Private Sintra Half-Day Tour: A Journey through Portugal's Historical Treasure
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102 Ratings
Sintra
Embark on a private Sintra half-day tour and explore Portugal's historical treasure. Discover vestiges from the Bronze Age to the captivating moments in Portuguese history. Limited stops, but a memorable journey awaits!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish Castle
    Monuments
    Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century.
    After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim.
    In the romantic period, in 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who wooded the surrounding areas, and gave a new dignity to the ancient medieval ruins. Noteworthy is the Moorish Cistern inside and the so-called Royal Tower.
    Located about 3.5 km from the historic center of Sintra.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets
Additional Information

Walking through Sintra is like journeying through time, where you’ll stumble upon remains from the Bronze Age to various epochs of Portugal’s history. *Important to remember: A half-day tour won’t provide the same comprehensive experience as a full-day tour; A 4/5 hour itinerary involves driving past the main city sights, with only one halt permitted, subject to the queue length.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Dress code is smart casual
Location
Castelo dos Mouros
Estrada da Pena, Parque de Monserrate
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(102 Ratings)
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Elisabeth_a
Jun 24, 2024
Afternoon in Sintra - Had a great relaxing afternoon visiting Sintra with my husband and Miguel our driver. Miguel was very patient and considerate of our pace when stopping for pictures or wanting to stay in a particular spot longer. We the stopped at a Cafe for coffee & Portuguese treats. I would highly recommend Miguel. His wealth of knowledge regarding Portugal history was impressive.
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Alanna_p
Jun 20, 2024
Beautiful trip to a beautiful place! - We had a really great day with Margarita! She was prompt, full of information, and so kind to our daughter on her birthday! She helped us find local places and hidden gems.Thank you for the amazing lunch recommendation and fun day! Note about Pena palace...buy your tickets in advance and include the transfer to the top, it's a steep climb! The tour inside is interesting but you move in a straight line, and it's slow...there aren't many chances to go at your own pace. I'm glad we went inside, but it won't be for everyone. The most breathtaking parts are the outside of the palace and the views from the terraces.
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Maja_s
Jun 19, 2024
Great private tour - Our guide George was amazing! He speaks perfectly English and is able to provide all kinds of historical details regarding the area. The whole ride was very pleasant and friendly. I recommend him to everyone!
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Jackie_s
Jun 16, 2024
Great guide and trip - Really interesting trip and just enough time to see everything. Phillipe our guide was friendly and knowledgable and I would recommend. Wear trainers as very hilly .
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Margaret_a
Jun 15, 2024
Very worthwhile visit to Pena Palace - We had a wonderful visit to Sintra with our guide Miguel. He was able to share a lot of interesting history about Pena Palace during the drive and even walked with us through the palace, adding details to our experience. He really enriched our visit and we would recommend this tour.
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Jennifer_c
Jun 15, 2024
Great Tour! - Our host, Felipe, was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Don’t hesitate to book this tour! We had the best day.
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Matthew_r
Jun 9, 2024
Spectacular castle - A beautiful spot with a wonderful tour guide. This castle does not disappoint. Amazing to think a king and queen lived here.
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Nancy_e
Jun 5, 2024
A must experience! - Our guide, George, was fantastic. From the time he picked us up, he provided information about Lisbon and the surrounding towns. He had suggestions for other “must sees” and even gave us a boat ride suggestion for our next few days in the Algarve. He gave us plenty of time at Pena Palace and Sintra to see everything we wanted to see and even had some of Sintras famous pastries waiting for us in the van after our tour. He made the afternoon visit to Sintra so pleasant and easy!
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Tom_m
Jun 4, 2024
Great Experience - Miquel of Fantastic Rides was an excellent guide. We could not have navigated through the day without him. He added a great deal to the experience with his knowledge and friendliness. The Palace was beyond our expectations in terms of its beauty.
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Joanna_r
Jun 29, 2024
Beautiful place in the clouds! - Our guide Miguel was the right mix between personable and professional - 5 stars for him! He was very knowledgeable and given it was rainy, he did his best to drop us as close as possible and even bought us an umbrella!! Some more information ahead of the trip would have been useful - e.g. that Sintra has its own microclimate and jackets/umbrelllas are advised.
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