Private Tour
Private day tour of Obidos and Sintra from Lisbon
Overview
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During this tour, you will discover the magic of Portuguese castles from the medieval to the romanticism period. Sintra is the starting point of this tour. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the capital of romanticism, just 16 miles from Lisbon, Sintra has housed the royal family’s summer palaces since the 14th century. You will have the opportunity to visit one of these royal Palaces of Sintra. If you have a sweet tooth you must taste the traditional pastries.
One hundred km north of Sintra, our tour will reach Obidos, a charming medieval village within defense walls. Here you can taste the typical liqueur of the region, The “Ginja”, served in a chocolate cup. Obidos is the best example of medieval cities in Portugal. As we enter its walls, we go back in time, as we walk the ancient stone alleys, facing houses with their white-painted secular facades, the ever-active trade and the countless churches built over the centuries.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Certified professional driver-guide
High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
All taxes included
WiFi and bottled waters on board
Accident and liability insurance
Entrance tickets
Clients meals and lodging
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Sintra
Sintra is without a doubt one of the most extraordinary places in Portugal. Its microclimate transforms this small town situated on the slopes of the mountain range “Serra de Sintra” and next to the Atlantic into a major attraction for visitors who go there to admire its famous castles and palaces or simply taste the traditional food, pastries and sweets. And let’s not forget the souvenir shops selling typical local items. We will stop in the historic center where you will have time to try the famous “travesseiros” and “queijadas” in the Piriquita Pastry Shop and explore the narrow streets of the most romantic town in Portugal. Visit one of these palaces: National Palace of Sintra, National Palace of Pena, Quinta da Regaleira, Palace of Monserrate.(Optional - entrance fees apply)
Obidos Village
The town of Obidos is an ancient Roman city that continued flourishing even after the fall of the empire due to the huge commercial activity through the sea port. During the Middle Ages, a wall was built around it after being conquered by the first king of Portugal, Afonso I. Obidos is the best example of a medieval village in Portugal. We go back in time as we walk through this walled town, with its narrow cobblestone alleys, houses with secular facades painted in white, a lively shopping area, and a number of churches that were built throughout the centuries. We get the sensation of the battles fought here for every square foot of land. We won’t leave without tasting the famous “Ginga de Obidos”, a local sweet liquor served on a small chocolate cup.
Options
Private day tour of Obidos and Sintra from Lisbon
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful Portugal tour!
emme223,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Rodrigo as our guide. Six friends on vacation for our 40th birthdays. It was a rainy day but he designed the tour so that we got the best weather and he was flexible with where we wanted to go. We didn’t feel rushed and still got to see so much. Lots of laughs and the perfect balance of giving us facts and history but still letting us do our own thing. A memorable trip, would recommend!
Sandra - Óbidos & Sintra
Kate K,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sandra is an excellent tour guide and driver. She is very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and friendly. Highly recommended.
Obidos and Sintra day trip from Lisbon
alaneZ2908TE,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day trip to Obidos and then Sintra. Vasco from Premiere Tours was our guide and driver. He picked us up at our hotel and we set out for Obidos. Along the way, he did a great job of sharing information about life in Portugal, the history of the area and where we were going.We arrived in Obidos before it got crowded and could really enjoy the village while it was still quiet. Vasco showed us the castle and how to walk to the ledge at the top of the castle wall. He then showed us around town and then took us to a shop where authentic, ginja is made. That was a highlight, and we bought some ginja to take home. After Obidos, we drove on to Sintra. We walked around the town and then took a tour of the Pena Palace. The palace was very interesting. There’s a lot to see in Sintra, but we only had time for a couple of places. We returned to Lisbon later that day. The day was very nice.
We had a lovely day with...
Laura B,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely day with Vasco with our driver. He accommodated every aspect of our day. Just wish we had more time. Sintra was very rushed to no fault of Vasco the day just ran away on us. Over all great day.
Sintra/ Óbidos private tour.
Sj9r,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo was full of historical facts about the area we visited. Pace of schedule was great. Got us back to our hotel on time.
Amazing day! Exceeded all expectations! A “world class experience”! Highly recommend Premier Tours!
John H. D,
Oct 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are very seasoned travelers visiting over 70 countries. We travel frequently with another couple and are extremely discrete and particular about our guides and our drivers. After a great deal of research we chose Premiere Tours due to their outstanding recognition as best tour company in Portugal as well as a phone call I made to the owner to insure we were getting not only a qualified driver but an outstanding English speaking driver. We had very specific things we wanted to see and hired Premier Tours for a customized 9 hour tour. Our driver was a certified Official Portuguese certified guide and he was an amazing driver. We hired a Mercedes Van and the car was clean and comfortable. Our guide spent the entire day informing us of so many amazing fact and showed us many “unknown” secrets of Portugal. We had an amazing day. I would highly recommend Premier Tours without any reservations. You will be thrilled if you are lucky enough to have the experience we had during our amazing day together.
Bad weather may have been a blessing
Sidney R,
Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Renato was our private tour guide to Sintra and Obidus. He was wonderful, very personable,. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history of the places we visited and answered all of our questions. We had heard that the Pena Palace is usually very crowded. When we were there it was very foggy. We didn't have any view from the Palace, but we also were able to get in without having to stand in line forever. This tour does not give much time to explore the town of Sintra, but with the bad weather it didn't matter to us. Renato was very accommodating, a very good driver. The van was very comfortable for the five of us,
Lovely Day Exploring Outside Lisbon
Nicole H,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful time! Óbidos was charming and Pena Palace in Sentra was beautiful. Really enjoyed our driver , Anthony, who provided great cultural and historical insights as well as tips for the rest of our travels in Portugal.
Stunning sites, great tour guide.
Cheryl M,
Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Vasco was a knowledgeable and personable young man. The scenery and sites are magnificent. Looking at the history around this beautiful part of the world was a day to remember. We would passionately recommend this tour to anyone whom may consider it. Having a personal guide made the experience so much more enjoyable.
Obidos and Sintra
Amy P,
Oct 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a nice day trip from Lisbon. Obidos very pretty but crowded with tourists so try to go really early before the crowds come or late in the day. Sintra lovely town but also crowded. Don’t skip the National Palace in town as no lines and impressive tile work. Pena Palace worth the very long steep climb up but again go early or late tour as the lines are long and crowds big.
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