What to do and see in Sintra, Central Portugal: The Best Private Tours

March 22, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

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. Exclusive Private Sintra Tour

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Discover the best of Sintra on this comprehensive private tour. Sintra, the Moon Hill, is a UNESCO-listed site full of magic and mystery. Find out how Sintra became the first center of European Romantic architecture, and how Ferdinand II turned a ruined monastery into a castle. Your guide will take you to the best spots in Sintra, including other fine dwellings built in the surrounding mountains. No trip to Sintra is complete without visitng the parks and gardens, which influenced the development of landscape architecture throughout Europe.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Pick up and drop-off anywhere in Lisbon (hotel, cruise, anyplace)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrances in monuments

Reviewed By artcor

I think that when many of the places are closed the price should be cheaper.. Taking advantage of not too many people for great pictures

2. Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais Highlights Private Tour

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Take a private Tour see the highlights of Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais. You'll be driven to main attractions and gain insight from your personal guide's commentary on what you see. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Sintra, before you visit the bay of Cascais and, in Lisbon, the Rossio Square, Pombaline Downtown, and Belém district.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Wi-Fi on board, Port pickup and drop-off, Private Tour, Safety Kit - masks, hand hydroalcoholic wipes and gel

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By maani2017

Amazing place in Sentra and what made it perfect is our expert friendly tour guide Luiz from Nomap tour.

3. Private Sintra Tour - at your own pace

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This tour its provided by a true local and pretends to create a diversity of experiences just in one day. History engadgement with delightful moments in contact with nature and the ocean. Everything in the right dose to respect the personal pace and style of the group.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By TravelnowBirmingham

We took a private tour with Amigo Fred on a gorgeous sunny Lisbon day. He picked us up promptly in his comfortable VW convertible and whisked us away for a whirlwind tour of the best view points in the city. We got great photos and an introduction to this beautiful city of seven hills. He tailored the Tour to our interests and we were able to decide what to do for the remaining time we had in Lisbon. We learned of the history and culture of Lisbon from a charming and friendly local. He gave us many useful tips that we applied for the rest of our visit. His communication was excellent as were his English skills. We liked him so much that we did a second private tour to Sintra in his nice minivan.

4. Sintra Private Tour with Pena Palace Entrance Ticket

Van GO Tourism
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Sintra is a magical village and you must take your time to come and walk through its parks and gardens. On this tour, that will be only for you, you will be in charge of your time and will be able to appreciate the magical places that we will discover. No rush, just enjoy this unique village and get involved on its mysterious environment. - Guided visits inside the monuments and buildings by our professional guides - Enjoy at your own pace a private tour in a luxury car - Away from buses and crowds - Discover Palacio da Pena, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira, the main attractions in Sintra

Inclusions: Pena Palace and Park Entrance, Guided visits inside the monuments and buildings, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Pick-up and drop off

Exclusions: Lunch, Monuments Entrance except Pena Palace and Park

Reviewed By Ralkandiri

It was an amazing trip with the most amazing tourguide Susana. We visited Lisbonne, Cascais, Freeport outlet and everything in between. I would highly recommend touring around Portugal with Van Go Tourism.

5. Sintra: Pena Palace, Regaleira Palace and Cascais

Kitzel Tours Portugal
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Tour Sintra Cascais and Estoril, a visit to the Aristocratic Paradise in Portugal with its extremely luxurious Palaces and Quintas surrounded by exuberant flora due to its uncharacteristic micro-climate, come and discover all of this in a fantastic day leaving Lisbon. Sintra is a testimony of almost all times in Portuguese history. And it goes far beyond that, Sintra is a finding of traces of Humanity's own history. Arriving at the village of Cascais on our Sintra Cascais and Estoril Tour with its beautiful bay, today a very pleasant place to live or even a small vacation, full of small fishing boats, free time to explore this small village, so recognized that it attracts thousands every year. Held in our company, on this tour in a comfortable and 100% flexible way.

Inclusions: Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pick up and drop off at the accommodation, Compulsory insurance, Clean and Safe Certificate

Exclusions: Monuments tickets, Lunch

Reviewed By Jerrypeterui

An excellent day with an amazing and knowledgeable guide. John tell allabout the Portuguese history and about all the areas we visited. I highly recommend this company!

6. Amazing All Palaces Sight Seeing Tour (2pax or more)

Avenida Doutor Miguel Bombarda, Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda, 2710 Sintra, Portugal ehellotours
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The best seight seeing tour in Sintra, with local and passionate tour guides, that will take you to the best places and also view points. We will give you the best tips and guide you to enjoy as much as possible. If your time to visit Sintra is very short this is the best tour around Sintra's mountain. A tour with us is always a tour at your size - for couples, a group of friends, a big familly, famillys with babies - it doesn't matter! For 2-4 people - we will drive you around with our convertible car. 4-6 people - we have our 4x4 available for groups In our cars everybody uses the setabelt, even the babies so please be sure the you are not more than 6 people including the babies. ** In the winter time the wheather in Sintra changes a lot and we have foggy days that they can be responsible to cancel a sight seeing tour **

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Restroom on board

Reviewed By Leaboubou

Friendly and helpful trust in Francisco for the tour We loved it and the kids too Thank you very much

7. Half Daytrip to Quinta da Regaleira & Cabo da Roca, from Lisbon

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Sintra considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site among so many landscapes, the stunning Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most incredible monuments of the Serra de Sintra. Situated at the end of the historic center of the village, it was built between 1904 and 1910, in the last period of the monarchy. The romantic domains that belonged to the Viscountess of Regaleira were acquired and expanded by Dr. António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920) to found their place of choice. We continue to travel to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe, "where the land ends and the sea begins", in the words of Camões. We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal. Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations. We invite you to experience the authenticity of a half day tour through Quinta da Regaleira & Cabo da Roca. Where you will know the best of Portugal!

Inclusions: Ticket in Quinta da Regaleira, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Tickets not mentioned / Meals / Gratuites

Reviewed By JamesWoodUK

This tour was amazing! Tiago took us around town for four hours in what must be the best way to tour Lisbon.. He provided us colorful explanations as we drove through the city landmarks. We will certainly book again when we return, but next time for more than four hours! Highlight of our trip. I truly recommend this!!!

8. Tour Sintra full day 8h

Lisbon, Portugal West Side tours
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Tour just for you and your friends or family. The Tour to Sintra is an excellent day well spent and a good memory. It will stay in memory and you will want to come back for sure. You have several options for visiting the monuments from which you choose them.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch is not included.

Reviewed By Futouh A

Raul took us around sintra explaining everything very well! He took us to all the places we wanted recommended the best things. He had a fast track to entering the palace and a discount for families. Recommended very good food. He is very fun and very professional. We went to palace de pene and caba de roca and central sintra. Loved the trip! Make sure you are dressed well and and have TRAINERS ON cuz there’s a lot of Walking!

9. Sintra & Cascais Private Tour from Lisbon - The real portuguese essence!

Largo do Regedor, Lisboa, Portugal Choose your Emotion - TOURS
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Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais, why renting a car to go around lost, when you have a local guide driving you on the coast line to the best gems, meeting the real portuguese people! This tour is 100% private & customizable at your taste, so you are the boss. Take a rest and see the best ! We have modern vans reserved just for you and your friends. Aside from the monuments, we will be able to see and touch on dinosaur footprints with more than 170 million years, this and much more waits for you! A lot of the places we are going, are UNESCO protected places, for being patrimonium of the world. From the monuments, to forest, to beach, to the local markets full of the best fish, meat, wine and cheese, of course you go in a tourist, and leave 100% local. What are you waiting for? Let's go!

Inclusions: Wi-Fi on board, Private Guide / Van / Chauffeur / Tour, All Fees and Taxes, Pick-up/Drop-off in the meeting point (D. Pedro IV Square behind the National Theatre) or your hotel

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Reviewed By 289paulol

Pedro was a brilliant, friendly guide with a warming smile and a genuine, contagious passion for Lisbon. The tour was full of amazing, iconic landscapes and sights. We loved dwelling into Mouraria, feeling Lisbon’s heartbeat and drinking ginjinha liqueur with a local, right at her doorstep. Loved it! ❤️ The tour exceeded all our expectations and we definitely recommend it.

10. Sintra and Cascais Private Tour

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Journey from the city to the coast to the mountains on this full-day private tour from Lisbon and sample the highlights of Portugal’s capital region. Kick off your adventure soaking up the dreamy landscapes of mountaintop Sintra and visit the fairy-tale Pena Palace. After exploring Sintra’s UNESCO-listed historic center, head to the coast to take in the views from Cape of Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, and visit the lively seaside resort of Cascais.

Inclusions: Professional guide (guide inside the Pena Palace), Hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi onboard, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Safety Kit - masks, hand hydroalcoholic wipes and gel

Exclusions: Lunch, Changes to the itinerary

Reviewed By maani2017

Amazing place in Sentra and what made it perfect is our expert friendly tour guide Luiz from Nomap tour.

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