Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Palaces, Gardens & Coast
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the history and secrets of Sintra on this private tour with a local guide who knows all there is to know about the area. Customize this tour based on your group’s interests. Choose to tour one of the six palaces in Sintra on a half-day trip, or visit two palaces on a full-day tour, then spend time viewing the others from the outside. Your guide takes you to famous and lesser-known spots throughout the region.
- Easily meet your guide at your Lisbon hotel or the Sintra train station
- Ride from place to place in an air-conditioned private vehicle
- Customize this private tour for you and your group
- Let your guide navigate while you enjoy the area
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Tour Guide and Driver
- Pick-up and Drop-off at your Hotel or Airbnb (in Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra) or Meeting Point
- All mandatory insurance according to Portuguese law
- Infant Seats (Boosters)
- Entrance fee - Pena Palace
- Entrance fee - Quinta da Regaleira
- Entrance fee - Monserrate Palace
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Sintra National Palace
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palacio e Parque Biester (Pass By)
Castelo dos Mouros (Pass By)
2
Park and National Palace of Pena
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Quinta da Regaleira
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Colares (Pass By)
Praia das Maçãs (Pass By)
5
Azenhas do Mar
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Cabo Da Roca
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Confortable Shoes/Clothes and a Light Jacket is recommended
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
5.0
based on 242 reviews
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Teresa_E, Jun 2026
Sintra is beautiful and our. driver was very knowledgeable and has a great personality.
We toured Bresler
palace. it was lovely and no crowds.
Mindi_V, Jun 2026
Nuno made our outing extra special with all the details—how to access the palace with the shortest wait time, the best photo opportunity for the Moor castle, how to order our pastry and enjoy it in the palace garden in Sintra, etc. The list is too long. He has a wealth of historical knowledge and is very personable. We definitely think it was worth the splurge.
Henry_B, Jun 2026
Sintra was beautiful. The palaces and fort are amazing. The history is so interesting and the area beautiful. Be prepared to walk on uneven terrain. The town is a mixture of quaint and historic, and very friendly. The pastries are excellent and regional food delicious, but what really made the trip was our guide, Nomo. His knowledge of history, ecology and the area was very impressive. He was a great guide and very patient. Highly recommend him.
Allyson_H, Jun 2026
Our tour quide was a wealth of information and clearly very knowledgeable about the area and its history. He shared lots of interesting facts and stories throughout the tour making the experience both educational and engaging. We really enjoyed his enthusiasm and appreciated how much detail he provided His passion for the subiect came through in everything he discussed and we thought he did an excellent job!
Elizabeth_B, Jun 2026
Mini gave us great advice on which activity was best for our group. He knew we weren’t interested in crowds, so the majority of our time was at a less traveled castle with beautiful gardens.
Olga_S, May 2026
Joao, our private tour guide, was so sweet and so knowledgeable. He is truly passionate about his job, history, and making sure your trip will be special. Thank you ♥️
Charles_R, May 2026
Nuno was a great guide. He had a lot of knowledge about the area and was very helpful. His English was perfect.
Anton_v, May 2026
Nuno was a wealth of information and truly a remarkable guide. I can truly recommend him to anyone wishing to travel to Sintra.
Wendy_E, May 2026
Great way to spend an afternoon, tailored to our wishes. Gonçalo had so much knowledge and enthusiasm. Sintra and the countryside were beautiful!
Robert_G, May 2026
Learned a lot from a very pleasant guide! Easy ride from Lisbon where we were picked up from our hotel.
Dorothy_C, May 2026
Nuno was an exceptional guide. He was informative and pleasant and very knowledgeable. He was very accommodating to all of us, taking us where we wanted to go and flexible about timing. I would highly ryhim.
Gail_S, May 2026
Beautiful trip! Great guide. Lots of beautiful scenery. Very knowledgeable guide. He was very helpful, local insight
Lisa_H, May 2026
Joao (John) was an excellent guide! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and had lots of recommendations for our remaining trip. We had a quick tour of Sintra, then Quinta da Regaleira where we really enjoyed the Initiation Well, caves, and lush gardens. John then took us to the coast and Cape Roca Lighthouse for incredible views. Told us about Azenhas do Mar Restaurante and the viewpoint and beach there. We decided to have dinner there, which turned out to be the best meal we have had on our trip! Great views of the Atlantic too. Highly recommend this private tour guide and leave the driving to John! You won't be disappointed!
Juan_M, May 2026
A great way to step out of Lisbon and explore the countryside and coast line . Get to see the beautiful cliffs along the coast.
Graham_B, May 2026
This is a great tour for those who know Lisbon but who would like to see the highlights outside the city.
We were a private tour for 4 in a clean and comfortable SUV. Nuno was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, speaking perfect English and was very flexible about timing. Our tour ended up lasting about 6 and a half hours from pick up at our cruise ship to return there in the evening.
Sintra is stunning and unlike anywhere else we have been - and we have travelled a great deal! We thoroughly recommend both the tour, the company and Nuno. We had a great day on land!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience in Sintra. We're thrilled to know that you had a fantastic time during the tour. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sintra for another memorable adventure.
Grace_J, Apr 2026
It was great to have Nuno as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating despite the unexpected change in our schedule. We wish we had more time to explore Sintra. We would love to book another tour with Nuno when we are back in Portugal!
Response from Host, May 2026
Your positive review is a true gem! We're honored to have been a part of your travel
experience. Your satisfaction fuels our passion for excellence. Here's to more incredible
moments together as we explore the world. Until we meet again!
Lisa_L, Apr 2026
This was an exceptional experience. Our driver had a great knowledge and passion for his country. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience in Sintra. We're thrilled to know that you had a fantastic time during the tour. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sintra for another memorable adventure.
Maya_T, Apr 2026
We had an amazing time with Nuno because he knew the best way for us to have the best experience by taking it in the Back way Sintra We’d love the gardens and spent a little time in the castle, but really enjoyed our walk around the gardens, then he took us to a lovely café for some pastries that were local to Sintra and then on our way back we went to Peña, which was quite beautiful and he spoke of the history of Lisbon. I knew much about the surrounding area that made it very educational and wonderful experience. We strongly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Wow, your glowing review made our day! We're absolutely thrilled that you had a fantastic
time on our tour. Your positive vibes energize us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for
another round of exploration. Cheers to more amazing adventures!
Stephen_R, Apr 2026
We booked this tour very last minute and had Nuno for the day. Not having done our research as well as we should have we had no idea what to expect. Nuno arrived on time having given us good communication through WhatsApp,
He gave us precise and detailed information on where we were going and drip fed us detailed insights of the round trip. His knowledge of Sintra and its history was presented in perfect English and he made our day memorable. I would highly recommend you book Nuno, he’ll give you a great day
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the heartwarming review! It warms our hearts to know that you enjoyed our
tour. Your words motivate us to keep raising the bar, and we eagerly anticipate the
opportunity to create more magical moments with you in the future.
Roberta_N, Mar 2026
Very knowledgeable guide and tour was more than promised! On time and we hit all the high spots as expected.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience in Sintra. We're thrilled to know that you had a fantastic time during the tour. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sintra for another memorable adventure.
Rick_F, Oct 2025
As others have noted Nuno is tremendous. He is very knowledgeable and Fun! We did the 6 hour tour and saw so much! A must Do!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We're thrilled to read your positive review of our Sintra tour! It's fantastic to know that our knowledgeable guide was able to provide interesting insights and enhance your experience. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for more exciting adventures in the future.
Caitlin_F, Sep 2025
This tour was amazing! We love Nuno's tour - and think it provided a really fantastic overview of Sintra, including a great stop for lunch at a local restaurant. I highly recommend this tour if you want a special tour of Sintra.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience in Sintra. We're thrilled to know that you had a fantastic time during the tour. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sintra for another memorable adventure.
Kaitlyn_H, Sep 2025
Nano was an absolutely amazing tour guide! He is very knowledgeable and interesting which made our experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond giving us recommendations and tips for after our tour ended.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent experience in Sintra. We're thrilled to know that you had a fantastic time during the tour. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sintra for another memorable adventure.
Dana_D, Sep 2025
Nuno was very knowledgeable and pleasant. He made the visit to Sintra stress free, and it was worth every penny.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We're thrilled to read your positive review of our Sintra tour! It's fantastic to know that our knowledgeable guide was able to provide interesting insights and enhance your experience. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for more exciting adventures in the future.
Christine_H, Jul 2025
This was a fantastic tour! Our guide Nuno was so knowledgeable and fun!! He was so accommodating, he gave us so much information and really made the tour! I highly recommend this tour!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Wow, your glowing review made our day! We're absolutely thrilled that you had a fantastic
time on our tour. Your positive vibes energize us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for
another round of exploration. Cheers to more amazing adventures!
Julie_W, Jun 2025
If you’ve got the time in Lisbon and wish to have a carefree day out of the city…this was a great choice. It was recommended to us by someone who took this same tour and we appreciated the suggestion. A great tour of the Palace and surrounds - beautiful day away from the city with a knowledgeable guide! He knew great stories to enhance the areas we were visiting and answered all the questions we through at him! Even got some great recommendations on where to have dinner! Sign up today…you’ll be glad you did!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We're thrilled you enjoyed our tour and took the time to share your experience. Your words
inspire us to keep creating memorable journeys. Can't wait to have you back for more
exploration and joy.
Barbara_P, Jun 2025
It was fantastic! Our driver was knowledgeable, attentive, and made the trip fun. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Your positive review is a true gem! We're honored to have been a part of your travel
experience. Your satisfaction fuels our passion for excellence. Here's to more incredible
moments together as we explore the world. Until we meet again!
Nancy_W, Jun 2025
The tour was wonderful, very informative and interesting. Our guide Nonu was great! He made the tour so enjoyable!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the heartwarming review! It warms our hearts to know that you enjoyed our
tour. Your words motivate us to keep raising the bar, and we eagerly anticipate the
opportunity to create more magical moments with you in the future.
Teri_R, Jun 2025
Great tour. Joao trailered everything to our needs. He was helpful and very informative. Take this tour with him - it’s great.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We're thrilled you enjoyed our tour and took the time to share your experience. Your words
inspire us to keep creating memorable journeys. Can't wait to have you back for more
exploration and joy.
Michelle_W, Jun 2025
Nuno was an amazing guide! He was so knowledgeable about Portugal, especially Sintra's castles, gardens, food, etc. He helped me make the most of my tour, suggesting certain routes and destinations based on my preferences. If you get to choose a guide, choose Nuno!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Your positive review is a true gem! We're honored to have been a part of your travel
experience. Your satisfaction fuels our passion for excellence. Here's to more incredible
moments together as we explore the world. Until we meet again!
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