Sintra Full Day Tour: Authentic Local Experience

Experience the magic of Sintra on a full-day tour from Lisbon. Join our small group tour led by genuine Sintra locals with 8 years of experience. Explore off the beaten path locations, visit parks and monuments, and enjoy plenty of free time. Discover the best of Sintra in a relaxed and fun way!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II - Begin the journey at Dona Maria II National Theater, located in the heart of Lisbon, just a 15-minute walk from most areas of the city. It’s a 30-minute drive to Sintra.
  • Centro Historico de Sintra - Explore the maze-like streets of the old town to uncover its authentic charm, stunning architecture, and unique…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guided tours inside the monuments
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Other
Additional Information

We are genuine Sintra locals who have 8 years experience in showing the best of our hometown, allowing us to manage crowds, off the beaten path locations and design the ultimate Sintra experience.
We will provide great tours inside the parks and monuments, allowing also plenty of free time to explore.
Our goal is to make sure you see the best of this…

Location
Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II
Praça Dom Pedro IV
We will pick up all guests in front of Dona Maria II National Theater.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Roving305620
Jul 15, 2025
Amazing Sintra! - It was an amazing experience! We saw and learned so many things in one day! Two magnificent castles, few charming towns and beautiful coast! Rui was our tour guide and driver. He was very helpful and very kind. He basically granted any wish we had! From an excellent lunch recommendation to Ginginha! We highly recommend this tour and Rui as a tour guide! Thank you so much for unforgettable experience!!
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Journey45679095815
Jul 14, 2025
Incredible day - highly recommend - This trip blew away our expectations, I cannot say enough how great of a day it was. Joao has a wealth of information about the history of the region and given his local connections, was able to get us ahead of the massive lines and provide recommendations for walking the palaces. The lunch was INCREDIBLE it was this really cute local rearaurant with farm to table food and an authentic atmosphere. He has a great sense of humour. Very highly recommend. I would not go to Sintra without a local guide, makes the experience so much better.
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Kathryn
Jul 11, 2025
Small group authentic tour - From our guide (João) to the gorgeous scenery yo the small size- the tour was perfect. João was by far one of my favourite 👌 guides: funny, engaging, answered our questions with detail, included everybody, and taught us oodles on Portuguese history. He was superb with our kids (ages 6 & 8) and my 70 year-old mom. He spent lots of time asking my kids questions and joking with them. He was a very safe driver and made sure no one was left behind in our small group. I also appreciated the relaxing authentic Portuguese lunch. I’ve been on tours where they rush you around and rush you to eat. It was nice to have a delicious, fresh, farm to table meal in a small local town (and just enjoy it). Not some typical touristy place or medium quality tour meal. I would have loved more time to explore the grounds at Pena Palace and the Quinta de la Regaleira, but now having been there I can see that with the traffic and number of people you’d have to devout half a day to each place to do that. I would recommend João and this tour company to anyone wanting to go on tours in the Lisbon area.
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Ahmed
Jul 11, 2025
One day in the Sintra - A wonderful day spent in the enchanting city of Sintra with an amazing tour guide who made the trip special with insightful stories and information. An unforgettable experience
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Michaelbh2094sg
Jul 11, 2025
The best way to see Sintra - Highly recommend. We toured Sintra and Cascais with Antonio. He was knowledgeable, personable and a joy to have as a guide. He tailored the agenda for us to navigate some unexpected weather and extended our tour time to make sure we saw everything. I can't imagine doing the tour without a guide, especially Antonio.
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Tourist667784
Jul 11, 2025
Awesome tour and guide! Would highly recommend João. - We had an amazing time with João. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us around Sintra. Everywhere we went, he told us a detailed summary of the history and significance to Portugal. He gave us the VIP treatment and got us to the sites, helped with purchasing tickets, and giving us the best advice for our free time. João even shared tips and guidance on getting around Lisbon and gave us wonderful recommendations. We were a group of mixed ages (10yrs - 40 yrs) and he managed everyone with ease!
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Roving583495
Jul 11, 2025
Fantastic Tour, Wonderful Guide - Highly Recommend! - This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Our guide, João, was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we were picked up in a spotless, comfortable van, we knew we were in great hands. João drove us safely and smoothly throughout the day, but what really stood out was his warmth, knowledge, and genuine passion for what he does. He brought the history of each place to life with incredible storytelling, often inviting us to gather around for “story time” which made everything feel so much more engaging and personal. He was courteous, helpful, funny, and kind—always making sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. The sites we visited were absolutely stunning, and João made sure we didn’t miss anything important—while also being honest about what could be skipped if time or energy were limited. His thoughtful suggestions made the day flow perfectly. The true cherry on top was our lunch at a charming local Portuguese restaurant in a small town that held personal significance to João from his childhood. The food was unbelievably fresh and delicious, and the setting was authentic and charming. I can’t recommend this tour enough—it was an incredible experience from start to finish!
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Bill_d
Jul 10, 2025
Sintra day tour - GUI, our guide was born and raised in Sintra and gave us a ‘local’ taste of the area. The restaurant he treated us to was fabulous. Highly recommended.
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734triciaj
Jul 9, 2025
Highly recommend. - The tour guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and competent. His English was great. He also gave us space and time to explore on our own. He was excellent with our kids and great at regular bathroom breaks. After seeing the streets I would not tackle driving on our own. I am so glad we took this tour for a low stress day to experience Sinatra. The lunch was also local, fresh and affordable and was one of the best meals we have had.
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Marissamc2506gl
Jul 8, 2025
AMAZING Sintra! - Everything was amazing! Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, & showed us the best of Sintra. It was all that we hoped for & more! Thank you, Joāo, for being the most amazing guide! Highly recommend & will DEFINITELY book with this group again! Obrigado y muchas gracias, Marissa & David
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From $82
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).