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From Lisbon: Sintra Highlights and Pena Palace Full-Day Tour

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Day trip
From Lisbon: Sintra Highlights and Pena Palace Full-Day Tour
4.8  / 51434 reviews
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Leave Lisbon behind and spend the day in Sintra on this 8-hour small group tour. Marvel at the stunning landscape and discover some of the grandest and most beautiful buildings in Europe.

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Duration 8 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Av. da Liberdade 9

  • Sintra District

    Sightseeing (45 minutes)

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    Pena Palace

    Guided tour, Free time (105 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Van

    (20 minutes)

    Quinta da Regaleira

    Free time (80 minutes)

    Optional

    Sintra

    Lunch, Free time (1.5 hours)

    Optional

  • Van

    (20 minutes)

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    Monserrate Palace

    Guided tour, Free time (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Lisbon District

    Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    Marquês de Pombal

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Be amazed by the magnificent Pena Palace, a former residence of the Royal Family
  • Explore the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira and see the Initiation Well
  • Marvel at breathtaking views of the City Hall and the Park of Liberty
  • Drive by Seteais Palace and through the stunning Sintra Mountains
  • Admire the gorgeous Monserrate Palace and its exotic gardens

Full description

Fall in love with Sintra, a lasting symbol of Portugal's Romantic period, on a day trip from Lisbon via an air-conditioned bus. See the stunning landscape classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of monuments like Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, and Monserrate Palace. Start the tour by exploring the exotic Pena Park and the magnificent Pena Palace. This remarkable building is complete with different decorative styles, symbols, and intriguing features, and was once the royal family's official summer residence. Walk through Sintra's charming city center. Stop by the decorative Quinta da Regaleira estate. Explore the Initiation Well, a mysterious and unusual place. Spend your lunchtime strolling through the historical village. Enjoy a quick stop at local patisseries to try some of Sintra's well-known delicacies. Conclude your journey at the eclectic Monserrate Palace, a glorious estate that once served as a summer residence for the British elites in Portugal.

Includes

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned van
  • Guided tour inside Pena Palace and Monserrate Palace
  • Free time for Quinta da Regaleira and lunch in Sintra
  • Roundtrip transfers from central Lisbon
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Monuments entrance fees

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Jacket
  • Rain gear

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and is not advised for people with severe health conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1434 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Colleen – CanadaOctober 6, 2024  – Verified booking
This tour was incredible and our guide, Paulo Mendes, was brilliant! Despite the fog and rain, the day was magical. Paulo was a wonderful historian, excellent driver and kind soul. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you!!
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Rachel – CanadaOctober 6, 2024  – Verified booking
Really enjoyed our day trip to Sintra with our guide Paulo! Lots of history and interesting facts and enjoyed the small tour group size!
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Diane – CanadaOctober 6, 2024  – Verified booking
I really enjoyed this tour! Gustavo was an excellent guide - informative, friendly and helpful. I also like the fact we had time on our own to look around. If you're looking for a one-day tour of Sintra - and *just* Sintra - then I recommend considering this one.
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Product ID: 212688

Activity provider:Lisbon Ahead Tours

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