Private Shore Excursion: Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon Port

5.0 (49 reviews) Lisbon, Portugal
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Duration6h - 8h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This tour will be a day trip where travelers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra with the a private certified guide and a private air-conditioned van. Travelers will visit the Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as Monserrate Palace, National Palace the Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca. Since this tour is 100% customizable travelers can decide which monuments to visit in the inside or can decide to visit monuments only from the outside, just let us know! During the tour you will have the opportunity to try the fantastic Portuguese cuisine. The itinerary is designed in a way travelers will always avoid crowds. The duration of the tour can be adapted to the customer's preference, ranging from 6 to 8 hours, with the itinerary adjusted accordingly to fit the selected duration.

◉ Guided tour inside the monuments you choose to visit
◉ Private customizable experience
◉ Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides

What's included

  • Private driver
  • Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides
  • Port Pickup and Drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Entrance fees: Pena Palace & Park (€12.00 pp)
  • Quinta da Regaleira (€25 pp)
  • Lunch
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Lisbon Cruise Port
    The tour starts by picking travelers at the port
  2. Centro Historico de Sintra
    35m
    We will discover the colorful streets of Sintra while hearing fantastic stories about its history. After having a walk through the center you will learn about the fascinating architecture behind the National Palace in Sintra and before leaving you will taste its unique and delicious pastry, a delicacy which locals have been selling for more than two hundred years.
  3. Quinta da Regaleira
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    After, we will enter a place that will make you feel in wonderland: Palace of Quinta da Regaleira. A place full of magic, romantic architecture and beautiful gardens. You will walk through its caves before you get to know the famous 27 meter iniciatic well and the stories behind it. This will be a guided visit.
  4. Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
    10m
    We will stop for a few minutes to admire the amazing views of this 19th century summer palace. You will learn about its famous owner and his exorbitant hobbies, while admiring the unique architecture behind it. If you want to visit the interior of palace, let us know with anticipation.
  5. Praia das Azenhas do Mar
    15m
    Embark on a beautiful drive where you will encounter the picturesque and hidden towns of Colares and Penedo until we reach the coastline and the amazing village of Azenhas do Mar. Azenhas do Mar offers one of the best viewpoints where you will be able to appreciate this breathtaking fisherman’s town.
  6. Praia Grande
    30m
    We will stop at this amazing rock cliff beach in the coast. In Praia Grande you will have lunch in a beachfront local restaurant that offers delicious sea food and meat choices. For those curious to try Portuguese cuisine, this is the perfect place.
  7. Cabo Da Roca
    30m
    Explore the impressive coastline through secret places on our way to Cabo da Roca- The westernmost point of continental Europe. This place is what we call the end of the world. Be ready to admire the magnificent views and its cliffs.
  8. Park and National Palace of Pena
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    End the day with the most colorful and magnificent palace in Sintra: the Pena Palace. A national monument that constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. It is unique and it’s a classic example of the romanticism period in Portugal and in Europe. At the top you will have the best views toward Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais. This will be a guided visit.
  9. Castelo dos Mouros
    Pass by
    Admire this X century castle in the middle of the lush forest of Sintra. You will get to know about the North African Moors who build it and about the Christians who conquered it 4 centuries later. If want to visit in the inside let us know with anticipation.
  10. Lisbon Cruise Port
    The tour ends with drop-off at the port

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you want to pre book tickets, please send us a message
  • Minimum 1 – Maximum 15 passengers per booking
  • If you have any type of physical limitations let us know in advance so we can suggest what palaces to visit

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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