From Lisboa: Sintra Half-Day Private Tour
This half day tour will take you to Sintra, a world heritage site, where medieval streets, castles and palaces of diverse architectures coexist, inserted in a natural park, forming a vast and magical green forest.
Visit one of the monuments, such as Pena Palace, Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira or the Moorish Castle and have free time to explore the village and get delighted by the medieval environment, experience all of Sintra's highlights and it's history in this brief trip.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel/apartment
Sintra National Palace
Pass by with stop (customizable)
Quinta da Regaleira
Pass by with photo stop (customizable)
Moorish Castle
Pass by with photo stop (customizable)
Pena Palace
Guided tour of the Pena Palace, with free time to enjoy the views and photographs (customizable, if you prefere, we can visit any other)
Historic Center
Visit the iconic medieval streets of the historic center. Free time to explore the commerce and try the local specialties (customizable)
Ending Point
Your hotel/apartment or along the way
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
• All mandatory insurances in accordance with Portuguese law
• Private tour guide
• Modern private prestige transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• gasoline fee / toll fee
• Tickets to monuments or other places visited
• Food and drinks
Tour Important Information
• Mercedes E-class up to 4 persons (the rear middle seat has a smaller size than the others, if you wish for an upgrade select 5 passengers)
• For groups with more than 4 passengers add 250$ fee for a vehicle up to 8 people (Mercedes-Benz Vito van)
• In order to visit all sites in the itinerary, i recommend to visit the interior of just one of the monuments and experience the others from the outside.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Gonçalo C.
I’ve been working as a tour guide for over 8 years, starting from scratch and gaining experience with some of the biggest tour operators in Lisbon. Over time, my passion for exploring, studying, and sharing the best of Portugal — from north to south — led me to become a full-time private guide, studying and certifying myself as an officially licensed tourist guide by the Portuguese Republic.
Throughout these years, I’ve been constantly deepening my historical knowledge while guiding travelers, which not only expanded my understanding of Portugal, but also sparked a genuine curiosity for different cultures and traditions. That’s what drives me to design unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences across the country — always aiming to deliver something authentic, local and memorable.
I describe my job simply: to give you the perfect day, tailored to your pace and preferences, in the region (or regions!) that interest you most in our small paradise.
• Certified Tourist Guide by the Portuguese Republic: 689/2025
• Tourism of Portugal RNAAT: 26/2024
• Fully licensed and insured, registered with Turismo de Portugal
• “Clean & Safe” certified
Private tours available for up to:
– 4 passengers in a Mercedes E-Class sedan
– 8 passengers in a Mercedes Vito van (additional fee applies)
For larger groups than 8 requiring a minibus, feel free to reach out for availability and a custom quote.
Reviews
Thomas M.
“A true professional”
We were delighted to spend a day with Gonçalo in Lisboa. He picked us up promptly at our hotel as arranged and we spent the entire day learning and living in this great city. We had hit some of the more typical highlights on a different tour with a different guide a few days earlier, so Gonçalo was able to tailor our itinerary on-the-fly to give us more in-depth info and help us experience his city more fully. He paced our activities well and eagerly answered questions. We loved his recommendation for a post-tour neighborhood adventure at the local saint's festival. This was obviously not a "canned" presentation and he was always energetic with great concern for our comfort and enjoyment. He radiates love for and pride in Lisboa. We had an incredible time and can not recommend him enough. 10 stars!
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Gonçalo C.
Thank you so much for this incredible review! I’m truly happy to hear that the day felt personal, meaningful and full of real Lisbon spirit. It was a real pleasure adapting the tour to your interests and sharing some local color — especially the festival! I always try to make each experience unique, and it means a lot to know that came through. Wishing you all the best and hopefully… até à próxima! Gonçalo Cruz
Mark S.
“Great day in Lisbon”
Goncalo did an excellent job. We had a really fun day, he is knowledgable and gave us a great balance of Portuguese/Lisbon history as well as a thoughtful tour of the city. Efficiently taking in the main sights and avoiding the crowds. Thanks Goncalo!!
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Gonçalo C.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad to know you enjoyed the day and the balance between history, sightseeing and fun. It was a real pleasure showing you around and I appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Hope to welcome you again one day! All the best, Gonçalo
$350/ per group
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