Sintra Tour: Exclusive Access to Pena Palace

Unlock Sintra’s secrets with exclusive early access to Pena Palace. Explore stunning sites, guided tours, and flexible options for a perfect day trip.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sintra - Begin your journey to Sintra with a relaxing and scenic drive from Lisbon. Your guide will provide an overview of what to expect, ensuring a delightful day in Portugal.
  • Park and National Palace of Pena - Experience the unique opportunity to explore Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in solitude. Arrive before the crowds and…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • VIP access to Pena Palace
  • Entry to Quinta da Regaleira (if selected)
  • Cascais & Cabo da Roca (if selected)
  • Outbound transfer by minibus & return by train (Express option)
  • Headsets (if needed)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food/drinks
Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of Sintra on a half-day tour from Lisbon, featuring exclusive access to Pena Palace. Enjoy the freedom to admire its breathtaking terraces, intricate architecture, and royal history without the usual crowds, guided by an expert. Depending on your chosen option, your Sintra day trip may also include a visit to the captivating…

Location
Praça dos Restauradores 17
Praça dos Restauradores
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Praça dos Restauradores, 17 in front of the Mango store.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ami6920wy
Jun 20, 2025
A Fantastic Experience - This private tour was the highlight of our trip! Getting early access to Pena Palace was magical — no crowds, just stunning views and peaceful moments. Our guide Cecila was absolutely wonderful: kind, knowledgeable, and great with our whole family. Our driver Joseph was also terrific. They made the day fun, relaxed, and full of fascinating stories. Sintra was beautiful, and everything was perfectly planned. Highly recommended for families looking for a special, stress-free experience!
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Q8496zslaras
May 24, 2025
Unique and Unforgettable, like VIPs - The exclusive visit before the castle's opening hours was one of the best of my life. The chance to visit without other people in the castle is really special and unique because it makes you feel like a princess. Our guide Anastasia was really good at telling us the historical details but also funny and curious news. I recommend the visit to everyone, if possible with Anastasia who also gave us advice on what to eat and other places to see. Thank you very much Anastasia!
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Companion232405
May 17, 2025
A Truly Exceptional Experience - I recently splurged on the Sintra day trip with exclusive access to Pena Palace. Paying extra for early access to the Palace was worth it! Arriving before the general crowds was quite magical - having those first peaceful moments to explore the stunning architecture and take photos without dodging other tourists was priceless. The private transportation, by our driver Antonio, between sites was comfortable and efficient, maximizing our time at each location rather than struggling with public transit or parking. Our guide, Jaime, was the highlight of the experience. His passion for Portuguese history and architecture was immediately evident, but what truly elevated the tour was his ability to weave philosophy into the historical narrative. Jaime didn't just recite dates and facts; he connected the castle's story to broader human themes and cultural movements in a way that brought everything to life. The way he explained the symbolism in the architecture and gardens revealed layers of meaning I would have completely missed on my own. His deep love and connection to both history and philosophy made the experience intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. For anyone who values an immersive cultural experience without the hassle of crowds, this package is worth the price. It transformed what could have been a rushed, crowded sightseeing day into one of the highlights of my trip to Portugal.
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Orit
May 17, 2025
Magical day - Anastasia was amazing and curated a truly a magical tour. It was a wonderful morning of history, culture, flora, and tiles galore. I learned so much and enjoyed every moment. Would highly recommend.
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Sarahsg428nl
May 12, 2025
Great tour! - Loved this tour! The VIP access to the palace is extremely hard to beat. Cecilia was an amazing tour guide, providing great information throughout the whole tour. The whole trip is well thought out and is run efficiently. 100% recommend!
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15mdk
May 12, 2025
Magic at Pena Palace. - It was very special experience to be able to tour the Pena Palace after hours. Cecilia is a delightful tour guide, very knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and history of art and architecture. She does it all with a big smile. And the drive in a comfortable mini bus from downtown Lisbon is an added bonus! If you are visiting Lisbon, make sure you take this tour. It is worth every penny!!!
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638anastasiiam
May 12, 2025
Magic of the past - Was just a pure magic and a fairy tale! Cecília made us feel like queens in our countryside castle :) She is such a knowledgable person and a great tour guide!! This afternoon was incredible . Highly reccomend
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Kariw564
May 12, 2025
Amazing tour - Cecilia was very informative. Having private access to the Pena Castle was amazing. The only people at the castle was our tour group and a guard. The tour van dropped us off at the actual entry which made us feel like queens and kings. The town of Sintra was charming. Highly recommend this tour.
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Suellenl718
May 7, 2025
No crowds … wonderful guide! - Absolutely wonderful day with Alicia … she shared her fantastic knowledge in an enthusiastic style and was extremely approachable and friendly I couldn’t believe that I was able to experience Pena Palace without anyone else being there! The gardens at Quinta da Regaleira were sublime! I highly recommend this tour that offers exclusive transport and by passes the crowds!
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Culture24845647133
May 7, 2025
Incredible experience with Alicia - I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an incredible experience to go inside before opening. Alicia, our guide, is a wonderful professional. I recommend the tour, the company and, of course, Alicia. We felt like family
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From $198
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).