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Sintra Tour: History, Nature, and Cuisine
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43 Ratings
Sintra
Experience the highlights of Sintra and uncover hidden gems with our professional guides. Discover unknown sites and unique experiences with our passionate team.
Experience the highlights of Sintra and uncover hidden gems with our professional guides. Discover unknown sites and unique experiences with our passionate team.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Quinta da Regaleira - A renowned monument rich in mysticism and symbolism.
- Seteais - Seteais is a neoclassical palace situated in Sintra, functioning as a luxury hotel known as the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais Hotel. This palace is a national landmark and is part of the UNESCO Cultural Landscape of Sintra World Heritage Site.
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- Quinta da Regaleira - A renowned monument rich in mysticism and symbolism.
- Seteais - Seteais is a neoclassical palace situated in Sintra, functioning as a luxury hotel known as the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais Hotel. This palace is a national landmark and is part of the UNESCO Cultural Landscape of Sintra World Heritage Site.
- Parque e Palacio de Monserrate - Monserrate Palace is truly unique, not only for its beauty but also for its remarkable surroundings, featuring some of the most stunning trees and plants found in Sintra or anywhere else in Portugal. The palace management has introduced a sustainable method for visitors to travel from the garden entrance to the Palace, catering to those who are tired or have mobility challenges.
- Azenhas do Mar - Even before “Portugal” existed, the Colares region was a hub of human activity and settlement. Colares is a civil parish along the coast of Sintra, home to one of Portugal’s most picturesque villages and offering a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Praia das Macas - Here, with a stunning view of the Atlantic, visitors can savor local cuisine at one of the specially selected restaurants.
- Farol do cabo da Roca - Visit Roca Cape, the westernmost point of continental Europe.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Guided Visit inside the Palaces
- Ticket to 2 Palaces Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Private Tour
- Guided Visit inside the Palaces
- Ticket to 2 Palaces Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour offers a complete experience with history, nature, cuisine, and entertainment.
Pick-up at 9:00 AM from your hotel.
- Head towards Sintra (a 40-minute drive). The first stop is Quinta da Regaleira (1-hour visit). The guide will share historical insights about the monument before the tour begins.
- Next, visit Monserrate Palace (1-hour guided…
This tour offers a complete experience with history, nature, cuisine, and entertainment.
Pick-up at 9:00 AM from your hotel.
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Head towards Sintra (a 40-minute drive). The first stop is Quinta da Regaleira (1-hour visit). The guide will share historical insights about the monument before the tour begins.
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Next, visit Monserrate Palace (1-hour guided tour), featuring the most diverse garden in Portugal. This stunning Oriental-style palace combines revivalist elements, Moorish architecture, and Neo-Gothic design.
(Lunch Break - Included) (1 hour)
Enjoy the opportunity to savor the flavors of the Sintra coast and sample traditional Portuguese dishes at local restaurants.
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Explore the iconic whitewashed houses perched on a cliff, offering spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. (15/20-minute stop)
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Visit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, providing a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. (15/20-minute stop)
Return to the pick-up location
Drop-off around 5:00 PM
Location
Quinta da Regaleira
Rua Barbosa do Bocage,
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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(43 Ratings)
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Explore65043278343
Jul 8, 2025
Do not miss out! - Absolutely wonderful experience and John (João) was an amazing guide throughout! He truly exceeded all of our expectations and could not imagine we would have seen or enjoyed Sintra anywhere near as much by ourselves. Was worth every cent and more!
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Susanne
Jun 21, 2025
Stunning, informative, customized trip to Sintra - Thanks to Bruno we had a handcrafted visit to Sintra that met our needs and exceeded expectations. We visited Pena palace which is incredible, Monserrat palace which was a place to breathe in nature’s beauty and experience an elegant warm “home is your palace”. We also visited Mafra monastery and some secret views in apple beach. Everything was breathtaking, Bruno was super informative and friendly.
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52eriky
May 21, 2025
Bruno does Sintra justice - The reviews are correct. Bruno is the best! Packed with history, some light hiking, palaces, amazing views, beautiful gardens, and a tour guide who provided the best experience of our time in Lisbon. He even debones fish! Thank you Bruno for a wonderful visit and great conversation; we learned so much! You are truly a free thinker and worldly soul.
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Maps44674576354
Apr 28, 2025
Very helpful and unexpected places - The guides are locals with historical knowledge and enthusiasm, with whom you will get to the most beautiful unexpected places, which you will not easily find as a tourist. They think along with the needs of the company, are very helpful and pleasant to deal with. We had a great day! Thank you Bruno, Joāo and Ana!!
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O6619usluc
Mar 10, 2025
Wonderful day! - I’m someone who loves to travel and do tours in the cities I visit, so I always do a lot of research before I go. When I planned my trip to Sintra, I knew that although Quinta da Regaleira is incredible, it tends to be very crowded, and I wanted to avoid that. After reading several reviews, I decided to visit Pena Palace and Monserrate Palace, and what a fantastic choice it was! It was an amazing experience that I highly recommend!
The tour was excellent. The team at Portugal Unknown Tours was always helpful, taking care of the ticket purchases for us, which allowed us to relax and not worry about anything. There was always excellent communication with everyone, which made me feel super at ease throughout the day. Our guide, José, was absolutely amazing! He gave us the best suggestions, explained everything with great dedication, and even accompanied us on the visits to the monuments, which was a great "plus" for us.
In the afternoon, we visited the beaches in the area and had the chance to enjoy a delicious fish lunch, which was absolutely amazing! We also visited the westernmost point of Europe and ended the day with a relaxing walk through the historic center of Cascais.
I highly recommend this tour with Portugal Unknown Tours! Thank you for such a wonderful day! See you soon!
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607iaraf
Dec 21, 2024
João Lopes is the biggest - We made the tour with João Lopes. Personalized treatment, impeccable communication. We'd do it all again! Thank you so much!
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Pamela_g
Nov 25, 2024
Amazing - This was an amazing tour. José was extremely knowledgeable about the area and so kind and thoughtful. We learned about the history and saw many awesome vistas. He brought us to an awesome little restaurant/bakery for lunch (not included). The tour company was Portugal Unknown, and I highly recommend this tour. I can’t say enough about how wonderful the experience was.
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Joeanderin_james
Oct 24, 2024
Amazing tour with our guide Joao! - We absolutely LOVED this tour! Our guide Joao picked us up from our hotel in Lisbon and gave us an incredible, personal tour of the Palace at Sintra and Regaleira. He was so kind, friendly and patient. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of these sites, which as a history lover I greatly appreciated! You cannot go wrong booking this tour with Joao....it will be an unforgettable day!
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Jennifer_d
Oct 18, 2024
UNFORGETTABLE day in Sintra!!!!! - Unforgettable Day in Sintra, Thanks to Goncalo….our incredible tour guide!!!
We had the most amazing day in Sintra, and it was all thanks to “G”
From the moment we met, it was clear that he was passionate about making our experience truly special. His knowledge of the history, architecture, and hidden gems of Sintra was impressive, but it was his warmth and genuine care that really set the day apart.
Not only did he show us the famous sights like Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Cabo de Roca, and Quinta da Regaleira, he also shared personal stories and local insights that made the whole experience come to life.
He took the time to customize the tour based on our interests and made sure we felt comfortable every step of the way!
We enjoyed a FABULOUS lunch with him as well….usually the guides just take you to a restaurant for you to enjoy but we wanted him to join us!
His sense of humor, kindness, and attention to detail made us feel like we were traveling with a friend, not just a guide. It’s rare to meet someone who goes above and beyond like this, and we will always remember our day in Sintra because of Goncalo!
If you’re visiting the area, I can’t recommend him enough ….you’ll have an unforgettable experience!
We adored you “G” and look forward to seeing you (and Rita) again soon!!!
❤️Craig and Jen
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Camper18803972151
Sep 25, 2024
Loved this team and tour! - We had a fabulous experience with this team who went above and beyond for our half day private tour in Sintra! Even when Bruno had a vehicle issue before our tour he had notified us, Bruno had José and João ready to complete our tour! They even figured out the parking for our rental car in Sintra. They were fantastic and knowledgeable and even customized our tour at Regalia in the fly. Highly highly recommend!!!
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