Our private tour of Sintra begins in front of the Sintra City Hall, the perfect starting point to step back in time and discover the rich history of one of Portugal’s most fascinating towns ✨. From here, we’ll enjoy a pleasant walk through the historic center, surrounded by charming streets and centuries-old architecture.

️ We’ll then head toward the iconic National Palace of Sintra, a true symbol of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage landmark. As we admire its exterior, one detail immediately stands out: the famous conical chimneys, unique in Portugal . The palace’s decorative window frames and architectural details further reveal its royal past and distinctive character.

Our next stop brings us to another exceptional monument: the elegant Seteais Palace. Its impressive stone arch welcomes us at the main entrance, where we’ll examine the inscription on its frontispiece to uncover fascinating clues about Sintra’s aristocratic and historical legacy ✨.

Sintra is not only about palaces and history — it is also a delight for food lovers! Along the way, we’ll pass by some of the city’s most renowned traditional pastry shops, famous for their delicious Sintra queijadas, a local sweet that has been enjoyed for generations .

We’ll conclude this private tour by admiring the enchanting Pena Palace from a scenic viewpoint. From a distance, your guide will share curious facts and stories about this colorful “storybook castle”, perched high above the hills . Those who wish will then have the opportunity to visit it independently after the guided walk.