Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
Historic Center Sintra village from the municipal heritage to the world heritage, properly classified by UNESCO, visit the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, many buildings and remains of various periods and cultural movements remain.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We seek our customers throughout the Lisbon region (Sintra and Cascais). We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(280)
This was a great was to see Sintra and area without having the stress of driving or schedules and lineups! Francisco was very helpful and gave us time to explore on our own as well a guidelines as to how to navigate the area and crowds!
You can hit all the main attractions in a half day tour of sintra. The tour guide was great and gave us lots of tips and expert background on each location. Make sure to buy tickets to the castles ahead of time to save time and get the best time slots as they sell out fast. Even if you don’t get tickets to enter the castles, they are enjoyable enough from the outside and you still get to see amazing views. Also gave us the inside scoop on the best places to eat while in Portugal. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it.
Hi Michael, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Francisco, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
listen to the guides advice, he is not wrong. we went to the national palace on his recommendation, looks dull on the outside but is full of interesting rooms and artefacts.
Hi Philip, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Francisco, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Francisco our guide was very rude. He was stubborn and childish. He was knowledgeable but has a lot to learn if he wants to do this job. The description said two hours at the palace and we got 30 minutes. Everything in the description, was not what we got. He did what he wanted to do and did not try at all
Great experience. A half day was the perfect amount of time in Sintra. George was a phenomenal guide!
Hi Nicole, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Jorge, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
He knew the history and was very informative about the Portuguese countryside. He made it very easy to navigate a new environment in Sintra and my family appreciated his sincerity and expertise when taking us on our trip. I’d recommend him to everyone I know!
Hi Barbara, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Jorge, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Pena Palace and Sintra are always crowded. And both have lots of uneven pavement and hills. Our guide, George, gave us good advice at each stop. It was a nice experience
Hi Daniel, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Jorge, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Incredible personalized experience. Guide was awesome and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to share a lot of history on Portugal.
Hi Kirk, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team!!! Thank you so much for your support!!!
Margarida was a fantastic driver. There was a lot of traffic that day and she called to tell us she was going to be a little late ( maybe 20 mins) more time to enjoy our morning coffee. We did a half day at Sintra. she showed us all of the highlights, including the outside areas of the palace, the Moorish castle, and a little bit of the downtown. She was knowledgeable and efficient. She did a good job of whetting our appetite for a longer stay in Sintra! Thank you Margarida for such a a great day!
Hi Lisa, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Margarida, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Miguel was so accommodating and patient with us as we had a problem with our daughter. It was no nice having our own tour guide all to ourselves. The pick up and drop off was wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about Miguel and our day together!
Hi Jodi, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Miguel, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
