Private Full-Day Sintra Tour: Pena Palace, Wine Tasting and Romanticism Capital Revelations
4.8
57 Ratings
Sintra
Experience the enchanting beauty of Sintra on a full-day tour. Visit the Pena Palace, enjoy wine tasting, explore the romanticism capital, and discover the mysteries of Sintra Mountains.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- National Palace of Queluz - The first stop is the fantastic Palace of Queluz, built in the 18th Century, which was the official royal residence of the king D. Pedro IV of Portugal.
- Sintra - Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines.
- Castelo dos Mouros - Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region. It can’t be missed!
- Park and National Palace of Pena - The next stop is the Pena Palace where you can admire a mix of architectural styles in the interior as well as in the exterior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism from the 19th century. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the fantastic landscape surrounding the Palace.
- Cabo da Roca - Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais.
- Adega Regional de Colares - A stop in Colares in the cellars of Adega regional de Colares to have a tasting of the best regional wines.
- Guincho Beach - On the way back, we will have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. A real sanctuary for surf, windsurf and kitesurf.
- Cascais - And of course we can’t leave without visiting the charming town of Cascais. This former fishing village used to be a royal getaway. Nowadays it still is one of the most attractive destinations for the Portuguese and foreign elite thanks to all that it has to offer: boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches and much more.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Complimentary bottled water
- Savor wine tasting session
- Transportation to Pena Palace by mini-bus
- Entrance ticket to Pena Palace
What's Not Included
- Guide inside monuments
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Renowned as the heart of romance, Sintra is a strikingly beautiful and scenic village in Portugal, famous for its picturesque sights. Its grand monuments are architectural masterpieces that tell tales of history and unfolding mysteries. Experience lush gardens, age-old trees, and historic palaces in an unparalleled setting. This Sintra excursion also takes you to Europe’s furthest western point, the dunes of Gincho, and the enigmatic Sintra Mountains. It’s an absolute must-visit location in Portugal! The package includes a ticket to Pena Palace and an option!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vehicles: Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at the end of the day, daily, with the appropriate products in accordance with the cleaning protocol covid-19.
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
- Protection: In our vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be available free of charge, if customers need it. The driver will advise the use of a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after all stops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Location
Sintra
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(57 Ratings)
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Janie_n
Jun 3, 2023
Perfect Day! - Jose was a terrific guide! Our private tour was on 13 May. He got us to the palace at opening and we had a wonderful, unrushed informative tour...and the weather was perfect! We opted to walk up and down from the palace rather than the bus. Made it very enjoyable for us. Lunch was at an out of the way place on the beach...delicious and beautiful setting. Colares wine tasting and visit to see where the grapes grow was very interesting. We really enjoyed our day with Jose, and would tell you to request him from Lisbon on Wheels through Viator. Thank you Jose!!
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Roar755
May 27, 2023
Fantastic trip - Fantastic trip with our brilliant guide Jose.
Park and national palace of Sena, Sintra and tasting very good wine from Colares
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Annp877
Apr 26, 2023
Nobody does it better than José Ribeiro! - My husband and I spent the most wonderful day imaginable, because of the incredible places we went, and especially because of our amazing tour guide, Jose Ribeiro. He was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and so much fun. Jose what is the best tour guide we ever had.
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Ukats
Apr 25, 2023
Best private guide ever (based in Portugal) - JOSE RIBEIRO. IN 45 YEARS OF TRAVEL THE BEST GUIDE EVER.
AN ENCYCLOPEDIC MIND, GEEAT ANECDOTES of HISTORY, GREAT FUN AND HUMORIST STORIES..
A SPECIALIST OF SMALL PRIVATE TOURS 2-4 people.
A fantastically engaging man.
He will quote movies, literature and famous and memorable music lyrics as well.
Y O U C A N’t F o. W r o n g With JOSE
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Globetrotting598656
Apr 22, 2023
Sinatra day trip - Amazing guide Jose, highly recommend . He is from Lisbon on Wheels company. He was funny, very knowledgeable and know how to take great pictures
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Rivkind
Apr 14, 2023
Amazing day in Sintra - This is an awesome tour! Jose is very kind, knowledgeable, and fun. Got to see a lot and highly recommend him! Also, he takes great pictures!
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Aba157964
Apr 12, 2023
Wonderful day with an amazing host!! - The tour was wonderful and Jose was an amazing host! He was engaging , intelligent and well versed in the history of the country and its people. Our planned tour included several points of interest :Pena Palace, Sintra and a local winery in Colares. He was spot on with his suggestions for restaurants, shopping areas and other noteworthy areas of the countryside and was adept at recommending additional stops that appealed to our specific group members. Honestly, the entire day was wonderful and it felt like we were traveling with a well informed local friend.
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Willsarmiento
Apr 5, 2023
Jose is the ultimate Lisbon guide! 10+ hr journey with top spots, airport pickup, & endless charm. A+! - Jose is, without a doubt, the best tour guide in Lisbon! Our day with him was simply unforgettable. From the moment he picked us up at the airport, his charm and deep knowledge of the city made us feel right at home. He took us on a 10+ hour adventure, showcasing Lisbon's hidden gems, historical landmarks, and vibrant culture. We tasted local delicacies, wandered through charming streets, and learned about the city's rich history from a true local expert. Jose's energy and passion for his city were contagious, making every moment enjoyable. We felt so lucky to have found him, and our Lisbon experience was truly elevated by his guidance. Don't hesitate to book a tour with Jose – it's an experience you won't want to miss!
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46randallg
Mar 18, 2023
Awesome Tour! - We had a great tour of Sintra and the surrounding area. The thing we enjoyed the most was the flexibility of the tour. There was nothing about this tour we didn't like. We highly recommend booking this tour especially if it is your first time to Sintra.
Our tour was made even better because of our tour guide Luis Silva. His knowledge of the history of the area pulled everything together. He was very flexible and there was no rushing about trying to keep to a set schedule.
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Travelberlin
Apr 21, 2023
Ok tour with a good visit to Pena Palace and mediocre wine tasting - This private tour took us to Pena Palace, which was amazing, to an old winery in Colares, where wine tasting was mediocre, to Cabo de la Roca, which was just a viewing point and to our opinion not worth it the visit. We also went to Cascais for lunch and our driver Gonzalo choose a very good restaurant. Cascais was nice. Gonzalo was a pleasant company and driver. We had booked this tour because of excellent reviews given to a guide called José. Unfortunately even after confirmation that José was going to be our guide, we were informed two hours before our tour on April 17th that he could not make due to some health issues. Communication with the tour provider was not as smooth as with other providers. They did not answer to messages via trip advisor and I had to contact them via WhatsApp. Even vÃa WhatsApp they answered with delay. Overall the tour was OK but taking into account the price and comparing to other private tours we are doing in Portugal it did not meet the expectations raised by previous reviews.
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