Private Sintra Tour from Lisbon with Wine Tasting and Regaleira Palace
Description
Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unraveling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you. In this Sintra tour you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Gincho’s dunes, and the mysterious Sintra Mountains. This is a must-do site in Portugal! Regaleira Palace Ticket included!
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Itinerary
Visit the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines.
Your next stop is Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most amazing monuments of Sintra. Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most startling, magical and mysterious of the area. You will explore its tunnels, mazes and its riddles and symbols that are reminiscent of the mythology of Olympus, Virgil, Dante, Camões and of the Knights Templar Order. A place not to be missed! Ticket included!
A stop at a special place where you'll learn about the history of wine and taste the best regional wines.
Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region.
Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais.
On the way back, you will have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. The beach is a real sanctuary for surfing, windsurfing and kite-surfing.
Of course you can’t leave without visiting the charming town of Cascais. This former fishing village used to be a royal getaway. Nowadays it is still one of the most attractive destinations for the Portuguese and foreign elite thanks to all that it has to offer including boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches and much more.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup at lodging, when accessible by car
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vehicles: Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at the end of the day, daily, with the appropriate products in accordance with the cleaning protocol covid-19.
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
- Protection: In our vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be available free of charge, if customers need it. The driver will advise the use of a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after all stops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Reviews(33)
Looking for the best tour guide to Sintra?…I GOTTA Guy and his name is Jose! What a day we had.. A lot of Fun, Laughs, interesting facts and places to see. Jose’s goal is to make you happy.. mission accomplished. We had the best day of our entire Portugal trip sightseeing and learning about different towns in the area. The scenery was spectacular, the wine tasting was wonderful and the seaside lunch divine. I highly recommend you look no further and treat yourself to this private tour. Jane and Rob
A full day of seeing the sites of Sintra and the southeast coast of Portugal. Our guide was wonderful and the experience was great. Encountered several large tour groups and was very pleased to be in a private tour after seeing that. Easily worth the cost.
Jose was the absolute best! Not only did we get to see some of the usual great locations and sites on our journey, he provided us with several very unique experiences that you will not find with any of the other guides (I would tell you but he has sworn us to secrecy!). He also did a wonderful job on leading us to areas where we could journey and explore on our own. Our experience with Jose was fantastic and we so enjoyed learning about the rich and historic culture of Portugal from Jose!
I have traveled to over thirty countries, and this was beyond doubt the best guided tour I have ever experienced. Yes, we saw Regaleira palace, and yes, we went wine-tasting, but that was the *least* of what we did. Traveling with Jose Ribiero is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We learned the history of Portugal, not just as dates when buildings were made, but through stories passed down across generations. From a 19-year-old prince who built a palace that blended the world's cultures, to 200-year-old grape vines that survived the phylloxera attack that destroyed the rest of Europe, we experienced several hundred years of history in a single day. And that wasn't all: we saw secrets of Sintra only the locals know, talked about everything from Voltaire to Nelson Mandela (Jose is a phenomenal conversationalist), and ended up returning at the end of the day lighter and wiser. 5 stars aren't enough.
Great day out with Jose, who knows a lot about all sorts of things including wine, houses, history and culture, from the background of growing up outside Portugal
The Regaleira Palace was amazing. We had plenty of time to walk around and enjoy. Also, the wine tasting was nice. Our driver was very accommodating and entertaining.
I don’t even know where to start. The day we had with our driver - our new friend - José, was an unforgettable experience. The morning started off with a burst of energy (mostly his, as we had all been out the night before…!), and as the day progressed, we became immersed in the beautiful, relaxed, generous culture of Portugal. It did not feel like a driver taking some tourists around. We were truly going through a transformative experience. I will never forget the day we had: from the meandering roads, the indulgent tastings, the expansive beaches, the fresh seafood lunch, the intimate wine tasting, and of course, the colorful stories and rich history shared by José along the way. The day we had was the perfect cherry on top of an unbelievable trip. José… thank you. 🙏🏻
Jose was INCREDIBLE! If you want to explore Lisbon and not act like a tourist, choose his experiences!! Jose has genuine relationships with many local businesses, thus making the day so special.
We had a great time on our tour. Our guide, Jose Ribeiro, was full of energy, had amazing stories and made the entire day so much fun!
Jose is a gregarious and entertaining guide. He can tailor your trip how you like and provide interesting anecdotes! Communication through WhatsApp was easy and travel was efficient and comfortable.
