Sintra Private Getaway Through the Hills to the Coast with One Palace Visit
by Grand Ventours
Choose from 4 available options
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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.€150Overview
This private getaway from Lisbon lasts between four and six hours and includes private transportation with a local guide who also drives. The guide picks up and drops off guests at their hotel or Airbnb in Lisbon. The tour travels through the hills of Sintra to the coastline, stopping at several viewpoints and landmarks along the way. Guests choose one palace to visit inside from six options: Biester Palace, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira estate, Monserrate Park and Palace, National Palace of Sintra, or the Moorish Castle. The selected palace visit includes about one hour of free time to explore independently. Entrance tickets are not included and must be purchased separately. Other palaces and castles are viewed from outside at scenic viewpoints during the tour. The route includes stops at the medieval National Palace of Sintra, the 19th-century Biester Palace, the Moorish Castle, the Pena Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira estate with its Initiation Well, and the Monserrate Park and Palace. The tour continues with visits to the town of Colares, the cliffside village of Azenhas do Mar, Praia Grande beach, and the westernmost point of continental Europe. The guide provides historical and cultural information throughout the day. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and all mandatory insurance under Portuguese law is included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Palace of Sintra
Located in the historical center of Sintra, this palace is the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal, inhabited continuously from the early 15th century until the late 19th century. The palace will be seen from outside at several viewpoints during the tour.
Biester Palace (optional interior visit)
Dating to the late 19th century, the Biester Palace is a Romantic style building with elegant architecture and detailed frescoes by Luigi Manini and Leandro Braga. Visitors choosing this palace for the interior visit will have about an hour of self-guided time. Tickets are not included and must be bought separately.
60 min
Moorish Castle
Built by the Moors in the 8th and 9th centuries, this castle was key during the Reconquista and taken by Christian forces after Lisbon fell in 1147. Called the 'crown' of Sintra, it is viewed from designated viewpoints on the tour.
Pena Palace (optional interior visit)
Located at the top of the Sintra Hills, this palace is a prominent symbol of monarchy in Portugal. It stands within an 85-hectare (220-acre) natural park, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visiting the Grounds, Gardens, or the Palace interior is optional. If choosing to enter the Palace, tickets must be bought in advance due to high demand. The visit is self-guided, and visitors receive free time to explore. Tickets are not included in the tour price. Assistance with selecting a time slot is available upon request.
60 min
Quinta da Regaleira (optional interior visit)
This estate is known for its eclectic architecture and stories involving secret societies. It includes the Initiation Well, the most photographed site in Sintra. Visitors choosing to enter have an hour of self-guided time. Tickets are not included and should be purchased ahead.
60 min
Monserrate Park and Palace (optional interior visit)
Built in the 19th century by British merchant Francis Cook, this palace blends Gothic, Indian, and Moorish styles. The surrounding park contains exotic plants, paths, and water features. Visitors who pick this palace for interior access receive about an hour to explore on their own. Tickets are separate.
60 min
Colares
A town known for its wine and surrounded by beaches, historic sites, and green landscapes. Visitors can hike, visit local wineries, and enjoy a quiet atmosphere.
15 min
Azenhas do Mar
A cliffside village on the Atlantic coast with whitewashed houses and ocean views. The tour stops here for about twenty minutes to walk the village streets and see the natural ocean pool carved into the rocks.
20 min
Praia Grande Beach
Located on the western coast near Sintra, Praia Grande is a large beach with golden sand and Atlantic waves. It is surrounded by cliffs and rock formations, popular with surfers, and has restaurants and cafes along the shore.
15 min
Cabo da Roca
The westernmost point of continental Europe, featuring rugged cliffs and low vegetation. Visitors can view the landscape where land meets sea.
30 min
Meeting point
If you select the option to start the tour in Sintra, you will meet your guide instead at the Sintra Coffee Lovers Cafe at the time you choose for your tour.
End point
If you select the option to start the tour in Sintra, you will meet your guide instead at the Sintra Coffee Lovers Cafe at the time you choose for your tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sintra Private Getaway Through the Hills to the Coast with One Palace Visit
by Grand Ventours
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.€150Overview
This private getaway from Lisbon lasts between four and six hours and includes private transportation with a local guide who also drives. The guide picks up and drops off guests at their hotel or Airbnb in Lisbon. The tour travels through the hills of Sintra to the coastline, stopping at several viewpoints and landmarks along the way. Guests choose one palace to visit inside from six options: Biester Palace, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira estate, Monserrate Park and Palace, National Palace of Sintra, or the Moorish Castle. The selected palace visit includes about one hour of free time to explore independently. Entrance tickets are not included and must be purchased separately. Other palaces and castles are viewed from outside at scenic viewpoints during the tour. The route includes stops at the medieval National Palace of Sintra, the 19th-century Biester Palace, the Moorish Castle, the Pena Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira estate with its Initiation Well, and the Monserrate Park and Palace. The tour continues with visits to the town of Colares, the cliffside village of Azenhas do Mar, Praia Grande beach, and the westernmost point of continental Europe. The guide provides historical and cultural information throughout the day. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and all mandatory insurance under Portuguese law is included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
National Palace of Sintra
Located in the historical center of Sintra, this palace is the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal, inhabited continuously from the early 15th century until the late 19th century. The palace will be seen from outside at several viewpoints during the tour.
Biester Palace (optional interior visit)
Dating to the late 19th century, the Biester Palace is a Romantic style building with elegant architecture and detailed frescoes by Luigi Manini and Leandro Braga. Visitors choosing this palace for the interior visit will have about an hour of self-guided time. Tickets are not included and must be bought separately.
60 min
Moorish Castle
Built by the Moors in the 8th and 9th centuries, this castle was key during the Reconquista and taken by Christian forces after Lisbon fell in 1147. Called the 'crown' of Sintra, it is viewed from designated viewpoints on the tour.
Pena Palace (optional interior visit)
Located at the top of the Sintra Hills, this palace is a prominent symbol of monarchy in Portugal. It stands within an 85-hectare (220-acre) natural park, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visiting the Grounds, Gardens, or the Palace interior is optional. If choosing to enter the Palace, tickets must be bought in advance due to high demand. The visit is self-guided, and visitors receive free time to explore. Tickets are not included in the tour price. Assistance with selecting a time slot is available upon request.
60 min
Quinta da Regaleira (optional interior visit)
This estate is known for its eclectic architecture and stories involving secret societies. It includes the Initiation Well, the most photographed site in Sintra. Visitors choosing to enter have an hour of self-guided time. Tickets are not included and should be purchased ahead.
60 min
Monserrate Park and Palace (optional interior visit)
Built in the 19th century by British merchant Francis Cook, this palace blends Gothic, Indian, and Moorish styles. The surrounding park contains exotic plants, paths, and water features. Visitors who pick this palace for interior access receive about an hour to explore on their own. Tickets are separate.
60 min
Colares
A town known for its wine and surrounded by beaches, historic sites, and green landscapes. Visitors can hike, visit local wineries, and enjoy a quiet atmosphere.
15 min
Azenhas do Mar
A cliffside village on the Atlantic coast with whitewashed houses and ocean views. The tour stops here for about twenty minutes to walk the village streets and see the natural ocean pool carved into the rocks.
20 min
Praia Grande Beach
Located on the western coast near Sintra, Praia Grande is a large beach with golden sand and Atlantic waves. It is surrounded by cliffs and rock formations, popular with surfers, and has restaurants and cafes along the shore.
15 min
Cabo da Roca
The westernmost point of continental Europe, featuring rugged cliffs and low vegetation. Visitors can view the landscape where land meets sea.
30 min
Meeting point
If you select the option to start the tour in Sintra, you will meet your guide instead at the Sintra Coffee Lovers Cafe at the time you choose for your tour.
End point
If you select the option to start the tour in Sintra, you will meet your guide instead at the Sintra Coffee Lovers Cafe at the time you choose for your tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.