Sintra Private Tour: Explore Royal Paths
5.0
73 Ratings
Lisbon

Embark on a private tour from Lisbon to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. Explore Pena Palace, wander the charming streets of Sintra, and capture stunning photos at Cabo da Roca. End your day in the coastal gem of Cascais. Book now for an unforgettable journey!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lisbon - Hotel pickup: The guide will greet guests in the hotel lobby or at the exit door. For those staying in Lisbon’s historical districts with limited vehicle access, the guide will meet at a convenient nearby location.
  • Palácio e Parque Biester - The Biester Palace in Sintra, constructed in the late 19th century, harmonizes Romanticism…
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What's Included
  • Local Tour Guide and Live commentary on board
  • Exclusive Private Experience — Only you and your group will participate in the tour.
  • Tickets & Guided Visit inside the Pena Palace: Unless option ‘A’ without tickets included is chosen
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Pickup and Drop-off at Your Chosen Location
  • Comfortable Private Transportation With A/C
  • Fuel Surcharge, Parking and Tolls
What's Not Included
  • Lunch, Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Join a local guide for an unforgettable private tour through Sintra. Walk along royal paths and explore some cherished childhood spots.
Highlights include:
• Pena Palace: Explore this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its vibrant palace and breathtaking views.
• Historic Sintra: Stroll through cobblestone streets and discover unique…

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Location
Lisbon
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(73 Ratings)
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Rachel_d
Jun 5, 2025
Best Tour Ever with Bruno :) - I cannot recommend this tour enough!!!! Bruno, the owner and guide, was so amazing from start to finish. He communicated with me prior to even arriving in Portugal and was very reliable. I asked ahead if we could bring our luggage and stay in Cascais (rather than return to Lisbon) at the end of the tour and he was extremely accommodating. The vehicle he drove was clean with lots of windows and sun roofs to see the views while driving. He even brought us pastries and waters when he picked us up!! The entire tour was well planned out, with plenty of free time and we never felt rushed. The facts and information Bruno provided while in the Pena Palace were so interesting and pertinent! Other tours around us were listening to Bruno over their own guide because he was so good!!! Also provided fantastic recommendations for lunch, pastries, and shopping. Bruno was personable, intelligent, kind, and proud to show off his country. I wish Bruno could have taken us all over Portugal as he is the BEST!!! Seriously, don’t think twice and book this tour 👍🏼
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Bbench2017
Jun 1, 2025
Look no further. Bruno is your guide for Sintra / Pena Palace. - We booked Bruno for the Sintra, Pena Palace, and Cascais tour with my husband and in-laws, and we couldn't have been happier with the experience. From the very beginning, everything was extremely convenient. He picked us up right around the corner from our lodging, and we were off on a full-day adventure that felt personalized and stress-free. The drive to Pena Palace included some heavy traffic and winding roads toward the end, and without the tour guide parking, I think this part of the journey would have been really stressful if we tried to navigate it on our own. Since he's a certified guide, we were also able to skip the lines to get into the palace — a huge time-saver and something we really appreciated. Bruno is super personable and friendly, and it’s clear he’s passionate about what he does. He studied tourism and history at university and grew up in Sintra, so he was an incredible source of knowledge -- not just about the history and architecture of the sites, but also about the many landmarks we passed during the drive and even places we mentioned we’d be visiting later in our trip. During the tour, we learned so much about Pena Palace. He pointed out so many interesting details that we wouldn’t have noticed on our own, which really made the experience special and memorable. He also tailored the day to what we were interested in. We told him we wanted to explore the grounds, so he took us on a beautiful 30-minute walk to a lookout point with views of the palace and the ocean. Later in the day, he gave us the option to explore the old towns on our own and set flexible meeting points based on what worked for us. Overall, Bruno made this such a great experience. He’s a small business owner who runs every tour himself, which was important to me when booking -- unlike other companies, where you might get one of ten different guides. The 100% five-star ratings here aren’t fake... Bruno is actually just that great!
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Karo_g
May 29, 2025
A perfect day with a perfect guy - This is the second time that I am booking a tour with Viator and it was more than expected each time. Bruno asked us why we've booked tours like that when we are on vacation. The two main reasons are to spend the day without having any kind of stress and more than anything to learn about the place that we visit. Being with local people is the best way to do it. Bruno was borned and raised in Sintra, this is a very good advantage for tourist like us. We had fun, we shared a lot of personnal things and I feel that we've known each other for long time. It was one of the highlight of our trip in Portugal ! Karo and Mario
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Celene_v
May 25, 2025
Bruno is the best! - This private tour with Bruno was well worth the money. Bruno is one of the best tour guides we have ever had. In addition to being personable, he had a great knowledge of the history and local culture of Sintra, all of Portugal and the rest of the world as well. The skip the line tickets at the Palace saved so much time and enabled us to see Sintra, Cabo da Roca (the westernmost point in continental Europe), and Cascais and not feel rushed. His recommendations for pastries in Sintra and lunch and gelato in Cascais were spot on and delicious. We wanted to walk the promenade between Cascais and Escoril and Bruno accommodated our request. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with the energetic Bruno and wish we were here long enough to take another tour with him. Note: Bruno owns his own business so you will get him as your guide if you book this tour.
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Maryfranceso2021
May 21, 2025
Take me back! - Where do we start? If only it was a simple sentence or two…Not possible. So, to try to sum up this unforgettable experience, we can start by saying that without Bruno Sales’ guidance, the trip to Portugal wouldn’t have been nearly as unforgettable. So much so, we want to return given all of the other amazing places listed on our bucket list. Bruno’s knowledge and passion of his country is infectious. He brought the history and culture of Portugal to life with insightful stories, not to mention humor (and no need to fact check. He knows his stuff)! His willingness to be flexible and adapt to our needs and interests are unparalleled to any other guide we’ve experienced. Upon saying our goodbyes, our hearts were saddened, but filled with joy that we have a new friend in life we can call “family!” Consider yourself fortunate to meet and spend precious time with him experiencing this incredible country. Hope to see you soon, Bruno!
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Ramon_e
May 19, 2025
Amazing day - Ask for Bruno!! He showed us around Sintra which is his hometown. He knew the history and gave us so much interesting details about the castle and each of the sites. We had an amazing time!
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Mike_s
May 16, 2025
Perfect Day Trip to Sintra - Our private tour of Sintra with Bruno, our tour guide was the highlight of our trip to Lisbon. The itinerary was perfect with just enough time at each spot with a great balance of narrated time at the sites and independent time to explore. Bruno was professional, friendly, funny and very warm hearted. If you’re planning a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon, look no further than Bruno.
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Eugene_g
May 6, 2025
Want a fun tour... just book Bruno! - Bruno is the man. Perfectionist at every level. The car, spotless. His English, better than a native speaker. His knowledge, fun and informative but not overbearing. No second thoughts. Just book Bruno!
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Q7654trjoanns
May 1, 2025
Great day trip with an incredible tour guide. - One of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. We went to Pena Palace and Sintra. Bruno was raised in Sintra and has first hand knowledge of the area and its history. We paid a little more to get a fast tracked ticket into Pena Palace and it was well worth it! Bruno stayed with us in the palace and gave us a wonderful explanation of what we were seeing. After the Palace we went to the western most point of Portugal and then on to Sintra where we stopped for an incredible meal. I truly can’t say enough nice things about Bruno. By the time we parted I felt like Bruno was a family member. He was one of the highlights of our stay in Lisbon!
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Caroline_g
Apr 27, 2025
Heads above the rest - Bruno is a terrific tour guide! He is so knowledgeable and friendly, and gave us a fantastic day exploring Sintra and Cascais. When traffic blocked our route, he pivoted quickly and reordered the stops so we didn’t have to spend too long waiting. He was very attentive to the needs of our group and went above and beyond to give us restaurant recommendations and local tips for the rest of our stay. He clearly loves people, is proud of his hometown, and enjoys his work.
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