Private Tour
Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon
Overview
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A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, from where you can find historical vestiges of the Bronze Age to the deviant seasons of the History of Portugal.
*Please note:
An half day tour does not offer the same itinerary experience as a full day;
A 4/5 hour route includes driving through the main city attractions, with only one stop allowed, depending on the waiting queue.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Castelo dos Mouros
Moorish Castle – Sintra Monuments Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century. After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim. In the romantic period, in 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who wooded the surrounding areas, and gave a new dignity to the ancient medieval ruins. Noteworthy is the Moorish Cistern inside and the so-called Royal Tower. Located about 3.5 km from the historic center of Sintra.
National Palace of Pena
Park and National Palace of Pena Museums and Palaces Pena National Palace Visit the fantastic Pena Palace exponent of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal. Set on the top of Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of a former monastery. Built by D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married Queen Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and surrounding lands to build a summer palace for the royal family. A restaurant has been installed in one of the palace wings, with a terrace offering a beautiful panoramic view over the Sintra Mountains and the coast.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private tour
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
All insurance included
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Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon
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Reviews
242 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sintra is an amazing...
Brent W,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sintra is an amazing place with so much history and charm. And our guide Miguel was fantastic, very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.
A successful pivot
Cynthia P,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pena Palace was open for visitors according to all information provided to the public. Unfortunately, as we approached the road leading up to the palace, we saw that the road had been closed by the police. Due to constant rain, they were concerned about possible landslides on the road and decided to block entry. Our driver/guide, Francisco, knew that we had selected this tour specifically to spend time at the Palace. He communicated with his employer, and he ended up taking us to other sites. Francisco visited the sites with us and provided many historical details . He spent extra time with us, we were not rushed at the sites we visited, and he helped turn lemons into lemonade. Obrigada, Francisco.
Enjoyable half day in Sintra
Karen L,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was exactly what we were looking for. Francisco picked us up at our front door and whisked us away to Sintra giving us a concise history of the palaces on the way. We had the option to choose which and how many palaces we wanted to see in the time allotted and/or pick a lunch spot. Fransisco walked up up to Pena explaining many of the architectural features and met us after ourselves self guided tour. He recommended an adorable patisserie sandwich shop and allowed us to choose how we spent our remaining time in Sintra. If you like to have options this is definitely the tour.
Miguel is the BEST!
Louisa M,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day yesterday with Miguel. I can’t say enough about how prompt, knowledgeable, personable, flexible and “plugged in” he is. He arrived right on time after lots of pre-communication (due to my many questions) and made sure we arrived at Pena Palace in perfect time for our ticketed entry. He gave us an in depth tour of everything in the Palace (where he seemed to know all the staff) and took pictures of us in all the great spots. We then went into Sintra where he procured us a table at an amazing restaurant (where he also knew everyone) and then took us shopping in Sintra. We then took a scenic coastal tour back to Lisbon - through Cascais and other pretty coastal areas - as he pointed out many points of interest. We learned a lot and had a wonderful day with Miguel. We HIGHLY recommended him!!!
Skip it all with Viator!
Michelle P,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00I booked Pena Palace tickets and get check out and asked if I wanted to meet in Sintra or get picked up in Lisbon. I opted to get picked up in Lisbon. It’s providing tickets and then when we got to Sandra. I was told that I don’t have tickets for the Powers just for the tour. This makes no sense. Since the tour part. At least transportation was an add-on. The driver was really nice and informative but were so much perfume that I was nauseated the entire time. I would not have spent €200 to have somebody pick me up at the hotel when it’s at 3 euro train ride. Add to that that Driver dropped us off to take the palace tour that we paid for separately and then was not waiting for us when we were finished. I have done great Viator tours in the past, but I would not recommend them in Portugal.
Great time in Sintra
Sarita D,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Private one on one tour. Comfortable. Margarida our guide was excellent and made it a very personal experience. She took plenty of great photos and was very professional
Private driver
Sharon C,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Our tour guide was very nice and humble. However, due to the amount of traffic in Sintra , he did not join us and provide a tour. He had to drive the car and stay with it. He did provide information while driving about the place but it was not a traditional tour. I viewed it more as a private driver who took us to Sintra and picked us up from the locations. He apologized that he was not able to take us around on foot. I think given the tour operator’s experience with Sintra, they should have factored this into the description of the experience.
Sintra from Lisbon in comfort in half a day
Sari L,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a private lovely car with a very knowledgeable, personable and flexible driver/tour guide. Jorge. This gave us an overview of Sintra. Thoroughly recommend.
Great experience
G8212SDirinap,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience. Communication was smooth from the very beginning, and our visit to Sintra and its main highlights went perfectly. Jorge is a knowledgeable and attentive guide who really contributed to making the day enjoyable
We had limited time in...
Gretchen V,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had limited time in Lisbon so this half day tour was a great option. The private tour allows visitors to choose their own adventure. Francisco was a lovely host and shared history of the region and the palaces, giving us context to tailor our experience. We had a great half day! Sintra is beautiful!
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