Discover the Wonders of Sintra with skip the line tickets
Highlights
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Tour the turreted, Romanticist Pena Palace, perched on a dramatic hilltop
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Visit a Moorish castle which served as a military outpost in the 9th century Reconquista
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Stroll around the lake-dotted secret gardens at the Quinta da Regaleira Palace
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Explore Queluz National Palace, the last official residence of the Portuguese Royal Family
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Take in spectacular sea views from Cabo da Roca (Cape Rock), the westernmost point of mainland Europe
Summary
Tour info
Arco da rua Augusta, R. Augusta 2, Lisbon, 1100-053, PT
123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States
Why take this tour?
Visit Sintra , one of Portugal’s most magical UNESCO World Heritage Sites, for hilltop castles and fairytale palaces set in the forested hills near Lisbon
- Tour the turreted, Romanticist Pena Palace, perched on a dramatic hilltop
- Visit a Moorish castle which served as a military outpost in the 9th century Reconquista
- Stroll around the lake-dotted secret gardens at the Quinta da Regaleira Palace
- Explore Queluz National Palace, the last official residence of the Portuguese Royal Family
- Take in spectacular sea views from Cabo da Roca (Cape Rock), the westernmost point of mainland Europe
Fairytale Sintra
The ancient city of Sintra may lie just half an hour from Lisbon, but its forest-covered mountains feel a world away from the frenetic capital. A cooler climate and lush landscapes have drawn Portugal’s rich and powerful here for over a thousand years and it even served as a summer retreat for the Royal Family. Hence, the hills are dotted with extravagant Moorish castles, fortresses and Romanticist palaces, which you’ll explore the very best of, on this guided tour
Royal Pleasure and Military Might
Take guided tours of some of Sintra’s most famous monuments. You’ll start at Pena Palace, a yellow and orange Romanticist wonder complete with domes and turrets, watchtowers and drawbridge. The Castle of the Moors, a 9th century military outpost, was a key site during the Reconquista and today, you can wander the remains of its walls for incredible views of the region and Pena Palace
Tour the Regaleira Ranch, a grand house built by a wealthy resident in 1892, which is most famous for its quirky garden structures, from fountains to sculptures and the inverted tower. This spirals down 27 metres to spectacular underground tunnels. You’ll also get the chance to visit the Queluz National Palace, which presents one of Europe’s finest examples of Rococo architecture and was the last official residence of the Portuguese Royal Family before the French invasion of 1807, when they fled to Brazil
To marvel at one of Sintra’s most spectacular viewpoints, you’ll visit Cape Rock, the westernmost point of both Portugal and continental Europe. From this dramatic cape, you’ll get panoramic sea views from windswept cliffs. Before leaving the magical hills of Sintra, you’ll make final photo stops at both Monserrate Palace
You could spend weeks exploring Sintra’s hilltop treasures but if you haven’t got time for that, this tour showcases the best of its castles, viewpoints and decorative palaces
What’s included?
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A friendly, professional tour guide for your group -
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places -
Public transportation from and to Lisbon -
Skip the line tickets and guided tour to the Regaleira Palace, Regaleira Gardens, and Pena National Palace -
Gratuities (optional)
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Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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Cost of additional transportation on the day
Things to know
Before you book
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This is primarily a walking tour
Before you go
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Please bring comfortable walking shoes
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Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day
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In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
Covid Policy
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund