Sintra and Pena Palace Full-Day Tour from Lisbon: Explore Portugal's Romantic Period

Embark on a full-day tour from Lisbon to Sintra and Pena Palace. Discover the enchanting landscapes, explore the iconic Pena Palace, visit the mysterious Initiation Well, and indulge in Sintra’s famous delicacies.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Avenida da Liberdade - Begin the tour at Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon’s most prestigious boulevard, celebrated for its sophisticated architecture, designer shops, lush walkways, and historical allure—seamlessly connecting the downtown area to the city’s uptown.
  • Park and National Palace of Pena - Marvel at the splendid Pena Palace, once the…
What's Included
  • Small group experience for a relaxed, personalized day trip
  • Free time in Sintra for lunch and explore Quinta da Regaleira and the Initiation Well
  • Comfortable roundtrip transportation from central Lisbon in an air-conditioned van
  • Expert-guided tours inside the stunning Pena Palace and Monserrate Palace at additional cost
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Monuments entrance fees
Additional Information

Discover the enchanting allure of Sintra, a timeless emblem of Portugal’s Romantic era. This breathtaking landscape is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage of Humanity site, inviting exploration.
Begin your adventure at the exotic Pena Park and marvel at the splendid Pena Palace, an extraordinary structure showcasing a variety of decorative styles,…

Location
Av. da Liberdade 9
Avenida da Liberdade
• Tour departs at 08:00AM • Look for Liberdade 9 as a reference • At the meeting location, your guide will be wearing a yellow coat
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mariapia_d
Jul 2, 2025
Great paced tour - I only had 2.5 days in Lisbon. I'm really happy I took this tour to Sintra! We saw alot in the day but it didn't feel rushed. Monserrate Palace & Gardens was serenity. Less crowded than the other Palaces. It took my breath away at how beautiful it was. Gustavo our guide was fun, knowledge and organized. I highly recommend this tour 👌🏼 Note: It's alot of walking, including alot of hills and uneven ground.
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Helen_n
Jun 1, 2025
Visited Sintra on... - Visited Sintra on 01/06/25. It was a 5 star tour with a 6 star tour guide. Paulo guided us with so much knowledge and enthusiasm. A must to do if one is passionate about art, culture and history. The Park and Palace of Monserrate is a beautiful piece of architecture.
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Caroline_s
May 12, 2025
Great day out - Gustav was very knowledgeable and friendly. Wear comfy shoes because there’s a fair amount of walking. Beautiful palaces and scenery.
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Debra_h
May 10, 2025
Outstanding! - I learned so much from our tour guide, Gustavo. As an engaging storyteller, he shared relevant history for each of the sights. This was my second tour to Sintra, and by far the better one. The van was comfortable for our small group of 8 and he was very easy to hear. Additionally, this tour group goes to Monserrate, which I’ve been told is a “ must see” location. After going there, I agree! Further, we completed the tour in about 8 hours without feeling rushed. My previous tour was about 10 hours long and it seemed like a very long day for us. I wholeheartedly recommend the Sintra Highlights tour.
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Alisa23
May 4, 2025
The perfect day in Sintra - We can’t recommend this tour highly enough! Our tour guide Paulo was a consummate professional—punctual, organized, and attentive to every detail. His passion for Sintra’s history shone through in every story, making each palace and garden come alive. With his deep knowledge and engaging teaching style, we felt like VIPs on a personalized adventure. Beyond his expertise, Paulo’s warm personality and charming presence made the day genuinely delightful.
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Dale_s
Apr 27, 2025
Great experience. - Great tour! Glad we did the inside tour of Pena Palace as well. It was nice to be in a small group. We toyed with doing a private tour but due to budget this was a great option.
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Javier_m
Apr 26, 2025
Nice - very good tour, tour guide very friendly and have all information, van was good with air conditioning
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Cathleenh620
Apr 21, 2025
Tour of Sintra - We had a wonderful tour today of Sintra with Gustavo. He was friendly and handled our group professionally. Gustavo was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about Portugal, Lisboa and Sintra. The Pena castle was gorgeous inside and out. We also purchased tickets for the Quinta de Regalaria and Montserrate. I would highly recommend this tour. It is the best way to see Sintra and avoid the crowds. Good shoes and an umbrella are a must.
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Stephano647
Apr 18, 2025
Great Tour in Sintra - My wife and I had a great time on the tour. Our tour guide gave us a very detailed history of Portugal with respect to its former rulers which placed the sites we visited into context. We were picked up at the designated meeting point and made it to the sites on time at the head of the queue and seems well known to the staff working at the sites We selected this as we only wanted to see sites in Sintra and have a shorter tour only without going out to the coast which other tours include but means they are 8-10 hours in length. Ours was around 5 hours.
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Steven_y
Apr 7, 2025
Thank you Paulo! - Paulo did an excellent job. He is highly knowledgeable and, even in heavy rain, made sure to look after everyone on the tour.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).