Discover Sintra Magic Private Tour Portugal

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Our private tour of Sintra begins in front of the Sintra City Hall, the perfect starting point to step back in time and discover the rich history of one of Portugal’s most fascinating towns ✨. From here, we’ll enjoy a pleasant walk through the historic center, surrounded by charming streets and centuries-old architecture.

️ We’ll then head toward the iconic National Palace of Sintra, a true symbol of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage landmark. As we admire its exterior, one detail immediately stands out: the famous conical chimneys, unique in Portugal . The palace’s decorative window frames and architectural details further reveal its royal past and distinctive character.

Our next stop brings us to another exceptional monument: the elegant Seteais Palace. Its impressive stone arch welcomes us at the main entrance, where we’ll examine the inscription on its frontispiece to uncover fascinating clues about Sintra’s aristocratic and historical legacy ✨.

What's Included

Passionate local guide
Authentic local tips
Good vibes and a friendly atmosphere
Photo-worthy stops
No food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for the guide with an orange flag or umbrella in front of the Sintra Town Hall. They will be waiting for you to start the tour.

End point

We will finish this guided visit of Sintra by taking a look at the fascinating Pena Palace from a distance. We will offer you some curious facts about this “storybook castle” so that those who wish can visit it on their own at the conclusion of our guided walk through Sintra.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Camara Municipal de Sintra

    Our tour of Sintra will start in front of the Sintra City Hall. From this point we will take a walk through its historic center to learn about the long past of one of the most fascinating cities in Portugal.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    National Palace of Sintra

    We will begin the tour of this beautiful World Heritage city by heading towards the National Palace of Sintra. While we appreciate its exterior architecture, a very particular detail will catch our attention: its conical chimneys. This is not the only differentiating feature of the building. The window frames also stand out.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais

    After admiring the exterior architecture of the palace, our next stop will take place at another unique monument: the Seteais Palace. A large stone arch presides over the main entrance to the Seteais Palace. We will look at the inscription detailed in this frontispiece, as it will provide us with interesting clues about Sintra's past.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Queijadas da Sapa

    However, not everything is history in the city. The town also stands out for its gastronomy and, more specifically, for its pastries. During the tour we will pass by some of the most renowned pastry shops in the city, whose star product is the delicious Sintra queijadas.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Sintra

    We will finish this guided visit of Sintra by taking a look at the fascinating Pena Palace from a distance. We will offer you some curious facts about this “storybook castle” so that those who wish can visit it on their own at the conclusion of our guided walk through Sintra.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Viva Brussels

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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