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Sintra Highlights: Half-Day Scenic Tour
4.9
254 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a whirlwind half-day Sintra tour from Lisbon. Skip the lines, explore Regaleira and Pena Palace, and capture unforgettable moments. Book now!
Embark on a whirlwind half-day Sintra tour from Lisbon. Skip the lines, explore Regaleira and Pena Palace, and capture unforgettable moments. Book now!
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa - The tour commences in Lisbon at the Hard Rock Cafe. Participants can also join the tour from Sintra. The travel time from Lisbon to Sintra ranges from 20 minutes to an hour. As the tour progresses through Lisbon, historical landmarks can be admired along the route.
- Quinta da Regaleira - The tour explores the intriguing…
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa - The tour commences in Lisbon at the Hard Rock Cafe. Participants can also join the tour from Sintra. The travel time from Lisbon to Sintra ranges from 20 minutes to an hour. As the tour progresses through Lisbon, historical landmarks can be admired along the route.
- Quinta da Regaleira - The tour explores the intriguing realm of Quinta da Regaleira. With its gardens, grottoes, and mysterious structures, this location provides a unique experience, where each step uncovers a new enigma. Gothic architecture, esoteric symbols, and hidden tales create a fairy tale-like atmosphere.
- Park and National Palace of Pena - The tour concludes with an exterior visit to the magnificent Pena Palace. Situated atop a mountain, this palace epitomizes Portuguese Romanticism. Its vivid colors and lavish architecture are truly breathtaking. Be ready to capture stunning photographs of the palace and its scenic surroundings.
- Sintra - The adventure begins in the charming center of Sintra village. Visitors will be immersed in the enchanting ambiance of this historic area. Wander through delightful streets and discover secrets hidden at every turn. A must-try is the renowned ‘Travesseiro’, a local treat that will tantalize taste buds with its flaky pastry and creamy filling.
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa - The tour concludes back in Lisbon, at the original meeting point.
What's Included
- Guided Visit of Regaleira
- Guided Visit of Pena Palace terraces
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tickets purchased in advance (reimburse in cash)
- Guided Visit of Regaleira
- Guided Visit of Pena Palace terraces
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tickets purchased in advance (reimburse in cash)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Olá! Hello! Hola!
Eager for an exciting adventure through Sintra but short on time in Lisbon? This half-day journey is your perfect opportunity!
Starting in Lisbon’s lively Restauradores Square, the tour will cover:
→ The enchanting center of Sintra.
→ Quinta da Regaleira, including a visit to the renowned Initiation Well (ticket €15).
→ The stunning…
Olá! Hello! Hola!
Eager for an exciting adventure through Sintra but short on time in Lisbon? This half-day journey is your perfect opportunity!
Starting in Lisbon’s lively Restauradores Square, the tour will cover:
→ The enchanting center of Sintra.
→ Quinta da Regaleira, including a visit to the renowned Initiation Well (ticket €15).
→ The stunning terraces of Pena Palace (ticket €10) to skip the long queues inside while enjoying spectacular views and photo moments.
Please note: The tour involves walking on hilly, uneven paths. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for moderate walking — the views are truly rewarding!
A day before your tour, you’ll receive a reminder with all the final details and your guide’s contact via WhatsApp, iMessage, or email. If you don’t receive it, please message or call us — there may be last-minute updates.
Prepare for a magical exploration crafted for those who wish to experience Sintra’s beauty without the wait. Let’s make your Lisbon layover unforgettable! ♥
- ️ Important Note – Alternative Itinerary in Case of Closures: In rare situations when Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, or both are closed — which may happen due to natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, or heat waves — the tour will still go ahead with an alternative plan. In such cases, the visit will include: The National Palace of Sintra, located in the heart of the village The elegant Queluz Palace, often called the “Portuguese Versailles”
- Not recommended for travelers with walking restrictions
Location
Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa
Avenida da Liberdade
Just outside the Hard Rock Cafe at Restauradores Square, Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144, Lisbon.
‼️ We recommend waiting near Door No. 12, just after Unicorn Workspaces, on the main avenue (Av. da Liberdade), not the small street going downhill. This helps avoid the busy main entrance.‼️
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(254 Ratings)
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Yssabella_s
Sep 24, 2025
Highly Recommend!!! - Valerie was a wonderful tour guide and even kept our five-year-old engaged which was so appreciated! We all really enjoyed how organized and intentional she was with the time we had. She also took really nice photos for us that we will keep forever :) It was definitely our favorite day on our vacation.
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Laurencc3808nd
Sep 23, 2025
Enjoy! - My husband and I loved our tour with Hugo. It was an intimate 6 person tour through Sintra and the pick up was easy from Rossio. We saw just enough and learned just enough to feel like we experienced one of the tourist hot spots without being ready to leave. Wear good shoes and a hat because it’s a lot of walking and can get hot. Check the cruise schedule when you book your tour because that can make it from little tourists to probably a I’m ready to leave experience.
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2212jessica
Sep 23, 2025
The best way to visit Sintra. - We did the half day tour to Sintra with the Pena Palace and Quinta de Regaleira with Stas as our tour guide.
Communicate was fantastic before the tour letting us know where to meet, when and what to bring. The trip was excellent with the right amount of group activities, information shared and time to explore ourselves. It was a small group of 8 which allowed us to move around quickly and easily and miss the large tour groups. Entrance to both places was efficient and handled directly by Stas which meant limited time queuing. He allowed multiple photo opportunities and took some for us in the prime locations.
Would 100% recommend this tour. It took all the difficulties and logistics away and allowed us to throughly enjoyed our trip.
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Suzannek858
Sep 23, 2025
Great half day tour - Great half day tour. Left at 1:30pm and returned around 7:45pm. Valeria was very knowledgeable. We not only learned about Sintra, but she put it in context of the history of Portugal. No time to go inside Pena Palace. You would need a full day tour if that is important to you.
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Ryan_s
Sep 22, 2025
A MUST do when in Lisbon! 🇵🇹 - This is a great option for those that want to get all of the things that Sintra has to offer, without committing an entire day! While you could easily indulge in Sintras sights and little town for an entire day, we found this was perfect to see the palaces, enjoy the local delicacies and our tour guide was super knowledgeable! Highly recommend when in Sintra or Lisbon!
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Kristen_k
Sep 21, 2025
This was a great way to... - This was a great way to see the highlights in Sintra without losing an entire day. Loved that it was just our small group of 6. Hugo was a great guide
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Aoife_o
Sep 20, 2025
Great tour. Half day tour... - Great tour. Half day tour good option to see the highlights and didn’t feel too rushed. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly guide
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Dante_p
Sep 20, 2025
Sintra half-day tour - The trip to Sintra was amazing! Bruno, our tour guide, was phenomenal!! His knowledge and historical acumen was amazing. The half-day was perfect, because we still weee able to enjoy our afternoon and evening in Lisbon.
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Mark_r
Sep 19, 2025
There is alot of walking... - There is alot of walking and because it was only a half day tour it was a little rushed. However, a whole day would have been too much for us. Our tour guide Bruno was outstanding! Very educated about history of Portugal and other areas. Our group from Canada, we all got along well!
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Traveler388499
Sep 20, 2025
Great guide even with a problematic family group that should not have joined the tour. - Bruno was a great guide. Very knowledgeable, easy vibe and put many things in historical context. He was very good at dealing with a difficult family which threatened to cut short the trip because they had a wedding rehearsal to attend. They never should have been allowed to join the group with such time pressures but he skillfully managed the situation. I recommend him highly.
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