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Sintra Full Day Private Tour: Including Pena Palace + Regaleira

About this experience

Sintra is a magical and romantic location known to many across the globe. Come discover all of its natural and architectural wonders in a day you won’t soon forget! Considered many times to be the Romantic Capital of the World, Sintra will surely fill your hearts with love. Considered by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site, Sintra has some great highlights for you to experience. After discovering wonders like the Pena National Palace and the beautiful Quinta da Regaleira, we’ll take you on a relaxing journey passing through Cabo da Roca and ending at the coastal splendor of Cascais.

Of the six magnificent Sintra wonders suggested in the itinerary, you will have the magical experience of visiting three of your choice, and if you select the Skip-The-Line option, tickets for Pena Palace are included!

Enjoy our Private Tour with our Guide for a complete stress-free experience!

Let the adventure begin!

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • In case you chose SKIP THE LINE, tickets for Pena Palace are included
  • Private tour
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Driver/guide

Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Moving forward we have the stunning Quinta da Regaleira. This yet another UNESCO-listed site has anciently carved buildings, incredible gardens and a gothic breeze that will enchant anyone who dares to enter. Full of history behind it, you will learn all about the caves, secret wells and art that originated from the Masonry, the Templars and the Rose Cross.
( Suggested Monument )

This magnificent property is a jungle of exotic trees and flowering shrubs. Its’ history dates back to the time of the Moors, but it was named after a small 16th century chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Monteserrat, from Catalonia, Spain.
( Suggested Monument )

Before moving towards Cabo da Roca, You may want take a stroll through the historical center of Sintra. This is a good time to rest, lunch and try out some traditional regional pastries. You'll enjoy one hour of free time!

The 19th-century Romantic palace is a wonder to discover and one you will not soon forget. It is one of the best places to take pictures. It’s placed high on top of the mountain with a splendid view that stretches for miles, all the way to the Ocean.
( Suggested Monument )

In the heart of the village of Sintra, a pair of unusual conical chimneys rise above the Royal Palace. This Palace became the favourite summer retreat of the court and continued, as the residence of the Portuguese royalty, until the 1980s. The gradual reconstruction of the palace resulted in a fascinating amalgam of styles.
( Suggested Monument )

As you stroll through the beautiful and exotic landscape, your guide will give you historical and architectural details on the region but letting you explore the monuments on your own. Later we continue through the National Park onwards to see the Moorish Castle and Montserrate Palace.
( Suggested Monument )

We'll finish off with Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, is yet another great spot to take some pictures and feel the sea breeze.

After more than a century as a holiday resort, Cascais has a certain notoriety that more recent resorts lack. Its history is visible in the villas along the coast. The sheltered sandy bay was once a prehistoric fishing port.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Private Pickup & Dropoff included in all options

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • Portuguese — Written
  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • Italian — Guide
  • Italian — Written
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Spanish — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • SWINGO by Avenidas

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Skip-the-Line enables access to Pena Palace directly to the entrance line, and avoids the ticket line.

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

  • Regaleira + Pena Gardens: Tickets for Regaleira and Pena Palace Gardens (You will be able to visit the Pena Palace Gardens, Terraces and Kitchen) Pickup included
  • Skip the Tickets line and Visit the Gardens and Interior of the Pena Palace! Pickup included
  • Pena Palace + Regaleira : Visit Regaleira + Pena Palace Gardens and Interior of the Palace Pickup included
  • Standard Sintra Tour, including Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Pickup included

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