Tuk Tuk Private Tour in Sintra and Coast
Description
Sintra, the mountain of the moon, is one of those places full of magic and mystery where nature and man combine in such a perfect symbiosis that UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage Site. This tour consists of a TukTuk trip in the classic "Piaggio Ape Calessino 200" we will stop at the best viewpoints and have the opportunity to contemplate the most enigmatic palaces and castles of Portugal. The tour begins by always passing through the historic center of Sintra towards the mountain where you will have the opportunity to see the following monuments such as the National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Biester Palace, Castle of the Mouros and Palace of Pena. We continue towards Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe or towards the Azenhas do Mar, considered the mini Santorini of Portugal. "At the end of the tour we can end in a palace of your choice" with also recommendations, what to do in Sintra during your stay, including restaurants and places to relax and breathe Sintra.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This tour begins at the meeting point, thus continuing to the mountain, where we will pass through the best viewpoints. We will stop at a viewpoint from where we will have the view of the National Palace of Sintra, also known as the Royal Palace of Sintra, is one of the most important and well preserved medieval palaces in Portugal where you will have the explanation of its history.
Next we will stop at Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most mysterious and fascinating places of Sintra of the 19th century. As we approach, the landscape transforms with dense vegetation and the winding paths lead us to this true fairy tale. The farmhouse, with its enchanted gardens, fountains and enigmatic architectural elements, is a maze of stories and symbolism that transports us into a world of mystery and beauty. We will talk about the history of the monument, is to enjoy these fantastic views.
Next we will stop at the Biester Palace, built in the 19th century, the palace has a unique beauty, surrounded by beautiful gardens and an atmosphere of mystery and charm. The building is famous for its connection to the world of cinema, having been one of the locations of the film The Ninth Door (1999)
Next we will make a stop at the viewpoint for the Castle of the Moors Isolated there in the high, one of the peaks of the Sintra mountain, the Castle is a fortification of the eighth century, the time of the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. We will talk about the history of the monument, it is to take advantage of these panoramic views for some fantastic photographs.
Next we will stop at a viewpoint with the view of the Palacio da Pena a sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra. The colorful tones of the palace, the highest exponent of Romance in Portugal and eternal work of D. Fernando II, King-Artist, open doors to the imagination of all who arrive there. There we will talk about the history of the monument, it is to take advantage of these panoramic views for some fantastic photographs. The entrance to the palace and its gardens is optional. The visit does not include the Guide inside the palace. The Guide will take you to the entrance and wait for you while visiting the Palace. (In the pick-up ticket + Peony Park option)
On the option "Meet the Guide in your hotel" and "Pick-up ticket + Pena Park" we will stop to get to know the famous Villa and have lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Arriving at the westernmost point of Europe presents us with a wonderful and dramatic road, where you can see the great expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. At this location we will make a longer stop so you can enjoy and explore the views. NOTE: In less favorable weather conditions, we always have the chance to visit the charming Azenhas do Mar, a small holiday village built on a cliff.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel, Airbnb or local accommodation is in Sintra the pick-up is free, send a message such as the name or address of the place if you don't find it in the list.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is not possible to transport children under 7 years old
- attention: if you are more than 3 people the group will be split in different tuktuks, because we only have small tuktuks. however, we will be always together
Reviews(39)
Great experience, great tour, very beautiful and interesting. The driver also guided the tour, she was very well informed, nice, relaxed and funny. A pleasant ride. The best!
Tiago may have been our best guide ever! Showed us every important site in historic Sintra. Friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic! Would highly recommend this tour!
We popped out of the Sintra train station, and right into Luisa's Tuk Tuk. What a fantastic guide, and fun person she is! We had a wonderful day zipping around. First the basics: The price was fine, for everything we saw, the fun we had, and the lively conversation with Luisa - we talked about history, Portugal in general, bits about Sintra, music, Sintra nature, cork trees, life and everything! The Tuk Tuk is the way to go - a cute vehicle that really zips. It was my BF and I, and we popped for the whole afternoon tour. Worth it! We were beset by the flooding and general bad weather in Portugal that was happening at this time - the castles were closed - road damage, but we were able to view them from a short distance, and get all the relevant details. Luisa knows her Portuguese history, and she delivers her stories with humor, fun and great information! Weather conditions are NOT the fault of the tour company, and we alleviated them as best we could. Luisa is a native of the area, and her affection for her home really shows in her enthusiastic tours. We saw: Azenhas de Mar Colares (a charming small village RIGHT on Azenhas de Mar) We admired it from the coast. Cabo de Roca Pena Palace (outside) Cascais nature, birds, and a bit of storm damage! We ended up in Sintra, in the commercial/tourist area - which was charming, with lots of shops and restaurants. This tour, though, was definitely the highlight. Highly recommended!!!
Very friendly. Very informative. Not rushed. Lots of local information. Tiago was very personable and knowledgeable
This was one of the best experiences in Portugal. Tiago is an excellent guide and made sure we had a memorable tour despite weather not being in our favour. Somehow the misty conditions just added to his stories about the history and folklore of Sintra. I would highly recommend booking with Tiago for a tour.
We had a great time in this tour. Luísa was a great tour guide, she talked a lot about every stop that we made. She really made the tour interesting and fun!
We had a wonderful day with Luisa in Sintra and on the coast. The ride with the TucTuc was a lot of fun for us.
Luisa was super nice and helpful in making us tour along the coast and to the villages. She stopped often to explain some sights and viewpoints and to take pictures. A really nice girl, very happy to have done the tour with her, obrigado! 🫶🏻
Due to the country closing roads we couldn’t access all the sites but still had the best time. Luisa was great! Such a beautiful area and got to learn a lot along the way. Highly recommend!
The guide is called Tiago and is mega friendly and endeavoured. He loves his region and his country! His explanations are competent and interesting. He knows many small details and he shows a lot of patience. He is very punctual and warm. It takes individual needs into account and is very reliable. Very good and perfect. Again and again!
