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Lisbon Private Tour - Sintra National Palace
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Lisbon Private Tour - Pena Palace
Pena Palace
Lisbon Private Tour - Pena Palace
Pena Palace
Lisbon Private Tour - Pena Palace
Pena Palace
Lisbon Private Tour - Historic Centre of Sintra
Historic Centre of Sintra
Lisbon Private Tour - Historic Centre of Sintra
Historic Centre of Sintra
Lisbon Private Tour - Historic Centre of Sintra
Historic Centre of Sintra
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Quinta da Regaleira gardens
Lisbon Private Tour - Quinta da Regaleira gardens
Quinta da Regaleira gardens
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Iniciatic well at Quinta da Regaleira
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Moorish Castle
Lisbon Private Tour - Moorish Castle
Moorish Castle
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Moorish Castle view
Lisbon Private Tour - Sintra National Palace
Sintra National Palace

From Lisbon: Sintra Half-Day Private Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Car Tour (driving guide)
Lisbon Tour Guide - Gonçalo C.

Joined 2024

Gonçalo C.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Lisbon
Portuguese (Native), English, Spanish, French
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Gonçalo C.)
Up to 8 people

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!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel/apartment

09:00 AM

Sintra National Palace

Pass by with stop (customizable)

09:10 AM

Quinta da Regaleira

Pass by with photo stop (customizable)

09:20 AM

Moorish Castle

Pass by with photo stop (customizable)

09:30 AM

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)

11:20 AM

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?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• 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

What‘s not included

• 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
Lisbon Tour Guide - Gonçalo C.

Joined 2024

Gonçalo C.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Wonderful trip around Lisbon with an excellent guide !

Our day was amazing traveling, learning, and experiencing the sights of this truly wonderful place. We quickly were able to see several important sites in a comfortable private car. I highly recommend this tour without hesitation. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide !

Fantastic Tour of Sintra

Goncalo provided a unique and wonderful experience for this visit. The Mercedes pickup provided a safe and luxury ride to Sintra with his incredible knowledge of Portuguese history and area info provided on the way out. As a private guide, he was able to take the vehicle up a private drive far higher up the mountain than you can access without a private guide. At 3 points on the tour from initial entry to accessing 2 areas of the Peña Palace we were able to bypass long lines that we would have waited in for a minimum of an hour otherwise. He gave a well directed tour of all the essential areas of the Palace with the incredible lookouts and views. We finished with a drop off at the old village which is a fun and worthwhile time. The only way to visit this unique and memorable spot. He's also a great guy !

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$400/ per group

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