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Évora, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1986. Here begins the preparation of your trip to this beautiful city in the heart of the Alentejo, the best way to visit this city is on foot, walking through narrow streets, white houses, to discover monuments such as the Roman Temple of Diana, built in the century II, the famous Chapel of Bones, Church of São Francisco, Évora's Cathedral, Church of Lóios

Get aboard a private tuk-tuk or jeep with your face-half and let yourself be taken by Sintra in an exclusive and magical way. At the start of the tour, you get a special candy to sweeten the senses and open the day with charm. Along the way, the Guide shares stories, secrets and curiosities that give life to enchanted palaces, castles and corners. Between stops, small dynamics arise designed to create moments of connection, laughter and memories that stay in the heart. Walks through dreamy viewpoints, lush gardens and landscapes that awaken romance at every turn. The tour ends in a cosy restaurant with a typical Portuguese lunch (drinks apart), perfect for a toast to the love and to celebrate every moment.

If you like History? If yes this is the tour! The 4 most stunning Palaces in Lisbon and surroundings! We present these wonderful monuments full of stories, myths and legends. Where you can spend an amazing day! We start this tour by passing non-stop by the Palaces of Lisbon Palace of Belem, official presidential residence and Palace of Ajuda, we continue to Palace of Queluz, one of the most beautiful monuments in Portugal and one of the last great Rococo palaces in Europe, we continue to Sintra, Palace National da Pena also known as Pena Palace and Pena Castle, one of the main expressions of 19th century architectural Romanticism, in Sintra we also pass by the Sintra National Palace and end your tour in Mafra, National Palace and Convent of Mafra.

Explore the enchanting landscapes of Sintra on this private full-day hiking tour, designed for active travelers yearning for culture and nature. This adventure includes a scenic 10 km (6.2 miles) hike with 400 meters of elevation, where you'll discover stunning sites like Pena Palace Park, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira. As you traverse lush trails, your local guide will share captivating stories of Sintra’s rich history and legends. Enjoy the charm of Sintra's Old Town, with free time to savor local pastries and lunch at your preferred spot. This private tour allows you to set your own pace and immerse yourself in Sintra's beauty and heritage. - Full-day private hiking tour through Sintra’s iconic sites - Trek approximately 10 km with 400 meters of elevation - Visit Pena Palace Park, Moorish Castle, and Quinta da Regaleira - Flexible lunch options in Sintra's Old Town

On this tour we provide the full Fátima experience. Starting at the sanctuary where most apparitions took place. There you will have plenty of time to explore the sanctuary accompanied by your private tour guide, who will show you all the points of interest. Afterwards, we leave the sanctuary to go visit the homes of the little shepherds, located just outside the sanctuary, where you can get an idea of how they lived. Finally, we head to Valinhos, the location of the 4th apparition. Didn't know one apparition was somewhere else? Book this tour and find out!

Step inside the remarkable Pena National Palace, during an exclusive guided visit limited to a small group of up to 25 people. You will explore the palace in detail and gain a deeper understanding of its architecture, royal history, and artistic design. This experience focuses on interpretation and storytelling. Your guide explains the cultural and historical context of the palace while highlighting details that many visitors often overlook. During the visit, you will explore important areas including the New Palace wing and the Private Apartments, offering insight into how the Portuguese royal family once lived. After the guided portion of the palace visit, guests are free to explore the vast Park of Pena at their own pace, including scenic viewpoints and historic sites such as the Chalet of the Countess of Edla. This small-group guided visit is ideal for travelers who want a richer and more meaningful understanding of the palace rather than simply walking through it.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through Lisbon's southern treasures with our exclusive tour, where every moment promises to ignite your senses! From the iconic drive across the 25 de Abril Bridge to the breathtaking views of Cristo Rei, our adventure begins with a bang. Explore the majestic Palmela Castle and soak in sweeping vistas of the Sado River. Wind through Arrábida Natural Park's scenic roads, marveling at nature's raw beauty. Witness the age-old art of tile-making at Azulejos de Azeitão or indulge your palate with premium wine tastings at Casa-Museu José Maria da Fonseca. Whether you're crafting your own masterpiece or savoring award-winning wines it'll be unforgetful! Explore Sesimbra's historic center and savor local seafood before being whisked away to Cabo Espichel for a mesmerizing finale of history, nature, and breathtaking views. With expert guides and a carefully curated itinerary, our tour promises an adrenaline-pumping adventure in Lisbon's south!

Visit Óbidos and discover medieval tales and their secrets! Discover unique places that combine history with modernity, such as the Church of St. James, now a bookstore. See colorful tiles and paintings created in the 17th and 18th centuries. Walk the streets of Óbidos Visit places like the Church of Santa Maria and the Castle of Óbidos Drink Ginjinha, a Ginja liquor, in the house of a local resident We continue to Nazaré, a fishing village, where we suggest a stop for lunch and tasting the fresh fish Nazareth is the waves and the surf, thanks to the "Nazareth Desert", an underwater geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of perfect giant waves. It is the largest underwater slope in Europe, with about 170 kilometers of coastline and a depth of 5,000 meters. The tour lasts 8 to 9 hours, we stop at Óbidos 2 hours and we stop at Nazaré 3 hours ago 5 hours the rest of the time is for the journey from Lisbon to these places.

The town of Sintra is the setting for a large group of romantic architecture, framed by a forest with more than 2,000 specimens of plants, which gives the Cultural Landscape of Sintra the classification of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our experience begins with a walk in the town of Sintra through the forest, with stops at the main viewpoints. We have up to 5 hours to enjoy a visit accompanied by our guide at Palácio da Pena, Quinta da Regaleira, or replace them with two others that interest you most. The Atlantic coast between Sintra and Cascais has incredible beaches and stops at the westernmost point in Europe, Cabo da Roca, which hosts unique vegetation, contrasting with the Sintra Forest with an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean. Ending at Cascais or Sintra train station. We offer the most fun and charming way to get to know the town of Sintra and its main Palaces, with guides knowledgeable about local stories.

With our Pena Palace Guided Tour you will be able to access the palace skipping the huge line directly through a separate entrance. Our guide will take you back in time and Here's a small story before your experience. Before King Ferdinand II turned the idyllic mountain hideaway known as Pena Palace into a private residence, it was a monastery. Equally delightful is the nearby Pena Park, which is home to a variety of unusual plants and other hidden gems. Experience the 'Crown of the Sintra area' for yourself. Once a convent in the 16th century, Ferdinand ordered its transformation into a vibrant, fantasy-like stronghold, discarding any idea of moderation. The castle is a fascinating mash-up of Romantic, Renaissance, Manueline, and Moorish styles since the King could not decide on a single style. A must-see for anyone who enjoy vibrant colours, architecture, and design! The gardens surrounding the building are equally lovely

Real, genuine and authentic experience with living traditions of the Saloyan culture. Direct contact with Portuguese rural authenticity. Tour thoughtful to the detail, which escapes to the "Mainstream". We start by Aldeia da Mata Pequena, an authentic rural treasure. Here, the pace slows down and simplicity is notorious: traditional homes, community furnaces and green landscapes reveal what life was like in Portuguese villages of other times. We continue to Mafra, where the imposing National Palace impresses at first sight. Symbol of royal power, you can explore majestic corridors, and its unique library and feel the grandness of the history that lived there. The next stage is the Aldeia Museu José Franco, which celebrates the old Portuguese crafts. Last step is Ericeira, fishing villa Overlooking the Atlantic, streets filled with charm, is a magical setting, ideal for relaxing, enjoying the sea and feeling the coastal soul of Portugal.

Live a romantic and exclusive experience on the stunning coast of Cascais, designed for couples looking for elegance, tranquility and memorable moments. This private tuk-tuk tour combines Atlantic landscapes, history, local legends and a carefully prepared picnic at a relaxed pace. Touring the Bay of Cascais, with historic palaces, coastal gardens and curiosities about the aristocratic life by the sea. Visit Ribeira Beach and the Citadel of Cascais, an ancient defensive fortress followed by the iconic Boca do Inferno. The highlight is the romantic picnic on a reserved beach, such as Praia da Duquesa or da Rainha, with Portuguese cheeses, filled, mini-sands, wraps, desserts and selected drinks, creating an intimate and elegant atmosphere by the sea. The tour continues with a photographer along the coast, between stories and legends. Ideal for anniversaries, special celebrations, wedding requests or simply live an unforgettable day for two.

Alcobaça admire the imposing facade, floating arches and stone sculptures listed by UNESCO. Love story of Pedro and Inês, Visit the tombs of the legendary royal lovers of Portugal, placed to face each other for eternity. Enter the largest church ship in Portugal, stroll through the serene cloisters and explore the monks’ rooms. We headed to Nazaré, a fishing village, where we suggested a stop for lunch. Nazareth is the waves and the surf, thanks to the "Nazareth Desert", an underwater geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of perfect giant waves. Obed and discover medieval tales and their secrets! Discover unique places that combine history with modernity, such as the Church of St. James, now a bookstore. See colorful tiles and paintings created in the 17th and 18th centuries. Walk the streets of Óbidos Visit places like the Church of Santa Maria and the Castle of Óbidos Drink Ginjinha, a Ginja liquor, in the house of a local resident

A unique 4 bike ride, we will take you out of the crowd and take you to meet Sintra in a different way. Take your quad bike and follow a son of the mountain, on the way to the most beautiful beaches by the forest, viewpoints, dunes trails and secret places of Sintra The attractions: Beach of Azenhas do Mar Beach of Apples Little Beach Big Beach The footprints of dinosaurs Dunas race track: catch a 4x4 or get stuck Beach of Adraga Beach of the Bear Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe

This walking tour of Pena Palace and Castelo dos Mouros offers a unique journey through both the romantic and medieval history of Sintra, combining two dramatically different landmarks within a short distance. Experience the colorful fantasy architecture of Pena Palace—one of Europe’s most iconic 19th-century royal residences—before walking through the lush hills of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park to reach the ancient Moorish Castle, where stone ramparts trace the mountain ridge and reveal sweeping views over Sintra and the Atlantic coast. The contrast between the palace’s vibrant Romantic style and the fortress’s rugged medieval walls, together with the scenic forest walk connecting them, makes this tour a memorable way to explore the history, landscape, and viewpoints that define Sintra.

This tour takes you away from the busy areas of Lisbon and Sintra, still so close and you feel like you are in the middle of a totally different area of Portugal! It will show you a lost Portugal, areas that today are coming back to life because of Tourism but still maintaining their own identity! You will see how the local people used to live and in some cases, still do live and you will learn about our culture and ways of life!! It is amazing how so close to big busy centers we have communities like these and it is a communion between the old and the very old since we can visit one or two monuments which are from our Neolithic period, almost 5000 years ago!!

Emerge into cultural marks of Portugal, Visit the biggest monument ever built in the country, the vibrant atmosphere in a surfers paradise village and be delighted walking through classical gardens. Our Tours are private, therefore you can have special requires, you can adapt the Tour to go wherever you have that special desire to go, our guides are known to be flexible and we can give you best tips that fits your personal likes. first you are going to be picked up from your hotel, airport or selected location in a wide range area, including Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon metropolitan area. We are going for lunch and there's no better place to than Ericeira if you want to try the Portuguese food. We finish the Tour at your Hotel, or at any location near your final destination if you request. We will make sure the whole tour you get confortable, with free water, stopping point for restroom or grabbing snacks on the way and that you arrive safe at your destination.

Experience the most hidden and amazing gems of Fatima, Nazare, and Obidos. wonderful views, culture, and history. Make the most of your time with this full-day experience. You are going to be picked up at your hotel or preferred location. We will start to go to Fatima, one of the most important Christian sanctuaries in Europe. Fatima is a location of devotion and pilgrimage and gathers visitors from all over the world seeking connection with their spirituality. You are going to see and learn about Nazare's cannion, the giant waves, in one of the most beautiful scenes in Portugal. We will visit Nazare's lighthouse, with tickets to the Surfer Wall Museum included. You will be driven onto Obidos, with its medieval castle, churches, and references that will, like a time machine, transport you to the Middle Ages. We finish the tour at your hotel or at any location near your final destination if you request. The tour will be done in a modern car.

Alentejo is an area of Portugal where time stops or at least slows down a lot... the perfect place for a stroll and to travel in time, allowing yourselves to be taken to far way times of knights and damsels in distress... but also to enjoy Portugal wonders and many beautiful monuments and again, a lot of the tour is your guide - we aim to provide you with insightful tips, facts and legends known to just a few! Évora is a places old with so more than meet the eye... Like the dragons we will show you or the University Cistern. Places not so often explored by others and which are of extreme beauty and importance! We will show you an Évora known by locals rather then foreigners Look forward to seeing you soon!

This tour is unique because it takes the traveler beyond conventional tourist routes, exploring ancient Lusitania in an authentic and engaging way. Throughout the day, the visitor discovers little-known pre-Roman hill forts, strategic locations used by Lusitanian peoples, museums with relevant archeological finds, and preserved natural landscapes of Beira Interior. The experience combines history, archeology, and oral tradition, integrating local legends and clear explanations that help understand how the ancient inhabitants of the region lived, fought, and believed. The pace is designed to appreciate each place calmly, without haste, valuing the contact with the territory, the landscape, and the local identity. Ideal for those seeking a deep cultural experience, away from the crowds, guided by specialized knowledge and a narrative that transforms each stop into a true journey thru time.

More than a tour, this is an experience thought to live Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais authentically, ideal for those who prefer local tourism and avoiding the crowds. Stress-free and all-inclusive – fun and safe transportation, local Guide, entrance to the Pena National Palace, typical regional lunch and the taste of a traditional candy – where everything is thought out so you can enjoy it to the fullest. The route respects your pace, with stops for photographs, moments of contemplation and contact with nature. Before entering the Pena Palace, you get context and tips to explore the interior with freedom. Between mountain and sea, each landscape tells a story and each stop becomes a memory that stays.

Discover Portugal through a private experience designed entirely around you. I’m Michal, a certified tour guide and storyteller based in Sintra, and I create immersive, comfortable, and unforgettable journeys for travelers who want more than a standard tour. With me, you’ll explore palaces, viewpoints, and hidden corners at your own pace — never rushed, never crowded. Every tour is crafted with care, blending history, legends, local insights, and the small details that make a day truly special. You’ll travel in a luxury car, enjoy flexible timing, and experience Portugal the way locals love it: warmly, authentically, and with room to breathe. If you’re looking for a private experience filled with beauty, comfort, and genuine connection — I’d be honored to guide you.

We’ll start the day with a visit to the magical Pena Palace, the red-and-yellow Disney-like castle that sits atop Sintra’s second highest peak. Next stop, lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant.Think fresh, local ingredients and plenty of wine! After lunch we visit the 12th century Peninha Sanctuary. From here you’ll take in 360-degree views of the forest, the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais. As we cruise around in one of our convertible jeeps we will take you off-road to epic lookouts and secret spots other visitors can’t reach. Snap Polaroid pictures at the coast, play epic tunes all day long and give you the chance to taste Sintra’s traditional sweet pastry and Port wine. Palace tickets (7,5€ p/person) and lunch (25-30€ p/person) are not included. Our visit will exclusively cover the terraces, chapel, and gardens. Depending on the season the waiting times can affect or compromise parts of the rest of the experience as host no longer have priority in the queues

Sintra is classified as World Heritage, a true treasure for its natural richness, its monuments and an inexplicable magic. This tour focuses on the most emblematic places and all the singularities that make this a unique landscape. This experience with a local guide will be a blessing, with the scenery changing as we take the road from the mountain, stopping at the westernmost point of Europe, continuing along the coast, ending in the center of Cascais. We will pass by the Moorish Castle, Pena Palace, Biester Palace, Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace and you can choose to visit. From lush gardens, lakes, caves and mystical constructions that hide alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucians. Unmissable. Cascais will be the second attraction on this tour, a place that was once a fishing village, is now a paradise of beauty and glamor by the Atlantic.