Sintra Tour: Explore Quinta Regaleira & Pena

Discover Sintra’s magic on a guided tour of Quinta Regaleira and Pena Palace. Explore lush gardens, mysterious wells, and stunning ocean views.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quinta da Regaleira - Discover the Quinta da Regaleira, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Sintra’s most captivating estates. Renowned for its mystical architecture, lush gardens, and hidden symbolism, it offers a journey through history, art, and imagination.
    Wander through the expansive gardens and uncover secret tunnels, grottoes,…
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off at selected location (only with private option)
  • Entrance to Pena Palace (if option selected)
  • Travel insurance compliant with Portuguese regulations
  • Guided tour inside monuments
  • Free time to enjoy Sintra’s Historic Center at your own pace
  • Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira (if option selected)
  • Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Experience the advantages of a guided tour at Quinta Regaleira and Pena Palace. Discover the enchanting village of Sintra, renowned for its magic and mystery, and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With a knowledgeable tour guide, explore Quinta da Regaleira and delight in its verdant gardens, serene lakes, and intriguing structures, including…

Location
Meeting Point - Tugatrips Tours & Events
Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira
Please meet your guide in front of Miradouro Parque Eduardo VII (Edward VII Park Viewpoint). Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira, 1070-051 Lisboa.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Irene_t
May 21, 2026
Tour to Sintra, castle and Pena palace - This is a tour that one shouldnt miss. Sintra, the two places are magical. It would have been difficult to tour these places without being in a tour group. I am so glad i booked this tour. Additionally Magdalena (sorry if i spelt your name incorrectly) and Fernando of Boost Tours were fabulous. Magdalena was a very experienced tour guide by demonstrating her knowledge of history and culture. Thank you very much. I truly enjoyed this tour with you. Much appreciated.
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Suzanne_m
May 13, 2026
Palaces and gardens - Fantastic day , loved it , great amount of time at each stop . Amazing views, beautiful palaces and gardens. Very interesting . A bit of uphill walking , but so worth it .
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Donna_a
May 10, 2026
Enchanting - Loved seeing Sintra. The bus ride was very comfortable, and once there, we had some time to stroll around and get a coffee before visiting Quinta de Regaleira. It’s a fascinating and beautiful place to visit. We especially loved visiting the Initiation Well. Afterwards, we got lunch on our own, and then traveled to the castle/monastery at the top of the mountain. We all agreed it would be worth staying in Sintra overnight to explore more. Be aware—this tour was described as requiring moderate physical fitness; however, the walkways are steep with uneven surfaces and lots of steep steps. Most of us on the tour agreed that it should be described as moderate to strenuous. Highly recommend!
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Paula_c
May 2, 2026
This tour was perfect... - This tour was perfect from start to finish. Our tour guide Inez was absolutely amazing. She was very well educated in the history of Portugal. It was great to see both the castle and our time in Sintra was perfect. Inez made great recommendations for food and drinks. We tried them all and she was spot on with all of them. Lunch was later than we expected so I suggest to bring a few snacks or eat a good breakfast beforehand. This tour was very relaxed and not rushed.
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Lynn_s
May 2, 2026
No need to go to the gym today! - Be prepared to walk A LOT!!! Lots of uphill climbing and stairs. Wear good shoes and otherwise travel light.
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220judyp
Apr 28, 2026
Great! - Had a wonderful time all around, appreciated the paid admissions, There was plenty of time to enjoy both the villa & Palace a long with ample free time. Atmosphere was casual and our tour guide made it fun. Although the our group was not small our tour guide managed keep things moving smoothly.
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Carolyn_s
May 29, 2026
Good tour - I chose this one as it didn’t try sound as rushed, trying to also fit in Cascais and I’m glad I did. It was still a very long tour. I enjoyed each stop and our guide Marta was friendly and knowledgeable. However, there was some disorganization that slowed things down a bit. Not giving specifics about what to look for at the meet up point - you’re told to meet by the statue in the park. When I arrived, I sent a message saying I didn’t see a sign or bus with the tour name and the response I received was that check in started at 9:50. Well that’s only 10 minutes before the tour if I wasn’t for sure in the right spot and it would have been nice to find a restroom first after journeying to get there. Several of us were waiting in the shade of the statue and from there could not see the flag for the check in across the street on the other side of the bus. Glad I walked across the street to check because at no point could you see them from the statue. Once on the tour, Marta was constantly having to count participants but did not seem to have a way of knowing who was missing or connecting with them. Meanwhile I did a simple food tour later in the week where our guide messaged us through WhatsApp easily giving instructions and tips. A tad more organization on the Sintra tour like this may have kept us on schedule a little better. Overall it was a great tour of 2 sites plus the town and I would recommend them to others.
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I86debt
Apr 23, 2026
Great tour lazy guide - While I enjoyed the places we visited I felt the guide to be lackluster and a bit lazy. Two long bus rides were made in silence. What a missed opportunity to learn more about Portugal and the surrounding area or our destinations.
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Drphil2
May 14, 2026
Very strenuous tour - Very physical tour. Steep uphill climbs. And a first stop it was close to a mile uphill. At our second stop, there was a half mile incline. In addition at the second stop, there will wind the uphill paths without handrails. This is not a tour for those who are not truly physically able to do it. They should’ve been noted in the . It wasn’t. Our tour guide was brand new and was not native to Portugal and as such, we had difficulty and understanding her at times. We did have a mentor Leonora, who was very kind and knowledgeable. She had the patience to work with us to get up the hills and be successful in our journey. Our driver unfortunately, in backing out, hit one of our people in the tour. Thankfully, he was fine. Finally, after the tour is over, they dropped us off in an area where there was no taxi cabs, and no real guidance as to where to find them. Have we not met a young man who called the cab company we would’ve been lost. Poorly executed.
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Larry_p
May 5, 2026
Nickola gave a good tour... - Nickola gave a good tour of the history and artistry of everything . It was a shared language tour so half the time spent in another language not undérstood (and side of conversation). The van was uncomfortable and he drove slow in traffic. I didn't appreciate a story about a body organ he said had unknown function other than for the soul when in fact it secretes a hormone but many tell stories. All in all it was a fun day at Sintra. Be prepared for an old van with bad suspension and a rough manual transmission.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).