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Private Experience Tour, Highlights of Sintra & Lisbon

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Pena Palace, last royal palace in Portugal
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Sintra National Palace
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Overview

This is for your group only, a fantastic day tour, combining the highlights of Sintra and Lisbon. Visit the gardens of Pena Palace and then explore old Sintra, then back in Lisbon, with lunch in Belém. We will take through the highlights of Lisbon.
Learn about history, enjoy the old medieval streets, taste the local pastry and go for great pictures by the sea. We will bring a bit of our history whilst giving you good insights about the way we live, our food, and all you want to know.

• Private group (up to 7) - Pickup & Drop-off
• Pena Palace - gardens and exterior
• Sintra old town, option National Palace*
• Guincho beach
• Belém
• Praça Comércio
• Lisbon Cathedral

Visit unique monuments, as our experienced guides take you to UNESCO sites and, to the amazing medieval town of Sintra. Then, after the view of Guincho, have lunch in Belém and end up with wonderful views of Lisbon, before we take you back, at the end of the afternoon (16h30 - 17h).

*Monuments tickets not included

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Pick-up & Drop-off at your hotel
  • Guided tour at outside of monuments
  • Lunch Excludes Food & Drinks
  • Entry tickets for monuments
  • We will visit the exterior and gardens of Pena Palace, see architecture but not go inside
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup around 7h50 (at city centre hotels) - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk up to 10 min to a nearby meeting-point. If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (available from the list). Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.

What To Expect

Park and National Palace of Pena

Pena Palace is a one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in europe. Being is the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II - the king-artist - fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights.”. An unforgettable experience.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centro Historico de Sintra

Enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry "Travesseiro". You might also want to visit the National Palace of Sintra, one of the most important palaces during middle age. Several monarchs used it until the end of the Monarchy, in 1910. You will "feel" the many generations which lived in this amazing monument, particularly during the discoveries where it was where significant decisions were made to discover Africa, Brazil and sea route to India. It presents characteristics of medieval, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and Romantic architecture. It has the largest collection of Mudejar tiles in Portugal.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guincho Beach

Breathtaking views at Guincho beach, with privileged view over the westernmost point of continental Europe. After your Sintra's visit, you will stop here to take pictures and relax.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Belem

Belém is one of the most beautiful areas of Lisbon. Famous for its amazing monuments that celebrate the discoveries in Europe of the 15th century, it became one of the most amazing neighborhoods - with lovely views, ideal for a nice family lunch.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

The Jeronimos monastery construction started in 1501 and took almost 100 years to be built. It is an amazing example of Portuguese late gothic - manueline architecture. Being a symbol of the Portuguese discoveries of the 16th century, and particularly the arrival of Vasco da Gama to India, it was the prayer site of departure point to the amazing adventures across the Atlantic. You will stop to take pictures and then continue to Lisbon
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Belém Tower

Belém tower is one of the most important symbols of the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe. An impressive manueline fortification, with over 500 years old. Served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arco do Triunfo

Rua Augusta Arch is a memorial arch-like, historical building at Praça do Comércio, representing a door to Lisbon, and commemorating the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. This was the place of several relevant historical moments. We will stop for a quick overview and continue to our last stop.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon Cathedral

The Lisbon Cathedral (or simply Sé de Lisboa), was built from 1147 and is the oldest church in the city. You will see an impressive example of a Roman Catholic cathedral, almost 1.000 years old. A last stop for photos, explanation and drop-off
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • LGBTIQ+ friendly
  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit, particularly the Pena Palace, which is 20min walk up on a hill
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Experience Tour, Highlights of Sintra & Lisbon?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Experience Tour, Highlights of Sintra & Lisbon?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • WiFi on board.
  • Pick-up & Drop-off at your hotel.
  • Guided tour at outside of monuments.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. Excludes Food & Drinks.
  • Entry tickets for monuments.
  • We will visit the exterior and gardens of Pena Palace, see architecture but not go inside.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Experience Tour, Highlights of Sintra & Lisbon is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Sintra has beautiful, though old and winding roads. Please come prepared in case you suffer from motion sickness
  • LGBTIQ+ friendly
  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit, particularly the Pena Palace, which is 20min walk up on a hill
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Experience Tour, Highlights of Sintra & Lisbon will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • WiFi on board
  • Pick-up & Drop-off at your hotel
  • Guided tour at outside of monuments
  • LunchExcludes Food & Drinks
  • Entry tickets for monuments
  • We will visit the exterior and gardens of Pena Palace, see architecture but not go inside

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Sintra has beautiful, though old and winding roads. Please come prepared in case you suffer from motion sickness
  • LGBTIQ+ friendly
  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit, particularly the Pena Palace, which is 20min walk up on a hill
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Good to avoid queues

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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