Private Shore Excursion: Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon Port

5.0 (47 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This tour will be a day trip where travelers can enjoy the different faces of Sintra with the a private certified guide and a private air-conditioned van. Travelers will visit the Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as Monserrate Palace, National Palace the Moorish Castle and Cabo da Roca. Since this tour is 100% customizable travelers can decide which monuments to visit in the inside or can decide to visit monuments only from the outside, just let us know! During the tour you will have the opportunity to try the fantastic Portuguese cuisine. The itinerary is designed in a way travelers will always avoid crowds. The duration of the tour can be adapted to the customer's preference, ranging from 6 to 8 hours, with the itinerary adjusted accordingly to fit the selected duration.

◉ Guided tour inside the monuments you choose to visit

◉ Private customizable experience

◉ Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Picta Travel

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (10–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private driver
Included: Guaranteed to skip lines with our guides
Included: Port Pickup and Drop-off
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Pena Palace & Park (€12.00 pp)
Not included: Quinta da Regaleira (€25 pp)
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Lisbon Cruise Port

The tour starts by picking travelers at the port
Centro Historico de Sintra

35 min

We will discover the colorful streets of Sintra while hearing fantastic stories about its history. After having a walk through the center you will learn about the fascinating architecture behind the National Palace in Sintra and before leaving you will taste its unique and delicious pastry, a delicacy which locals have been selling for more than two hundred years.
Quinta da Regaleira

1 h 30 min Admission not included

After, we will enter a place that will make you feel in wonderland: Palace of Quinta da Regaleira. A place full of magic, romantic architecture and beautiful gardens. You will walk through its caves before you get to know the famous 27 meter iniciatic well and the stories behind it. This will be a guided visit.
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate

10 min

We will stop for a few minutes to admire the amazing views of this 19th century summer palace. You will learn about its famous owner and his exorbitant hobbies, while admiring the unique architecture behind it. If you want to visit the interior of palace, let us know with anticipation.
Praia das Azenhas do Mar

15 min

Embark on a beautiful drive where you will encounter the picturesque and hidden towns of Colares and Penedo until we reach the coastline and the amazing village of Azenhas do Mar. Azenhas do Mar offers one of the best viewpoints where you will be able to appreciate this breathtaking fisherman’s town.
Praia Grande

30 min

We will stop at this amazing rock cliff beach in the coast. In Praia Grande you will have lunch in a beachfront local restaurant that offers delicious sea food and meat choices. For those curious to try Portuguese cuisine, this is the perfect place.
Cabo Da Roca

30 min

Explore the impressive coastline through secret places on our way to Cabo da Roca- The westernmost point of continental Europe. This place is what we call the end of the world. Be ready to admire the magnificent views and its cliffs.
Park and National Palace of Pena

1 h 30 min Admission not included

End the day with the most colorful and magnificent palace in Sintra: the Pena Palace. A national monument that constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. It is unique and it’s a classic example of the romanticism period in Portugal and in Europe. At the top you will have the best views toward Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais. This will be a guided visit.
Castelo dos Mouros

Passing by

Admire this X century castle in the middle of the lush forest of Sintra. You will get to know about the North African Moors who build it and about the Christians who conquered it 4 centuries later. If want to visit in the inside let us know with anticipation.
Lisbon Cruise Port

The tour ends with drop-off at the port

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you want to pre book tickets, please send us a message
Minimum 1 – Maximum 15 passengers per booking
If you have any type of physical limitations let us know in advance so we can suggest what palaces to visit