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The 8 Best Rail Tours in Sintra, Central Portugal
Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (a main abode of Portuguese royalty until the early 20th century), the hilltop and storybook Palácio da Pena, Quinta de Regaleira (incorporating several architectural styles and with gorgeous surrounding gardens), the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), and the Palácio de Monserrate.
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1. Sintra Tour Tailor-Made (Personalized)
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Our mission is to make you happy in this magical place. This is a place to reminisce with a smile on your face. We live in Sintra and we love this village. We are a family business that loves meeting new people. Sharing knowledge with others is like traveling. We want to show you our favorite sites and provide the best experiences in Sintra. Small groups, gretat Places!
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch and tickets for the monuments
Reviewed By Sixweeks
We arrived in Sintra looking for a reasonably priced half-day tour of the area. António was available and we were excited with his plans to take us from the train station, to all the palaces (including some we didn’t know about), to the beaches and then to Cabo da Roca, the western most point in Europe. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with António. He was extremely knowledgeable, knew all the best places to go, including a local Portuguese diner for lunch. He always managed to find the best drop-off points, and provided insider information to make the most of our time in Sintra. We sincerely appreciated his expert driving, good humor, patience and caring disposition. Highly recommended.
2. Sintra and Cascais tour with Visit to Boca da Rosa
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The excursion is very quiet, you will admire the beauties of Sintra, named Unesco heritage and you will appreciate the Atlantic ocean with the beautiful beaches of Cascais, we will go to the far west of Europe to Farol do Cabo da Roca.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the Mouth of the Devil cave
Exclusions: Lunch
3. Exploring Sintra - Half Day Tour
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4.9 based on 8 reviews
Our mission is to make you happy in this magical place. This is a place to reminisce with a smile on your face. We live in Sintra and we love this village. We are a family business that loves meeting new people. Sharing knowledge with others is like traveling. We want to show you our favorite sites and provide the best experiences in Sintra. Small groups, gretat Places!
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Tickets to the monuments
Reviewed By J8755SIsallyh
Antonio picked us up at the train station and from the moment we entered his van, until the moment he dropped us off, he was a delight! He has a wealth of knowledge about the area and its history; and we were entertained by his stories and anecdotes the entire day. Antonio helped us decide which sites we wanted to see - there are so many in Sintra, you can't see them all in one day! We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Antonio, and will definitely choose Classic Sintra Tours and Antonio again when we return for more adventures in Portugal!
4. Lisbon: Sintra Day Tour In a Small Group
Join Sintra day trip by train from Lisbon’s famous Rossio Station Discover UNESCO World heritage site of romantic charm in 4 hours See best-preserved medieval royal residences with a specialist guide: National Palace and Quinta Regaleira Enjoy the intimacy of a small-group walking tour of max 12 people or choose to go private.
Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Train tickets to Rossio and back, Small group walking tour, Admission tickets for the National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to the meeting spot, Pena Palace visit
5. Sintra Tour by train
On this tour we go from Lisbon to Sintra by train. We can spend the day in this magical small town because there are several monuments and Royal Palaces to see. A visit to the Regaleira Palace and Gardens is definitely worth it! Children and adults love to explore the caves, the tunnels, the lakes and to go up to the several watchtowers. And of course you cannot miss the main attraction of the Regaleira Park: the inverted Tower! You also have free time to explore the cobblestone streets of the town centre. Book this tour with me if you love typical small towns and if you enjoy nature!
Inclusions: My knowledge of Sintra and my local expertise as a Private Tour Guide , Admission fee to the Regaleira Palace and Park
Exclusions: Lunch, Admission fees to the Pena Palace and to the National Palace , Transportation
6. Sintra: Park and Pena Palace
In the town of Sintra, in the Lisbon district of Portugal, the Palace of Sintra is situated which is also known as the Town Palace. It is an attractive museum that represents a great history behind its creation. In Portugal, this is the best-preserved medieval royal resident. It is an amazing cultural landscape, and one of the most significant tourist attraction. The main attractions of the tour are- ✓ Roam around the Swans Room, the Magpies Room, the Coats of Arms room. ✓ Cherish the most important collection of Mudéjar Azulejos (colored glazed tiles) in the world. ✓ Admire the stunning architecture and the giant 33-meter high chimneys. ✓ Free cancellation policy is applied. ✓ Instant confirmations. Walking through the stomping ground of the Portuguese monarchs and learn how they lived in the middle ages. Admire the stunning architecture and the giant 33-meter high chimneys, which were built in the 14th century to keep the kitchens free from smoke.
Inclusions: Entrance to Pena Palace , Entrance to the park , Entrance to the Chalet of the Countess of Edla
Exclusions: Entrance to the Moorish Castle
7. Mediterranean Coastliner Group Tour - 29 days!
Tick off some of the continent’s most famous cities with our 4 week Europe Group Tour. Travel by train along this popular route: London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Nice, Barcelona, Paris and back to London. You’ll be travelling with other like minded travelers in a small group of up to 20 people as well as your dedicated tour leader. You’ll have two to three nights in each location, with plenty of time to explore historic sights, beaches, nightlife and more. We include unmissable activities in the price – whether it’s a gondola ride, entry to must-see cultural attractions, or a sunset view from a vantage point in the city, we’ve got something for everyone.
Inclusions: A Tour Leader to travel with you and coordinate your trip throughout, Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you, Free arrival drink in every hostel with a bar, Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels tested by us, Breakfast in some hostels (depending on availability), Option to book walking tours, pub crawls and other activities through your tour leader, Transfers to and from the hostel and included activities by public transport, Seat reservations on high-speed rail and night trains, Essential activities, such as tours, day trips, historic sights and museums
Exclusions: Flights, Meals (except where breakfast is provided at some hostels), Optional Activities
Reviewed By EmmeImran
We traveled with family initially from Rome to Vince and some other destination with Italia rial . It was one of the best experience of rail journey . I booked the ticket online for which reservation and validation were not required and upon reaching it was easily changed to get earlier train to Venice . Love the service and facility , train was clean ,perfectly on time with providing map information that was really great for first time traveler. I must recommend to everyone.
8. Sintra by Train from Lisbon
The magical and charming town of Sintra has been for centuries the summer retreat of Portuguese royalty and nobility, and achieved international acclaim in the XIX Century Romantic period. I will guide you through a carefully chosen selection of monuments and sites over the course of four hours. The goal is to experience why this Unesco World Heritage Site has proved to be so captivating for lovers, royals and storytellers on the past centuries. We'll meet at Lisbon's central Rossio Station and together, we'll take the train out to Sintra. This has been, and still is, my favorite way to reach and explore Sintra, avoiding traffic jams and parking problems. It is also more sustainable. After the 4 hours walk, you may choose to return to Lisbon, or spend the rest of your day in Sintra. I will then share my local knowledge and suggest tips for food and explain the best way to explore Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Monserrate Palace, or Cabo da Roca.
Inclusions: Fully Guided Tour, including inside Monuments, Accident and liability insurance
Exclusions: Train Ticket to Sintra (both ways) - 5€, Monuments fees are not included (National Royal Sintra Palace - 9€ / Quinta da Regaleira - 10€).
Reviewed By Navigate509791
We had the great pleasure of meeting Rui Martins in Lourinha, Portugal in March 2020. Our group of 4 hired his company, West Vagabond Tours twice for all day tours to Sintra, and then Fatima, Obidos, and Nazaré. Rui’s English is excellent, and his passion for his country and its people is clearly apparent every minute of the day. We particularly liked how he customized each trip to make sure we got the tour that we wanted. His knowledge of Portugal, its people, history, geography, climate, industry, and culture is exceptional. We truly all got to know him so well that we are happy to call him a friend. We will without question use West Vagabond next time we are in Portugal, and would not hesitate for 1 second to recommend Rui to anyone looking for tours in Lisbon, Sintra and central Portugal. Our trip to Portugal was cut short by the CV Pandemic and we had to find our way back to Lisbon to catch our revised flights home. It was a stressful time. Rui offered to drive the 4 of us down to Lisbon (about an hour) in his van, for the cost of 4 public transport bus tickets. (about €24 total). Knowing that we were concerned that our flights might not actually take place he told us to call him, and if we needed any assistance or to be picked up again that we should call him. It was an incredibly kind gesture at a time where it meant so much.
