Sintra, Pena Palace and Regaleira, Half Day, Private tour
Description
Explore the breathtaking views of Pena terraces and park, the landscapes of Sintra and the stunning architecture of Quinta da Regaleira. Wander through the charming streets of Sintra, rich in history and unique atmosphere. With an expert guide leading the way, enjoy personalized attention while learning all about the local life, food culture, or anything you want to know. This intimate experience, limited to just 8 participants, ensures you get the most out of your day trip. - Duration: Approximately 6 hours, including hotel pickup and return - Small group of up to 8 travelers for a personalized experience - Visit iconic sights like Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Park - Enjoy free time to explore Sintra * Pena Park & terraces ticket included: guided visit. ** Regaleira ticket included: independent and self-guided during your time in Sintra (with Audio guide)
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit to the Pena Palace terraces and Park (enjoy palace history, viewpoints, terraces and park, only not entering rooms). The Pena Palace is one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in Europe. Being the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), it 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 (ticket included, Pena Park visit, just not seeing interior).
In the center of Sintra you can either stay in the village, view the National Palace or walk to visit Regaleira (tickets not included). Also, a great option is to stay, and 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".
Regaleira is a 19th century Villa, known as Palacio da Regaleira. Located in the center of Sintra, it was bought by a Portuguese businessman who was fascinated by secret orders such as Freemasonry and the Templars. Regaleira was transformed into a palace surrounded by gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, symbolic places, typical of secret societies and rituals. A unique monument influenced by Romantic, Neo-Gothic and Manueline architecture. When in Sintra you can walk to see Quinta da Regaleira (includes ticket for a self-guided visit, during your time in Sintra)).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup in Lisbon city centre, from 7h40 at hotels downtown or 7h50 Uptown - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk 5 min to a nearby meeting-point. If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (Praca Luis de Camoes 7h40 / Praca Figueira 7h40 / Hard Rock 7h45 / Evolution Saldanha 7h45 / Praca Marques de Pombal 7h55). Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Good to skip lines
- Includes visit to Pena Palace terraces and park (guided - enjoy palace history, viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms)
- Includes Regaleira visit (self-guided)
- Tours can be bilingual (operated in 2 languages)
- Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
- LGBTIQ+ friendly
- Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
- Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
- We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
