Sintra Historical Tour: Discover Ancient Treasures

Embark on a private Sintra half-day tour and explore Portugal’s historical treasure. Discover vestiges from the Bronze Age to the captivating moments in Portuguese history. Limited stops, but a memorable journey awaits!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish Castle – Sintra
    Monuments
    The Moorish Castle, located along two mountain ranges in Sintra, dates back to the early Moorish occupation of the Peninsula in the eighth century. It was finally captured by Dom Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, in 1147, who established the city’s first Christian Chapel dedicated…
What's Included
  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • All insurance included
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets
Additional Information

Exploring Sintra is like uncovering a historical gem, where one can discover remnants from the Bronze Age to the varied epochs of Portuguese history.
Please note:
A half-day tour provides a different itinerary experience compared to a full-day tour;
A 4 to 5-hour tour includes driving past the main city attractions, with only one stop permitted,…

Location
Castelo dos Mouros
Estrada da Pena, Parque de Monserrate
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Travis_h
May 1, 2026
The trip was great. The... - The trip was great. The driver was very informative and friendly. Sintra was very beautiful. Lines were not to crazy according to our tour guide. I would recommend visiting in April.
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Mary_c
Apr 25, 2026
Miguel was a great guide.... - Miguel was a great guide. Picked us up at our hotel, accompanied us to Pena Palace, took photos for us, then took us into Sintra where we had a nice lunch and explored the town before returning to Lisbon. Guides can park very close to the entrance, so we avoided the crowded buses. Be sure to get your Palace tickets in advance (not included in tour). We chose not to tour the Palace interior and were happy with that decision (extremely long lines to get into the palace on a Wed morning despite the "timed entry", and apparently many rooms were closed).
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Janet_h
Apr 19, 2026
This was a great trip!... - This was a great trip! Excellent communication with Viator in advance of the tour. We were able to buy our entrance and shuttle tickets ahead of time. As they are for timed entry, quick responses from Viator were important. George dropped us off at the entrance. He explained everything beautifully. I highly recommend this trip!
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Ted_l
Apr 16, 2026
Great half day trip to Sintra - Francisco was fabulous and knowledgeable on all the hacks to enjoy a half day in Sintra without all the crowds!
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Myra_w
Apr 11, 2026
Sintra and Pena Palace - A stunning landscape and fabulous knowledgeable guide. The flora and floral are beautiful and the town of Sintra is charming and historic with many interesting shops, architecture and restaurants
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Joan_c
Apr 4, 2026
Great tour to Sintra - Our tour of Sintra was absolutely unforgettable, and a big part of that was thanks to Miguel. He was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history and culture of the area. Miguel brought every stop to life with insightful stories and details you wouldn’t get on your own. He was also very attentive to the group, making sure everyone was comfortable and had a great experience throughout the day. If you’re planning a visit to Sintra, I highly recommend taking a tour with Miguel. It truly made the experience so much more meaningful and enjoyable.
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Stephen_s
Mar 30, 2026
Best oversight tour of Sintra area ever! - Francisco was communicative, on time (actually a little early 😉) asked what we wanted to see, confirming what I had asked for when booking this half day tour was correct! On this Beautiful day, Francisco headed directly off to the Western most point of Europe explaining things as we went 🤗 my husband was delighted Francisco could answer his questions clearly with intelligence! Great time management and we were able to see everything we asked to see with commentary and some walkabout without being stressed! We highly recommend Francisco, his company and this tour! Remember, inside palace/castle visits, tour tickets and gardens are not included on this tour. Perfect for a half day to see the sights and plan for your next more thorough visit🤗 Loved loved loved this tour!
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Rosemary_j
Mar 29, 2026
Perfect Half-Day Trip to Sintra with an Outstanding Guide - Highly recommend visitors go to Sintra & Peña Palace. Sintra is a historic town with palaces, gardens, and it was an easy half day out from Lisbon. Maragarida our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, very enthusiastic & entertaining. As a bonus, she takes great photos! She made the day that much better.
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Daniel_m
Mar 27, 2026
Amazing time in Sintra - Margarida was amazing!! We had such a fun time! Can’t miss experience for you and friends or a loved one
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Jennifer_m
Mar 26, 2026
Sintra is worth it! - Even though the shuttles were unexpectedly not running, our guide, Miguel, made the walk up and down very interesting and informative. We appreciated his insights and warm personality.
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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).