Day Trips

From Lisbon: Sintra Private Day Trip with Optional Pena Palace

A magical day trip to the municipality of Sintra, a treasure of the Greater Lisbon Area, comes with cozy AC transfers in a small group.

Take pictures galore as you stop by the colorful Pena Palace, and traverse its balconies and bridges with a guided tour upgrade.

Get 4 hours to soak in the beauty of Sintra, home to ancient castles and remnants of Bronze Age civilisations.

Apart from the castles and hills inland, Sintra also has an impressive coastline dotted with stunning locales like Ursa Beach.

Get dropped from Lisbon and back, with personalized attention and a tour leader making every step of the journey as easy as possible.

Fun fact: Pena Palace was transformed from a ruined monastery into a whimsical castle – now a UNESCO World Heritage site, by King Ferdinand II.

Full-day trip around Sintra

English, Spanish or Portuguese-speaking tour leader

Private group of less than 9 guests

Guided tour of Pena Palace with entry (optional)

Pick-up from Lisbon

Round-trip AC minibus transfers

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Escape from Lisbon

Fancy an enchanting private tour to Sintra, starting with a comfortable, air-conditioned round-trip transfer from Lisbon? In a group of just 8, get individual attention and pursue all your curiosities.

Your adventure officially begins at the vividly painted Pena Palace, reminiscent of a fairy tale, where an optional guided tour lets you closely explore its drawbridge and clock tower. With 4 hours to explore Sintra's cultural treasures, you'll have the chance to cruise by the medieval Moorish Castle and the Town Palace house-museum. The region is a trove of historical wonders, featuring Roman-era bridges and megalithic monuments dating back to the 9th century BC, nestled in its scenic hills.

Itinerary

Starting point: Praça da Figueira

Pena Palace

Perched high atop Sintra Hills is this vividly colored Romanticist castle, visible all the way from Lisbon.

Activities: Photo stop, optional tickets and guided tour

Sintra

An enchanting Portuguese town filled with unique architecture, landscapes, and prehistoric artifacts.

Activities: 4 hours free time

End point: Praça Marquês de Pombal

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes and bring along a bottle of water.

During the summer months, it is recommended to bring hats/caps to protect from the sun.

What’s not allowed

Unfortunately, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Praça da Figueira.

Address: Praça da Figueira 5C, 1100-197 Lisboa, Portugal.

Get directions to the meeting point

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