Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon

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Overview

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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Pickup Details

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.

What To Expect

1. Castelo dos Mouros 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. 30 minutes

2. Centro Historico de Sintra 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. 1 hour

3. Quinta da Regaleira 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. .

4. Park and National Palace of Pena Park and National Palace of Pena Museums and Palaces Pena National Palace Visit the fantastic Pena Palace exponent of 19th century Romanticism in PortugalSet 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. 2 hours

Additional Info

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

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Afternoon in Sintra

Published on Jun, 2024

Had a great relaxing afternoon visiting Sintra with my husband and Miguel our driver. Miguel was very patient and considerate of our pace when stopping for pictures or wanting to stay in a particular spot longer. We the stopped at a Cafe for coffee & Portuguese treats. I would highly recommend Miguel. His wealth of knowledge regarding Portugal history was impressive.

Beautiful trip to a beautiful place!

Published on Jun, 2024

We had a really great day with Margarita! She was prompt, full of information, and so kind to our daughter on her birthday! She helped us find local places and hidden gems.Thank you for the amazing lunch recommendation and fun day! Note about Pena palace...buy your tickets in advance and include the transfer to the top, it's a steep climb! The tour inside is interesting but you move in a straight line, and it's slow...there aren't many chances to go at your own pace. I'm glad we went inside, but it won't be for everyone. The most breathtaking parts are the outside of the palace and the views from the terraces.

Great private tour

Published on Jun, 2024

Our guide George was amazing! He speaks perfectly English and is able to provide all kinds of historical details regarding the area. The whole ride was very pleasant and friendly. I recommend him to everyone!

Great guide and trip

Published on Jun, 2024

Really interesting trip and just enough time to see everything. Phillipe our guide was friendly and knowledgable and I would recommend. Wear trainers as very hilly .

Very worthwhile visit to Pena Palace

Published on Jun, 2024

We had a wonderful visit to Sintra with our guide Miguel. He was able to share a lot of interesting history about Pena Palace during the drive and even walked with us through the palace, adding details to our experience. He really enriched our visit and we would recommend this tour.

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