Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience

Quick facts

Duration

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

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   The tour starts by picking travelers in their hotel / Airbnb or Port in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 see the exterior or visit the interior, please let us know beforhand because there are some roads that are closed.

5. 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

6. Stop 6 · 1h 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. Stop 10 · 10m

    We head back to Lisbon, where the tour ends.

Meeting point

Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions