About this experience
Discover the wonders of Sintra on an exclusive private tour, with stops at mysterious places like the tunnels of the Quinta da Regaleira. Explore the enigmatic Capucho Convent, almost hidden by the forest and granite rocks, and feel the breeze of the Atlantic at Cape da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe. This tour, led by a passionate local Guide, offers the freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Private tour with local Guide in Portuguese, English or Spanish
- Includes air-conditioned van transportation and free Wi-Fi
- Duration of 9h starting at 9h and ending scheduled at 18h
- Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel, excluding lunch and monument tickets
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Take and drop at the hotel
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Transportation by air-conditioned van
- Local Guide
- Guided tour outside the monuments
Not included
- Tickets for monuments and other activities
- Entrance/admission – Capuchos Convent (Optional)
- Entrance/admission – Quinta da Regaleira (Optional)
- Lunch
- Entrance/admission – Palacio de Monserrate (Optional)
Itinerary and highlights
A medieval village where mystery mingles with nature and palaces seem like a fairy tale.
A mystical space from the beginning of the XX century, linked to the Masonry and idealized POR Carvalho Monteiro and Luigi Manini.
Tickets to this monument are not included and are sold POR slots, if you want to visit we recommend purchasing them in advance. If you want to visit the Quinta DA Regaleira, please buy the ticket only for the 13h slot. Note that the Guide will only give explanations about the monument outside it.
Serra de Sintra is considered by many to be a mystical and magical place of lush vegetation, right in the heart of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
The Convent of the Capuchos, formerly known as the Convent of the Holy Cross, is a former convent of the Order of San Francisco located in the Serra de Sintra, in the parish of Colares, the municipality of Sintra, district of Lisbon, Portugal. It was founded in the 16th century, for Franciscan religious
Colares is a village whose history is lost to the end of time. Climbing through the splendor of the green Sierra de Sintra, contemplate the entire fertile valley with its name, having as its background the immense ocean, invaded by Cabo da Roca, where the earth ends and the sea begins.
At this location there will be a stop for lunch.
The Palace of Monserrate is a jewel of Romanticism in Sintra. The palace combines Gothic, Indian and Moorish influences. Its lush park functions as a botanical garden, hosting thousands of exotic species organized by world climate zones.
Meeting and pickup information
- Find us next to your hotel or apartment (or other address you indicate), we will be with a white Fiat cart. In case DE delay we will try to contact you, if we do not get a reply we only wait 15 minutes.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MoonShadow Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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