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Private Sintra & Lisbon Tour: Pena Gardens, Views & Local Sweets

About this experience

This private Sintra and Lisbon day tour offers an unforgettable experience. Start in Sintra with the iconic Pena Palace, exploring its beautifully landscaped gardens, panoramic terraces, and romantic chapel with breathtaking views over the town. Visit a famous pastry shop to taste the renowned Travesseiros de Sintra, a traditional local sweet, and enjoy a relaxed lunch break at a local restaurant, choosing your favorite Portuguese dishes at your own pace. In the afternoon, continue to Lisbon, starting with Belém and its famous monuments, including Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Indulge in a Portuguese custard tart (Pastel de Nata) at a local café. Finally, explore the remaining neighborhoods of central Lisbon, stopping at the city’s best viewpoints for stunning panoramas and unforgettable photos. This carefully curated tour combines history, culture, architecture, gastronomy, and scenic beauty for a truly memorable day.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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FD Lisboa Sintra
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • natural water
  • Front and rear AC system
  • Sedan (Mercedes-Benz class E) or Van (Mercedes-Benz class V)
  • Local Portuguese guide living in Lisbon

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Pastel de Nata or Travesseiro or Queijada de Sintra (1,60€ each)
  • Pena National Palace (Includes exterior balconies, gardens and chapel)

Itinerary and highlights

Tour with panoramic views from Lisbon to Pena Palace

Visit of the Pena Palace gardens accompanied by the Guide/Driver as long as the vehicle is securely parked.

Tour with panoramic views passing through Guincho Beach, widely used for water activities
Opportunity to take a break for for a carefully selected restaurant for an authentic Portuguese lunch

See the Jerónimos Monastery, visit the Church of Santa Maria de Belém, and of course, try the Pastéis de Belém (custard tarts)

Panoramic tour of Belém with a stop without a visit at the Torre de Belém to see and learn about the history of the first transatlantic flight between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on a seaplane and the monument of the Torre de Belém (without a visit)

Panoramic tour of Belém with a stop at Padrão dos Descobrimentos without visiting to see and learn about the history of the compass rose offered by South Africa with the dates of arrival of the Portuguese to different parts of the world and the Monument of Padrão dos Descobrimentos (without visit)

Magnificent place to relax, enjoy the ambiance, and see the panoramic views of Lisbon.

From the Miradouro Nossa Senhora do Monte we can enjoy a panoramic view of Lisbon with Convento da Graça, Castelo de São Jorge, Baixa Pombalina, Cristo Rei, Ponte 25 de Abril, Elevador Santa Justa, Converto do Carmo and another viewpoint on the other side of the street. city Viewpoint São Pedro de Alcântara where we will stop later

Tour with panoramic views to drop-off in Lisbon

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick-up from your adress in the region of Lisbon - It as to be a adress were it is possible to stop the car

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ARR, Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Need to know the age of the infants

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick-up from your adress in the region of Lisbon
- It as to be a adress were it is possible to stop the car
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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