions. I had the pleasure of organizing a tour for a group of 24 people aged 15 to 82 from three different states. What could have been a daunting task was made very easy with the staff at Picta. They helped build a manageable itinerary and were always accessible whenever I had questions. Our guides, Catarina and Antonio, were absolutely delightful - Kind, friendly, and fun. They easily flexed when our cruise ship debarkation was delayed, watched over our older folks with eagle eyes to ensure they stayed safe and comfortable during the more strenuous parts of the tour, and offered many local approved recommendations for shopping and food. The bus we traveled in was so nice - comfortable and clean. The driver was exceptionally skilled navigating narrow roadways scattered with other cars and pedestrians. Our beach lunch stop had the most amazing ocean views with phenomenal fresh seafood food. One of the owners actually caught and served the sea bass we ate. I recommend Picta to anyone who wants to plan a thoughtful, organized, private tour with a reputable and reliable tour company.
We had a very enjoyable day with Pedro exploring the palaces of Sitra. He was very knowledgeable and his English was very good. Very glad we used your tour instead of trying to do it ourselves. Thank you
