Sintra Tour: Exclusive Access to Pena Palace

Unlock Sintra’s secrets with exclusive early access to Pena Palace. Explore stunning sites, guided tours, and flexible options for a perfect day trip.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sintra - Begin your journey to Sintra with a relaxing and scenic drive from Lisbon. Your guide will provide an overview of what to expect, ensuring a delightful day in Portugal.
  • Park and National Palace of Pena - Experience the unique opportunity to explore Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in solitude. Arrive before the crowds and…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • VIP access to Pena Palace
  • Entry to Quinta da Regaleira (if selected)
  • Cascais & Cabo da Roca (if selected)
  • Outbound transfer by minibus & return by train (Express option)
  • Headsets (if needed)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food/drinks
Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of Sintra on a half-day tour from Lisbon, featuring exclusive access to Pena Palace. Enjoy the freedom to admire its breathtaking terraces, intricate architecture, and royal history without the usual crowds, guided by an expert. Depending on your chosen option, your Sintra day trip may also include a visit to the captivating…

Location
Praça dos Restauradores 17
Praça dos Restauradores
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Praça dos Restauradores, 17 in front of the Mango store.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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285leonardop
Apr 7, 2025
VIP for a day in Sintra - Visiting Pena Palace when no other tourist was there felt very exclusive. It let us experience the palace and the garden surrounding it with an unmatchable atmosphere. If we then talk about the knowledge and professionality of Raquel, our guide, all the conditions to have an unforgettable experience were created.
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Virginir2018
Apr 4, 2025
It's a unique experience!! - Our guide Borja, was extremely knowledgeable and attentive and paying extra to be alone with the Pena Palace was so special, unique and worthwhile! Specially when we saw the huge queues afterwards.
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X4399jpcristina
Apr 3, 2025
Very good guide Borja - I loved Borja. Very professional, well explained and very friendly. The tour is also very interesting. Thank you so much for everything!
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H5299oljaimec
Mar 13, 2025
A perfect day in Sintra! - Thanks for an amazing tour. It felt like a road trip with friends. I really enjoyed discovering Cascais old town. The views from Cape Rock were also breathtaking! The highlight was definitely Pena Palace, we entered after closing time, a magic experience!
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728melanm
Mar 12, 2025
Portugal - Sintra and Pena Palace - What a wonderful experience with a top notch guide! This was an unexpected delight on our trip to Portugal. It was really nice to see Pena palace completely alone as the blogs I’ve read said it was chaotic! This was a gem of a tour. Thanks, Take Walks!
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Raquelpaula_lisboa
Mar 12, 2025
A fairytale of a day! - Jaime was an incredible guide, knowledgeable and passionate about his work, he really made the history and places come alive. The whole day was magical, but especially Pena palace at sunset. I've been there before, but on regular hours and this exclusive access is a whole different level. Would recommend this experience without a doubt!
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Agathec372
Mar 12, 2025
Royals for a day ! - What a day !! We had the chance to explore the Sintra Palace by ourselves, we felt like Kings and Queens, an opportunity we had never had before ! Our guide, Jaime, was fantastic, and passionate, he even brought us to the back streets of Cascais away from the crowd. We learned a lot about Portuguese history and felt like being brought back in time. My husband enjoyed the views of the beautiful Cabo da Roca and the comfort of the minibus ;)
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Ninadi9133jb
Mar 12, 2025
An unforgettable day - My friends and I had a perfect day: first we explored the costal line of Cascais (exceptionally beautiful!) and had a quick stop in Cabo da Roca, then continued towards Sintra and the Pena palace for a totally unique experience. I had been to the Pena palace once and it felt totally different because of the crowds. This time there wasn’t literally anyone else around, just our group — and it was pure magic! Our guide, Jaime, knew every little detail and managed all the logistics very well. Thanks a lot!
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Helenadx1667fw
Mar 12, 2025
Feeling like a queen in fairy tale Sintra - The tour was such an amazing and inspiring experience! If the Devour Tours in Lisbon are already six stars, the Sintra Tour takes you to a different level in confort and uniqueness. The magical forests and the fairy tale Pena Palace, to step intro the intimacy of the kings and queens of Portugal, really makes one feel royal!
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Merrittm2022
Mar 12, 2025
Unique chance to see this iconic site with no other tourists!!! - This experience was one of a kind. It was such a unique time to see Pena Palace completely alone. Take Walks has outdone themselves in securing this experience! Our guide, Jaime, was very knowledgable and kept things interesting. There was time for snacks, bathroom breaks and incredible sites! I would 10/10 recommend. The private transfers was also clutch as public transport or driving can be daunting as an American in a different country.
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From $189
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).