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Pena Palace with its distinctive yellow and red architecture, a prominent tower, and a dome. 1
Pena Palace with its distinctive yellow and red architecture, surrounded by lush greenery. 2
A yellow castle with a dome and red towers, surrounded by trees. 3
A historic building with yellow and purple walls, a dome, and a tower. 4
A stone archway with a pathway leading through it. 5

Lisbon: Sintra Half-Day Guided Tour with Pena Palace Tickets

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,980 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the best-kept secrets of this charming village with local guides who know Sintra like no one else. Visit stunning landmarks, breathtaking viewpoints, and historic monuments. Taste traditional pastries, sip the famous cherry liqueur, and immerse yourself in the unique essence of the region.

With carefully selected stops, discover not only Sintra’s highlights but also hidden gems in its surroundings. Every moment is enriched with fascinating stories, cultural insights, and unforgettable scenery.

Explore the iconic Pena Palace and its vast park with the Essential Ticket, including access to the palace interior and surrounding park. Ranked among Portugal’s top attractions and part of the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Sintra, this extraordinary monument is where history meets fantasy. Let yourself be captivated by its colorful architecture, hidden corners, and breathtaking views.

Discover Sintra’s highlights, hidden gems, and the iconic Pena Palace in a small group.

Activity location

  • Fonte da Sabuga
    • 23 Rua Marechal Saldanha
    • 2710-631, Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hard Rock Cafe | Lisbon
    • 2 Avenida da Liberdade
    • 1250-144, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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SHARED W/ PENA PALACE TICKET

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

WITH PENA PALACE TICKET: Includes the Essential Ticket to Pena Palace and Park.
SMALL GROUP TOUR
Duration: 5 hours

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 6,979.62 x 1 AdultP 6,979.62
Total
Price is P 6,979.62
Until Sun, Jul 5

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide accompanying you throughout the experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (up to 8 people per vehicle).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pena Palace Essential Ticket (Palace Interior and Park Entry) included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All insurance included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Ticket to Quinta da Regaleira

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitable for all types of travellers.
  • Ideal to avoid lines and unnecessary waiting.
  • SMALL GROUP: Includes the Essential Ticket to Pena Palace, with access to the palace interior and park. An expert local guide will accompany the group throughout the experience, sharing historical context, local insights, and practical assistance. Please note that the visit inside Pena Palace is self-guided. This small-group tour follows a fixed itinerary and does not include a visit or stop at Quinta da Regaleira.
  • NOTE: May be conducted bilingually (English and Spanish), depending on the composition of the group.
  • Child and baby seats are mandatory for children aged 0 to 11. These are available upon request if the child’s age is provided at the time of booking.
  • For larger bookings, the group is smoothly split across multiple vehicles, ensuring comfort, flexibility, and a personalized experience

Activity itinerary

Sintra Mountains (Pass by)

Pass through the breathtaking Serra de Sintra, also known as the Sintra Mountains, a protected natural landscape near Lisbon known for its green hills, dramatic valleys, ancient rock formations, and unique blend of nature, history, and legend.

Fonte da Sabuga

  • 15m
Hidden near Sintra’s historic center, the Sabuga Fountain is a quiet 17th-century spot known for its fresh, mineral-rich water and local traditions. Long associated with legends of healing and wellbeing, this peaceful fountain offers a charming pause along the route and a glimpse into Sintra’s cultural heritage.

Castelo dos Mouros (Pass by)

From the mountain road, enjoy a distant view of the Moorish Castle, an ancient fortress whose stone walls stretch across the hills of Sintra. We do not visit the castle or stop at its entrance, but this scenic viewpoint offers a great opportunity to admire its impressive silhouette and understand its historical role in the region.

Park and National Palace of Pena

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Pena Palace, Sintra’s most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Essential Ticket is included and grants access to the palace interior and surrounding park. Your guide will share historical context throughout the park and terraces, while the palace interior visit is self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

Centro Historico de Sintra

  • 45m
Enjoy a walking stop in Sintra’s historic center, with time to explore its charming streets, traditional shops, and emblematic squares. This stop offers a relaxed opportunity to experience the village atmosphere, taste local sweets, try a traditional ginjinha, and browse Portuguese artisan shops.

Casa Piriquita

  • 15m
During your free time in Sintra’s historic center, you may visit Piriquita, a famous pastry shop founded in 1862 and known for traditional local sweets such as travesseiros and queijadas. This stop is optional, and any food or drinks are not included in the tour price.

Sintra National Palace (Pass by)

See the National Palace of Sintra from the outside, an iconic royal landmark in the heart of the historic center, known for its two distinctive conical chimneys. This is an exterior stop only; interior visit and tickets are not included.

Location

Activity location

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    Fonte da Sabuga
    • 23 Rua Marechal Saldanha
    • 2710-631, Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hard Rock Cafe | Lisbon
    • 2 Avenida da Liberdade
    • 1250-144, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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