A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, where you can find historical remnants of the Bronze Age at stations diverted from the History of Portugal.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $344.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
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.
Sintra National Palace Museums and Palaces The Sintra National Palace is unique among the royal medieval palaces in Portugal and the most distinguished building in the village of Sintra. From the first dynasties of the country, Sintra was one of the favorite places of Portuguese kings and queens, although the palace we can see today was an initiative of Dom João I, who rebuilt it, and Dom Manuel I, which enriched the building's decorative character. and added a new wing. Visit the interior of the palace, where you will surely discover a little more about the history of Portugal. The decoration is quite remarkable, being a combination of various artistic styles that depended on the respective tastes of the kings who lived here, and designed to give the various rooms different names. In particular, it draws visitors' attention to the Swan Room, the Armory Room, the Magpie or the Reading Room and the chapel. Outside, the palace's most striking and distinctive feature is the kitchen's two large conical chimneys, each measuring 33 meters in height, now adopted as the symbol of Sintra.
Palace and Quinta da Regaleira Museums and Palaces Very close to the historic center of Sintra is Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most enigmatic sights of Sintra. Quinta da Regaleira was built in the early twentieth century by millionaire Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), who managed to realize one of his dreams here with the help of scenographic architect Luigi Manini (1848-1936). Surrounded by lush greenery, Palácio da Regaleira is a fascinating discovery. The palace was built in a romantic revivalist style, imitating Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architectural and decorative forms, mixed with mythical and esoteric symbolism. A special mention is reserved for the Holy Trinity Chapel, where visitors can take a spiral staircase down to the crypt to discover the monumental initiation pit that, deep down, leads through a cave to an amazing lake hidden in the middle of the gardens. .
Museums and Palaces Park and Palace of Monserrate This fantastic Romantic park was created by William Beckford, who fell in love with the Sintra Mountain.
Monday to Sunday 09H00 We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Tour Sintra lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $172 per person for this Sintra experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $344. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Monday to Sunday 09H00 We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement. Pickup points include Olivia Lisboa Hotel, Hotel Florecente.
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 14 verified reviews; it is run by Fantastic Ride.
We spent a lovely day at National Palace of Sintra & strolled around Sintra town & visited National Palace of Pena . Miguel was a great host recommending places to visit & eat. Would definitely recommend!
Hi Stella, 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!!!
Our guide Francisco Sequeira was outstanding. Our hotel was in a very busy part of Lisbon and he was on time and he messaged us with clear pick up instructions to start the journey. His knowledge of the history of the area was thorough and interesting and he listened to our preferred sites to see on the way, and then structured our day accordingly, taking into account our request for easy walking options and must see attractions. He suggested we finish the day with a visit to the Queluz National Palace and Gardens which was amazing. Great great day !
Hello Garry, 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!!!
We made a tour of Sintra accompanied by the guide Carlos who was extremely attentive to us, took us to beautiful places and also explained to us all the history and importance of the places, thanks to the company Fantástic Raide especially to the guide Carlos.
Olá Priscila, Ficamos muito felizes em ler sua avaliação! Isso nos deixa muito orgulhosos como equipe e o Carlos, como um profissional dedicado, ficou muito feliz. Muito obrigada pelo seu apoio!!!
George was excellent and most helpful. Information for meeting was simple and easy to follow. He was able to adjust and be flexible with our family. The information and knowledge he shared about Lisbon and Sintra along the way was very nice. Highly Recommend!
Hello Christine, 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. Come back soon. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Our driver, Jorge, was great. He told us about the places, knew his way around the roads, and advised us how to get Pena Palace tram tickets without waiting in a line. The restaurant he took us to for lunch was also wonderful. He gave his advice for restaurants and other sights to see while in Lisbon. However, I do not think the stated itinerary is possible given the lines at the various locations. Our tour started at 9a, I think it needed to start at least by 8a to get us to Sintra when it opened. We had to skip the Moorish Castle to make our 11a time slot (pre-purchased) for Pena Palace. On a rainy day in October it took 40 minutes to get through the line at the gate to the 11a line at the palace, and another hour to get into the palace from there. I would recommend getting Pena Palace tickets in advance for the earliest possible timeslot and going straight there. Leave a couple of hours for Quinta da Regaleira after. Unfortunately, we did not have time to visit the National Palace or the Moorish Castle.
Hello Michell, 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!!!
Packed full day! Only wished tickets were included. We spent an awful amount of time in line purchasing our tickets.
We had a wonderful day with Filipe visiting Sintra and the other sites nearby. Pena Palace is beautiful! Filipe was very knowledgeable and professional. He recommended a great pastry shop in Sintra that was a fun and tasty break from all of the walking we did around the palace grounds.
Hello Sarah, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
This is not a tour, but a private driver that transports you between sights and arranges for a fantastic lunch. I would recommend the itinerary start with Pena Palace to avoid waiting in long lines and then onto the Moorish Castle. Our driver was great and provided us with insights to/from the Sintra, but at the price, we'd anticipated more of a tour guide at each of the locations.
Jony was a great guide, shared his vast knowledge of rhe area and customized the pace to our needs. Would definitely recommend to others
Dear Customer, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and João, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
I am so embarrassed to say I thought Pena Palace WAS Sintra! I had no idea Sintra was the area and there are many palaces to visit! Felipe our amazing guide from Fantastic Ride in Lisbon took us to the beautiful, romantic Pena Palace first. It is wonderful to be travelling again and talking to guides in the industry to see how they have coped and are coping with the impact of the pandemic. The mood is very upbeat so let’s hope it continues. Felipe then took us for coffee and pastries after exploring Pena and afterwards wanted to show us the other side of Sintra, the mysterious side, so we headed to Regaleira Palace. Lots of gothic style, Templar folklore and free masonary.. 20 years ago nobody bothered with this Palace and Felipe and his friends used to explore the place when it was pitch black and scary! Now it is a UNESCO world heritage site! The well was particularly amazing and Felipe knew just how to make the trip personal to us. Taking care of my elderly mum on the steps and not overwhelming us with too much detail at any one point.
Dear Customer, We are so glad to read your fantastic review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated prefessional, felt overwhelmed. He allready had told me that the day with you was incredible and that you and your family are amazing!This makes us believe that this pandemic will go away and that we´ll be doing what we love to do again very soon...Thank you so much for your support!!!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tour Sintra | 8–9 hours | 4.8 (14) | $172 | |
 Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (747) | $141 | View |
 Private Sintra Tour Palaces and Coast by Vintage Car or Jeep | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (411) | $80 | View |
 Sintra Historical Jeep Adventure - Palaces & Secret Routes | 7 hours | 5.0 (407) | $75 | View |
 Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon | 4–5 hours | 4.7 (300) | $109 | View |
 Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon | 8 hours | 4.9 (281) | $126 | View |
 Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Palaces, Gardens & Coast | 5 hours | 5.0 (268) | $86 | View |