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Sintra and Cascais Private Sightseeing Tour

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This private tour of historical Sintra provides the opportunity to see its beautiful architecture and surroundings. With your private guide, make stops to see important attractions like Pena Palace (any entrance fees are at your own expense), and explore places that aren’t typically part of the tourist itinerary. Admire views of the natural beauty of the area, and pass through the coastal village of Cascais. Perhaps enjoy a tasting of traditional pastries, if you wish. After Sintra and Cascais, you’ll also see some other historical locations and neighborhoods around Lisbon. This private tour is designed to be a full-day outing but the duration can be shortened, if you prefer. Feel free to let your tour guide know what you’re interested in, and the itinerary can be tailored to your interests.

Overview

This private tour of historical Sintra provides the opportunity to see its beautiful architecture and surroundings. With your private guide, make stops to see important attractions like Pena Palace (any entrance fees are at your own expense), and explore places that aren’t typically part of the tourist itinerary.

Admire views of the natural beauty of the area, and pass through the coastal village of Cascais. Perhaps enjoy a tasting of traditional pastries, if you wish. After Sintra and Cascais, you’ll also see some other historical locations and neighborhoods around Lisbon.

This private tour is designed to be a full-day outing but the duration can be shortened, if you prefer. Feel free to let your tour guide know what you’re interested in, and the itinerary can be tailored to your interests.

Itinerary

  • Praca Marques De Pombal

    You will meet your guide in front of the HF Fenix Hotel at the Marques de Pombal Square, and start you rtour.

    5 minutes
  • Sintra

    Driving to Sintra you will discover it´s history and most importantly, the natural park, that was all planted by hand centuries ago.

    30 minutes
  • Park and National Palace of Pena

    Reaching the top of the Sintra Mountain range, you will explore the Pena Palace with your private guide.This palace was internationally elected as the most beautiful palace of Europa, and is one of the best examples of 19th-century Romantic revivalism in Portugal.

    Your guide will accompany you inside of the monuments and locations for historic explanations.

    2 hours
  • Cabo da Roca

    As you are in Sintra, you cannot miss the chance to visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca.

    It´s around 140 meters above the sea, making it a very nice location for a panoramic view over Sintra´s Mountain range and the coast, making it worth the visit.

    30 minutes
  • Guincho Beach

    Being part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, the Guincho Beach is surrounded by a landscape of great beauty. The white sand dunes contrast with the deep tones of the Sintra Mountain Range in the background.

    Given both its strong winds and waves, the Beach attracts a great following among body-boarders and surfers.

  • Cascais

    After passing the Guincho Beach and driving along the coast, we reach Cascais.

    Situated near the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major stopping off point for boats on their way to Lisbon, turning it into a very busy port at that time.

    From there it had an even more important period in history, during the 2nd world war, haven been an inspiration for the so well knows spy, "Bond. James Bond" 007.

    Discover the details with your guide.

    1 hour
  • Estoril

    In the 1930s Estoril became one of Portugal´s main tourist centers, and the chosen place of exile for a lot of deposed European monarchs (King Juan Carlos of Spain, among others).

    During the Second World War it was the refuge of writers, politicians, artists, businessmen and many persecuted Jewish travellers.

  • Lisbon

    From Estoril we drive back to Lisbon to the same drop-off point.

    30 minutes

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1269-133 Lisboa, Portugal

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Experience

Highlights

  • Private tour to Sintra from downtown Lisbon
  • Enjoy the colorful architecture of this UNESCO-listed village
  • See its parks, monuments, palaces and viewpoints
  • Admire views of the coast from Cascais
  • Inclusions

    • Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
    • Guide will accompany you inside the monuments/palaces to explain its history;
    • Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
    • Pick-up and drop off at the "Marques De Pombal Square";

    Exclusions

    • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description;
    • Entrance tickets to any monuments or parks.

    Additional Information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • ! During summer, if high temperatures, Sintra might close all access without former notice !
    • National monuments close on public holidays and special occasions, without notice;
    • Tour does not include entrance tickets so that participants can decide to visit some of the sites or not;
    • Entrance fees vary according to the tourism season;
    • If you are on a shore excursion from the cruise port, the tour times are flexible;
    • Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and a warmer jacket.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    • German

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    Ohtobeinsandiego
    We spent the day with Rodrigo touring the Queluz Palace, seeing the packed, crazily busy Sintra and finishing with a stroll through beautiful Cascais. Rodrigo was personable, had a great wealth of kn...
    theaacl
    We had a great day with Ricardo who listened to what we wanted and planned everything perfectly. We are now experts on Portuguese history! His passion for his country, culture and history was contagio...

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