From Lisbon: Sintra Highlights and Pena Palace Full-Day Tour
Fall in love with magical Sintra, the lasting symbol of Portugal's Romantic period. Its stunning landscape is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage of Humanity site that is begging for exploration.
Start exploring the exotic Pena Park and visit the magnificent Pena Palace, a remarkable building complete with different decorative styles, symbols and intriguing features, formerly used as the royal family's official summer residence.
Explore this spiral of mystery at Quinta da Regaleira—where each step in the Initiation Well whispers ancient secrets to the soul. Admire the National Palace of Sintra and one of Portugal’s most extensive collections of decorative tiles. Lunchtime will be spent wandering around the historical village, followed by a quick stop at local patisseries where you can try some of Sintra's well-known delicacies.
The journey continues to the eclectic Monserrate Palace, a glorious estate that once served as summer residence for the British elites in Portugal.
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Sintra Highlights Full Day Tour
What's included in From Lisbon: Sintra Highlights and Pena Palace Full-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Park and National Palace of Pena
Be amazed by the magnificent Pena Palace, a former residence of the Royal Family
Sintra National Palace
Admire the National Palace of Sintra, known for its distinctive twin chimneys and the stunning high ceilings
Centro Historico de Sintra
Stop for the famous pastries and spend the lunch time in the city center
Inclusions
- Small group experience for a relaxed, personalized day trip
- Free time in Sintra for lunch and explore either the National Palace or visit Quinta da Regaleira
- Comfortable roundtrip transportation from central Lisbon in an air-conditioned van
- Expert-guided tours inside the stunning Pena Palace and Monserrate Palace at additional cost
- Food and drinks
- Monuments entrance fees
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.
- This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and is not advised for people with severe health conditions
- Monuments entrance fees: Pena Palace (€20 payable to your guide), Sintra National Palace (13€ on-site), Quinta da Regaleira (15€ in advance), and Monserrate Palace (€12 on-site).
- Important note: If you plan to visit Quinta da Regaleira and the Initiation Well, be sure to purchase your ticket in advance and select the 11:00AM time slot to align with the tour itinerary. This visit is optional and entirely at your discretion.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- • Tour departs at 08:00AM • Look for Liberdade 9 as a reference • At the meeting location, your guide will be wearing a yellow coat