A moving experience you won't forget with a tour guide who became a friend - Rui is the best! My wife and I signed up for Rui’s Pena Palace tour because we liked his schedule for the day better than other tours. We were delighted to encounter not just a great tour guide but someone who became a friend. Rui struck the perfect balance of providing helpful information and direction while giving us the space to take in the sights and form our own memories. He knew how to avoid the crowds, pointed out the best views and told great (but not too many!) stories. After our Pena Palace tour we cancelled two sightseeing transfers we’d scheduled with other tour groups (from Lisbon to the Algarve and back) and booked with Rui instead. He tailored the trips to meet our needs, infused with his guidance about what he thought we and our three daughters (who joined us for the second of two weeks in Portugal) would most enjoy. We also added a second Pena Palace tour with Rui so our daughters could experience the sensational architecture, charm and views of Pena Palace (and Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais)! We loved Portugal so much we'll be going back. And when we do, we'll be calling on Rui. Moments after Rui dropped us off for the last time, we all reflected about how we were going to miss Rui, and our daughters insisted I immediately let him know he was already missed. Schedule Pena Palace with Rui and you won't regret it!

Great tour from the cruise port - Oliver picked us up at the port and away we went up to Pena Palace and the other sites on the tour. The tour was perfect and Oliver was very knowledgeable about the area and everything we saw.

Excellent Tour with Oliver - My family of 7 (ages 5 to 55) thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Oliver met us outside our cruise ship terminal and led us to a clean and spacious vehicle. He talked about sites we passed by as we made our way to Pena Palace. At the palace he let us out at the entrance, went a distance down the mountain and returned to us on foot. We were a few minutes early for our entry so he began our tour just outside of the gate. We are from the deep south, an area below sea level in the States, so breathing during the walk up the cobblestone mountain proved a little difficult. He took us to a small rest area halfway up to catch our breath before continuing. Once at the palace, he continued to teach us many interesting facts about the construction and the royal families that frequented there. He led us to many places in the palace that we may not have seen or known to enter on our own. Oliver was very patient and answered all of our questions. After leaving the palace he took us to Cabo da Roca in Sintra. The cliffs, coastline and monument there were beautiful and he led us to a safe area to take scenic photos. Afterwards, he took us to an area in Cascais that was lined with restaurants to give us time for a wonderful lunch. We returned to our cruise ship with plenty of time to spare before final boarding. If we ever return to Portugal we will definitely be booking another tour with Oliver.

Top Notch Tour! - Oliver was a kind, conscientious host (and a great driver). He knew absolutely the best time to tour the palace, places to park, and beautiful views to see! We would do another tour with him in a heartbeat!

Jam Packed Day With Spectacular Views & A Top Notch Tour Guide - The tour was phenomenal, and Oliver was a great guide! While most people stuck around central Lisbon, especially due to the time constraints of the cruise, Oliver managed to plan a spectacular day taking us to various outskirts of the city where we saw a magnificent palace, beautiful views, and even had time for a quick but delicious lunch in a popular cafe. He was very knowledgeable and personable, making for very good company throughout the entire day. It's clear he does this for the love of the game, separating him from many of the other tour guide options. Would highly recommend!

Great tour and guide - Very well planned while relaxed day and Oliver was a great guide with all the knowledge and very friendly. We were able to see all the places mentioned plus several more stops along tge coast.

Five stars! Book a tour with Olive Premium Tours! - My family and I went on a private tour of Sintra/Cascais with Oliver and had the best time! He was accommodating (we have 2 young children - 2.5 years old and 6 months old); prepared (it rained during our tour and he had umbrellas for us); knowledgeable (offering the perfect amount of information/history throughout the day) and friendly. Peña palace was amazing! Highly recommend!

Fun day trip outside of Lisbon - Oliver was warm, accommodating and flexible as we were traveling in Portugal with our 8.5 month old baby. Sintra was beautiful, along with Cabo da Roca and Cascais where we stopped for lunch. Highly recommend this private tour!

A beautiful day trip to Pena Palace, Sintra. And Cascais - Oliver was an amazing driver/guide to Pena Palace, Sintra, and Cascais! It was a beautiful day that was filled with history and the gorgeous scenery of Portugal. He was on time at our meeting point, we were comfortable in his Mercedes and he drove with ease. I highly recommend his company and this all day tour!

Obrigado Rui - We are experienced travelers and have taken many tours in various places. There is a reason why Rui has only five star reviews. He is simply the best guide we have ever experienced. Rui and his son work alone and have a personal stake in keeping their standards at the highest level. He is prompt, courteous and knowledgable. All tours are private for singles, couples or very small groups. My wife and I recently spent three days with Rui and he made our visit to Lisbon an extremely pleasurable event that we will always cherish. Do not look elsewhere for a guide when visiting Lisbon. You will not be disappointed. John & Debbie