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Pena Palace Tour: Exclusive Early Access
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22 Ratings
Lisboa
Unlock exclusive access to Pena Palace before public hours. Enjoy a private tour, explore Sintra, and return to Lisbon by scenic train.
Unlock exclusive access to Pena Palace before public hours. Enjoy a private tour, explore Sintra, and return to Lisbon by scenic train.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sintra - Begin your journey in Sintra with a relaxing and scenic drive from Lisbon in a private minibus. Your guide will provide an overview of what to expect, ensuring a delightful day in Portugal.
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Enjoy the unique opportunity of exclusive early access to Pena Palace before it opens to the public. As one of…
- Sintra - Begin your journey in Sintra with a relaxing and scenic drive from Lisbon in a private minibus. Your guide will provide an overview of what to expect, ensuring a delightful day in Portugal.
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Enjoy the unique opportunity of exclusive early access to Pena Palace before it opens to the public. As one of the first visitors, you’ll avoid the crowds and have the palace’s vibrant terraces and intricate interiors to yourself. This renowned UNESCO site, known for its stunning Romantic architecture and panoramic views, is even more enchanting without the usual crowds. Your knowledgeable guide will share the captivating history of the palace, including its transformation from a dilapidated convent to King Ferdinand II’s fairy-tale creation.
- Centro Historico de Sintra - Following your private palace tour, conclude your visit in Sintra’s charming old town. Take advantage of free time to explore its quaint streets, visit delightful shops, or taste local cuisine. Stay as long as you wish to enjoy Sintra’s distinctive atmosphere before returning to Lisbon.
- Lisbon - Return to Lisbon at your leisure with a provided train ticket. Trains run twice an hour, offering you the flexibility to explore Sintra for as long as you desire before heading back to the city.
What's Included
- Outbound transport to Sintra on private minibus
- VIP early access to Pena Palace
- Local English-speaking guide
- Return ticket to Lisbon by train
- Free time in Sintra city center
- Outbound transport to Sintra on private minibus
- VIP early access to Pena Palace
- Local English-speaking guide
- Return ticket to Lisbon by train
- Free time in Sintra city center
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover Portugal’s renowned Pena Palace in a unique way with exclusive, private access before it opens to the public. Journey from Lisbon in a comfortable private vehicle and immerse yourself in the palace’s colorful, enchanting atmosphere—accompanied only by your small group and a knowledgeable guide. Wander through the palace’s terraces, gardens, and…
Discover Portugal’s renowned Pena Palace in a unique way with exclusive, private access before it opens to the public. Journey from Lisbon in a comfortable private vehicle and immerse yourself in the palace’s colorful, enchanting atmosphere—accompanied only by your small group and a knowledgeable guide. Wander through the palace’s terraces, gardens, and enjoy the stunning views in the peaceful morning light. Following the tour, there is ample time to leisurely explore Sintra’s charming town center before returning to Lisbon on a scenic train ride, with tickets provided for a flexible return.
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please note that children under the age of 2 are not permitted on this tour.
- Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last minute closures any modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(22 Ratings)
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Merrittm2022
Aug 30, 2025
Exclusive access for one of Portugal's most iconic Palaces! - What an experience! Raquel E did a great job giving us an exclusive tour of Pena Palace. It was so informative and we were completely alone for an hour🥹 it was a beautiful time because when we got out, there were loads of people in line. I’m so glad we got to skip. She told us about the history and even let us stop for the famous sintra pastry. I highly recommend!
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O6201dtdanielb
Aug 30, 2025
Unforgettable early access Sintra tour!! - Our tour in Sintra was amazing thanks to our guide, Raquel. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history come alive with great stories and insights. Her passion for the region really showed and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend her!
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I5658nmelizabethk
Aug 30, 2025
Fantastic Tour! - Fantastic tour! Highly recommend early access to Pena Palace to experience it without all the crowds. Rachel is a very knowledgeable guide!!
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Voyager606841
Aug 23, 2025
Private tour of Pena Palace - Ann-Elisa was a fantastic tour guide. Loved every minute. Awesome to have the castle to ourselves! I loved the private attention and the recommendations she gave us for dinner in Lisbon.
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Paulaf3792
Aug 2, 2025
The fairytale palace for yourself! - It is rather redundant to say that nowadays visiting any place of interest means standing in lines, public transportation, crowds and very little time to soak in what you want to see.
Not with this tour. The Private Access Pena Palace & Express Sintra Tour from Lisbon takes away all the hassle, gives you a smooth ride to the palace gates and most importantly you kind of glide through this fairytale palace surrounded by luxurious vegetation on top of clouds. No noise, no clicking of cameras, no pushing. You hear your guide easily and are able to ask questions.
The Palace offers you diversity with its miscellaneous styles, beauty and sense of humour. As you finish your tour and look down from the queen’s balcony, which is opened on very warm days, and watch the crowds climbing up you do feel like royalty.
A word about our guide, Nina, who makes you feel comfortable and explains things in a simple and knowledgeable way. Thank you.
It is so worth it to get up early. As you finish before midday and feel refreshed you are able to take advantage from the rest of your day instead of dragging yourself back to the hotel. I highly recommend it.
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Ninadi9133jb
Jul 16, 2025
Enchanting palace without crowds - This tour was remarkably beautiful! The way our guide, Jaime, presented the Pena palace, the town of Sintra and the Regaleira estate perfectly matched the mood of the surrounding scenery. Such a deep, well-paced, and impressive experience. A day to remember!
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Buckinghampamom
Jul 13, 2025
Early access is the way to go! - We had an amazing time on our early access tour of Pena Castle and Sintra. It was amazing to have the place to ourselves and the small group we were with, along with our tour guide, Anna. Anna did a fabulous job pointing out interesting features and keeping it entertaining (even for our teenager). The hoards of tourists started showing up just as we were leaving. :) After riding back to town, Anna gave us some great recommendations for pastries and lunch, then we toured Quinta de Regaleira on our own, spent some time in town, then took the tour provided train tickets back to Lisbon (the train trip back was very easy). We’ve used Walks before for an exclusive access tour in Barcelona and loved it as well. We now seek these out in every location we visit!
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E3068fsra_lg
Jun 25, 2025
Amazing tour - I had an unforgettable experience exploring Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira with guide Borja. His expertise and passion for history brought the sites to life. The Pena Palace's stunning architecture and Quinta's mysterious tunnels and gardens were fascinating. Borja's insightful commentary and personalized attention made the tour truly special. I highly recommend this private tour to anyone seeking a unique experience in Lisbon
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H_ctorp387
Jun 25, 2025
Amazing Sintra tour! - Unforgettable day in Sintra! Borja, our expert guide, led us through the mystical Quinta da Regaleira and the breathtaking Pena Palace. Private tour was worth every penny! Borja's insights brought the history to life. 5/5 stars, highly recommend!
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Fearless39036149197
May 28, 2025
Great experience - What a fantastic experience. Palacio da Pena and Quinta da Regaleira are amazing. Our guide Nina was very kind and she told us a lot.
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