Shore Excursion of Sintra and Lisbon, private tour
Joined 2025
Private day tour, with the highlights of Sintra and Lisbon. Be amazed by the gardens of Pena Palace, explore old Sintra, and have lunch in Belém.
Ideal for a short trip to Lisbon, to learn about food, culture, history, and take great pictures. We will take you through Sintra and Lisbon, whilst giving you good insights about our people, our food, trying to answer all your questions.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- We will pick-you up at Lisbon cruise terminal
Pena Palace
Guided visit to the Pena Palace grounds, only not seeing the interior. This is the last royal palace of Portugal, before turning into a republic. It represents the 19th century Romanticism in Europe, being the only romantic palace in Europe with a sea view. You will be amazed with its unique architecture and spectacular views. The palace is en eclectic fusion of architectures, incorporating Renaissance, neo-gothic and neo-Moorish styles, on view of “a thousand and one nights”. A beautiful and relaxed experience.
Sintra - village centre
Sintra is a lovely small medieval town, for you to explore the narrow streets, see local crafts and relax over a coffee and local pastries.
Alternatively you might visit the National Palace of Sintra, one of the most important palaces during the middle age or walk to see the exterior of Quinta Regaleira (pass-by for photos), with its amazing gardens and unique Romantic and Neo Gothic architecture.
Belém
Belém is one of the most important neighbourhoods of Lisbon, being famous for its amazing monuments that celebrate the discoveries in Europe's 15th century. We will give you time to enjoy lunch, and take picture of landmarks like Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém. Amazing manueline architecture and symbols of the Portuguese discoveries of the 16th century, and the arrival of Vasco da Gama to India, which we told you about before. After lunch, a quick stop to take pictures and then continue to Lisbon
Commerce square (Praça do Comércio)
After Belém, we will head to downtown Lisbon, for a pass-by of Praça do Comércio. This the entrance to Lisbon, an iconic square, symbol of the reconstruction, following the 1755 earthquake
Ending Point
Meeting point in Lisbon
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Inclusions & Exclusions
* Great balance between Guided tour and Free time to enjoy
* Pena Palace grounds - guided tour to gardens, chapel and
history (ticket included)
* Private, max 8 participants)
* Local expertise, licensed Guide
* Guaranteed On-Time Return
* Pickup & Drop-off
* Transportation on 7 to 9 seater Van
* WI-FI, AC and Bottled Water
* Gas, toll and insurance fes)
* Visit to Palace interior not included ($22 / adult)
* Lunch
* Excludes Food & Drinks
* Gratuities
* Any other palace or monument entry ticket (aprox. $22 / each)
Tour Important Information
* We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites
* Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast. Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
* Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility, heart problems or other
serious medical conditions
* This tour/activity is private, for a maximum of 8 travelers
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
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Nuno C.
I have been living abroad and travelling extensively. When i came back to Portugal, wanted to build a unique experience for visitors looking to learn more about our amazing country. Not only history, but rather learning about life, culture and seeing Portugal through the eyes of a local. We will not talk about monuments only, we will discuss day-to-day life, culture, food, economy, politics, education... You choose, as the interaction will make the difference, and your tour will be unique to you
$350/ per group
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