Sintra Historical Tour: Discover Ancient Treasures

Embark on a private Sintra half-day tour and explore Portugal’s historical treasure. Discover vestiges from the Bronze Age to the captivating moments in Portuguese history. Limited stops, but a memorable journey awaits!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish Castle – Sintra Monuments Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century. After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets
Additional Information

Walking through Sintra is like journeying through time, where you’ll stumble upon remains from the Bronze Age to various epochs of Portugal’s history. *Important to remember: A half-day tour won’t provide the same comprehensive experience as a full-day tour; A 4/5 hour itinerary involves driving past the main city sights, with only one halt permitted,…

Location
Castelo dos Mouros
Estrada da Pena, Parque de Monserrate
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jane_c
Sep 1, 2025
The best way to see... - The best way to see Sintra if you have limited time. Our guide was prompt and informative. We were able to visit Peña Palace and Quinta da Regalia and see a little bit of the town within 5 hours. We highly recommend this tour!
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Scott_f
Aug 30, 2025
Sintra - Francisco was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about Portugal history. He drops you where you need to go but does not accompany you while touring.
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Richard
Aug 29, 2025
A great day for our family! - Jeorge (our guide) was amazing and he really gave his all to make the day great for us. He gave us rekommendations and told us interesting stories everywhere er went throughout the day.
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Alyssa_s
Aug 26, 2025
We had a wonderful time... - We had a wonderful time touring Sintra and the Palace. Our guide Francisco was so helpful and explained everything in great detail. We appreciated the many recommendations in Sintra and upon our return to Lisbon.
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David_s
Aug 24, 2025
Great hall day tour! - The half day tour to Sinatra/Pena Palace was great. Miguel was a wonderful guide! We would highly recommend this tour!
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Sunita_s
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing tour - Francisco was absolutely amazing! He gave us a perfect walking tour of Sintra while also giving us enough free time to enjoy it ourselves and have a fantastic lunch at a place he recommended. We ran a little late and he was so accommodating. Thanks Francisco for a wonderful day!
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Donna_w
Aug 16, 2025
Alternate itinerary success! - We had to change our itinerary due to the fire safety restrictions, but the alternate sites were wonderfully educational and amazing. Our guide, George, was so personable and informative; he really made the excursion special for us!
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Lisasnorby
Jul 25, 2025
Easy way to see Sintra - The tour is basically a driver that waits while you visit Sintra and Pena Palace. Jorge was very helpful, knowledgeable and even bought us some local pastries!
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Bruce_m
Jul 25, 2025
Fantastic Guide of Lisbon - Outstanding guide. She was professional, knowledgable, personable, fun, knows her history - -delightful!!,
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Robert_m
Jul 19, 2025
Miguel our guide was a... - Miguel our guide was a wealth of information, courteous and overall nice guy. The entire tour was well worth the money.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).