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Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon

Operator: Fantastic Ride · listed in Private Sintra tours, Half-day Sintra tours

Palácio da Pena
Palácio da Pena
Our takeRoman Antonov, editor

The single option is a 4-to-5-hour private ride from €32 per person for a party of 1 to 8: a drive past the main sights with one stop, Pena or the Moorish Castle, depending on the queue. Tickets are extra.

Pickup from 09:00 to 14:00 in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais. Bring a passport. Dress code is smart casual.

Before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Dress code is smart casual

Itinerary, stop by stop

  1. Castelo dos Mouros30 minentry not included
  2. Park and National Palace of Pena120 minentry not included
  3. Centro Historico de Sintra60 min
What the operator writes about each stop
  1. Castelo dos Mouros

    Moorish Castle – Sintra Monuments Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century. After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim. In the romantic period, in 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who wooded the surrounding areas, and gave a new dignity to the ancient medieval ruins. Noteworthy is the Moorish Cistern inside and the so-called Royal Tower. Located about 3.5 km from the historic center of Sintra.

  2. Park and National Palace of Pena

    Park and National Palace of Pena Museums and Palaces Pena National Palace Visit the fantastic Pena Palace exponent of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal. Set on the top of Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of a former monastery. Built by D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married Queen Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and surrounding lands to build a summer palace for the royal family. A restaurant has been installed in one of the palace wings, with a terrace offering a beautiful panoramic view over the Sintra Mountains and the coast.

  3. Centro Historico de Sintra

    Historic Center Sintra village from the municipal heritage to the world heritage, properly classified by UNESCO, visit the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, many buildings and remains of various periods and cultural movements remain.

Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • All insurance included
  • Transport by private vehicle

Paid separately

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets

Meeting point, pickup and return

Hotel pickup included, departure at 09:00 or 10:00 or 11:00 or 12:00 or 13:00 or 14:00. 491 pickup points listed.

We seek our customers throughout the Lisbon region (Sintra and Cascais). We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.

Schedule and cancellation

Usual timetable: daily, at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00. Check your date when you book.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before departure
  • 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before departure

Cancelled for bad weather: another date or a full refund.

Ratings by source

Averages and review counts, as shown on Viator on 15 September 2026
SourceAverageReviews
Viator4.7255
Tripadvisor4.740

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From the operator

In Fantastic Ride's own words, from the listing.

A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, from where you can find historical vestiges of the Bronze Age to the deviant seasons of the History of Portugal.

*Please note:

An half day tour does not offer the same itinerary experience as a full day;

A 4/5 hour route includes driving through the main city attractions, with only one stop allowed, depending on the waiting queue.

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Roman Antonov, editor

I live in Cascais, twenty minutes from Sintra, and I love the place. Every figure on this page comes from the operator's own listing, read on 15 September 2026; the argument for or against the tour is mine.

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