Private Shore Excursion: Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon Port
At a glance
Private Shore Excursion: Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon Port is a 6h – 8h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Picta Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $177.52 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private driver, Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides, Port Pickup and Drop-off.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h – 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This tour will be a day trip where travelers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra with the 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. 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 have the opportunity to try the fantastic Portuguese cuisine. The itinerary is designed in a way travelers will always avoid crowds. The duration of the tour can be adapted to the customer's preference, ranging from 6 to 8 hours, with the itinerary adjusted accordingly to fit the selected duration.
◉ Guided tour inside the monuments you choose to visit
◉ Private customizable experience
◉ Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides
What's included
What's included
- Private driver
- Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides
- Port Pickup and Drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Entrance fees: Pena Palace & Park (€12.00 pp)
- Quinta da Regaleira (€25 pp)
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour starts by picking travelers at the port
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Stop 2 · 35m
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.
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Stop 3 · 1h 30m
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.
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Stop 4 · 10m
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 visit the interior of palace, let us know with anticipation.
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Stop 5 · 15m
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.
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Stop 6 · 30m
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.
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Stop 7 · 30m
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.
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Stop 8 · 1h 30m
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.
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Stop 9
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.
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Stop 10
The tour ends with drop-off at the port
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Shore Excursion: Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon Port take?
The experience lasts about 6h – 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $177.52 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private driver; Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides; Port Pickup and Drop-off; Air-conditioned vehicle; Live commentary on board.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
