Tour Sintra from Lisbon: Explore Fairy-Tale Palaces and the Stunning Guincho Beach with Pickup

Embark on a private tour from Lisbon to Sintra and immerse yourself in a fairy-tale world. Visit enchanting palaces, explore stunning beaches, and capture breathtaking views. Book now and discover the magic of Sintra with Lisbon Daytrip!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Palace of Pena - Explore the Pena National Palace, renowned as one of the world’s most stunning palaces. The tour includes access to its magnificent gardens and the palace’s interior.
  • Sintra National Palace - Experience the enchanting town of Sintra on a private tour from Lisbon with a knowledgeable driver and a panoramic minivan….
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary on-board WiFi
  • Refreshments with bottled water
  • Panoramic views from the vehicle
  • Climate-controlled comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Passenger safety with Civil Liability Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Tickets or meals
Additional Information

Embark on a magical journey to Sintra on this private tour from Lisbon, accompanied by a knowledgeable driver in a comfortable panoramic minivan. Explore the enchanting Palace of Pena, the intriguing Quinta da Regaleira, the historic National Palace of Sintra, or the stunning Monserrate Palace. Delight in a tasty pastry during a stop in Sintra’s…

Location
National Palace of Pena
Estrada da Pena
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Fellowtraveler305894
Jan 7, 2026
Book this tour! - Book this tour! Francisco is the guide for you! He will pick you up promptly, cater the day to your preferences, and give you the most memorable day filled with history, knowledge, and tips to get the most from each stop. We came away feeling that we saw a LOT in just one day, but not rushed, tired or overwhelmed. If we had more days, we would explore other areas with him😊 Thank you again, Francisco!
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Kdblanchard1973
Dec 24, 2025
Do not miss this OUTSTANDING experience!! - The Sintra Tour from Lisbon was absolutely outstanding. Our guide, Francisco Basso of Lisbon Daytrip, was a true professional from start to finish. He picked us up right on time at our hotel and, during the drive to Sintra, shared a wealth of insight and history about Portugal, Lisbon, and Sintra that really set the tone for the day. Once in Sintra, we stopped at the famous Piriquita bakery, where we tried an original Travesseiro and a Queijada de Sintra - both were genuinely life-changing. From there, we entered Quinta de Regaleira right at our scheduled time. The Initiation Well, the grounds, and the mansion were absolutely stunning and lived up to the hype. Next, we headed to Pena National Palace. Unfortunately, the weather turned rainy and foggy on the way up, and due to time constraints we weren’t able to tour the interior. This is the one thing I would do differently - either allow more time for the interior visit or plan a return trip specifically for it. We finished the day in Cascais with a wonderful lunch, gelato, and some relaxed shopping. Francisco then dropped us off at Praça do Comércio near the cruise terminal, which was very convenient. Overall, this was a fantastic experience. A private tour is absolutely the way to go, and I can’t recommend Francisco Basso and Lisbon Daytrip highly enough.
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Seaside593688
Oct 6, 2025
Day Trip to Sintra! - Excellent day trip to Sintra with Francisco! He provided a wonderful overall history of the areas we visited as well as other helpful insights and recommendations for our visit. This was a highlight of our trip and we highly recommend!
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Susan
Sep 5, 2025
Sintra - fairy tales everywhere! - Sintra really is a fairy tale! A beautiful castle at the top of the world and palaces everywhere below. We did the Pina Palace and the Regaleira. Cute little town with charm and old world stories at every corner. Francisco’s knowledge of the area and history is so great! Excellent tour in a very comfortable vehicle.
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B6585xipaulf
Sep 3, 2025
Sintra and the coast … must do - Sintra was carefree with our amazing guide Francisco. It was our 3rd day with him, we wish we could have taken with for the rest of our time in Portugal. Very knowledgeable about the country and each destination. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Yehheeh
Jun 9, 2025
Unforgettable Private Tour to Sintra with Francisco! - We had an incredible 8-hour private tour to Sintra with Francisco from Lisbon Daytrip. He was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. Being a local born and raised near Cascais, Francisco gave us a true insider’s view of the region. He customized the day to our interests, taking us to iconic sites like Pena Palace and other locations with breathtaking views. Traveling by private car made everything smooth and relaxing, and his timing helped us avoid crowds at every stop. Moreover, Francisco’s English proficiency was excellent, with only a slight accent, making communication effortless. Throughout our 20-day Europe trip, we had several other tour guides, and many of them had strong accents that made it difficult to fully enjoy the experience. With Francisco, we had no trouble understanding him at all, which added greatly to the quality of the tour. This was by far one of the highlights of our Europe trip. If you're visiting Lisbon and want a stress-free, informative, and memorable day trip to Sintra, Francisco is the guide to book!
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Dreamer16680958835
May 12, 2025
Francisco was amazing! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. He was very helpful in planning and attentive to details. - Francisco planned the day perfectly to suit our wants and had great suggestions for lunch. He showed us so much of Sintra and the coastline and we left feeling we had made a new friend. I would highly recommend him and definitely use him again.
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Josephd850
May 6, 2025
Sintra and Cascais private tour with Francisco. - Our private tour to Sintra and Cascais with Francisco as our guide was spectacular! Francisco is an excellent guide who is a local and very knowledgeable and passionate of Lisbon. Francisco is a great driver and our ride was comfortable. The beauty of Sintra and Cascais made our last full day in Lisbon very special. Next time we come we will begin our Journey with a private tour with Francisco as our guide through Lisbon. We are happy to have trusted Francisco and follow any of his brilliant suggestions!
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Alstocksdale
May 2, 2025
Excellent Day Trip 10/10 ⭐️ - Francisco was so efficient, kind, funny, and hospitable. The tour was fantastic, we got to see so much more than we expected to, yet all at a calm and relaxed pace. He knows what to do, where to go, when to do it all, to be able to avoid crowds and queues to not waste any of your time. He always put our desires first of what we wanted to see. It was a seamless day where we really got to enjoy Sintra and beyond to its fullest. Thank you, Francisco for the new day ever!!
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X8682cujennym
May 2, 2025
Enjoyable tour! - Excellent tour! Francisco is a great guide. Fun, informative, enjoyable. Comfortable ride and interesting information about Lisbon/Sintra. Beautiful area. Francisco led us to a delicious restaurant for lunch. We recommend this tour for your family.
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From $84
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).