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Private Sintra Tour: UNESCO Heritage Sites and National Palace from Lisbon
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Sintra
Explore the UNESCO-listed heritage sites of Sintra on a private full-day tour from Lisbon. Discover the opulent National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the Moorish castle. Admire the stunning beauty of Portugal’s countryside on this informative and scenic tour.
Explore the UNESCO-listed heritage sites of Sintra on a private full-day tour from Lisbon. Discover the opulent National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and the Moorish castle. Admire the stunning beauty of Portugal’s countryside on this informative and scenic tour.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Explore Pena Palace to appreciate its blend of architectural styles, a prime example of 19th-century Romanticism. Afterwards, visit Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and wander through its charming streets.
- Castelo dos Mouros - Enjoy a convenient pickup from your Lisbon hotel, meet your guide, and take a…
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Explore Pena Palace to appreciate its blend of architectural styles, a prime example of 19th-century Romanticism. Afterwards, visit Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and wander through its charming streets.
- Castelo dos Mouros - Enjoy a convenient pickup from your Lisbon hotel, meet your guide, and take a short, scenic drive to a Moorish castle just outside Portugal’s capital. From the castle’s ancient walls, enjoy breathtaking views.
- Quinta da Regaleira - Continue to Quinta da Regaleira, situated in the historic center. Constructed in the early 20th century amidst a dense forest, it is surrounded by lush gardens, lakes, grottoes, and mysterious structures, embodying Romantic, Gothic, Renaissance, and Manueline ideals. Afterwards, relax on your return journey to Lisbon.
- Sintra National Palace - Discover the lavish rooms of Sintra National Palace. It is regarded as the best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal and is a must-see.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour for a personalized experience
- Bottled water to keep you hydrated
- Experienced driver to guide you
- Comfortable transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour for a personalized experience
- Bottled water to keep you hydrated
- Experienced driver to guide you
- Comfortable transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Guide inside monuments
- Lunch
- Guide inside monuments
Additional Information
Explore the deep-rooted history of Portugal on this exclusive day-long tour of Sintra, departing from Lisbon. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sintra is renowned for its lavish National Palace, serving as the main attraction of this excursion. Uncover this and more under the guidance of your private tour companion. Visit the Quinta da…
Explore the deep-rooted history of Portugal on this exclusive day-long tour of Sintra, departing from Lisbon. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sintra is renowned for its lavish National Palace, serving as the main attraction of this excursion. Uncover this and more under the guidance of your private tour companion. Visit the Quinta da Regaleira, a Moorish castle, Pena Palace, among others. Take in the splendid scenery of Portugal’s rural areas on this picturesque and enlightening journey.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Vehicles: Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at the end of the day, daily, with the appropriate products in accordance with the cleaning protocol covid-19.
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
- Protection: In our vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be available free of charge, if customers need it. The driver will advise the use of a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after all stops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Location
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da Pena
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(62 Ratings)
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Road01795987686
Mar 8, 2026
Best Sintra tour with Jose!! - We had the best time with Jose in Sintra! Not only was the value for this trip incredible, but Jose was a fantastic guide, providing us with a level of detail and insight we never would have had on our own. He helped to avoid crowds, got us good photo ops, had amazing stories, and helped us feel like locals. The whole day was full of laughter and good times, my fiance and I can't stop talking about the entire experience and how much fun we had. We would highly recommend this tour and couldn't speak more highly of Jose!!
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Prajnat2026
Feb 16, 2026
Great Lisbon tour with Jose! - Jose was an amazing guide. We booked relatively last minute, and the weather was rainy, so he actually helped us adjust in real time to make the most of our trip and it turned out fabulous. He's very knowledgeable and fun to tour with. He drove us in a clean private car and made sure we had our tickets and entries into everything. Not having to be in a huge group was definitely a huge plus and time saver. We will use him for sure the next time we're in Lisbon!
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Prajnat2026
Feb 14, 2026
Private Lisbon tour with Jose! - Jose did an amazing job organizing a private tour for us on very short notice. Also, the weather was not great, so we made some game time decisions to maximize our trip and have a great time without getting soaked. He has amazing knowledge and a fun an engaging style that makes the whole travel and sight seeing so much fun. A must book guide if your’re in Portugal. He also gave us great tips for follow-up adventures for the next day that were spot on!
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1alamosquare
Nov 17, 2025
Beautiful palaces, a Moorish castle & a grand home! - This was the highlight of my trip to Portugal (2 nights pre-cruise in Lisbon. My. partner and I were picked up at our hotel at the arranged time by our guide, who was also the driver. This was a private tour (just us), so we were able to walk at our own pace and rest as needed. We climbed to the top of the Moorish castle and then toured the colorful Pena Palace. We had time for lunch on our own. Then I toured the interior of the National Palace of Sintra (partner elected to skip this one). The last tour was Quinta da Regaleira, and I saw the inside of the house (too tired to visit the gardens). We were dropped off at our hotel by our wonderful guide (the best guide on our whole trip). She went with us everywhere and offered insights to the beautiful architecture. There was a lot of walking (challenging inclines, etc.), but this was an unforgettable experience.
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Clprn
Nov 5, 2025
See all of Sintra in one day! - We had an outstanding day with Jose as our guide! Attempting all 4 monuments was indeed monumental! Jose kept a slow but steady pace and we were thrilled to see Sintra so completely. If you can walk and climb lots of steps, this trip is not to be missed!
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Noel_c
Oct 28, 2025
A Pvt. Tour with valuable perspectives and insights. - Jose is an exceptional guide, with outstanding knowledge and historical perspectives. Personable, and when he senses lightens the moment . We were hit with drenching downpour and he was flexible and helpful throughout our all day Pvt. Tour.
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Kelly
Oct 12, 2025
Master of logistics and well-read guide made a last minute tour of Sintra’s treasures both possible and educational - Jose brings a unique perspective from his life experiences. He is well read and in a lively and engaging way shares his understanding of literature, history, and current culture throughout the day. Intent listeners will be rewarded! On our “booked day before” 4-monument day in Sintra (no easy feat) he proved his logistical chops—using his network to develop a game plan, secure all tickets, assess travel route, where to park, status of crowds, etc. He accompanied us on tours of 3 of the 4 monuments, providing essential context, identifying the evolving nature of historical research, and identifying the most essential things to see (including unique insights from his contacts/research). He made sure we did not miss our 3pm Pena Palace tickets—knowing how long and steep the climb is—and whisked us to top of the timed-entry line, which we would not have done on our own—to ensure we could not only take more time to see all of Pena but also have time to see the National Palace. And he was able to get bathroom privileges at a very nice hotel for me at one Pont during our 8-hr tour which became and 11-hr day!
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Y8726paannalisad
Sep 28, 2025
Sintra, Moorish Castle, Pena Palace & Regaleira - My visit to Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira and the Moorish Castle was nothing short of amazing and it was all because of our tour guide Jose Ribeira. He was on time all day, anticipated every need from thirst to bathroom breaks to meals and we NEVER felt rushed. In fact it was like travelling with a close friend. And knowledgeable? This man knew every detail about everything and everyone...a living history book! I would highly recommend him - Jose makes a tour come ALIVE!
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Mimayclayito
Apr 13, 2025
Day tour of Sintra with Jose - Fun, personable, knowledgeable guide (Jose) who engaged with both the adults and the children in our family group. He does not rush the experience, making sure you get the most out of your day. We plan to return to Portugal and book with him again for other experiences (e.g., Évora). We have already referred a friend to him who is visiting Portugal in the next week or so. Highly recommend!
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P1512mqkarena
Apr 5, 2025
Get the most out of Sintra - Jose was amazing. He took his time but made sure we had time to see everything we wanted to see. The day started cold, rainy and windy but we pressed forward. We walked the moorish castle in rain and wind but somehow Jose made it fun. He had a wealth of knowledge which put everything we saw in context. From there we went to Pena Palace and Jose gave us more history and context, but best of all he linked the history of the moorish castle to Pena and Portugal as a whole. Jose made sure we saw and did what we wanted including a coffee to keep going. After Sintra the rain started to clear and we went into the town and had a quick bite as well as trying some typical Sintra pastries. On to the next which was Regalera. We loved Regalera and the rain cleared up so we had a beautiful time wandering. Again we learned so much history as to why Regalera exists as well as more linkages to the other monuments we saw. Our last monument was the National Palace. I recommend this palace to everyone. Jose brought all four monuments together into a beautiful historical package. Putting a bow on it, Jose brought us to an amazing port wine store where we tried Ginja in a chocolate cup. I highly highly recommend a private tour with Jose. He was a truly spectacular human!!!
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