Private Tour: Historical and Cultural Insights

Private, personalized tour with a qualified professional. Historical and cultural knowledge will be presented throughout the tour, curiosities and exclusive sites will be shared to maximize the tourist experience. Tickets can be arranged in advance with the help of the guide/driver.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sintra - Travel time already included in the total duration.
    Stroll through the historic streets of Sintra. Admire the architecture and all the monarchical influence.
  • Castelo dos Mouros - Isolated high up on one of the peaks of the Sintra mountains, the Moorish Castle is a fortification founded in the 10th century, during the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.
  • Park and National Palace of Pena - The National Palace of Pena is like a sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra. The surrounding park, in tune with the palace’s fairytale character, awakens emotions of mystery and discovery.
    Tickets can be booked in advance with our guide.
  • Quinta da Regaleira - Conceived and built at the end of the 19th century, it reflects the sensitivity and cultural, philosophical and scientific interests of the principal owner, António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), combined with the virtuosity of the Italian architect-scenographer Luigi Manini (1848-1936). The culture and creativity of these two personalities resulted in an eclectic-revivalist architectural ensemble, with a particular focus on the Manueline, Renaissance. Medieval and Classical styles.
    Admission can be arranged in advance with the guide.
  • Praia das Azenhas do Mar - Azenhas do Mar is a village on the coast of the municipality of Sintra, in the parish of Colares. The village developed along the Cameijo stream and has a beach at its base with an ocean pool.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Tickets for attractions and monuments
Additional Information
  • Baby seat 0-2 years (20€ extra)
Location
Sintra
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christina_j
Jul 7, 2024
Loved the tour - We had an excellent tour guide, Diogo, who made our trip to Sintra so much more meaningful. We learned of the history of the castle and palace as we were touring. Diogo let us take our time in each of the locations. I highly recommend taking the tour vs going on your own.
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Jason_h
Jun 23, 2024
Excellent tour and Diego was great! - Excellent tour and Diego was great, both personally and his knowledge of history. Choosing the locations we visited was also very flexible, the sites were beautiful, and the responsiveness of Outdoor Portugal via email beforehand was great. Highly recommended!
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Azulmohr
Jun 17, 2024
Tour to Sintra. 100% recommended. - The visit to Sintra with Diogo was a very enriching experience, which we thoroughly enjoyed both for his good attitude and for his knowledge of the history of Portugal and the region. We highly recommend it. Thank you!
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Edmaliirizarrysuarez
Jun 13, 2024
Wonderful time with Diogo - Diogo was an amazing guide. He picked us up from the hotel and shared the history of every place he took us. His passion for his job was evident in the way he described everything to us. He was friendly with our kids and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time in this tour.
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Therese_j
Apr 28, 2024
Best tour guide ever - Wow! We learned sooo much from Diogo about Portuguese history and info about what we were seeing on the tour. He didn’t just drop us off at locations, he went in with us and explained everything. Just wow!
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Confused55555
Apr 24, 2024
Perfect day in and around Sintra! - We saw and learned so much more than we would have if we had tried to do this on our own! Diogo was friendly and personable and a wealth of information about the history of everything we saw! He knew all the ins and outs to navigate us seamlessly through the day so that we could see as much as possible (Moorish Castle, Pena, Regaleira, Monseratte, Sintra village, Azenhas do mar). He was flexible and open to whatever we wanted to do. It was worth every penny and more. We highly recommend Diogo and Outing Portugal!
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Soniacm2086vi
Apr 19, 2024
Enchanted Sintra - Incredible place, stunning landscape, great richness in the physical details and history of the place. By the way, an engaging and important story in our culture.
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Willow
Apr 18, 2024
Connecting to the past in the present: An exploration around Sentra - A wonderful experience with an extremely knowledgeable guide that made for a memorable time. I appreciate getting a deeper historical education, as I begin to peace together the sad and beautiful history of Portugal, including the stories of its kings and queens. Portugal is a magical and romantic land. Visiting the gardens, Pena palace, and Quinta de Regaleira goes beyond words. As I took a few moments to sit and connect with the land, and take some time to imagine the stories told, not as some distant event, but as other human life events deserving of empathy, it was quite the journey. Thank you, Outing!
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Cruiser823382
Apr 9, 2024
Amazing Tour - Incredible tour, enhanced by the historical accounts made by Diogo, which makes the experience unforgettable. The guide was extremely attentive, polite and friendly.
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Shannon_j
Mar 19, 2024
Incredible Trip and Tour Guide - If you are thinking of booking this tour, don't hesitate - it was a highlight of our trip! Our tour guide Diogo was thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable, considerate and engaging. He made the history of the area very interesting. We especially enjoyed touring Pena Palace, Quinta da Regalia, the Moorish castle and Azenhas do Mar. Diogo took extra initiative to guide us through busy areas and help us get the most out of our day. Thank you so much Diogo for your wonderful and personalized tour of Sintra.
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