Once a hot-spot destination for Portuguese royalty and other famous figures—Lord Byron called it a "glorious Eden"—Sintra is widely acclaimed as one of the country's most beautiful locales. Its gardens, tiled villas, colorful palaces, and neo-Gothic structures are all surrounded by verdant hills rolling toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Danilo was a wonderful guide, entertaining and informative! He definitely is passionate about Sintra, and Portugal, and that’s matched by his knowledge of sites and the area! Clean & comfortable car, very safe driver! Our group of four was so pleased that we took this tour option!
Had a great 1/2 day tour with Margarida to see Sintra and Monserrate Park. We didn’t go our first time in Sintra because the line to get into Sintra was too long. Suggest buying your entrance pass online or at the entrance which gets you only into the grounds not inside palace which is where all the waiting takes place. Good driver, clean car and very knowledgeable.
Bruno did an excellent job as guide but we found Sintra distinctly underwhelming, Pena Palace small and slightly grubby with huge queues which you have to follow just to get out, the highlight was Cascais, fresh clean vibrant with a great choice of excellent restaurants. We enjoyed the day but due a lot to Brunos enthusiasm. Note also we were the last couple to be picked up and seats had almost run out in the minibus so we had to sit separately which also spoiled the day a little.
We booked this tour at the last minute after seeing the hills in Sintra! But Wemerson made it super unique and magical. His knowledge, sense of humor, and details made the tour spectacular!
The Tuk Tuk was clean and comfortable!
Highly re!
Pedro was an incredible host and made our day one to remember. His Tuk Tuk was clean, safe and well appointed with blankets and water for us. He gave us what we were looking for and a little bit more as we wandered through Sintra and the surrounding area and over to Cabo de Roca.
I strongly recommend this tour. Lukas was a wonderful tour guide. I’m hoping to go on more tours with him in the future. Sintra is such a lovely place. He knew a lot about the city and the palace.
It’s an activity to some walk a little bit hard for those with difficulty to walk. Remember that is you go down then you have to return up. We love to visit the places this tour offer. Cascais, Regalería, Sintra. Thank You Francisco for make this experience unforgettable to us
Our guide, Pedro, was amazing and accommodating. He taught us a lot about Portugal and the history of Pena castle and Sintra. Perfect day trip with kiddos, he even came prepared with a car seat.
Diogo was one of the best guides I have encountered on a Viator booking. First he is very courteous, on-time, and accommodating to all guests in the group. His information is great, He made sure we all could get the most out of each part of the itinerary and did so with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. While Sintra was quite foggy and misty the experience was enjoyable. As a note there are some steep uphill walks to get to the palace and one should be aware of this.
This is an awesome tour. The guide was on time to pick us up from our hotel, he was very knowledgeable about all things Sintra and Portugal overall and we learned a lot. The history, the he palaces and the landscape are beautiful. The tour was very organized so we saw a lot and we never felt rushed. Lunch at a little local seafood restaurant was delightful and a much needed break, as there is a lot of walking involved, got my steps in,
Great pilot. A little hazy but the pilot flew lower to allow us to see well. I recommend the longer flight. We decided to request and additional 15 minutes for the total of one hour. Sintra and beach were most interesting.
Perfect private tour allowing us to pick and choose where to visit around the area. We were able to spend time in Cascais and Sintra and have a private guided tour through Pena Palace. The skip the line ticket bought in advance was so needed as the line was long and it was crowded. It was truly a history lesson through architecture and culture appreciation. Miguel was great!
People Also AskQ:What is the best way to see Sintra?
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Day tours from Lisbon that include transport are the best way to visit. These save you the hassle of taking public transport and let you soak up the scenery as you're transported between spaced-out sights. Tours typically cover all of the top tourist attractions, and include entry tickets and a tour guide.
Q:Can you go to Sintra without a tour?
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Yes, but the trip does involve quite a lot of organization—you'll need to buy Sintra tickets for each attraction in separate time slots, as well as arrange train, bus, and taxis to get to and around the area.
Q:What is the best day to go to Sintra?
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The best days to visit Sintra are Tuesday or Wednesday. Visiting on either of these days helps you avoid the brunt of the crowds, as most people visit Lisbon as part of a long weekend, between Thursday and Monday. The winter months—from November through January—also see fewer people at each of Sintra’s attractions.
Q:Is Sintra a walkable city?
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Yes, the UNESCO-listed center is small and compact, which makes it easy to navigate on foot—Sintra National Palace is also right in the center and Quinta da Regaleira is a 10-minute walk. However, Pena National Palace and Castle of the Moors—are around 30 minutes' walk from the center via steep routes.
Q:What are the best tours in Sintra?
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The best tours in Sintra take you to the town's most popular attractions and save you the hassle of driving or taking the train. Tours typically cover the UNESCO-listed historic center, National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Pena National Palace, and the Castle of the Moors, as well as the seaside town of Cascais and Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point.
Q:Can you visit Sintra in half a day?
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Yes, but you might not get to spend much time at each attraction. If you're short on time, avoid having to wait for the trains by opting for a tour with private transport and book skip-the-line admission tickets, so you don't waste time waiting.
