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.
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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.
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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(286)
Margarida exceeded our expectations by miles. She was born and raised in Lisbon and knows it like the back of her hand. She picked us at the airport and took us directly to Sintra. She walked everywhere with us and gave the history and interesting information about everything we saw. She took pictures of us at so many interesting sites. She used to be a professional photographer so the pictures turned out great (no charge). She is a caring and friendly person, and she was always looking out for us. Because of her I highly recommend Viator. If you are booking in Lisbon, ask for Margarida.
We had Francisco as our tour guide. He was super informative and gave us great direction when he would drop us off in Sintra and then again at the Palace. We didn't book to go into the Palace which I'm glad we didn't do as it was very warm and the lines to get into the Pena Palace were insane. We explored the outside of the palace and the gardens which were really cool. We also liked seeing the village of Sintra which was so quaint...almost midevil like. Francisco was very personable and I would definitely recommend asking for him!
Francisco was great! Picked us up at our Airbnb. Really knew the Sintra area well and even gave us plenty of suggestions when we explored the areas on our own before he picked us back up
Don’t do this, your bus in banned from entering Sintra in summer. They swap you to a local bus at the station. Standing room only. Uphill hill with poor driving. Applying brakes harshly on hills with standing veteran passengers! Not good for those over 18 and not Olympian fit. Plain and simple Nickel and diming by the local authorities, forcing all buses out, when can diners and private cars are unibstructed……
Miguel was the most FANTASTIC tour guide. I would definitely recommend him and this tour to anybody visiting Portugal.
Hi Brooke, 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!!!
The tour was excellent! Miguel was prompt, polite, knowledgeable, and made every effort to make certain we had a great experience! He just didn’t know the area, he was genuinely interested in meeting our every tour need.
Bonjour Laura, Nous sommes ravis de lire votre commentaire ! Cela nous remplit de fierté en tant qu'équipe et Miguel, en tant que professionnel dévoué, était très heureux. Merci infiniment pour votre soutien !
Very beautiful day. The Pena Palace is a must-see. We were very well accompanied by Miguël. This reservation allowed us to avoid very long lines. Nothing negative to say.
Bonjour Brigitte, Nous sommes ravis de lire votre commentaire ! Cela nous remplit de fierté en tant qu'équipe et Miguel, en tant que professionnel dévoué, était très heureux. Merci infiniment pour votre soutien !
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!
Hi Brenda, 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!!!
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!!!
