Great experience for all. Very flexible and took great pictures of us Van was perfect and he knew all the right places at every site
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private Tour of your own group
- Private and Knowledge Driver/Guide
- Free Pick up and drop off at your hotel or apartment in Lisbon
- Bottle of Water
- Informative Tour: Detailed Info about Sintra History
- Air conditioned van up to 8 people
Excludes
- Meals
- Monuments Tickets
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
In this private tour to Sintra, visit Sintra, a world heritage site, one of the most special places in the world. Set your own pace with your own group in this 8 hours full-day private tour. Discover this village surrounded by an amazing natural park, a Castle. beautiful palaces and chalets. A mystic place wrapped in lots of legends. Walk in the medieval streets of Sintra and pass by the National Palace, once house of our kings. Travel along the National Park, and observe the rare fauna, the special trees, the Mourish Castle, Monserrate Palace and the Chalets.
Choose from two palaces of your choice to visit, headed by our private and knowledge guide (the tickets are not included) -Pena Palace: Lost your senses in Pena Palace, one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world and one of Portugal’s seven wonders. -Quinta da Regaleira: A place full of mysticism. A palace, surrounded by luxuriant gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, these places that hide alchemical meanings, such as evoked by Masonry, Templars and Rose-cross. -Monserrate Palace: It is the most beautiful Palace of Sintra and blends Arabian, Gothic and Indian architectural styles in a perfect way. -Moorish Castle: The castle was established during the 9th Century by the African Moors. Now a days it is a charming ruin that offers an outstanding view over Sintra Natural Park and abroad.
- Sintra National Palace: This unique palace presents a mix of Gothic, Manueline, Moorish and Mudéjar styles. His foundation is due to the Moorish and was official residence of the Morrish rulers of the region. It was later conquered by the first Kind of Portugal and it was official residence of many Portuguese kings. It's a palace full of history and luxury. At the end of the day you have an appointment with the atlantic coast. Discover the the westernmost point of continental Europe at Roca Cape. Travel along the coast and embrace the Atlantic at Hellmouth and stop in Cascais, once place of the Royal Familly and the European Aristrocacy. Skip the Line: In Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace, our guide has a special line and place to buy the tickets. With this, you'll skip the normal line for regular clients. However inside Pena Park, there is a second line to enter into palace, that our guide is not able to skip.
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Reviews
Excellent tour, our guide Luis was great. Long day, over 9 hours but worth it. Enjoyed trying some of the local desserts. Pickup and drop off went seamlessly. Extra bonus was seeing some more of Lisbon while dropping off another passenger.
The trip was absolutely amazing. Everything was on point and our guide Luis Pinto was so kind all the time. His attitude and historical knowledge were great. Highly recommend if you want to enjoy 😉
Our guide was amazing and we had a wonderful day.
We had a wonderful day, as part of our Honeymoon trip which we booked with Journee. Luis is a professional and knowledgeable guide, and was helpful throughout the day!
Amazing experience. Luis is very kind, funny and knowledgeable. He is flexible and is always in a good mood. Explained everything very well and you can tell he knows and enjoys history. Punctual and reliable
Luis was an amazing tour guide very knowledgeable and funny. The tour had a great balance of guided and free time and we really enjoyed exploring all the places we visited. Would highly recommend the inside tour of Pena palace.
Luis was extremely polite, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the entire tour. He provided a lot of interesting and accurate information, answered all our questions with patience, and made the experience both educational and enjoyable. I highly recommend his tour for anyone who wants to learn more in a friendly and informative way.
Great experience with tour group. Luis (our guide and professional driver) was very knowledgeable with facts and history about places we visited. The trip had sufficient time management. Enough stops for a quick ‘free time’ and time for some local food and drinks. Amazed by the beauty of the architecture and historical influences. Perfect for most group sizes. (Max 8). Not too busy when my group went, in October, apparently can get busier in hotter holiday seasons. Overall, good one to book in to get some sites and architectural/historic stuff done when in Portugal 🇵🇹. Many thanks.
Our tour was 10/10. Igor was so kind , knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. He had historical information along with fun facts. He knew his route, he knew how to avoid the busy times and got us up front for drop off and pick ups. He had great selections on where to go in each location for food, drinks etc. He also got out and helped a traffic jam that could have delayed many people for a long time!! My husband and I went with 6 strangers. We became friends instantly . Had no problem with conversations. There are so many tours out there and it’s hard to know what to choose. Highly recommend.
I highly recommend this tour with Luis. Pick up and drop off door service and Luis brings a wealth of knowledge and fun facts to this tour. It was wonderful to see these different areas of Portugal. Each unique and interesting.
The tour was amazing! Luis was the tour guide and he was personable, knows numerous languages, and everything (plus more) of the places visited today. Highly recommend!
We went on a lovely tour with Luis, who was such a friendly, knowledgeable, and hilarious guide. Everything was busy but the sights were beautiful and Luis knew some tricks and shortcuts to make the experience the most enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Fantastic tour. Super convenient, informative and entertaining from our incredible tour guide Luis. 5/5 would recommend!!
Loved this tour. The coastline was so beautiful, wonderful food, an interesting palace; it was spectacular! Our guide Marco knew so much, he told us a ton of interesting stories about all the places we visited. There were four of us and he made the tour very special. He got us into the palace and knew so much about each room. He was so happy when we saw the older tram and he pointed out cool sites along the way. The van was super clean and comfortable. We could not have asked for better tour. Marco made the world of difference. He even helped one of our ladies as she had a bum knee by moving the van closer after talking to the policeman about letting in get the van closer.
The tour was wonderful, easily paced, but covered a lot of locations. Marco our guide was wonderful. He is knowledgeable, speaks multiple languages and took good care of those that needed extra care - like me! I fell in love with Sintra, it's a beautiful, picturesque area. I highly recommend not missing this lovely part of Portugal.
The pros: communication prior to the tour was great. Pick-up time and place were confirmed and ticket times and prices were suggested and subsequently purchased from web links that were provided. Diego, our tour guide, was enthusiastic and had a great attitude. The cons: pick-up was late and the vehicle was substandard for tourism. It was not clean, parts of the door seal were falling apart, and we could smell exhaust fumes in the cabin. I think this is his personal vehicle as there are no tourism markings on the vehicle. There was no water provided even though it was advertised. Our guide told us the palace tickets we were told to purchase by his colleague were not good for an efficient tour. Because of this, we weren’t able to see much of what the tour had to offer due to the ticket times and location… something you trust a tour company to consider. I booked this through Chase experiences and couldn't be more disappointed. We've booked many tours through Chase experiences all over the world and this is by far the worst. It's like they started doing this tour right before he picked us up. I want to be clear, this is not Diego’s company and as such, he said he had no choice in vehicle selection and he did not suggest tickets. However, there should be some quality control. Under no circumstances should anyone paying money be picked up in this vehicle nonetheless a tour company trying to make a first impression. We paid for a better vehicle experience considering we had to come out of pocket for everything else. There were some fun parts… the two palaces and lunch were great, but unfortunately the beginning of the tour started out so negatively that it left a sour taste in my mouth for the rest of the day no matter how much Diego tried to salvage it. I'm so disappointed. Weigh my words carefully and choose wisely as there are many other choices.
I had an amazing experience on the Sintra tour with Luis from Lisbon Native Tours! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, relaxed, and informative. Luis is incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and hidden gems of the area, and his passion really shines through. He made the tour feel personal and special, not rushed or overly touristy. Sintra is a magical place, and thanks to Luis, I was able to appreciate it on a much deeper level. I especially loved the mix of well-known sites and local secrets. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Portugal—it was a highlight of my trip! Thank you, Luis, for an unforgettable day
Luis is a wealth of knowledge! Made the trip a great learning experience. Knows the area and history better than google!
It was a fantastic journey, Luis was great, explaining us anything historically significant during the trip in both Portugal and English.
We had a wonderful experience with our guided tour to Peña Palace and Sintra. Everything was perfectly organized, and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring such a beautiful and historic place. A special thanks to Sofia for her outstanding communication from start to finish. She kept us well-informed with clear and helpful messages from the moment we booked until the day of the tour. Her attention to detail and responsiveness made the entire experience smooth, stress-free, and even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this company!
Luís Pinto-Coelho was our guide. He is very experienced, knows so much and has a great sense of humor in the different languages. The tour was very good, Sintra is beautiful and Pena Palace is a must see. Too bad the weather conditions were not good, so the view points at Cabo da Roca and Cascais were limited due to fog and rain. We had a great day! Thanks again Luís from the Belgian family.
This was an all-day tour and well worth the time. First of all, it was especially convenient to be picked up and dropped off where we were staying. Sintra palace was beautiful inside and out, and the view on our clear, sunny day was stunning. As recommended, we bought the palace tour tickets online, and also the shuttle to the top as I was recovering from a foot injury. The village of Sintra, where we stopped afterwards for a bit of shopping and lunch was quite charming. Leaving Sintra, we travelled to the Atlantic coast for some impressive views of the surf, the cliffs, the lighthouse, and the rock formations. Time for a snack and a walk-around of Cascais before heading back to Lisbon. Our guide Vasco (sp?) was A+. He was very knowledgeable of the history, culture, and environment of the area we visited and Portugal in general. There wasn’t a question he could not answer in detail…and we asked many.
The trip was great and everything went smoothly. We recommend this excursion when in Lisbon, it’s a must do. Our multilingual guide/driver André was amazing. thank you for all your effort and travel information.
Our amazing guide Luis was so knowledgeable. Very well versed in Portugués history. Tour was very organized and Luis did an excellent job driving.
Great organization and use of the time- we were picked up at our AirBnb which saved us time & hassle early in the morning. Our tour guide Luis was personable and very knowledgeable about everything Lisbon and the surrounding areas! He shared a lot of invaluable information along the way! In addition to Sintra & Cascais, we visited two other amazing places, one of them Cabo de Roca with breathtaking views! We got perfect recommendations for places to eat and see. The tour ended with a picturesque drive along the water and a view of the Golden Gate lookalike bridge. We were dropped back promptly at our Airbnb! Overall, an amazing day of learning about and enjoying the beautiful history and scenery of Portugal!
We took this trip just last week with previous recommendation both for the tour and the agency from our friends. What an experience! Communication with the agency was clear, on time and they delivered as agreed. Our guide Vasco was just amazing, fun and well informed, explaining things along the way. The tour itself- wow, I’m not telling you more, you have to go and see for yourselves, those will be memories for life!
Laura did an EXCELLENT job. Very knowledge and has a very sweet, fun loving personality. She is considerate, she went out of her to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves.
The trip today with Luis is very nice. The communication is uncomplicated. We visited so many places inside one day even with some leisure time. He is very punctual.
Our guide, Luis, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the places we visited. He also recommended a great spot to buy some lunch in Sintra.
This tour was great. Luis was very knowledgeable and helpful! We enjoyed being able to see all the spots in one day trip and it was worth it.
My husband and I came to Lisbon from Vancouver, Canada. We had a very nice day trip with Luis, our guide. Luis is very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you so much! Vanessa & Tom
Our guide, Laura, made the Sintra tour feel like a magical experience. She took the time to accommodate all our requests, answer questions and bring us through a unique, learning experience. Kudos to Laura!
We had an amazing time visiting the Sintra Palace and surrounding areas. The views were spectacular. Our guide Luis made the day even better. He was so knowledgeable and explained everything to us perfectly. He also had us busting out laughing the whole day. He gave wonderful suggestions for lunch. (I had the traditional Portuguese cod from Bristol). He stopped at several places for photo opportunities as well. I highly recommend seeing these wonderful sights and ask for Luis!
We had an amazing day visiting Sintra,Cabo de Roca and Cascais. The weather was perfect and we had enough time to visit all places and take wonderful places. Our tour guide Louis was amazing, lots of information and lots of humour. We learned a lot about history. Also the vehicle was very nice , comfortable and with air conditioning. Overall a very nice ecperience
Amazing guide. Luis was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Also he has a great sense of humor. He also helped with recommendations for Lisbon and Sintra when it comes to food
Luis was a great tour guide! He had endless information on Portugal and was very entertaining. My entire group could not stop talking about how good of a time they had.
Luis was an amazing tour guide, hilarious and full of great facts. He was considerate of meetup points and provided us with an inside view.
My two friends and I had a great time on this excursion. Luis was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about the history of the area and this really enhanced the experience of the tour. He was also really funny. We saw beautiful places, and learned a lot. If you have only a short time in Lisbon, highly recommend it.
I had a fantastic time touring Sintra, headed by our very knowledgeable and accommodating guide, Laura. She picked the group up promptly and immediately disseminated various and extensive information about the lords and ladies that commissioned the creation of Sintra. It was very enriching to hear her insight. The group had ample time to explore on their own. Proceeding to Cascáis and Cabo de Roca, we further gained insight into the beautiful and picturesque coastal treasures of Portugal. I give the tour and Laura, our guide, 5 stars hands down. This day tour is a must do for anybody excursioning in Lisbon and I highly recommend to seek out Laura to be your guide.
Speechless! This tour was AMAZING. Laura you are one the best tour guide I’ve ever had. You know so much of History, you explain so well. You did our tour so Fun, it’s obvious you love what you do, you care for each one of us. You took us to so beautiful places. This was one of my highlights of Portugal. I truly recommend this tour, this is something you shouldn’t miss in Portugal, I mean it 🫰🏼. My mom loved it too! We had a small trekking, beautiful views, beach, history.
Igor was an excellent guide! We had a wonderful day exploring Sintra and the surrounding areas. His knowledge of the region was impressive, and he was very accommodating to our requests. We booked the 10 am tour of Pena Palace as directed, but arrived much earlier, so we toured the grounds before seeing the inside of the Palace. Igor then gave us a guided tour of the palace which was very informative. We then went down the mountain to our next stop, Quinta da Regaleira. This stop was self-guided and we texted him about ten minutes before we wanted to leave. Even with the traffic in the area (and there's a lot!), he was prompt! Our trip then continued to Cabo da Roco (be prepared- it is windy!), Cascais, where we made a stop to see a beautiful beach, and Boca da Inferno. It was a fast-paced day, but we wanted to see as much of the area as we could, and Igor delivered!
We had a wonderful experience visiting Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. This tour exceeded our expectations. The castle in Sintra is magnificent, located in a vast park that made us feel like we were in a fairytale. In Cabo da Roca, we experienced the immense power and beauty of the ocean. Our guide, Luis, was fantastic. He shared many interesting facts and stories about the places we visited, making our trip unforgettable. Thank you, Luis!
We traveled to Sintra and Cascais with another family, guided by Luis. The weather was spotty (foggy and rainy in some places) but we still enjoyed it. Sintra was crowded with tourists but Cascais was beautiful. Luis was extremely knowledgeable and a good tour guide, although he needs to listen more and talk less (sometimes we could not even ask a question). All told, the tour was everything it promised to be. I recommend Lisbon Native Tours and Luis without reserve.
We had the best time of our vacation with Ricardo. He is a brilliant man with tons of knowledge. He throughly explained everything we saw and the places we went. He will forever be a friend of ours and we can never repay him enough for the day he gave us. Thank You so much for the memories with my family. WE LOVE PORTUGAL 🇵🇹
Our family had a great time on this tour. Luis is very knowledgeable and truly loves what he does. He went above and beyond to make sure we visited the sites we were interested in, and had the best experience possible.
We had a great time on our tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais. The locations were amazing and our guild Luis was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Lisbon.
Luis is a wealth of knowledge! He was very pleasant and helpful with recommendations at each stop. Highly recommend this during your time in Lisbon!
I did this small group tour with my sister and it was a fantastic experience all round. From start to finish, the communication with Sofia and later with the tour guide Jose Marques was indeed excellent. Jose was quite knowledgeable and provided plenty of insight into the history of Sintra's Pena Palace, Cabo do Roca, and Cascais while also lacing his story telling with intermittent jokes and riddles. We had plenty of time for photo ops and he was kind enough to take a pic of the entire group and share it with us. Being a small group was comfortable for everyone as we tried to befriend and keep an eye out for each other. The tour was at a reasonably comfortable pace with enough time to explore and wander the sights. I would certainly recommend Lisbon Native Tours to anyone interested including for single travelers.
Had an amazing time today! Luis was very informative and knowledgeable about all points of interest. Recommended a great restaurant in Sinatra too! Thank you!
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