Sintra 8.5-Hour Day Trip from Lisbon: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Sintra Town
by Portugal Guided Tours
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✓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.€98Overview
This 8.5-hour day trip begins with pickup at Time Out Market Lisboa in Lisbon. The group travels approximately 40 minutes by air-conditioned bus to Sintra. The first stop is Pena Palace, where a guide leads a 90-minute tour of the palace gardens, terraces, and walls; the interior rooms are not included. Entrance tickets to Pena Palace gardens must be purchased separately. After the palace visit, the group returns to Sintra’s historic center for a 90-minute lunch break. The guide suggests local restaurants, including vegetarian options, and recommends trying one of Sintra’s traditional pastries. Following lunch, the group walks about 15 minutes through Sintra’s town center to Quinta da Regaleira. At Quinta da Regaleira, a two-hour guided walking tour covers the gardens, underground tunnels, wells, and symbolic architecture. Entrance fees are not included and must be purchased separately. After the visit, the group returns by bus to Lisbon, arriving back at Time Out Market. Air conditioning is provided on the vehicle throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Time Out Market Lisboa
The tour begins with a meeting at Time Out Market Lisboa, in front of the shop "Florista Santos" outside the building. The guide will gather the small group here. The market is accessible by metro using the green line, exiting at "cais do sodré" station. Once the group is assembled, the guide drives the group about 40 minutes to Sintra.
40 min
Park and National Palace of Pena
The first stop in Sintra is Pena Palace, a 19th-century castle known for its colorful exterior and mix of architectural styles. The group takes a guided 90-minute walk around the palace grounds, including gardens, panoramic terraces, and the wall walk. The tour does not include access to the palace’s interior rooms. Visitors must buy their own tickets for the palace gardens, which cost 10€ per person.
90 min
Centro Historico de Sintra
Next is a 90-minute lunch break in the historic center of Sintra. The guide recommends local restaurants offering various options, including vegetarian dishes. Visitors can also try Sintra’s traditional pastries during this time.
90 min
Centro Historico de Sintra
After lunch, the guide leads the group on a 15-minute walk through Sintra’s historic center toward Quinta da Regaleira, setting the tone for the next visit.
15 min
Quinta da Regaleira
The tour continues with a two-hour guided walk through Quinta da Regaleira’s gardens and grounds. The guide shows underground tunnels, symbolic wells, and other unique features of this estate. Entrance tickets, costing 15€, are not included and must be purchased separately.
120 min
Time Out Market Lisboa
At the end of the day, the guide drives the group back to Lisbon, dropping them off at Time Out Market Lisboa. The operator contacts guests the day before the tour with ticket instructions. Communication during the tour may use WhatsApp.
40 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Time Out Market. The guests should wait in front of the shop called "Florista Santos", outside of the market.
End point
The meeting point is in front of Time Out Market. The guests should wait in front of the shop called "Florista Santos", outside of the market.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sintra 8.5-Hour Day Trip from Lisbon: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Sintra Town
by Portugal Guided Tours
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.€98Overview
This 8.5-hour day trip begins with pickup at Time Out Market Lisboa in Lisbon. The group travels approximately 40 minutes by air-conditioned bus to Sintra. The first stop is Pena Palace, where a guide leads a 90-minute tour of the palace gardens, terraces, and walls; the interior rooms are not included. Entrance tickets to Pena Palace gardens must be purchased separately. After the palace visit, the group returns to Sintra’s historic center for a 90-minute lunch break. The guide suggests local restaurants, including vegetarian options, and recommends trying one of Sintra’s traditional pastries. Following lunch, the group walks about 15 minutes through Sintra’s town center to Quinta da Regaleira. At Quinta da Regaleira, a two-hour guided walking tour covers the gardens, underground tunnels, wells, and symbolic architecture. Entrance fees are not included and must be purchased separately. After the visit, the group returns by bus to Lisbon, arriving back at Time Out Market. Air conditioning is provided on the vehicle throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Time Out Market Lisboa
The tour begins with a meeting at Time Out Market Lisboa, in front of the shop "Florista Santos" outside the building. The guide will gather the small group here. The market is accessible by metro using the green line, exiting at "cais do sodré" station. Once the group is assembled, the guide drives the group about 40 minutes to Sintra.
40 min
Park and National Palace of Pena
The first stop in Sintra is Pena Palace, a 19th-century castle known for its colorful exterior and mix of architectural styles. The group takes a guided 90-minute walk around the palace grounds, including gardens, panoramic terraces, and the wall walk. The tour does not include access to the palace’s interior rooms. Visitors must buy their own tickets for the palace gardens, which cost 10€ per person.
90 min
Centro Historico de Sintra
Next is a 90-minute lunch break in the historic center of Sintra. The guide recommends local restaurants offering various options, including vegetarian dishes. Visitors can also try Sintra’s traditional pastries during this time.
90 min
Centro Historico de Sintra
After lunch, the guide leads the group on a 15-minute walk through Sintra’s historic center toward Quinta da Regaleira, setting the tone for the next visit.
15 min
Quinta da Regaleira
The tour continues with a two-hour guided walk through Quinta da Regaleira’s gardens and grounds. The guide shows underground tunnels, symbolic wells, and other unique features of this estate. Entrance tickets, costing 15€, are not included and must be purchased separately.
120 min
Time Out Market Lisboa
At the end of the day, the guide drives the group back to Lisbon, dropping them off at Time Out Market Lisboa. The operator contacts guests the day before the tour with ticket instructions. Communication during the tour may use WhatsApp.
40 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Time Out Market. The guests should wait in front of the shop called "Florista Santos", outside of the market.
End point
The meeting point is in front of Time Out Market. The guests should wait in front of the shop called "Florista Santos", outside of the market.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.