Sintra Tour Tailor-Made (Personalized)
Description
Our mission is to make you happy in this magical place. This is a place to reminisce with a smile on your face. We live in Sintra and we love this village. We are a family business that loves meeting new people. Sharing knowledge with others is like traveling. We want to show you our favorite sites and provide the best experiences in Sintra. Small groups, gretat Places!
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The most famous building in Sintra is Pena Palace. Built in the 1840s, on the top of the hill, that can easily be seen from Lisbon and it is one of Europe’s most fantastic palaces. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. This palace it is a maximum reference of Portuguese Romantic architecture.
This is one of Sintra’s main tourist attractions. This magical village with its extravagant neo-Manueline gardens, dreamed by an Italian opera designer, Luigi Manini, under the orders of the Brazilian tycoon of precious stones and transport, António Carvalho Monteiro, known by Monteiro dos Millões.
Monserrate Palace is a beautiful 19th century stately home. This extravagantly decorated palace blends Portuguese, Arabian and Indian architectural styles and is one the most beautiful buildings in Sintra. The palace was commissioned by Francis Cook, an English textile baron, who used the estate as a summer retreat. The grounds of the Monserrate Palace hide specialist and exotic gardens with non-native plants. This palace is the smallest of Sintra’s three palaces but it is by far the most decorative and beautiful one.
At the westernmost point of Europe, where the land ends and the sea begins. The Sintra Mountain here abruptly meets the Atlantic Ocean in a cliff of more than 100 m high. The cape is wind-swept, and even in the middle of summer can be cold enough for a jacket or sweater. When weather permits, the views of the cliff are breathtaking.
Located on a cliff off the coast of Lisbon, near Sintra, Azenhas do Mar is among the most appreciated and exciting beaches in Europe. Because of the amazing views that it offers, it remains a popular tourist destination in both winter and summer. It gives you a chance to admire the great Atlantic Ocean in its entire splendor. With white houses perched on the North Slope and an extraordinary swimming pools dug out of the rock.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(92)
Antonio was a great guide for the day. We visited all main Sintra sites in the morning and headed to Cape Cabo and a fantastic beach in the afternoon. It was so easy being driven around on the private tour as we could spend time where we wanted. Would recommend beating the crowds via this way of touring. Make sure you check when and where to book palace and other areas prior to the tour.
Thank you Suki for your nice review, It was a pleasure to meet you and to show you Sintra. All the best!
This is a good option for those who have a sense of what they would like to see and don’t need/want a guide to tell them about the sites you see. Mostly, this was an extremely convenient and personalized ride service - where you didn’t have to worry about how to get to the next site and you had great help navigating where to purchase tickets for the site.
Thank you for your nice review. We very happy to know that you liked the tour. We only offer private tours so that our clients can enjoy Sintra at their own pace. All the best!
We really enjoyed the ‘full-day’ tour of the entire Sintra area with Classic Sintra Tours. Although the historic area is crowded were given great direction from Antonio our guide and driver for the day and he told us where to go and what to visit so as to maximise our experience. The 5 lakes of the Pena Palace is a great place to start and walk up to the Palace in the cool air and shade. (Especially if it’s hot) Start early! The admission fee for the Palace was 12 EUR each and as there are many renovations inside and to keep your time, we felt an inside tour unnecessary. The views from the top are great. We also had a timed ticket for the Quinta da Regaleira and we walked there from the old town. The visit was well worst it, stunning. Antonio was very relaxed and informative and made our day very pleasant. Great local understanding and personalised service.
HI Micah, Thank you so much for your nice review. It was a pleasure to guide you trough the village of Sintra avoiding the crowds. It is the only way to feel its magic. All the best!
Antonio was a superb personal tour guide! Born in Sintra, he knew the whole area in detail and was keen to share it with us. He gave helpful explanations about which walking routes to take at the castle, palaces and seaside locations and kept us on schedule without ever making us feel rushed. The lunchtime recommended restaurant suited our food preferences perfectly. We packed an awful lot into our day and were so grateful for Antonio's flexibility, which made it truly a day to remember always! Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your nice words and for reccomending us for a tour in Sintra. Our tours are private and without rushing. The charms of Sintra must be appreciated calmly. All the best!
During our full day tour, we had the opportunity to choose exactly which sights we wanted to explore. Our tour guide, Antonio, was familiar with the area which made the experience feel seamless and personalized, ensuring we could see as many sights as time allowed. The vehicle was simple but comfortable and well-suited for the tour. During our visit, his familiarity with the area proved especially helpful, as the region was still recovering from several storms that had closed some routes to certain sights. One memorable moment was when we asked for a beachside spot for fresh fish—he led us to the perfect gem, Nortada Restaurant in Colares. With stunning views and delicious food, it was the ideal addition to an already unforgettable day. My friends and I truly had an incredible tour. Highlights? The Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira and the grounds, Monserrate Palace and beautiful grounds (really liked their little outdoor/indoor cafe), National Palace, and exploring the Cabo da Roca area with our picturesque lunch spot Something we would do differently? nothing comes to mind
Thank you so much for your review. We are locals and our tours are private and tailor made. We want our clients to feel free and able to enjoy the wonders of Sintra at their own pace. Sintra is a magical place that should be enjoyed without haste so that its natural beauty can be fully appreciated. We were very happy to know that you loved Sintra as much as we do. Mission accomplished! All the best!
António has been an amazing host and guide. So kind and caring with lots of knowledge and information. After our experience we are yearning for another visit and exploring hidden Sintra with Antonio.
Thank you so much for taking some of your time to tell about your experience with us. Hope we will see you again!
Antonio was knowledgeable and very friendly. Made our journey really enjoyable and personalised. Keep up the good customer service!
Thank you so much for your nice words. We are very happy to know that you liked our service and had a good day in Sintra. All the best!
Antonio was brilliant, took us up to the Palace and waited for us and brought us back to Sintra. Thank you Antonio
We are happy to know that you liked your tour. Thank you for sharing it with us. Happy travels.
We had the most wonderful day with Antonio. Six of us took the train from Lisbon and met Antonio outside the station. He was a true blessing as he helped us plan a day that allowed us to see as much as possible, while also providing information and local tips. The rate was extremely reasonable and Antonio was a gem. I cannot recommend him enough.
Thank you so much for your nice words! You made our day! It is so good to know that we could help you in your visit to Sintra. Sintra is our village and we love to show it! All the best!
Beautiful day discovering Sintra and other areas up to Cascais. Antonio to whom my thanks go was fantastic. I can only recommend it, you will see more and do it much more serenely.
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience with us, and also thank you for recommending our tours. Our mission is accomplished when we make people happy. All the best.
