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Sintra and Pena Palace Full-Day Tour from Lisbon: Explore Portugal's Romantic Period
4.9
73 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a full-day tour from Lisbon to Sintra and Pena Palace. Discover the enchanting landscapes, explore the iconic Pena Palace, visit the mysterious Initiation Well, and indulge in Sintra’s famous delicacies.
Embark on a full-day tour from Lisbon to Sintra and Pena Palace. Discover the enchanting landscapes, explore the iconic Pena Palace, visit the mysterious Initiation Well, and indulge in Sintra’s famous delicacies.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Avenida da Liberdade - Begin the tour at Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon’s most prestigious boulevard, celebrated for its sophisticated architecture, designer shops, lush walkways, and historical allure—seamlessly connecting the downtown area to the city’s uptown.
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Marvel at the splendid Pena Palace, once the…
- Avenida da Liberdade - Begin the tour at Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon’s most prestigious boulevard, celebrated for its sophisticated architecture, designer shops, lush walkways, and historical allure—seamlessly connecting the downtown area to the city’s uptown.
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Marvel at the splendid Pena Palace, once the residence of the Royal Family.
- Quinta da Regaleira - Explore the spiral of the Initiation Well and embark on a symbolic journey of rebirth and enlightenment.
- Centro Historico de Sintra - Pause to enjoy the renowned pastries and spend lunchtime in the city center.
- Sintra National Palace - Appreciate the National Palace of Sintra, famous for its unique twin chimneys and impressive high ceilings.
- Parque e Palacio de Monserrate - Take in the beauty of the stunning Monserrate Palace and its exotic gardens.
- Praca Marques de Pombal - Conclude the tour at Marquês de Pombal, a central roundabout in Lisbon, featuring a statue of the renowned statesman who reconstructed the city after the 1755 earthquake—serving as a vital link between the historic and modern areas of Lisbon.
What's Included
- Small group experience for a relaxed, personalized day trip
- Free time in Sintra for lunch and explore Quinta da Regaleira and the Initiation Well
- Comfortable roundtrip transportation from central Lisbon in an air-conditioned van
- Expert-guided tours inside the stunning Pena Palace and Monserrate Palace at additional cost
- Small group experience for a relaxed, personalized day trip
- Free time in Sintra for lunch and explore Quinta da Regaleira and the Initiation Well
- Comfortable roundtrip transportation from central Lisbon in an air-conditioned van
- Expert-guided tours inside the stunning Pena Palace and Monserrate Palace at additional cost
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Monuments entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Monuments entrance fees
Additional Information
Discover the enchanting allure of Sintra, a timeless emblem of Portugal’s Romantic era. This breathtaking landscape is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage of Humanity site, inviting exploration.
Begin your adventure at the exotic Pena Park and marvel at the splendid Pena Palace, an extraordinary structure showcasing a variety of decorative styles,…
Discover the enchanting allure of Sintra, a timeless emblem of Portugal’s Romantic era. This breathtaking landscape is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage of Humanity site, inviting exploration.
Begin your adventure at the exotic Pena Park and marvel at the splendid Pena Palace, an extraordinary structure showcasing a variety of decorative styles, symbols, and fascinating features, once the official summer residence of the royal family.
Delve into the enigmatic Quinta da Regaleira, where each step in the Initiation Well reveals ancient secrets to the soul. Appreciate the National Palace of Sintra, home to one of Portugal’s largest collections of decorative tiles. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the historic village, followed by a visit to local patisseries to sample some of Sintra’s famous treats.
Continue the journey to the diverse Monserrate Palace, a magnificent estate that once served as a summer retreat for the British elite in Portugal.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.
- This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and is not advised for people with severe health conditions
- Monuments entrance fees: Pena Palace (€20 payable to your guide), Sintra National Palace (13€ on-site), Quinta da Regaleira (15€ in advance), and Monserrate Palace (€12 on-site).
- Important note: If you plan to visit Quinta da Regaleira and the Initiation Well, be sure to purchase your ticket in advance and select the 11:00AM time slot to align with the tour itinerary. This visit is optional and entirely at your discretion.
Location
Av. da Liberdade 9
Avenida da Liberdade
• Tour departs at 08:00AM
• Look for Liberdade 9 as a reference
• At the meeting location, your guide will be wearing a yellow coat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(73 Ratings)
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Alisa23
May 4, 2025
The perfect day in Sintra - We can’t recommend this tour highly enough!
Our tour guide Paulo was a consummate professional—punctual, organized, and attentive to every detail. His passion for Sintra’s history shone through in every story, making each palace and garden come alive. With his deep knowledge and engaging teaching style, we felt like VIPs on a personalized adventure. Beyond his expertise, Paulo’s warm personality and charming presence made the day genuinely delightful.
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Dale_s
Apr 27, 2025
Great experience. - Great tour! Glad we did the inside tour of Pena Palace as well. It was nice to be in a small group. We toyed with doing a private tour but due to budget this was a great option.
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Javier_m
Apr 26, 2025
Nice - very good tour, tour guide very friendly and have all information, van was good with air conditioning
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Cathleenh620
Apr 21, 2025
Tour of Sintra - We had a wonderful tour today of Sintra with Gustavo. He was friendly and handled our group professionally. Gustavo was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about Portugal, Lisboa and Sintra. The Pena castle was gorgeous inside and out. We also purchased tickets for the Quinta de Regalaria and Montserrate.
I would highly recommend this tour. It is the best way to see Sintra and avoid the crowds. Good shoes and an umbrella are a must.
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Stephano647
Apr 18, 2025
Great Tour in Sintra - My wife and I had a great time on the tour. Our tour guide gave us a very detailed history of Portugal with respect to its former rulers which placed the sites we visited into context.
We were picked up at the designated meeting point and made it to the sites on time at the head of the queue and seems well known to the staff working at the sites
We selected this as we only wanted to see sites in Sintra and have a shorter tour only without going out to the coast which other tours include but means they are 8-10 hours in length. Ours was around 5 hours.
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Steven_y
Apr 7, 2025
Thank you Paulo! - Paulo did an excellent job. He is highly knowledgeable and, even in heavy rain, made sure to look after everyone on the tour.
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Eri_s
Apr 6, 2025
Exceptional experience - Very friendly, knowledgeable and punctual tour guide. We visited 3 amazing locations in Sintra and also had time to enjoy lunch on our own.
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Emma111998
Mar 31, 2025
Sintra day tour review - We really enjoyed our tour with Gustavo. He showed us Sintra and shared his knowledge and his passion about Portugal. The schedule was also perfect and left us with a lot of flexibility. We enjoyed visiting Pena Palace very early to beat the crowds.
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Joet256
Mar 26, 2025
Great experience - We had a great time. Gustavo was an excellent guide; friendly and informative. The tour had a nice balance of guided time and free time. We highly recommend this company.
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Ilubliner
Feb 24, 2025
Absolutely wonderful! - As I was considering this tour (as you might be right now), I couldn’t help but notice that some posts to this and other sites mentioned ways of getting to Sintra via public transit that were far less expensive. I am so glad I was swayed by all the positive reviews posted about Lisbon Ahead and booked this tour. It turned out to be well worth it. Let me share a few reasons:
Convenience: Our guide, Gustavo, was at the meeting spot well in advance of the start time. Once our group of six had all arrived, he took us directly to Pena Palace, to be among those admitted at 9:30, and he already had our tickets, saving us the time we would have wasted in line for them. After each site visit, he met us at a designated spot, and whisked us to the next location. The van was comfortable, air-conditioned, and spacious. Had I relied on public transit, I would have seen far less and been frustrated trying to get from place to place.
Knowledgeable guide: Gustavo taught us so much about the history of Portugal, its relationships with other countries, and the ways the sites we visited related to historical events. Had I relied on public transit, I would have had time to visit one or two sites, not three, and I wouldn’t have learned nearly as much. He also offered recommendations about sites and culinary delights in other destinations in Portugal.
Enthusiasm: With over 40 years of teaching experience, I know that enthusiasm for one’s subject matter is contagious. Gustavo displayed tremendous enthusiasm and pride for Portugal, and for the noteworthy features of each building and garden we visited.
Good use of time: The day’s itinerary was perfectly planned to allow for coffee/pastry breaks, lunch, and an optional visit to Quinta da Regaleira (which all six of chose to do). It was so relaxing to rely on Gustavo‘s experience about how much time we would need at each place.
Communication: I had questions prior to leaving home, and, with a single call from the U.S., got prompt, courteous responses. Details about timing, meeting location, cancellation deadlines and policies, and about the admission fees (above the cost of the tour) was sent via email messages that were well timed and clear.
As Gustavo explained to me, some customers do not read what is and isn’t included and then express disappointment when they discover that they must bring money or a credit card to pay admission fees. Having read the details, both posted online and sent via email, I knew what to expect, and was not surprised. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to find that, as a senior, I could purchase admission for even less than I had expected.
This was a memorable, wonderful, and relaxing day, not because I worked at planning it all out, but because I left the planning to Lisbon Abroad. I highly recommend that anyone considering this tour read about what is and is not included (to avoid being surprised on the day of the tour) and then book it!
Thank you, Gustavo and Lisbon Abroad. It is my pleasure to post this well-deserved recommendation.
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