Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira
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Lisbon, Portugal
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sintra's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center sits roughly within an hour of Lisbon and holds a concentration of 19th-century Romanticist palaces and landscaped gardens—requiring local knowledge and reliable transport to cover in a single day. This private full-day tour handles the logistics and connects Sintra's royal palaces and surrounding gardens in one itinerary, with a guide providing historical context throughout.
- Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide during this private tour
- Skip the line at major palaces for more time exploring
- Learn far more than you could visiting on your own
- Relax with round-trip transport from Lisbon included for ease
What's Included
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Fuel surcharge
- Light refreshments
- PRIVATE GUIDE, INSURANCES, TOLLS
- Entrance fee - Pena Palace€20.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Quinta da Regaleira€20.00 per person
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- No pets allowed
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Any address in Lisbon
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
Lisbon (Pass By)
1
Park and National Palace of Pena
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Sintra
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cabo Da Roca
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Boca do Inferno
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Cascais
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Quinta da Regaleira
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Infant seats available
- 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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Melissa_B, Aug 2026
We had an incredible day with our guide, Pedro. The van was comfortable and air conditioned. Pedro was very knowledgable, flexible, and patient with our crew of 6. We cannot believe how much we saw in one day.
Sue_L, Aug 2026
We had a wonderful time! Our guide Sebastian was very knowledgeable about all the history of the places we visited. It was great having our own tour guide to explain everything to us and pace the tour so my husband, who has some mobility issues, could go at his own pace and still enjoy everything.
steve_f, Aug 2026
Jorge was awesome. We appreciated his keen understanding of history and his ability to tie in stories that connected history with the locations we visited. Jorge was genuinely interested in us having a good time. And we did. We'd give more than 5 stars if we could. To note - there is a lot of uphill walking.
Karen_H, Aug 2026
We were a group of nine people. The tour provided us with two large vans and the convenience of traveling together. Each car had a guide . We were picked up promptly at our hotel. The two guides, Karherine and Sebastian, were excellent. They kept the tour moving and were so patient with all our group and their varying levels of ability. We saw the Pena Palace and the Palace of Regaleita. The tour does involve a great deal of walking.and we did have time for a lovely lunch. It was a. wonderful way to visit the two palaces and to visit outside of Lisbon. Touring with Kathrine and Sebastian made the whole day informative and fun. It was a day we will cherish and never forget!
Ira_S, Aug 2026
This was one of the best Viator experiences my wife and I have ever had. Pedro is very kind, very knowledgeable, and a great driver. We had a great day with Pedro!
stuart_k, Aug 2026
Pedro M was extraordinarily well informed and well concerned about our comfort. Our tour was well worth the expense. We recommend him if you are considering a tour if Sintra.
Kevin_D, Aug 2026
This was a great experience! The views from the start to finish were amazing! Our guide, Pedro, was great - he was informative and very kind/helpful with our 8-month old. Could not recommend this tour enough!
Lorie_T, Jul 2026
Miguel, Pedro and Katherine were amazing guides! They led our group of 16 through the palaces of Sintra and kept us engaged with the history and interesting stories. They went out of their way to meet the needs of the group, even took us to the beach and dinner in Cascais! I would highly recommend!
Stephanie_R, Jul 2026
It was an amazing experience! Sintra, the palaces.. every places was wonderful! Sebas was an extraordinary guide!!!
Anne_A, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful experience with Sebastian as our tour guide. He was incredibly patient with our kids, making them feel comfortable, engaged, and included throughout the day. His knowledge of the history behind each landmark was impressive, and he shared it in a way that was both interesting and easy to follow. Beyond his expertise, Sebastian was simply a pleasure to spend the day with — friendly, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great time. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable tour.
James_D, Jul 2026
Our Guide Sebastian was great. And Pedro from Viator was very accommodating in finding a guide who would pick us up at our rental house in Cascais not Lisbon. Sebastian was prompt, courteous and is a local who knew the area well. On our way up to Sintra he gave us a rundown on the history and guided us through the tour Pena palace tour. He insisted we do the wall walk and it was worth it! Highly recommend this tour if your needs are a little different than a standard tour.
Heather_J, Jul 2026
Our guides Pedro and Katherine were amazing. Very knowledgeable, super friendly, and great drivers. We felt very cared for. They also gave great restaurant recommendations and made reservations for us for lunch to allow us to stay on schedule.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!...
Kristen_N, Jun 2026
Pedro was early to arrive, a great driver and friendly tour guide. He is young in his career but a local from Sintra who had plenty of knowledge about the area and the two main places we visited -- Pena Palace and Quinta da Regailera. We also visited the Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent and skipped Cascais since we had already stayed there earlier in our trip. He was fun to talk to and took nice photos they weren't our typical selfies. At the end he dropped us off to a sports bar for a World Cup game we wanted to catch. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!...
Jay_S, Jun 2026
Pedro was super knowledgeable and a great historian. He made the trip fun and filled with fantastic facts.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!...
Broderick_C, Jun 2026
We had a great experience touring Sintra. Our tour guide, Miguel, was very knowledgeable and accommodating, making the private tour worth it. He also made a great recommendation for lunch. I would recommend this Viator to others.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Leya_V, Jun 2026
Our tour was a lot of fun and incredibly informative. Pedro is a huge fan of Portuguese history, and his passion really shines through in every story he tells. He has a wonderful sense of humor and a talent for bringing history to life, making the experience both educational and entertaining. We learned so much about Portugal while enjoying his engaging storytelling style. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely loves sharing his country with visitors, Pedro is an excellent choice!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Marina_P, Jun 2026
Pedro was a wonderful guide. He was so knowledgeable and started off by giving the entire history of the country, leading up to Sintra and how these beautiful sites became what they are today. He was very patient and answered every question that we had. He gave us suggestions for lunch and waited patiently as we took our time in Sintra. I could not recommend this tour enough.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Lauri_W, Jun 2026
Sebastian from I Go Portugal Tours picked us up for a great day of sightseeing in Sintra from Lisbon. He was on time and waiting for us in a comfortable van well air conditioned! Sebastian figured out the best route for our full day tour which included Pena and Regaleira Castles, Boca do Inferno-Cascais, and Cape Roca-Sintra. We did both castles from the outside as research indicated not much to see in our opinion. However at Regaleira we saw the incredible Initiation Well and caves not to be missed!
Sebastian did a great job bringing us from place to place and staying with us as we toured! We even had time to eat lunch in Sintra! Please note, you do have to buy tickets to see the castles and to get on the grounds. I recommend that you contact the tour company in advance to guarantee times and to go over your itinerary. It is too much to do more than 2 castles in one day!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Theresa_E, Jun 2026
Catherine was very informative and really knew the history and details. Nice van and great experience. I would recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Arnold_P, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful day touring Sintra with Pedro M. Our group of eight had a wide range of interests, and Pedro did an excellent job tailoring the itinerary so that everyone got to see and experience what they were most interested in. His knowledge of the history, culture, and local area was impressive, but what really made the tour special was his friendly personality and great sense of humor.
Pedro was organized, flexible, and made the entire day enjoyable and stress-free. He was always happy to answer questions and share interesting stories that brought the sites to life. We never felt rushed, and his recommendations throughout the day were excellent.
If you are looking for a knowledgeable, personable, and professional guide in Sintra, we highly recommend Pedro M. He made our visit truly memorable, and we would not hesitate to book another tour with him in the future.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Michael_K, Jun 2026
Hard to find words to describe how wonderful this Tour is. The castles are incredible. We cannot thank Sebastian enough for his kindness, understanding, driving, knowledge, and patience. We had a fantastic day in the mountains of Sintra…. A magical tour and a magical place… Thank you, Sebastian!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Kerri_M, May 2026
Miguel is an absolutely amazing tour guide! He is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and thorough. He answers questions very well and goes above and beyond to make sure that you’re tour goes as planned. I could not have imagined doing this with anyone else and highly recommend him! 1000% would recommend for friends and family in the future!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Veronika_L, May 2026
Our tour guide, Sonia, went ABOVE and BEYOND. There were accidents on the highway after she picked us up; she took alternative routes and communicated with other guides to ensure our tickets would still be honored (because they are at set times for some monuments). She was charasmatic, knowledgeable and an absolute professional. We can't recommend this tour with this company enough!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Jane_H, May 2026
Miguel was a phenomenal tour guide. He made our day in Sintra stress free and gave us so much interesting information about the palaces we would not have known if we went on our own. We would 1000% book a tour with Miguel again- he was truly amazing! Thank you!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Robert_S, May 2026
Excellent experience. Tour guide was flexible to meet our plans. All tour personnel responsive to our questions
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
KaiMan_F, May 2026
Vehicle is new and comfortable, guide is knowledgeable and informative. Always care and check for needs.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Lynn_W, May 2026
Sebastian was knowledgeable, flexible, and considerate. We had plenty of time to explore on our own and his suggestion of a lunch spot was superb, with fresh seafood and a stunning view!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Samantha_S, May 2026
We had a wonderful private tour to Sintra and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Pedro was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable, kind, and patient. Since he’s from Sintra himself, it made the experience feel even more personal. You could tell how much he cares about the area and knows its history, culture, and hidden spots at the monuments so well.
Our family of four visiting from the US felt well taken care of. We were able to see so many beautiful places in one day, including the town of Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais, where we had a great lunch by the coast.
We especially appreciated was how helpful and experienced the company was. Quinta da Regaleira was sold out the day of our tour, and somehow they were still able to get us in. We were really grateful because it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip.
What stood out most was that the experience felt personal rather than overly scripted. We left with great memories from the day and would happily recommend this tour to anyone visiting Portugal.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Ted_J, May 2026
Perfect private tour of Sintra! We were able to customize the tour for our family of four to Regaleira, Pena, and the nearby coast. Pedro was an excellent tour guide. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and guided us efficiently through the tourist sites. Highly recommend this tour and Pedro as the guide!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. It was a
pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again soon. 😊
Lynda_B, May 2026
My partner and I had a wonderful day with Jorge. He picked us up right on time at our hotel and entertained us as we drove out to the end of the world, Cabo de São Vicente. He showed us the best places to take photos and gave us just enough tidbits to make each site interesting and engaging. He gave us some great advice when we got to Quinta de Regalaire and we got to see the Initiation Well with almost no one else there. He spent over eight hours with us and was a delight the entire time. We felt really fortunate to have Jorge as our guide and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are
delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we
hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
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