About this experience
The idea of this tour is to offer clients a chance to get to know Sintra without spending the entire day on a tour. You get to choose which monument you want to visit and then really explore the lovely town of Sintra without rushing. You even get to try a local pastry and have the company of an enthusiastic friendly local guide.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Boosters are provided if required. Baby chairs are not. Clients must bring them.
- Sintra is quite hilly, hence visiting the monuments requires a moderate level of fitness.
What is included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to chosen monument is provided
- A local pastry is offered as part of the tour. Sintra is also known for its local pastries like the Queijada and the Travesseiro
Itinerary and highlights
On this tour travelers have the choice of choosing one of Sintra´s palaces from:
Pena Palace - a colourful eclectic palace located at the top of Sintra´s hills overlooking the surrounding landscape
Monserrate Palace - A gorgeous palace with lush gardens located within the Sintra hills
The National Palace of Sintra - Portugal´s oldest Palace situated in the heart of Sintra´s historical town centre
Quinta da Regaleira - A unique palace know for its spiral well that you descend into some underground caves
Queluz Palace - The Portuguese Versailles, a beautiful luxurious palace where the King even made his own canal covered with blue and white tiles within the grounds to wonder on his gondula in the summer.
Mourish Castle - This Castle is located on one of Sintra´s hills overlooking the historical centre of Sintra and the Atlantic Ocean
The historical centre of Lisbon is a charming UNESCO world heritage site with little streets and colourful buildings where you can explore and try some local pastries.
Meeting and pickup information
- It is also possible to pick you up from another location. Just get in touch and we will arrange it.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tours Bernardo
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Boosters are provided if required. Baby chairs are not. Clients must bring them.
- Sintra is quite hilly, hence visiting the monuments requires a moderate level of fitness.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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