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Sintra Tour: Explore Romanticism and Mysteries
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32 Ratings
Sintra
Discover Sintra’s romantic charm, ancient palaces, and stunning landscapes. Explore Europe’s westernmost point and the mysterious Sintra Mountains. Book your private tour now.
Discover Sintra’s romantic charm, ancient palaces, and stunning landscapes. Explore Europe’s westernmost point and the mysterious Sintra Mountains. Book your private tour now.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sintra - Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines.
- Castelo dos Mouros - Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th…
- Sintra - Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines.
- Castelo dos Mouros - Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region. It can’t be missed!
- Park and National Palace of Pena - The next stop is the Pena Palace where you can admire a mix of architectural styles in the interior as well as in the exterior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism from the 19th century. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the fantastic landscape surrounding the Palace.
- Cabo da Roca - Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais.
- Guincho Beach - On the way back, we will have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. A real sanctuary for surf, windsurf and kitesurf.
- Cascais - And of course we can’t leave without visiting the charming town of Cascais. This former fishing village used to be a royal getaway. Nowadays it still is one of the most attractive destinations for the Portuguese and foreign elite thanks to all that it has to offer: boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches and much more.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Driver
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Driver
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Tickets to Monuments
- Lunch
- Professional Guide
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Monuments
- Lunch
- Professional Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Sintra, known as the capital of romanticism, is among the most scenic and charming villages in Portugal. Its monuments boast grand architecture rich with stories and hidden mysteries. You’ll find gardens, centuries-old trees, and ancient palaces in a truly unique setting. On this Sintra tour, you can also explore the westernmost point of Europe, the…
Sintra, known as the capital of romanticism, is among the most scenic and charming villages in Portugal. Its monuments boast grand architecture rich with stories and hidden mysteries. You’ll find gardens, centuries-old trees, and ancient palaces in a truly unique setting. On this Sintra tour, you can also explore the westernmost point of Europe, the dunes of Guincho, and the enigmatic Sintra Mountains. This is an essential destination in Portugal!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vehicles: Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at the end of the day, daily, with the appropriate products in accordance with the cleaning protocol covid-19.
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
- Protection: In our vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be available free of charge, if customers need it. The driver will advise the use of a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after all stops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Location
Sintra
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
4.7
(32 Ratings)
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Sarah1887
Oct 2, 2024
Sintra trip with Jose’ - Jose’ picked us up on a damp, rainy morning for our tour of Sintra. The weather did not dampen our spirits, as Jose’ was determined to make our tour a special one. We immediately felt relaxed and comfortable. Jose ’ has an encyclopedic knowledge of his subject matter, but he imparts it in a thoughtful but entertaining manner (lots of personality!). Although we had no views while visiting the iconic monuments, we enjoyed every minute learning about the history of each site. Jose’ took us to a restaurant where “ the locals” eat, and it was the best and most authentic meal we had had on our trip. Jose’ also made sure to show us the special little gems in Sintra-the pastry shop from 1842 ( he picked a few things for us to try! ), a stop into the oldest hotel on the Iberian peninsula, and a pop in to a shop with tiny chocolate pots filled with cherry liquor. Jose’ was recommended to us by a friend, and we are so glad that we were able to spend our day in Sintra with him. 5 stars!
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Dcphotog21
Sep 29, 2024
Great Visit to Sintra with Jose Ribeiro - Had a great day in Sintra with Jose. Jose’s a character (in the best sense of the word). He knows all there is to know about European history, and somehow manages to weave it all into a tour of the Moorish Castle, Pena Palace and Old Town Sintra (with a drive through Cascais) that was tremendous fun. In addition to keeping things lively, Jose is very attentive to the needs of his clients during the trip (it did get hot, and there was a lot of climbing). 30 minutes into the tour, you feel like you are with a friend, not a tour guide. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Jeanjacquesb663
Aug 14, 2024
Very good memory of the visit of Sintra for Jean-Jacques and Isabelle - We visited Sintra as a couple led and guided by José who took us in his minivan from Lisbon.José is a very friendly person, very organized for tour reservations. We went to the center of Sintra after visiting Pena and then Regaleira.
Thanks to José for his dynamism and knowledge of the history of Portugal's royal families.
Efficiency, friendliness, listening to the customer and knowledge of the places visited are the qualities of José: a Guide to recommend
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Explorer13477603920
Aug 13, 2024
Fantastic, very in a short time - Very friendly and helpful staff. Both knowledgeable, helpful and flexible. The guide kept appointments and adapt to the circumstances.
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Sahnyc
Aug 9, 2024
Wonderful Sintra Tour - We had a fabulous private tour with Jose. He is generous in sharing his knowledge and love of history and he kept it fun and interesting. Wonderful visits to Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra and elsewhere. Great lunch at a local restaurant and wine tasting as well. We are a family of 5 including 3 young adults and everyone loved it!
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950cassandrep
Apr 26, 2024
Great experience! - Jose was amazing and made our trip very special! We learned so much and really appreciated the level of service Jose provided! Highly recommend
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839amys
Apr 19, 2024
The Best Way to See Lisbon - What an amazing experience! We spent one day touring Sintra and a second day touring Evora. Our guide for both days was Jose. He came highly recommended from friends who previously toured with him. What an exceptional person he is! Not only is Jose extremely knowledgeable and well-read on all topics of conversation (including history), but he is a wonderful person. He’s friendly, engaging, caring, and is 100% focused on you throughout the experience. Going on personalized tours with Jose feels as though you’ve come to town to visit friends or family, and they’re taking you out for the day to show you around.
If you’re considering Lisbon on Wheels, book with Jose. You will not be disappointed!
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Bydandr
Apr 13, 2024
Antonio is great. - Antonio was awesome. Great guy, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. And great linguist. We covered a lot, and he was always on game.
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Simmad0wn
Apr 5, 2024
The best Portugal tour guide! - José was amazing!! From the vast, unbelievable knowledge he has about everything Portugal to his suggestions to eat were 5 star all the way!! The weather was not good and he made the tour so interesting and fun! I highly recommend José for any tour!!
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H8630yyjoannak
Aug 25, 2023
Family trip - Jose was an amazing guide. He shared his knowledge and passion for Portugal and made the experience remarkable. He was amazing with our kids and great company. You cannot go wrong with Jose and this tour. He’ll make all the accommodations you need to suit your interests and abilities. A wonderful day that was perfectly executed. Thank you!!
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