Sintra Fully Guided Tour with Pena Palace & Gardens

Highlights

  • - All-inclusive, fully guided tour including tickets to, and transfers between, all sites visited - so no hidden expenses on arrival!

  • - Tour runs in English only - so no need to wait as your guide translates into other languages

  • - Enjoy the company of one single dedicated guide, who’s with you and your small group for the duration of your tour

  • - Avoid the midday crowds and enjoy an early morning entry to Sintra’s magical Pena Palace with specially-timed itinerary

  • - Explore the Pena Palace interior with insights and stories from your dedicated guide

  • -Discover the winding paths and hidden alcoves of the Pena Palace gardens

  • -Explore the charming Sintra Village in your own time with an open ended return train ticket included

Summary

Explore the magical surrounds of Sintra on this fully guided tour of the Pena Palace taking in its interior, terraces and gardens. You’ll discover its spellbinding interior and mystical gardens.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€75.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€70.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Rossio Train Station, R. 1º de Dezembro 125, Lisboa, 1249-970 , PT

Dropoff location

Rossio Train Station, R. 1º de Dezembro 125, Lisboa, 1249-970 , PT

Why take this tour?

Seated proudly on Sintra’s hills, the Pena Palace is the crème de la crème of Sintra’s enchanting sites. On this fully guided tour, you’ll see why as you discover its enthralling history and breathtaking scenery, with an English speaking guide and tickets and timings - all taken care of!

Begin with a train journey to Sintra as you pass through the charming Sintra Village and Sintra National Park. You’ll watch Portugal’s bustling capital disappear into the distance and after a short 40 minute journey, you’ll have the distinct impression that you’ve been transported into a dreamland. Once you see the magnificent Pena Palace towering above you, you won’t doubt it! 

Following on the footsteps of your local guide, you’ll head straight inside the Palace and explore it’s wealth of secrets. Intended as a simple summer retreat gifted by the King Consort Ferdinand II for Queen Maria II, the Palace soon became the crown jewel of Sintra, resplendent with ornate furnishings, intricate stone carvings, crenelations and cloisters. Once you get a taste of the dynamic landscape and picturesque views, you’ll be swept up in the engrossing history of the structure, which appears to be transposed straight out of a fairytale.

Once you learn all about the Portugese royalty who once called this palace home, you’ll step out to the terraces to be greeted by breathtaking views overlooking the hilltops and Sintra town. Then, it’s time to lose yourself in the Palace’s overgrowth of gardens. Making your way across stepping stones, garden walls, and underground tunnels, you’ll see why this is a favourite of artists including fairytale writer Hans Christen Andersen and Romantic poet Lord Byron.

A short Tuk Tuk ride will take you back to Sintra Town where you’ll have time to wander its picturesque avenues and explore it’s culinary scene. After you take in the sights and sounds of Sintra, you’ll leave with an appreciation of these fairytale palaces beyond mere storytelling.

Sites Visited: 

  • Pena Palace interior rooms 
  • Pena Palace terrace & gardens
  • Valley of the Lakes
  • Sintra National Palace (exterior)
  • Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

What’s included?

  • Pena Palace interior entrance tickets

  • Fully guided Pena Palace interior plus terrace and gardens tour

  • Tuk Tuk transfer through Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

  • Open-ended return train ticket

  • Transfer from train station to Pena Palace

  • Single dedicated guide for duration of tour

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

Before you go

  • Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.

  • Tour runs rain or shine - please bring suitable clothing.

  • Photography is permitted in all sites only with the exception of the interior rooms of the Pena Palace.

  • Please note that for security reasons bag searches could take place.

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and do not bring very large or heavy backpacks.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.