Private Sintra and Lisbon Full Day Tour: Explore Majestic Palaces and Scenic Coastal Villages

Embark on a full-day tour of Sintra and Lisbon, exploring majestic palaces, scenic coastal villages, and important monuments. Discover the history, visit stunning gardens, and witness the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and Tagus River.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gold Compass - Your tour company
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water provided
  • Dedicated driver
  • Transportation in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • All Monuments and Museums entry fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

During a nine-hour tour, participants will explore the key attractions of two cities: Lisbon and Sintra. The journey begins at the hotel, where the driver will pick up guests and guide them through Lisbon, showcasing its most significant monuments and sharing its rich history. Following this, the tour continues to Sintra, renowned for its magnificent…

Location
Gold Compass
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kenneth_l
Aug 28, 2025
Exceptional Private Tour with Outstanding Personal Service - Exceptional Private Tour with Outstanding Personal Service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars My full-day private tour of Sintra and Lisbon exceeded all expectations, thanks largely to our incredible guide Andre. From the moment we began, Andre demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and genuine care for creating a personalized experience. Highlights of the Tour Sintra's Enchanting Palaces: The UNESCO-listed mountain town was absolutely magical. The royal palaces and castles were breathtaking, and Andre's knowledge of the history brought each location to life. Scenic Coastal Drive: The journey along the coast through Cascais and Estoril was stunning, with beautiful ocean views and charming seaside villages. Historic Lisbon Districts: Exploring Belem and Alfama gave us wonderful insight into Lisbon's rich maritime history and vibrant culture. What Made This Tour Special Andre was truly amazing throughout the entire experience. Upon learning that I was a retired naval officer, he thoughtfully arranged an additional stop at the Naval Museum in Lisbon. This personal touch showed his dedication to tailoring the tour to our interests and made the day incredibly meaningful for me. Practical Details The tour included everything as promised: bottled water, comfortable private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all monument/museum entry fees. The logistics were seamless, and Andre's professionalism was evident throughout. Bottom Line This tour offers exceptional value with its comprehensive itinerary covering both Sintra's fairy-tale palaces and Lisbon's historic neighborhoods. However, what truly sets it apart is the personalized service - Andre's willingness to customize the experience based on our backgrounds and interests made this a truly memorable day. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see the best of Lisbon and Sintra with a guide who genuinely cares about creating an outstanding experience.
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1toptravelagent
Oct 19, 2023
Best Private Tour Company - I am so glad that I booked a private tour of this company. The driver was very professional and friendly. Also, he knows many shortcuts. If you go on a group tour, you may end up not having enough time to see places and take some pictures. Because of the private tour, we can enjoy our time without any rush! The driver provided us with water all the time and also great suggestions for stopping at unheard of places. I highly recommend using this company.
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Vacationpretty
Mar 3, 2023
Enjoyable and efficient way to see Sintra! 10/10 - We had an amazing tour with Mario today! This was a very last minute booking and we are so glad we were able to secure it and chose this option. I wanted to see Sintra from Lisbon and had originally considered the train. With two littles (4 & 6) and some time restrictions, we spoke to our hotel and they offered to check options. Mario came through for us and was fantastic and flexible! The hills of Sintra coupled with the walking required at the sites would have added up for the little ones. Mario helped us see everything we wanted to see in an efficient manner. He had great insight and made it a day to remember. I would recommend him to anyone, and know we will be using him again!
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Surjb
Jan 21, 2023
Tour of Sintra and Belem - We would highly recommend this tour company, especially Mario. Mario was absolutely amazing, he knew exactly what we wanted to see, clearly explained the history and recommended a lovely restaurant for lunch. We completed the 8 hour tour with huge smiles, really pleased that we managed to see so many sites, our long weekend in Lisbon has been eventful. Will definitely use this company, and Mario, on our next visit!
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Bernard
Oct 20, 2021
Sintra and travel at its best - Bernardino was a wonderful driver and guide who was very familiar with all the good places to go and see in Sintra and on the ocean rode to Lisbon. Pickup at the airport was great and we were not rushed in everything we wanted to do
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Mizusman
Aug 8, 2021
Best Tour Ever - Our driver Rui was genuinely one of the nicest and most knowledgeable persons I have ever met. He made sure to cater our tour to our specific liking and answered all questions with enthusiasm. I would highly recommend the tours, however I would recommend our tour guide Rui to an even greater extent. This experience truly enhanced our time in Portugal by ten fold.
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From $68
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).