Sintra & Lisbon Highlights, Small-group tour
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Small-group, with no more than 8 participants
Day tour, combining the highlights of Sintra and Lisbon. Visit the gardens of Pena Palace and then explore old Sintra. Later, back in Lisbon, for lunch in Belém. We will take through the Lisbon gems, learn about history, enjoy the old medieval streets, taste the local pastry and go for great pictures. We will bring a bit of our history whilst giving you good insights about the way we live, our food, and all you want to know.
• Small-group (up to 8) - Pickup & Drop-off
• Pena Palace - gardens and exterior
• Sintra old town, option National Palace*
• Guincho beach
• Belém
• Praça Comércio
• Lisbon Cathedral
Visit unique monuments, as our experienced guides take you to UNESCO sites and, to the amazing medieval town of Sintra. Then, after the view of Guincho, have lunch in Belém and end up with wonderful views of Lisbon, before we take you back, at the end of the afternoon (16h30 - 17h).
*Monuments tickets not included
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good to avoid queues
Sintra has beautiful, though old and winding roads. Please come prepared in case you suffer from motion sickness
LGBTIQ+ friendly
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit, particularly the Pena Palace, which is 20min walk up on a hill
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Park and National Palace of Pena
Pena Palace is a one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in europe. Being is the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II - the king-artist - fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights.”. An unforgettable experience.
Centro Historico de Sintra
Enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry "Travesseiro". You might also want to visit the National Palace of Sintra, one of the most important palaces during middle age. Several monarchs used it until the end of the Monarchy, in 1910. You will "feel" the many generations which lived in this amazing monument, particularly during the discoveries where it was where significant decisions were made to discover Africa, Brazil and sea route to India. It presents characteristics of medieval, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and Romantic architecture. It has the largest collection of Mudejar tiles in Portugal.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Guided tour at outside of monuments
Pick-up & Drop-off at your hotel
Entry tickets for monuments
We will visit the exterior and gardens of Pena Palace, see architecture but not go inside
Excludes Food & Drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Sintra & Lisbon highlights
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect day!
francoiselY5340TC,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A perfect day, with a visit to the gardens of the Palace of Pena – we saw everything, but chose not to enter the apartments, which was an excellent decision. Then Sintra, the Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais. Ideal for celebrating 20 years of marriage! And with a guide who has travelled the world and speaks excellent French – a most pleasant company.
A beautiful day
Rita M,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day: Pena Palace, Sintra, Cap Roca and free time for lunch in Cascais with sea views.A private excursion with an exceptional guide – highly recommended for an unforgettable experience!
From Sintra to Cabo Da Rocca ,” Onde a terra se acaba e o mar comenca “
lidialD8903DM,,Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00February20/2025 .What can be better than having a sunny , beautiful day , a great group we have met , beautiful places to visit and an amazing , professional , knowledgeable guide ,Filipe . All these places are a Must in Portugal . Portugal centuries of civilization and great history .Good food and good wine , too during lunch. We took gazillion of pictures !Beautiful sight seeing ! Unique Rocca ! Great lunch and of course Pastel Nata ! Thank you Filipe for such a great tour !❤️❤️❤️❤️
Magical experience with Filipe!
RoopS25,,Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour! It was the highlight of our trip and we preferred the surrounding areas of Lisbon better than Lisbon itself. Filipe was an absolute gem and a gentleman. Kept us engaged and the tour was very well organized. We learned so much from him about the history of Portugal and the Palace in Sintra. He is extremely caring and knowledgeable. By far the best tour guide we had on our Portugal trip! I nominate Filipe for President of Portugal! :)
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Zaria S,,Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Rodrigo was great! Show up on time, and was very helpful during the tour with suggestion of restaurants, snacks, and more :) Would book again.
Excellent!!!!!!
victoriaeB3300SJ,,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day!!!! Our tour guide, Rodrigo, superseded all of our expectations. Not only did he school us passionately on the colorful history of Portugal, he made us feel so comfortable and at ease all during our time with him. We always felt well informed and SAFE. This tour was definitely amazing. Pena Palace is a destination not to be missed, and Rodrigo is the one to show you. Kudos for an excellent experience. Obrigada!!!!!! XO
Great Tour
Michael P,,Sep 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Rodrigo was awesome and the tour was great and very informative. Pena Palace was amazing and overall a great experience!
Awesome tour
mikepfl,,Sep 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taken many tours but definitely one of the best. Our guide Rodrigo was a wealth of information as well as humorous. We had a great day from the Pena Palace to Belem.
5 star tour!
Ardglen,,Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So many beautiful sights! Sintra tour is deffinately a must. So many palaces, pretty towns for shopping, beaches and nice restaurants. We exceptionally like the private tour with our Guide Nuno! No waiting around, he took us to all the spots with no wasting time with groups or crowds! He is so smart and treated us like family! Would deffinately recommend🤩
Great experience
jankano,,Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nuno went beyond expectations in terms of organisation and knowledge he provided throughout the tour. He seemed to be quite passionate about what he was doing and we never felt neglected or bored. In the end we asked recommendation for a good port wine and he went out of his way and helped us out with that as well. The tour itself was good. It was just the right amount of time long and we managed to see everything we wanted and not be absolutely exhausted by the end. If someone is in doubt, don't be. It is really worth it
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