BEST OF SINTRA: PENA PALACE & QUINTA DA REGALEIRA – FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR
From €127.50 per person
Best of Sintra: Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira is the perfect full-day experience to discover Sintra’s two most iconic landmarks.
Visit both Pena Palace (Interior and Exterior) and Quinta da Regaleira with an expert guide, enjoy free time to explore the historic centre, have lunch, and taste the famous Travesseiros pastries.
With hotel pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon, air-conditioned transportation, entrance tickets included, and a private guide throughout the day, this is the easiest and most complete way to experience the very best of Sintra in just 8 hours.
Product Description
Discover the very best of Sintra in just one day by visiting its two most iconic palaces with a knowledgeable local guide. This carefully designed experience combines history, architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and free time to explore the charming historic centre at your own pace.
Unlike many other tours, this tour offers a visit to the Pena Park & Gardens and also the interior of the Pena Palace. This makes the experience even more complete, taking you back to 19th century.
Itinerary:
09:00 – Hotel Pick-up (Lisbon)
Your day begins with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Lisbon. Relax in our air-conditioned vehicle as we make our way to the magical hills of Sintra.
10:00 – 12:00 | Guided Visit to Pena Park & Pena Palace
Enjoy a complete guided visit through the magnificent Pena Park before visiting the colourful Pena Palace itself.
Your guide will bring the palace to life with fascinating stories about the Portuguese royal family, the Romantic movement, and the symbolism hidden throughout this UNESCO World Heritage monument.
Tickets to Pena Palace INTERIOR & EXTERIOR are included. This is a premium feature that many other tours no longer offer.
12:30 – 14:30 | Free Time in Sintra’s Historic Centre
After the palace visit, you’ll have two hours to enjoy Sintra at your own pace.
Take time to:
- Enjoy lunch at one of Sintra’s traditional restaurants.
- Taste the famous Travesseiros at the legendary Piriquita pastry shop.
- Wander through the picturesque streets and local shops.
- Simply relax and soak up the unique atmosphere of this enchanting town.
If you’d like, we’re happy to recommend and reserve a restaurant for you before the tour.
14:30 – 16:00 | Guided Visit to Quinta da Regaleira
Meet your guide near the entrance of Quinta da Regaleira (Quinta do Relógio meeting point) and begin your guided exploration of one of the world’s most mysterious estates.
Discover hidden tunnels, secret passages, beautiful gardens, symbolic architecture, and the famous Initiation Well while learning about the fascinating stories, myths, and Masonic symbolism that make Regaleira one of Portugal’s most unforgettable places.
Tickets to Quinta da Regaleira are included
16:00 | Return to Lisbon
Sit back and relax during the drive back.
17:00 | Drop-off
Arrive back at your hotel or preferred location in Lisbon.
What’s Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- Bottled cold water
- Entrance tickets to Pena Palace & Park
- Entrance tickets to Quinta da Regaleira
- Expert local guide throughout both palace visits
- Restaurant reservation service upon request
Not Included
- Lunch
Why Choose This Tour?
✔ Visit Sintra’s two most iconic palaces in one unforgettable day.
✔ Includes tickets to Pena Palace (inside and outside) & Quinta da Regaleira
✔ Private tour, so the van, the guide and the pace are yours alone.
✔ Perfect balance between guided visits and free time.
✔ No need to worry about tickets or logistics—we take care of everything.
Whether it’s your first visit to Portugal or you’re returning to discover more, this tour offers the perfect introduction to the magic, history, and beauty of Sintra.
Additional Information
| Number of People | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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