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The Complete Sintra Heritage Immersion: All-Inclusive & Expert-Led
Experience the "Glorious Eden" described by Lord Byron with this all-inclusive private expedition. This is the definitive Sintra tour, featuring pre-booked tickets and guided visits inside the three most iconic monuments: Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, and Quinta da Regaleira. With a Certified Guide, you will unlock the millennial history and secret symbolism behind these UNESCO treasures.
Beyond the major sites, we stroll through the Historic Center to taste local traditions and enjoy a scenic drive past the neoclassical Seteais Palace and the exotic Monserrate Palace, slowing down for the perfect photographs. Please note: This tour is designed for active explorers and involves significant walking and stairs. Traveling in a premium vehicle with a local expert, this journey ensures a seamless, high-value cultural experience that captures the very essence of Portugal's most enchanting mountain.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a private tour, please tell us your hotel name and street adress.
If your hotel is not listed but inside the area (Big Lisbon) just let us know after booking, no extra charge for pickup.
Itinerary
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Explore the vibrant colors of Portugal’s most famous Romanticist palace. Your guide will lead you through the ornate royal chambers and the lush hidden pathways of the surrounding park, revealing the history behind this fairytale landmark.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Optional walking the gardens
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Castelo dos Mouros
Walk the ancient stone ramparts of this 8th-century fortress. Perched high above the clouds, it offers the most spectacular panoramic views of the Sintra mountains and the Atlantic coastline. A true journey into medieval military history.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Centro Historico de Sintra
Enjoy free time and a guided stroll through the village’s medieval heart. Admire the traditional architecture, explore local shops, and taste the famous "Travesseiros" pastries in the center of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Quinta da Regaleira
Uncover the mysteries of Sintra’s most enigmatic estate. Your guided visit includes the famous "Initiation Well," secret underground tunnels, and lush gardens filled with Masonic and Templar symbolism.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Seteais (Pass by)
A scenic drive past the elegant 18th-century Seteais Palace, known for its neoclassical architecture and beautiful gardens overlooking the valley.
Admission ticket free -
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate (Pass by)
Here is the description for Monserrate, specifically tailored for a drive-by photo stop after passing Seteais. Monserrate Palace & Park Following our passage by Seteais, we slow down for a photo opportunity at the exuberant Monserrate Palace. This 19th-century masterpiece is an architectural jewel of the Romantic era, blending Gothic, Indian, and Moorish influences into a stunning "Orientalist" design. Surrounded by one of Portugal’s richest botanical gardens, the palace’s intricate stone carvings and terracotta domes make it one of the most unique and photogenic sites in the Sintra hills.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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