Sintra, Pena Palace & Regaleira Small-Group Tour ( Not Tour Bus )

Recommended by 97% of travellers

Lisbon, Portugal

7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travellers loved this

4.9

· Karen_W ·

May 2026

Bruno M is an excellent guide. He made the trip interesting and very educational. He is knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and gave detailed explanations. This is a worthwhile tour. No long lines or waiting because we got to Sintra early. There is good shopping and many restaurants in Cascais.

· larry_f ·

Oct 2026

Very unique experience and Bruno our tour quite was a book of knowledge so make sure you go! Fun fun fun

Overview

Explore the best that Sintra has to offer on this full-day tour from Lisbon. Located just 30 minutes from Lisbon’s city center, Sintra is filled to the brim with old palaces and castles, once used as summer homes by the royals. Visit Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra’s UNESCO-listed city center, and the village of Colares. Pass by the palaces of Seteais and Monserrate, and end the tour with a drive along the coast.

Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Sintra on this full-day tour
Visit Quinta da Regaleira and see the Seteais and Monserrate palaces
Learn about the history of the palaces and castles in Sintra
Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour

What's Included

Driver/guide
Small-Group Tour and Local guide ( NOT TOUR BUS )
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Guided Tour At Pena Palace Gardens and Regaleira
Tickets Included - If Option Selected

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hard Rock Cafe | Lisbon
Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Park and National Palace of Pena

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Centro Historico de Sintra

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quinta da Regaleira

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sintra

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travellers can participate
Dress code is smart casual
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 67 reviews

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Unique experience

larry_f, Oct 2026

Very unique experience and Bruno our tour quite was a book of knowledge so make sure you go! Fun fun fun

Response from Host, Oct 2026

Thanks a lot for the great day

Viator left us waiting at...

georgegkawartharock, Oct 2026

Viator left us waiting at the check in point with no guide showing up. Later to find out our trip was cancelled.

Fantastic Tour!

Patricia_K, Oct 2026

We had a great experience with this tour and especially with Bruno as our tour guide. Let me put it this way 😅, we truly enjoyed the experience and learned so much! Experiencing the Pena castle, Sintra and more, hearing so much history was so incredible. We would recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2026

Thanks a lot for the great day

A Fantastic History Lesson!

Tina_A, Oct 2026

Bruno was awesome. He was so knowledgeable about Portugal's history. We had a great time! And we know know what 3 words no husband wants to hear!

Response from Host, Oct 2026

Thanks a lot for the great day

Pena palace, Cascais and lighthouse tour

Nathaniel_F, Sept 2026

Our guide Bruno was excellent. Well versed in the history of the sights we visited and more. He was able to answer our questions with interesting insights and details. I highly recommend asking for Bruno when doing this tour. The sights we visited were a mixed bag, with some places more beautiful than others. I enjoyed the seaside cliff views and the more natural places we visited. Peña palace was okay but I thought its upkeep could have been better. Overall I’ll give the guide a 5 star and the tour itself a 4 star.

Response from Host, Oct 2026

Thanks a lot for the great day

Very pleasant driving and...

Kimberley_B, Sept 2026

Very pleasant driving and the town visits were all excellent. Very nice balance of town walking, sight-seeing, natural areas, and also shopping and lunch.

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot. was a pleasure my friends

They never showed up to...

Patrick_T, July 2026

They never showed up to pick us up at the meeting place. Tried to contact them by email and phone no answer. It’s now 7 pm still no email or phone call. Not impressed with the service. Viator contact help line was great to help us out, they tried to contact the local operator and didn’t get any reply.

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot my Friends . Was a pleasure

Best Tour Guide Ever

Sharon_M, June 2026

Miguel ( Bruno) was great. Very knowledgeable about the sights and the history. Good English and Spanish. Personable and friendly. Went out of his way to make sure everyone was taken care of. Organized but gave us enough time to explore and shop. Great driver.

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot. was a pleasure my friends

Sintra full day tour

Tony_W, May 2026

Bruno helped us navigate through the crowds and gave us a lot of information about the sites. Even with a full day, I only wish we had had more time! Bring a jacket.

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot. was a pleasure my friends

Excellent guide

Karen_W, May 2026

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot. was a pleasure my friends

Fantastic Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais!

Anonymous, Oct 2025

I had an amazing solo day trip to Sintra and Cascais, and our guide Jamie made the experience even better. He was incredibly helpful, always quick to answer questions, and gave us the freedom to explore each location at our own pace. I appreciated being dropped off near the main attractions with solid recommendations on what to see and do. Even though I went solo, I ended up meeting a lovely couple on the tour and had a great time sharing the experience with them. The itinerary was well-organized, the scenery was stunning, and Jamie’s laid-back but informative style made everything run smoothly. Tip: Definitely wear good walking shoes—there’s a fair bit of walking, and some of the paths (especially in Sintra) can be steep or uneven.

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot. was a pleasure my friends

Sintra

Kristia_G, Sept 2025

Totally amazed at the quality of the trip and knowledge by the tour guide. João was great, friendly and aware of the things we needed to see. Definitely recommend this trip.

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot. was a pleasure my friends

Sintra tour

salvador_p, June 2024

The tour was complete, pleasant, comfortable and very well done. Tour guide provided an enormous amount of information about the places we visited and we’re delighted. He was owe some 🤗

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot. was a pleasure my friends

Interesting and informative.

Victoria_F, June 2022

Nice tour, not too intense, small group, great conversation and atmosphere. Enjoyed it very much. George was on time, organized and pleasant.

Response from Host, Sept 2026

Thanks a lot. was a pleasure my friends

Sintra Tour

Gary_Z, Nov 2019

Miguel was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about everything about Portugal and obviously loves sharing his country with others. This was a pleasant tour into a little quieter area full of history and beauty. We definitely recommend it. It was also very nice having our own personal guide as were the only ones scheduled that day.