Your private guide will pick you up in Lisbon and transport you to the striking 18th-century Palace of Queluz, once the official royal residence of Portugal’s King D. Pedro IV.
Continue to the historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through picturesque streets, stopping to admire Sintra National Palace and the village’s fountains, churches, chapels, and shrines.
Ascend to the hilltop Moorish Castle, where you can see sections of wall dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries. Enjoy panoramic views of the entire region.
Make your way to Pena Palace, one of the premiere examples of 19th-century Romanticism. Marvel at the fairytale castle’s mix of architectural styles, both inside and out. Have your camera ready to capture stunning views of the lush landscape surrounding the palace.
After lunch, journey to the westernmost point of continental Europe. Enjoy clifftop views over the beaches and sea below, and glimpse the picturesque coastal towns of Estoril and Cascais.
Treat yourself to a tasting of the Colares region’s top wines at Adega cellars.
On your return trip to Lisbon, stop to see the famous Gincho’s sand dunes on a beach known as a prime surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing spot.
End your trip with a visit to the charming coastal town of Cascais. A former fishing village, this town became a vacation spot for royal families and now attracts elite travelers who come to partake in its stylish boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and more. Your guide will drop you back off at your starting point in Lisbon.
Private Sintra Tour From Lisbon With Professional Guide
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:00 AM
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Explore the mysteries of Portugals capital of Romanticism on this full-day private Sintra tour with a professional guide, from Lisbon. Explore the picturesque village and grand architecture that earned this town its UNESCO World Heritage site status. Wander through lush gardens, and visit the fairytale castle of Pena Palace (ticket included) and the medieval Castle of the Moors. Taste Portuguese wines in Colares, and journey to Europes westernmost point to see the famed Ginchos sand dunes. Enjoy personalized attention and commentary from your private guide.
Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
Your private guide will pick you up in Lisbon and transport you to the striking 18th-century Palace of Queluz, once the official royal residence of Portugal’s King D. Pedro IV.
Continue to the historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through picturesque streets, stopping to admire Sintra National Palace and the village’s fountains, churches, chapels, and shrines.
Ascend to the hilltop Moorish Castle, where you can see sections of wall dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries. Enjoy panoramic views of the entire region.
Make your way to Pena Palace, one of the premiere examples of 19th-century Romanticism. Marvel at the fairytale castle’s mix of architectural styles, both inside and out. Have your camera ready to capture stunning views of the lush landscape surrounding the palace.
After lunch, journey to the westernmost point of continental Europe. Enjoy clifftop views over the beaches and sea below, and glimpse the picturesque coastal towns of Estoril and Cascais.
Treat yourself to a tasting of the Colares region’s top wines at Adega cellars.
On your return trip to Lisbon, stop to see the famous Gincho’s sand dunes on a beach known as a prime surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing spot.
End your trip with a visit to the charming coastal town of Cascais. A former fishing village, this town became a vacation spot for royal families and now attracts elite travelers who come to partake in its stylish boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and more. Your guide will drop you back off at your starting point in Lisbon.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Private Driver
- Wine tasting
- Private Guide in Sintra Area
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Vehicles: Ourvehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at theend of the day, daily, with the appropriateproducts in accordancewith the cleaning protocol covid-19.
Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
Protection: Inour vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be availablefree of charge, if customers need it. The driver willadvise the useof a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after allstops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Traveler Reviews
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Our day with Jose from Lisbon on Wheels was the highlight of our time in Portugal. Jose is so knowledgeable and personable that the entire day was a delightful of experience full of history, geography, tasty treats and just plain fun. The positive experience began when I first contacted Lisbon on Wheels because I wanted to see both the Pena Palace and Regaleria but couldn't find a tour that had both. They completely customized the tour for us and included Cascais, Cabo da Roca, and other cool stops I had on my list or those that were known to Jose as special. The Regaleria was as magical as I had hoped with the inverted tower, grottos, tunnels, and gardens. Jose told us all three theories about its meaning and told us the history as well. Then he took us to Sintra where we wandered into a store for a port tasting, including one from 1880! Then, it was off to a little local restaurant for bacalao and other Portuguese goodies off the tourist path. Finally, Jose helped us navigate the lines at the Pena Palace so we could enjoy that too. While there, he told us stories of his youth, before the Palace was commercialized when he was able to go inside and explore. Finally, Jose sent links to more reading that I could do after the tour since there just wasn't time for him to share everything that he knew! All in all, it was an absolutely wonderful day and I will definitely be contacting Lisbon on Wheels to spend another day with Jose exploring something new the next time we are in Lisbon.
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We had to pivot our plans last minute due to fires surrounding Sintra, and it turned into one of the best travel days we’ve ever had. Miguel is an incredible guide and storyteller, and helped to make this a truly remarkable tour along the west coast of Portugal. I would recommend this private tour any day of the week after the wonderful experience we had with Miguel.
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Hugo just dropped us off after a full day and we all agree our day could not have been better! He was patient, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, informing us of much history and specialty details in Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo do Roca (western most point of Europe), and the beautiful beaches and town of Cascais. We also enjoyed wine tasting and a fantastic lunch at a seaside restaurant with a most incredible view. He made sure to tailor the day to our preferences and gave us good options, though we completely trusted his judgment. He made getting from place to place look easy, especially effortlessly and quickly bypassing a long line at Pena Palace. Excellent tour and guide and well worth the price. Thank you for a day we’ll always remember with a smile!
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We had an amazing day with Hugo (Lisbon on Wheels) viewing the Moorish Castle around Sintra afterwards enjoying wine tasting and lunch along the picturesque coastline. It was a delightful area with lots to offer. Hugo was charming and extremely knowledgeable with a great personality and definitely showed that he cares about what he does. After a busy morning of sightseeing in the village of Sintra and the Moorish Castle and other sights, he took us to a winery in town where we tasted the local wines. After a quick stop at the winery Hugo took us to an amazing beachfront restaurant where we enjoyed an amazing sea bass lunch. It was a scenic return to Lisbon along the coast, through Cascais, an affluent resort community. Thanks Hugo, for a memorable day and being extremely personable! It was a wonderful afternoon and I would thoroughly recommend.
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Our guide Manuel Silva was excellent and made our afternoon very enjoyable. As it was just my partner and I, Manuel discussed the route with us and offered us the opportunity to see the coast as well as Sintra. He stopped when possible to allow us to take photos and provided lots of interesting information about the palaces of Sintra and coastal places. It was a wonderful afternoon and I would thoroughly recommend.