Visit Sintra, the capital of Romanticism, and one of the most picturesque villages in Portugal. Tour the area’s castles, taking in the views from the Moorish Castle, admiring the Sintra National Palace, and exploring the magical Quinta da Regeleira.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 14 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Booklets
- English
- Pickup included
- Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or the cruise port
Experience
Highlights
- Admire some of Portugal’s most stunning castles
- Visit the picturesque, historic town of Sintra, a World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a tour of the Sintra National Palace
Full description
Spend a full day touring Sintra and admiring some of the most spectacular of Portugal’s castles.
Stop at the Moorish Castle with its original sections dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, and enjoy fantastic views of the region.
Visit the Pena Palace and admire the mix of architectural styles of its exterior and interior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism in the 19th century.
Next you’ll visit the historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sintra National Palace is located in the center of town, and for that reason it is known as the Town Palace. The 2 massive chimneys that protrude from the kitchens have become emblematic of Sintra.
Inside, you’ll tour the ostentatiously decorated rooms of the best preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal and the favorite of Portuguese nobility.
Quinta da Regaleira, located in the historic center, was built in the early 20th century in the middle of a dense forest, surrounded by gardens, lakes, grottoes, and enigmatic constructions. It is the result of the Romantic, Gothic, Renaissance, and Manueline ideals and of the magical and mythical visions of its owner.
Includes
- All monument tickets
- Bottled water
- Driver
- Hotel/cruise port pick-up and drop off
- Private tour
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- WiFi
- Lunch
- Guides inside monuments visited
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancelation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirement. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
