Private Tour
Private Sintra Tour with Pena Palace & Cascais
Overview
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8 hours
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This private Sintra tour from Lisbon is a fully personalized 8-hour experience designed exclusively for your group. Explore Sintra’s historic center, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais with a dedicated private local guide who manages timing and logistics so you can relax and enjoy the day.
You may choose the full Pena Palace ticket (including interiors) or opt for Park & Terraces, and its beautiful views, access for a relaxed visit without interior lines. Entry is pre-arranged to avoid waiting and protect your schedule.
This private day trip is flexible by design. Adjust timing, linger at favorite spots, and explore at your own pace before returning to Lisbon — relaxed, not rushed.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time is included in the tour duration.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Infant seats are mandatory and available upon request.
To ensure a smooth experience with fewer crowds, we start at 8:00 AM. This early start is essential for our 9:30 AM slot at Pena Palace, allowing you to enjoy the palace's interior without the high-season crowds. Starting later may affect ticket validity. Starting after 8:00 AM may result in tickets to visit the interior becoming void.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lisbon
Hotel pickup: Your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or exit door. If you're in a Lisbon historical district with restricted vehicle access, your guide will meet you at a nearby walking distance meeting point.
Castelo dos Mouros
A fortification founded in the 10th century during the period the Moors occupied the Iberian Peninsula.
What‘s Included
Private tour: No shared groups. Your pace, your schedule.
Pena Palace tickets included unless option "D: No Tickets Included" is selected.
Local guide: Knowledgeable guide who adapts the itinerary in real time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off: Door-to-door service from Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais
Private air-conditioned vehicle & transportation: Comfortable transport; fuel, and tolls included.
Complimentary bottled water
Meals and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Pena Palace tickets not included when No Palace Tickets option (D) is selected
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
D: No Tickets Included
Private Guide & Transport: Private scenic tour. No monument entries. Flexible, relaxed pace across Sintra & Cascais.
Pickup included
B: Palace Interior Entry
Scheduled Timed Access: Scheduled palace interior entry. Hassle-free tickets included. Ideal for guests who want interiors.
Pickup included
A: Scenic Pena Experience
Park, Terraces & Views: Guided Pena park & terraces visit, up close to palace. Relaxed, crowd-free, perfect photos. Interiors not included.
Pickup included
C: Fast-Track Entry Included
Reduced Wait Time Access: Priority palace entry to reduce wait times. Scheduled interior access included. Ideal for guests who prefer interiors.
Pickup included
Reviews
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Sintra tour by FAR
Don B,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruno was by far the best tour guide we have ever had. Extremely knowledgeable very pleasant to chat with made us feel like family right from the get go. We went through every part of Sintra Palace with excellent information and show us this I had never seen in watching hours and hours of YouTube videos. His recommendations for lunch were great. We had the most authentic and tasty tuna steak sandwich and octopus so far on our trip. If you are looking for the best Sintra tour then book with Bruno. You will finish the day feeling like you really saw Sintra and were treated like a king and queen.
Excellent excursion....
Lourdes R,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent excursion. Our Matias tour guide proved his knowledge and was very entertaining. Driver Carlos was very responsible. We had rain and we have no regrets about participating in it.
Excellent tour with Bruno!
Gary E,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruno is extremely caring, attentive, knowledgeable and kind! He picked us up at the hotel, had fast passes and had us wait for him to pick us up at predetermined spots due to the rain.
Bruno is wonderfully...
Maureen D,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruno is wonderfully informative and fun. We fully enjoyed the day with him traveling a round Portugal.
Amazing Sintra, Amazing Guide
Passenger779354,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Lisbon and the Andalusian region of Spain had been on our bucket list for years, so we decided that one of the days, while we were staying in Lisbon, we should visit the fairytale city of Sintra. The private tour we chose also included Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. We chose to do a tour on a Monday because many monuments and museums are closed on that day. We booked well in advance, and a few days later, we got a friendly message from Bruno, our tour guide, offering to answer any questions we might have about the trip. I can say, without hesitation, that Bruno is the best tour guide we've ever had. Of course, he is deeply knowledgeable about this region of Portugal, but beyond that he has deep personal roots, having been raised here. His tour included the most intimate details of the palace and surrounding areas. His own love for the region was evident in all the information that he shared with us, making everything we saw and experienced that day so memorable. When we reached Cascais, he had arranged for a delightful lunch at a beautiful seaside restaurant with great ocean views. We learned so much about the culture and life of the people in this region, and he was genuinely interested in our lives and travel experiences, too. Thank you, Bruno, for such a beautiful day! You are best guide any one could hope for! Beth and George
Bruno rocks!!
Anne M,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was very informative and engaging. We learned a lot about the culture and history of Portugal.. Bruno was super friendly and has true passion for what he does!
Best day on private tour of Pena Palace, Sintra and Cascais
Connie S,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent a memorable and wonderful day with Bruno. He shared the beauty of his beautiful country. We felt like we were with family. We love the kind people in Portugal, the delicious food, stunning scenery and architecture. We felt confident with this tour from the start with Bruno connecting right after the booking. His energy, knowledge and recommendations for cafes and lunch in Sintra and Cascais were exceptional. We would definitely recommend going with the skip the lineup at the Pena Palace. We felt like royalty. All day long we were ahead of the crowd. We highly recommend this tour with Bruno. It was one of our highlights in Portugal!
We have a lot...
Suzie B,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We very much enjoyed our visit. Our guide Matthew was great. He explained very well what we were visiting. He knows the story very well and tells it with great interest. He's very interesting.
Great Guide for Sintra -Bruno
Gail N,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time in Sintra hit all the highlights the guide Bruno was fantastic ! Very knowledgeable and friendly guide - Bruno thought ahead and was very well organized with an excellent plan for day’s activities
Bruno Made Portugal Unforgettable!
Phing S,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience! Bruno was the perfect mix of knowledgeable and hilarious—every story about Portugal’s history was fascinating, and he always found a way to make us laugh along the way. I felt completely safe the whole time (he’s such a careful driver), which made it easy to just relax and enjoy the ride. It honestly felt less like a tour and more like exploring Portugal with a good friend who happens to know everything about the country. I left with wonderful memories, so much new knowledge, and a huge smile. Highly recommend Bruno to anyone visiting Portugal! He’s the absolute BEST!!
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