Sintra is magical. There's no other way to describe it. This private tour with a local guide takes you to two of the town's most remarkable sites - the Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira - in a day tailor-made to your needs.
With pick-up from your chosen location in Lisbon, you'll set off in no time for one of the most enchanting settings in the country. At the top of the mountain, the Pena Palace appears like a dream castle, with colourful towers, mixed architectural styles and breathtaking views. The guide will help you understand the historical, political and symbolic context behind this masterpiece of romanticism.
Further down, Quinta da Regaleira reveals a universe of mysteries, symbolism and references to alchemy, freemasonry and initiatory paths. The tunnels, caves and gardens are not just beautiful - they are labyrinths with hidden messages.
The tour takes place at your own pace, with time for questions, photographs and contemplation. You can also take the opportunity to explore the typical streets of Sintra and savour the famous travesseiros, if you wish. You return to Lisbon in comfort and flexibility.
This is the kind of experience that turns a visit into a moment to remember. Because Sintra deserves to be experienced like this - with context, emotion and time.
Highlights
- Enter the Pena Palace and discover its most symbolic side
- Discover the tunnels and secrets of Quinta da Regaleira
- Enjoy the exclusivity of a totally private tour
- Travel with a local guide and pick-up at the location of your choice
- Experience Sintra with time, attention and meaning
Itinerary
The activity will start at a point of your choice.
Visit Quinta da Regaleira and the famous Initiation Well, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Make the most of your free time to have lunch and explore Sintra's Historic Centre.
Visit the famous Pena Palace, the ultimate exponent of Romanticism in Portugal, located high up in the Sintra mountains.
The activity will end at the chosen drop-off point.
Details
1 pax min.
- Wheelchair users
- Pregnant women
- People with respiratory, cardiac and/or physical problems
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are non-refundable.
Meeting Points
On private tours, we offer a pick-up and drop-off service at the location of your choice within the Lisbon region.
Pick-up time is 08h30 by default. However, this time may vary depending on the location of your hotel or meeting point. If there is any change, you will be informed in advance.
FAQs
To make a booking, simply choose the day you want to do the activity and fill in the rest of the form. Your booking will be confirmed immediately.
For our private tours, pick-up and drop-off will be at a location of your choice within the Lisbon region.
If you haven’t chosen a location yet, we’ll be happy to suggest a convenient meeting point.
All our tours require a minimum of 2 participants to run. If the minimum is not met, we may need to reschedule or cancel the tour. In such cases, you will always be notified in advance.
If it's not possible to visit the Palace of Pena or Quinta da Regaleira, the alternative is the National Palace of Queluz or the National Palace of Sintra.
