Private Sintra Mountain Tuk Tuk Tour with Palaces (2 to 6 People)
by Soul Travelers
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This private tour lasts approximately one hour and fifteen minutes and takes place in the Sintra mountains, suitable for groups of two to six people. The tour begins with a stop at the oldest pastry shop in Sintra to taste the traditional Queijada de Sintra. It then continues past the National Palace of Sintra, where the guide points out the palace’s distinctive chimneys and provides a brief history. Next, the route passes by Biester Palace, known as a filming location for the movie Ninth Gate. The Tuk Tuk ascends through the Sintra mountains to Vale dos Lagos in Pena Park, where there is a ten-minute stop to visit part of the Pena Palace garden and to view the Moorish Castle from a panoramic vantage point. The guide shares information about the history and legends of Sintra during this stop. The tour proceeds past the entrance of the Castelo dos Mouros castle walls, explaining its Muslim origins and its strategic role in defending the region and Lisbon’s maritime access. Finally, the tour reaches the summit where Pena Palace and its surrounding park are located. The palace is notable for its colorful exterior and romantic design. The tour is conducted primarily by Tuk Tuk, but if weather conditions such as rain occur, the route will be completed by car instead. Bottled water is included. Entrance fees to monuments are not included, and all visits to the palaces and castles are from outside only.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sintra National Palace
The tour starts with tasting Queijada de Sintra at the village's oldest pastry shop. Then it continues past the National Palace of Sintra, where the guide points out the famous chimneys and shares a brief history.
Palacio e Parque Biester
The route passes by Biester Palace, noted for being a filming location of the movie Ninth Gate, starring Johnny Depp.
Vale dos Lagos at Parque de Pena
During the ascent through the Sintra mountains, the tour stops briefly for about 10 minutes at Vale dos Lagos in Pena Park. Visitors see part of the Pena Palace garden and get a panoramic view of the Moorish Castle while hearing about Sintra’s history and legends.
10 min
Castelo dos Mouros
The tour passes the entrance to the castle walls of Castelo dos Mouros. Founded by Muslims, this castle held a key defensive role for the region and Lisbon’s maritime access.
Park and National Palace of Pena
At the mountain top, the tour arrives at Pena Palace and its park. The palace is known for its bright colors and romantic style, evoking local legends and fantasy.
Meeting point
Next to Café Saudade, at the Sintra Train Station.
End point
Next to Café Saudade, at the Sintra Train Station.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Sintra Mountain Tuk Tuk Tour with Palaces (2 to 6 People)
by Soul Travelers
Choose from 1 available option
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.€90Overview
This private tour lasts approximately one hour and fifteen minutes and takes place in the Sintra mountains, suitable for groups of two to six people. The tour begins with a stop at the oldest pastry shop in Sintra to taste the traditional Queijada de Sintra. It then continues past the National Palace of Sintra, where the guide points out the palace’s distinctive chimneys and provides a brief history. Next, the route passes by Biester Palace, known as a filming location for the movie Ninth Gate. The Tuk Tuk ascends through the Sintra mountains to Vale dos Lagos in Pena Park, where there is a ten-minute stop to visit part of the Pena Palace garden and to view the Moorish Castle from a panoramic vantage point. The guide shares information about the history and legends of Sintra during this stop. The tour proceeds past the entrance of the Castelo dos Mouros castle walls, explaining its Muslim origins and its strategic role in defending the region and Lisbon’s maritime access. Finally, the tour reaches the summit where Pena Palace and its surrounding park are located. The palace is notable for its colorful exterior and romantic design. The tour is conducted primarily by Tuk Tuk, but if weather conditions such as rain occur, the route will be completed by car instead. Bottled water is included. Entrance fees to monuments are not included, and all visits to the palaces and castles are from outside only.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sintra National Palace
The tour starts with tasting Queijada de Sintra at the village's oldest pastry shop. Then it continues past the National Palace of Sintra, where the guide points out the famous chimneys and shares a brief history.
Palacio e Parque Biester
The route passes by Biester Palace, noted for being a filming location of the movie Ninth Gate, starring Johnny Depp.
Vale dos Lagos at Parque de Pena
During the ascent through the Sintra mountains, the tour stops briefly for about 10 minutes at Vale dos Lagos in Pena Park. Visitors see part of the Pena Palace garden and get a panoramic view of the Moorish Castle while hearing about Sintra’s history and legends.
10 min
Castelo dos Mouros
The tour passes the entrance to the castle walls of Castelo dos Mouros. Founded by Muslims, this castle held a key defensive role for the region and Lisbon’s maritime access.
Park and National Palace of Pena
At the mountain top, the tour arrives at Pena Palace and its park. The palace is known for its bright colors and romantic style, evoking local legends and fantasy.
Meeting point
Next to Café Saudade, at the Sintra Train Station.
End point
Next to Café Saudade, at the Sintra Train Station.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.