Half-Day Small-Group Sintra and Pena Palace Tour from Lisbon
by Tripnova
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€153Overview
This half-day small-group bus tour from Lisbon takes about five hours and includes a visit to Pena Palace and Sintra’s historic center. The tour begins with a pickup at Lisbon’s central square, followed by a 30-minute drive in an air-conditioned minivan to Sintra. At Pena Palace, the guide leads a two-hour outdoor visit focusing on the palace’s colorful balconies, terraces, facades, and viewpoints. The interior of the palace is not included to avoid long lines. Participants should be prepared for a steep 10-minute uphill walk; a transfer option is available for those with mobility issues if arranged in advance. After the palace visit, the minivan drives through Sintra’s national park and the Sintra Mountains, showcasing the natural landscape. The tour then continues with a 90-minute walking tour through Sintra’s historic streets, avoiding large tourist groups. The guide points out notable viewpoints and shares local history and stories. This part includes a stop at Portugal’s oldest bakery to sample a traditional pastry and a visit to a local wine shop to taste homemade cherry liquor and learn about cork production. The tour finishes with some free time for souvenir shopping or relaxing. Included are alcoholic beverages, snacks, air conditioning in the vehicle, and a personal guide. Admission fees, gratuities, and personal purchases are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pena Palace
A two-hour guided visit of Pena Palace’s exterior, including its colorful facades, balconies, terraces, and viewpoints. The interior is not visited to avoid long lines. The guide shares detailed history and facts and helps with photos. There is a steep 10-minute uphill walk; a transfer option can be arranged for those with mobility concerns.
120 min
Drive through Sintra National Park
A minivan drive through Sintra’s national park, known for its natural beauty and year-round greenery.
Drive through Sintra Mountains
A scenic minivan drive through the Sintra Mountains, highlighting the natural colors and landscape.
Sintra Historic Center Walking Tour
A 90-minute walk through Sintra’s narrow streets away from large tourist groups. The guide points out important viewpoints and shares local history and stories. Stops include Portugal’s oldest bakery for a traditional pastry tasting and a local wine shop for homemade cherry liquor and cork production information. The tour ends with free time for shopping or resting.
90 min
Meeting point
We will send you a reminder 12 hours before the tour with your guide's and vehicle details
End point
We will send you a reminder 12 hours before the tour with your guide's and vehicle details
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Half-Day Small-Group Sintra and Pena Palace Tour from Lisbon
by Tripnova
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€153Overview
This half-day small-group bus tour from Lisbon takes about five hours and includes a visit to Pena Palace and Sintra’s historic center. The tour begins with a pickup at Lisbon’s central square, followed by a 30-minute drive in an air-conditioned minivan to Sintra. At Pena Palace, the guide leads a two-hour outdoor visit focusing on the palace’s colorful balconies, terraces, facades, and viewpoints. The interior of the palace is not included to avoid long lines. Participants should be prepared for a steep 10-minute uphill walk; a transfer option is available for those with mobility issues if arranged in advance. After the palace visit, the minivan drives through Sintra’s national park and the Sintra Mountains, showcasing the natural landscape. The tour then continues with a 90-minute walking tour through Sintra’s historic streets, avoiding large tourist groups. The guide points out notable viewpoints and shares local history and stories. This part includes a stop at Portugal’s oldest bakery to sample a traditional pastry and a visit to a local wine shop to taste homemade cherry liquor and learn about cork production. The tour finishes with some free time for souvenir shopping or relaxing. Included are alcoholic beverages, snacks, air conditioning in the vehicle, and a personal guide. Admission fees, gratuities, and personal purchases are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pena Palace
A two-hour guided visit of Pena Palace’s exterior, including its colorful facades, balconies, terraces, and viewpoints. The interior is not visited to avoid long lines. The guide shares detailed history and facts and helps with photos. There is a steep 10-minute uphill walk; a transfer option can be arranged for those with mobility concerns.
120 min
Drive through Sintra National Park
A minivan drive through Sintra’s national park, known for its natural beauty and year-round greenery.
Drive through Sintra Mountains
A scenic minivan drive through the Sintra Mountains, highlighting the natural colors and landscape.
Sintra Historic Center Walking Tour
A 90-minute walk through Sintra’s narrow streets away from large tourist groups. The guide points out important viewpoints and shares local history and stories. Stops include Portugal’s oldest bakery for a traditional pastry tasting and a local wine shop for homemade cherry liquor and cork production information. The tour ends with free time for shopping or resting.
90 min
Meeting point
We will send you a reminder 12 hours before the tour with your guide's and vehicle details
End point
We will send you a reminder 12 hours before the tour with your guide's and vehicle details
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.