Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon

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  • Price from
    €95
  • Duration
    4 h to 5 h
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

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    Overview

    A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, from where you can find historical vestiges of the Bronze Age to the deviant seasons of the History of Portugal.

    *Please note:

    An half day tour does not offer the same itinerary experience as a full day;

    A 4/5 hour route includes driving through the main city attractions, with only one stop allowed, depending on the waiting queue.

    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

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Tickets

    What you will do

    • Castelo dos Mouros

      Moorish Castle – Sintra

      Monuments

      Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century.

      After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim.

      In the romantic period, in 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who wooded the surrounding areas, and gave a new dignity to the ancient medieval ruins. Noteworthy is the Moorish Cistern inside and the so-called Royal Tower.

      Located about 3.5 km from the historic center of Sintra.

      30 min

    • Park and National Palace of Pena

      Museums and Palaces

      Pena National Palace

      Visit the fantastic Pena Palace exponent of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal. Set on the top of Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of a former monastery. Built by D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married Queen Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and surrounding lands to build a summer palace for the royal family.

      A restaurant has been installed in one of the palace wings, with a terrace offering a beautiful panoramic view over the Sintra Mountains and the coast.

      2 h

    • Historic Center

      Sintra village from the municipal heritage to the world heritage, properly classified by UNESCO, visit the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, many buildings and remains of various periods and cultural movements remain.

      1 h

    Meeting point

    Pickup: We seek our customers throughout the Lisbon region (Sintra and Cascais). We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.

    Important information

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Dress code is smart casual

    Cancellation policy

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