Sintra Private Tour from Lisbon
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 6 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visiting Sintra, an extremely popular tourist destination, from Lisbon can be overwhelming in your own. Make the most of your time there on a private tour that takes care of the logistics for you. Check off attractions including Pena National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and more with a guide who knows their way around the crowded area.
- Explore at your own pace on a private tour
- Try local flavors during a lunch at Praia Grande
- Enjoy a quick tour of the seaside village of Cascais
- Ask your private guide as many questions as you like
What's Included
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- monuments entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will pick up all travelers in Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra at their Airbnb, Hotels, Apartments, Train station, etc.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Centro Historico de Sintra
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Quinta da Regaleira
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Praia Grande
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Cascais
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Park and National Palace of Pena
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Lisbon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Boca do Inferno
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
4.9
based on 287 reviews
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karthikucla2007, Jul 2026
We had an incredible day exploring Sintra and Cascáis with Gui. As a Sintra-born local, his passion for the region’s history was evident in every story he shared. What stood out most was how naturally he engaged our entire family in thoughtful conversations, making the experience feel personal rather than scripted.
Gui is knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely loves what he does. He made our tour unforgettable, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for an authentic and enriching experience in Portugal.
Bill_B, Jun 2026
Wonderful experience and day with our very knowledgeable guide, Keith!
The tour included Sintra and surroundings plus a trip to the beach for lunch.
I can't think of how this day could have been better!
Shelley_H, Jun 2026
Rui was very informed about his countries history. His friendly attitude was very enjoyable. His English was a plus.
It was a pleasant and informative day.
Amy_W, Jun 2026
This tour was priceless. Our guide was kind, attentive and incredibly knowledgeable about Portugal. We all hung on every word and very much enjoyed the pace of the day, the company, and the history of Portugal. Miguel was outstanding. I would repeat in a heartbeat.
Arman_R, May 2026
Be prepared to be gone for a whole day. One couple were in their late 70’s and found it a bit tiring. Rui was fabulous and entertaining, his knowledge of the history, area, and fun facts.
Be aware you need to take a lot of water. We would recommend to anyone and everyone! Thanks Rui you were great. Arman and family.
Gary_C, May 2026
Great tour guide who gave a wonderful tour with interesting information. It was a bad weather day that the guide manage with great skill.
Todd_S, May 2026
We had an incredible 5-star experience on our private tour to Sintra and the surrounding communities with Keith. From start to finish, he was exceptionally knowledgeable, sharing history, local insight, and interesting details that really brought each stop to life.
What stood out most was how seamless everything felt, especially given our booking was made on very short notice. Despite the tight turnaround, Keith and the team organized everything perfectly and delivered a smooth, well-planned experience without any stress or confusion.
Keith was friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about the region, which made the entire day even more enjoyable. He tailored the experience to what we wanted to see and made sure we got the most out of every moment.
We would highly recommend Keith to anyone looking for a private tour in the Sintra area. Truly a 5-star experience from beginning to end.
Ronald_H, Apr 2026
Our guide Gui provided a perfect experience for us. Took the time to learn what we wanted and modified the experience to match our desires and expectations. Provided meaningful suggestions that saved us time and made for a perfect, custom experience.
Patricia_S, Apr 2026
We had a fabulous tour with João Allen. Excellent information with beautiful scenery, and a delicious lunch. We were thrilled with the day. Highly recommend.
Carol_W, Apr 2026
Miguel was an excellent guide. He gave us an in-depth history timeline before touring the moorish Castle. He’s very enthusiastic about his heritage and it showed. We had an enjoyable and delicious lunch and also enjoyed our time at the seaside village of Cascais. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Bruce_P, Apr 2026
The best way to see Cascais & Sintra and everywhere in between. Rui was extremely knowledgeable and quickly tuned in to the sites that my wife and I would find interesting. He was terrific at adapting on the fly based on weather and traffic conditions. He also gave us suggestions for places we might want to explore in our remaining days in Lisbon. We would not hesitate to book another tour with him if the opportunity arises.
Alexandra_E, Apr 2026
We had a great half day tour, going to Sintra, having lunch at a wonderful local spot and driving through Cascais.
Susan_T, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful day with Rui as our guide. We were picked up at our hotel, stopped in Caiscais for a walking tour of the town, learned how it transformed from a sleepy fisheman’s village to a tony seaside town and paused for a very welome coffee and pastry.
We then made our way to different points of interest along the dramatic coastline north of Caiscais – the westernmost point of continental Europe Cabo de Roca, Praia Grande, among others. After those scenic stops, Rui brought us to a restaurant in Almoçageme, where we could have happily spent the rest of the day - friendly service, cozy ambience, and delicious food and wine. But Sintra awaited, a beautiful lush mountain town with its magical Pena Palace and “Initialtion Well”. Riu arranged our tickets, toured us about the grounds, and engaged us with the places's history and stories.
It wasn’t an easy day for Rui, Portugal is seeing an unusual amount of rain and foggy weather, and he maneuvered through tiny village roads, traffic jams and inclement weather with patience and a sure-footedness that made us feel we were in good hands.
We highly recommend touring with Rui – for us it will provide a holiday highlight we’ll talk about for years.
Obriagada Rui for your professionalism and graciousness.
Tony_M, Feb 2026
Our guide, Keith, was great. Very knowable about the people and places we were taken.
Also a very good and careful driver.
And most of all it was fun to be in his company.
Lisa_L, Feb 2026
We had a fantastic tour guide. It was pouring rain the whole day and many roads were closed but Keith managed to get us to Sintra and the palace. He is extremely knowledgeable and we had a great time chatting with him. After a long day in the rain he took us to a great restaurant where we had the best meal we have had yet in Portugal. If you take this tour make sure you ask for Keith!
leandra_l, Nov 2025
It was a lovely day. The guide Keith adapted the itinerary to our preferences and took us to Caiscais, Pena Palace as well as a gorgeous place not on our radar- Monserrate and a delicious fresh caught fish lunch. Keith was easygoing and informative and excellent at driving the van up some twisty tiny 2-way roads. Would recommend.
Yvonne_K, Oct 2025
We spent a great day with Miguel exploring Sintra. He was punctual, outgoing, and very knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics. He took time to ask us questions to get to know us and tailored the tour to fit our interests. While we could have navigated this day trip from Lisbon on our own, the expertise and information Miguel provided enhanced the trip exponentially. We would definitely do this day trip again and highly recommend Miguel and his company,.
Isaac_R, Oct 2025
This day private tour is worth every penny. We had a 100% rain forecast. However, between umbrellas, ponchos and the care of our tour guide, Gui, we had a great day. Gui was very friendly, patient and accommodating to our needs. Gui knows the Sintra area like the palm of his hand. We would highly recommend it.
Peter_H, Oct 2025
Absolutely awesome. Rui is an amazing knowledgeable tour guide. He knew the best restaurant for lunch. Took us to all the great sites. Speaks perfect English. You won’t go wrong. You will have a great experience
Lana_K, Oct 2025
Rui picked us up at our hotel and took us to several beautiful locations, making sure we parked as close as possible to the sites. He showed us the best vantage points and gave us ample time to explore. When he dropped us back at the hotel, we could not believe all the placed we visited in our 8.5 hour day together.
Sandra_B, Oct 2025
Excellent tour guide.. fun, considerate, and really knew the history. I would encourage others to ask for Keith!
Roxane_V, Oct 2025
Our driver, Keith, picked us up at our hotel for a private all day tour to Sintra, Pena National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira Castle. The coastline of Sintra was beautiful where he took us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch on the beach and enjoyed delicious grilled fish! We stopped at AZENHAS DO MAR Beach town for amazing photo opportunities. We visited a lookout point and a working lighthouse. Then we visited the seaside village of Cascais before heading back to Lisbon. At the palace and castles we climbed uphill all day, parts of the climb were brutal but we did it! 🤣 We learned a bounty of history, it was truly amazing the historical knowledge Keith shared with us throughout the entire day! Keith is an excellent driver and the van was comfortable and clean. We are forever grateful for the experience! Thank you Keith and Viator!
Jay_P, Sep 2025
We had a private tour with Rui. It was phenomenal. Rui took us on an unforgettable journey through Cascais, Farol do Cabo Raso, a phenomenal lunch experience, and Sintra (both the region and palace), as well as the village below. He shared the history of the region and gave us an appreciation for Portugal overall.
Dennis_W, Sep 2025
What a wonderful tour and guide! Our guide Gui was so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable of the area. His fluent English and deep knowledge of history made our day trip to Sintra amazing. We stopped for a wonderful lunch at a great restaurant in Sintra and Gui helped us cut through the lines and crowds in some of the busier spots we visited. Gui even doubled as an our personal photographer to help us catch all all the perfect photos of the gorgeous locations we visited. I can't recommend the tour highly enough and my biggest piece of advice, is if you're able, spend the extra for the private tour. Having done both on the past, it really makes the experience that much better. Thanks so much Gui, you made our tour unforgettable.
Charles_P, Sep 2025
This was a great tour which Gui adapted to our abilities. He was fabulous with lots of information and vey undrstanding.
Jaroline_M, Sep 2025
Ask for Rui, if possible. He was fantastic. Very detailed explanation of Cascais and Sintra and the tie to Portuguese royal family and desirability of the area for wealthy people.
kristin_v, Jul 2025
This tour can be tailored to what you would like to see and do but, my mother and I chose to follow our guide Rui's itnarary, which was perfect for our visit to Sintra! From the steps of the National Palace of Sintra, then on to the National Palace of Pena, from there to Quinta De Regaleira and continuing on to the coast to take in the beautiful sea side views, with our final stop at the most Western point of Portugal! Rui was very welcoming and happy too share his time and country with us , which we thoroughly enjoyed! I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Rui! On a side note be prepared for much walking and climbing of stairs! You will definitely get your steps in with this tour! 😀
Rebecca_J, Jul 2025
Great way to spend a day. Our guide, Rui, took us around Cascais and Sintra. We saw much more than we would have on our own. Rui introduced us to local cuisine, taught us about local history, and catered the day to us.
Alena_S, Jul 2025
Amazing tour!!! You will see beautiful castles, charming little towns and breathtaking coast along the way! Rui was excellent driver and a tour guide. Very helpful and kind. His recommendation for lunch was awesome! Great food and unforgettable views! Love the whole experience!
Debbie_C, Jul 2025
Rui Correia de Jesus was an absolute delight! He planned a fantastic private tour from Lisbon to Sintra, and his communication was top-notch - he even accommodated a time change from 8:30 to 10 am with no issues at all. The scenic drive along the coastline was stunning, and Rui's thoughtful touches, like stopping for the famous Portuguese pastries, made the experience even more special. He also took us to the charming village of Cascais, which was a lovely bonus. Rui's expertise and warm personality made the tour truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!
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