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Private Tour: Historical and Cultural Insights
5.0
32 Ratings
Sintra
Discover the enchanting town of Sintra on a full-day private tour. Immerse yourself in its rich history and culture as a knowledgeable guide takes you to exclusive places and shares fascinating insights. Book now!
Discover the enchanting town of Sintra on a full-day private tour. Immerse yourself in its rich history and culture as a knowledgeable guide takes you to exclusive places and shares fascinating insights. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Sintra - Travel time already included in the total duration.
Stroll through the historic streets of Sintra. Admire the architecture and all the monarchical influence. - Castelo dos Mouros - Isolated high up on one of the peaks of the Sintra mountains, the Moorish Castle is a fortification founded in the 10th century, during the Muslim…
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Sintra - Travel time already included in the total duration.
Stroll through the historic streets of Sintra. Admire the architecture and all the monarchical influence. - Castelo dos Mouros - Isolated high up on one of the peaks of the Sintra mountains, the Moorish Castle is a fortification founded in the 10th century, during the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Park and National Palace of Pena - The National Palace of Pena is like a sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra. The surrounding park, in tune with the palace’s fairytale character, awakens emotions of mystery and discovery.
Tickets can be booked in advance with our guide. -
Quinta da Regaleira - Conceived and built at the end of the 19th century, it reflects the sensitivity and cultural, philosophical and scientific interests of the principal owner, António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), combined with the virtuosity of the Italian architect-scenographer Luigi Manini (1848-1936). The culture and creativity of these two personalities resulted in an eclectic-revivalist architectural ensemble, with a particular focus on the Manueline, Renaissance. Medieval and Classical styles.
Admission can be arranged in advance with the guide. - Praia das Azenhas do Mar - Azenhas do Mar is a village on the coast of the municipality of Sintra, in the parish of Colares. The village developed along the Cameijo stream and has a beach at its base with an ocean pool.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Tickets for attractions and monuments
- Tickets for attractions and monuments
Additional Information
Azenhas do Mar captivates visitors with its stunning cliffside location and charming traditional ambiance. The Pena Palace, a symbol of romance, dazzles with its vibrant hues and sweeping vistas. Quinta da Regaleira intrigues with its enigmatic gardens and the Initiation Well, while the Moorish Castle provides a rich historical experience and…
Azenhas do Mar captivates visitors with its stunning cliffside location and charming traditional ambiance. The Pena Palace, a symbol of romance, dazzles with its vibrant hues and sweeping vistas. Quinta da Regaleira intrigues with its enigmatic gardens and the Initiation Well, while the Moorish Castle provides a rich historical experience and awe-inspiring views. This private tour is conducted by a knowledgeable guide who offers insights, fascinating facts, and access to exclusive locations. It is advisable to purchase the Pena Palace ticket in advance through the official website. Other tickets can be conveniently arranged on the day with the guide’s help.
Location
Sintra
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Jason_e
Feb 5, 2025
Diogo is the best! - Diogo was amazing. He was so detailed in his description of everything. The trip was very well planned and we saw everything we wanted to see in Sintra. I highly recommend booking this trip. For just a few extra Euros per person we were able to take a private tour instead of joining a big group.
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Juliacg6487zb
Jan 7, 2025
A special day! - The tour was amazing from start to finish. We had a personalized receptivity, went to pick us up at the hotel with the super clean car, with bottles of mineral water at our disposal, chair for my daughter, during the journey we felt the dominance of the guide Diogo both with the history of Lisbon to Sintra, as well as with every detail of the areas visited. He adapted the tour according to our profile and the day was perfect. I super recommend. We had a day immersed in history.
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D7481rlgregm
Jan 7, 2025
Templars and Freemasons - If you are interested in the Templar history and their connection with the Freemasons then this is the tour for you. The guide was very well versed in Templar history and took us to relevant sites in Sintra and Tomar. We saw many artifacts in the sites and discussed the connection to Freemasonry beginning in 1307, and the two organizations subsequent relationships.
I am a retired military officer and the guide also highlighted the geographic positioning of castles across the country as a defense in depth scheme. This was also quite interesting.
The trip also included a stop at an excellent restaurant in Sintra.
All-in-all this is an excellent presentation of history delivered by an impeccable tour company. Enjoy yourselves and soak in the incredible history of the Knights Templar and the Freemasons!!!
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Craig_m
Nov 18, 2024
Sintra Guided Experience - Amazing day visiting Sintra and seeing the iconic Pena Palace and Moors Castle sites. Our guide Diogo was wonderful - from pick up at the hotel and drop off. He walked us through all the sites and gave details on history, events and relevancy. Highly recommend this tour.
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_vemm2024
Oct 17, 2024
Incredible tour I recommend the experience! - I loved the experience. It is clear the high knowledge of the Guide throughout the whole journey and in all the history of Portugal in the smallest details, which makes the visit become incredible.
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Kaitlyn_d
Oct 9, 2024
Amazing tour! - The trip with Diogo was great! He helped us plan the day based on what our must see sights were and was so knowledgeable about Portuguese history. The service was excellent- he provided plenty of waters in the car, recommendations for lunch, and advice for the rest of our trip! We would absolutely book a tour with Diogo again
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Malika
Oct 1, 2024
Great day seeing much beauty - Diogo was friendly and knowledgeable the entire day! He picked us up from our AirBnB in Lisbon and we spent the day adventuring. He curated the tour as the day went on to allow more time in the gardens as this felt more enjoyable with less people around. The outside of Pena is gorgeous and he knew so much in history about the palaces. He supplied water bottles in the car and checked with us on timing of when to eat and took breaks with us when we needed them from all the walking.
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Coastal16257066155
Oct 1, 2024
Regalaria/Pena Palace/Cabo da Roca - We had a wonderful day/tour with Diogo. He started the day with the pastry of Sintra (pillow of Sintra) and then headed to the Regalaira which was awesome. We then toured the gardens of Pena Palace and then the Palace itself. We ended the day at the most western point in Europe, Cabo da Roca. It was a spectacular day and we will be hiring Diogo again!
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Mindbent24
Sep 30, 2024
An amazing tour experience! - Diogo was so good! His knowledge of the area/history is impressive and he was extremely nice and comfortable to be around. He also was a safe driver which is always reassuring. He brought us to some beautiful places and also gave us great food recommendations. Without a doubt would recommend Outing Portugal and more specifically, Diogo, for your next adventure!
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Christina_j
Jul 7, 2024
Loved the tour - We had an excellent tour guide, Diogo, who made our trip to Sintra so much more meaningful. We learned of the history of the castle and palace as we were touring. Diogo let us take our time in each of the locations. I highly recommend taking the tour vs going on your own.
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