Private Tour
Private Local Sintra Tour: Palaces & Coast by Classic Car or Jeep
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
As locals of Sintra, we’ve designed this tour to give you an authentic and unforgettable experience. With a deep love for our hometown, we know the stories, legends, and hidden gems that most visitors never get to see.
We’ve divided the experience into three captivating themes: Culture and Heritage, where we explore Sintra’s rich history and iconic landmarks like Pena Palace or the Moorish Castle; Mountain and Nature, where we journey through lush forests and scenic viewpoints in the Sintra hills; and Coast and Ocean, where you’ll discover dramatic cliffs at cabo da roca, charming local villages, and beautiful beaches.
You’ll ride in style in one of our unique vehicles, which include an electric convertible jeep, a classic convertible jeep, or a vintage car, each adding charm and fun to the adventure.
Best of all, this tour is fully customizable. Whether you're passionate about palaces, nature, photography, or local food, we’ll tailor the route to match your interests and pace.
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
Private transportation
All mandatory insurance according to Portuguese law
Unique vehicles (classic car, convertible jeeps)
Local tour guide and driver
Pick-up and drop-off at accommodation/meeting point (based on the selected option)
Tickets and entrance fees
Guided visit inside the monuments
Pena Palace + Gardens ticket (ticket price: 20€ Per person).
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Park and National Palace of Pena
Discover Sintra with Locals – Mountains, Monuments & Coast in 4 to 6 Hours As proud Sintra locals—ranging from archaeologists and scouts to tourism experts—we’ve designed this tour to give you a meaningful, well-paced experience of our beautiful hometown in just 4 to 6 hours. We believe that the true essence of Sintra lies in a perfect trio: Monuments, Mountains and Coast. This tour brings together all three, taking you through a scenic journey filled with history, legends, and stunning landscapes. Our adventure begins with a drive up the lush mountain roads toward the iconic Pena Palace. We'll stop at special viewpoints where you see breathtaking views of the monuments. If you'd like, you can also visit the inside of the palace and its surrounding park. This part of the tour is optional and self-guided. Please note: Tickets are not included unless you select the option of Pena Park If you need help choosing the time slot to buy the ticket to pena, send us a message.
Famous for the health giving quality of its waters, the first references to the Fonte da Sabuga date back to medieval times. Here we will stop to have a sip of the "miraculous" water and hear some stories about Portugal.
Options
Pickup + Pena Park Tickets
Duration: 5 hours: The tour lasts on average 4 to 5 hours.
Includes Pick-Up and Drop-off:: Choose this option if you prefer to have the guide meet you at your Hotel, AirBnB or any other accommodation or meeting point
Our Vehicles:: Classic car with Sunroof, Classic convertible Jeep or Electric Convertible Jeep.
Tickets:: Admission to visit the Pena Palace Grounds Included. These include the Pena Palace terraces.
Pickup included
Meet the Guide at your Hotel
Duration: 5 hours: The tour lasts on average 4 to 5 hours.
Our Vehicles: Classic car with sunroof, Convertible classic jeep or electric convertible jeep.
Includes pick up and drop off:: Choose this option if you prefer to have the guide meet you at your Hotel, AirBnB or any other meeting point
Pickup included
Meeting Point in Sintra
Duration: 5 hours: The tour lasts on average 4 to 5 hours.
Meeting point:: Queijadas da sapa. Just a 2 minutes walk from Sintra train station.
Our Vehicles:: Classic car with Sunroof, Classic Convertible Jeep, Electric Convertible Jeep
Reviews
332 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very fun and unique and educational
Dominic L,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Manuel was super nice and friendly. Very knowledgeable tour guide as he is born and raised in Sintra. Lots of fun historical stories, lots of unique spots for great pictures, and you get to see the tip of the coast of Portugal and the Atlantic ocean. Cute little car with a personal feel. Highly recommended tour.
Worth every penny.
164simonan,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best tours we have ever booked. The tour guide was very knowledgable and super nice. You can basically do everything on your own pace and the guide took amazing pictures of us. Worth the money!!
Discovering Sintra with Diogo was too fixed!
ianbB5179UD,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience with Diogo! It led us to discover their beautiful homeland of Sintra with an incredible sympathy and passion. He knows immense historical details and tells everything in an engaging and fun way. She speaks perfectly English and French (besides Portuguese, of course!) and makes the visit really special. I highly recommend Diogo — without the slightest hesitation! Oh, and we can't forget your amazing Renault 4, which gives even more charm to the adventure!
Great tour!
NINA E,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really amazing experience. Diogo was very accommodating about customizing the tour so we could end somewhere specific. Our tour guide Manuel was very knowledgeable about Sintra and its history. He pointed out things we were interested in and helped my mom along steep inclines. The car was very cute and a nice way to see the sights! I would highly recommend this tour as it’s a great way to see the highlights of Sintra and truly a one of a kind experience.
In Depth Tour of Sintra and Coastline
Paul D,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was from Sintra so we got an in depth tour with an expert. Great sights and historical information!
I’m Spoiled Now
Marjorie V,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my first time booking a private tour and was I ever pleasantly surprised! My companion for the tour was Manuel. I chose that word intentionally as Manuel felt more like a friend showing me around his neighborhood and bringing me into his confidence sharing all of the interesting and juicy history facts versus the standard tour guide. He even taught me several Portuguese words - the one that stuck is how to order my new favorite treat, Pasteis de Bacalhau por favor 😋 I found the tour to be educational with breathtaking views, very laid back, and fun. I fear Manuel has set the tour bar for me and I am now spoiled!
Diogo #1 Sintra Tour Guide
Karen L,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Diogo as a fabulous tour guide, customized our tour to exactly what we wanted to do and see. He took us to see monuments and palaces as well as the ocean and mountains. He is very knowledgeable and we learned so much history from him. Last but not least he recommended an amazing restaurant to go to at the end of the tour. Thank you Diogo for a trip we will not forget and when (not if) we return to Sintra we will contact you for another tour!
Excellent family tour in Sintra
HanaGrobler,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Diogo. He adjusted the Sintra tour to our family needs, shared with us lots of interesting facts, great views and fun for all. He was very kind and knowledgeable! Excellent guide! Surely it helps that he is an archaeologist too! Highly recommended for his knowledge and kind character!
Excellent tour worth it definitely choose this one!
519yvonnew,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Great views of the sites and Diogo is an amazing guide who has lived in this area his whole life. We requested a lunch stop and had a fabulous meal too.
We couldn’t have asked for anything better!
Marielle B,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The prompt for this question asked why I rated this tour 5/5 - The answer is simple: Diogo. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. A true local to Sintra, he is a wealth of knowledge and genuinely a great person! I’d recommend you ask for him if possible when booking this tour. If I could rank him higher, I would! The cool car is honestly just a bonus when it comes to have him as a tour guide!
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