Private Half Day Tour To Sintra
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Lisbon, Portugal
4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
Visit a place with magic and according to many, the most romantic place in Portugal. Let yourself fall in love with Sintra!
When booking this Half Day Tour, please note that it is only 4 hours from the hotel until you return to your departure place, so you can only choose to visit one of Sintra's most noteworthy sights plus the Vila Center.
Please note that tickets for site visits payable are not included;
If you prefer, you can opt for a panoramic visit, visiting more places without visiting any monument and strolling in the Center of the Village, the option is yours!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/escort
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tickets at the places to visit
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Pick-up and Drop-off at your address in the city of Lisbon, if you are outside the cityof Lisbon you will have added costs of the transfer or else you will find a meetingpoint in Lisbon
What To Expect
Centro Historico de Sintra
A magical place to meet!A beautiful town at the foot of the mountain range of the same name, its unique characteristics have led UNESCO to classify it as a World heritage site. It was even necessary to create a special category for the purpose - that of "cultural landscape" - taking into account its natural riches as well as the historic buildings in the town and mountains. Endowed with luxuriant vegetation, the mountains are part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.From early times Sintra has been the place of choice for the settlement of various peoples who have passed through the Iberian Peninsula and left traces of their presence, which are now displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Odrinhas, in the outskirts of the town.In the 12th century, Dom Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, captured the Moorish Castle, and his successors later built their holiday residence. Their physiognomy is marked by the two enormous conical chimneys built in the Middle Ages.Much appreciated by kings and nobles as a country resort, and praised by writers and poets like (inevitably) Lord Byron who called it "glorious Eden", Sintra has a wealth of cottages and manor houses, some of which now provide accommodation in the form of country-house tourism.The palaces, too, are outstanding, such as the Pena Palace, built in the Romantic period on one of the mountain peaks, and the 18th century Palace of Seteais, now converted into an elegant hotel, and the Palace of Monserrate, famous for its beautiful gardens with their exotic species that are unique in the country.Sintra's confectionery deserves a special mention, particularly the travesseiros (puff pastes stuffed with a sweet eggy mixture) and the famous cheese-cakes, which according to ancient documents were already being made in the 12th century, and were part of the rent payments.Near Sintra are the beaches (das Maças, Praia Grande, Praia da Adraga), Cabo da Roca (the westernmost point of mainland Europe), Colares (after which a demarcated wine-growing region is named), and the picturesque village of Azenhas do Mar, inset in a cliff.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Park and National Palace of Pena
The Pena National Palace, popularly referred to only as Pena Palace or Pena Castle, is located in the village of Sintra, parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, municipality of Sintra, in the Lisbon district of Portugal. It represents one of the main expressions of 19th century architectural Romanticism in the world, constituting the first palace of this style in Europe, built about 30 years before the Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria.On July 7, 2007 was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.The palace is open for sightseeing, in 2013 had 755 735 visitors which makes it the most visited monumental palace in the country that year.The Pena Palace was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Castelo dos Mouros (Pass By)
Sintra Castle, popularly known as the Moorish Castle, is located in the village of Sintra, parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, municipality of Sintra, in the Lisbon district of Portugal.Raised on a rocky massif, isolated on one of the summits of the Sintra mountain range, in Extremadura, from the top of its walls, a privileged view of all its rural surroundings extends to the Atlantic Ocean.
Sintra National Palace
The Sintra National Palace, also known as Vila Palace, is located in the parish of São Martinho, in the village of Sintra, Lisbon District, in Portugal.It was one of the Royal Palaces and today is owned by the Portuguese State, which uses it for tourist and cultural purposes. Urban construction began in the 15th century, although an old building from the Muslim era was used.It features features of medieval, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and romantic architecture. It is considered an example of organic architecture, a set of bodies apparently separated, but which are part of a whole articulated with each other, through courtyards, stairs, corridors and galleries.The Palace was used by the Portuguese Royal Family practically until the end of the Monarchy, in 1910. It was here that D. Manuel received the news of the discovery of Brazil, it was here that D. Afonso V was born and died, it was here that D. was imprisoned. Alfonso VI, it was here that D. João II was made king.In 2008 it was the most visited palace in Portugal with 408 712 visitors.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Quinta da Regaleira
Palacio da Regaleira is the main building and the most common name of the Quinta da Regaleira palace. It is also called Monteiro dos Mmillas Palace, a name associated with the nickname of its first owner was Antonio Augusto who was distinguished by King Dom Carlos I on August 16, 1904 as Baron de Almeida.The palace is located on the hillside and a short distance from the historic center of Sintra and has been classified as a Public Interest since 2002. It is also an integral part of Sintra's cultural landscape, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.António Augusto, by the trait of Italian architect Luigi Manini, gives the 4-hectare farmhouse the palace, surrounded by lush gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, places that conceal alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucianism. cross. It models the space in mixed strokes that evoke the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architecture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Day Tour To Sintra?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-14365P43
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Day Tour To Sintra?
A:Apr 2025
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).
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What's included in the price?
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Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private tour.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Driver/escort.
The following is NOT included:
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Tickets at the places to visit.
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What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
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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
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Private Half Day Tour To Sintra is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 Half Day Tour To Sintra 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/escort
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tickets at the places to visit
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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