Sintra Full-Day Private Journey through Wonderland Visiting Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais
by Swingo
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This full-day private tour lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon. The tour offers a journey through the area known as Sintra, often described as a wonderland for its unique combination of natural and architectural sites. Visitors select three of six main landmarks to visit: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Park and Palace, Sintra National Palace, Moorish Castle, and Sintra's historic center. If the Skip-The-Line option is chosen, entrance tickets for Pena Palace are included, allowing direct access without waiting in ticket lines. The tour begins with visits to the chosen Sintra sites, each with allocated time for exploration. Quinta da Regaleira is visited for about one and a half hours and features carved buildings, gardens, and symbolic architecture related to Masonry and the Templars. Monserrate Park and Palace, also visited for about one and a half hours, include exotic trees, shrubs, and a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Montserrat. Pena Palace, a 19th-century Romantic palace situated on a mountaintop with views extending to the ocean, is visited for about one and a half hours. The Sintra National Palace, located in the village center and known for its conical chimneys and mixed architectural styles, is visited for about one hour. The Moorish Castle offers historical and architectural insights amid scenic landscapes, with about one hour allocated for exploration. Visitors have one hour of free time in Sintra's historic center to rest, have lunch, or try local pastries. After Sintra, the tour continues to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, for about 15 minutes to view the coastline. The tour concludes with a 15-minute visit to Cascais, a coastal town known for its historic villas and sheltered sandy bay. The tour is led by a driver/guide and includes free Wi-Fi. Entrance fees other than Pena Palace (if Skip-The-Line is selected) are not included. Lunch is not provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Quinta da Regaleira
This UNESCO-listed estate features buildings with ancient carvings, extensive gardens, and gothic-style architecture. The site holds historical significance related to the Masonry, the Templars, and the Rose Cross, including caves and secret wells. Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring these features.
90 min
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
Monserrate is a large property with exotic trees and flowering shrubs. Its history traces back to Moorish times and it is named after a small chapel from the 16th century dedicated to Our Lady of Montserrat from Catalonia. The visit lasts approximately 90 minutes.
90 min
Centro Historico de Sintra
Before heading to Cabo da Roca, the tour includes one hour of free time in Sintra’s historic center. This allows visitors to rest, have lunch on their own, and try traditional regional pastries.
60 min
Park and National Palace of Pena
The 19th-century Pena Palace sits on a mountain top and offers views extending to the ocean. The palace is an example of Romantic architecture and is a popular photo location. The visit lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Sintra National Palace
Located in the center of Sintra, this palace is known for its two large conical chimneys. It served as a summer retreat for Portuguese royalty and was inhabited until the 1980s. Its architecture is a mix of various styles. Visitors spend around 60 minutes here.
60 min
Castelo dos Mouros
Set within a scenic landscape, the Moorish Castle offers historical and architectural insights provided by the guide. Visitors can explore the monument independently before continuing the tour. The visit is about 60 minutes.
60 min
Cabo Da Roca
This stop is at the westernmost point of continental Europe. Visitors have about 15 minutes to take photos and experience the sea breeze.
15 min
Cascais
The tour ends with a 15-minute visit to Cascais, a coastal town with a history as a fishing port and a holiday resort for over a century. The area features villas along the coast and a sheltered sandy bay.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sintra Full-Day Private Journey through Wonderland Visiting Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca and Cascais
by Swingo
Choose from 4 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.€297.22Overview
This full-day private tour lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon. The tour offers a journey through the area known as Sintra, often described as a wonderland for its unique combination of natural and architectural sites. Visitors select three of six main landmarks to visit: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Park and Palace, Sintra National Palace, Moorish Castle, and Sintra's historic center. If the Skip-The-Line option is chosen, entrance tickets for Pena Palace are included, allowing direct access without waiting in ticket lines. The tour begins with visits to the chosen Sintra sites, each with allocated time for exploration. Quinta da Regaleira is visited for about one and a half hours and features carved buildings, gardens, and symbolic architecture related to Masonry and the Templars. Monserrate Park and Palace, also visited for about one and a half hours, include exotic trees, shrubs, and a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Montserrat. Pena Palace, a 19th-century Romantic palace situated on a mountaintop with views extending to the ocean, is visited for about one and a half hours. The Sintra National Palace, located in the village center and known for its conical chimneys and mixed architectural styles, is visited for about one hour. The Moorish Castle offers historical and architectural insights amid scenic landscapes, with about one hour allocated for exploration. Visitors have one hour of free time in Sintra's historic center to rest, have lunch, or try local pastries. After Sintra, the tour continues to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, for about 15 minutes to view the coastline. The tour concludes with a 15-minute visit to Cascais, a coastal town known for its historic villas and sheltered sandy bay. The tour is led by a driver/guide and includes free Wi-Fi. Entrance fees other than Pena Palace (if Skip-The-Line is selected) are not included. Lunch is not provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Quinta da Regaleira
This UNESCO-listed estate features buildings with ancient carvings, extensive gardens, and gothic-style architecture. The site holds historical significance related to the Masonry, the Templars, and the Rose Cross, including caves and secret wells. Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring these features.
90 min
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
Monserrate is a large property with exotic trees and flowering shrubs. Its history traces back to Moorish times and it is named after a small chapel from the 16th century dedicated to Our Lady of Montserrat from Catalonia. The visit lasts approximately 90 minutes.
90 min
Centro Historico de Sintra
Before heading to Cabo da Roca, the tour includes one hour of free time in Sintra’s historic center. This allows visitors to rest, have lunch on their own, and try traditional regional pastries.
60 min
Park and National Palace of Pena
The 19th-century Pena Palace sits on a mountain top and offers views extending to the ocean. The palace is an example of Romantic architecture and is a popular photo location. The visit lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Sintra National Palace
Located in the center of Sintra, this palace is known for its two large conical chimneys. It served as a summer retreat for Portuguese royalty and was inhabited until the 1980s. Its architecture is a mix of various styles. Visitors spend around 60 minutes here.
60 min
Castelo dos Mouros
Set within a scenic landscape, the Moorish Castle offers historical and architectural insights provided by the guide. Visitors can explore the monument independently before continuing the tour. The visit is about 60 minutes.
60 min
Cabo Da Roca
This stop is at the westernmost point of continental Europe. Visitors have about 15 minutes to take photos and experience the sea breeze.
15 min
Cascais
The tour ends with a 15-minute visit to Cascais, a coastal town with a history as a fishing port and a holiday resort for over a century. The area features villas along the coast and a sheltered sandy bay.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.