Private Experience Tour, Highlights of Sintra & Lisbon

This is for your group only, a fantastic day tour, combining the highlights of Sintra and Lisbon. Visit the gardens of Pena Palace and then explore old Sintra, before lunch in Belém. We will end up with the highlights of Lisbon.
Learn about history, enjoy the old medieval streets, taste the local pastry and go for great pictures by the sea. We will take you through our history whilst giving you good insights about the way we live, our food, and all you want to know.

• Private group (up to 7) – Pickup & Drop-off
• Pena Palace – gardens and exterior
• Sintra old town, option National Palace*
• Guincho beach
• Belém
• Praça Comércio
• Lisbon Cathedral

Visit unique monuments, as our experienced guides take you to UNESCO sites and, to the amazing medieval town of Sintra. Then, after the view of Guincho, have lunch in Belém and end up with wonderful views of Lisbon, before we take you back, at the end of the afternoon (16h30 – 17h).

*Monuments tickets not included

Pena Palace is a one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in europe. Being is the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II – the king-artist – fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights.”. An unforgettable experience.

Enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry “Travesseiro”.
You might also want to visit the National Palace of Sintra, one of the most important palaces during middle age. Several monarchs used it until the end of the Monarchy, in 1910. You will “feel” the many generations which lived in this amazing monument, particularly during the discoveries where it was where significant decisions were made to discover Africa, Brazil and sea route to India.
It presents characteristics of medieval, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and Romantic architecture. It has the largest collection of Mudejar tiles in Portugal.
You will have lunch during the period in the village.

Breathtaking views at Guincho beach, with privileged view over the westernmost point of continental Europe. After your Sintra’s visit, you will stop here to take pictures and relax.

Belém is one of the most beautiful areas of Lisbon. Famous for its amazing monuments that celebrate the discoveries in Europe of the 15th century, it became one of the most amazing neighborhoods – with lovely views, ideal for a nice family lunch.

The Jeronimos monastery construction started in 1501 and took almost 100 years to be built. It is an amazing example of Portuguese late gothic – manueline architecture. Being a symbol of the Portuguese discoveries of the 16th century, and particularly the arrival of Vasco da Gama to India, it was the prayer site of departure point to the amazing adventures across the Atlantic. You will stop to take pictures and then continue to Lisbon

Belém tower is one of the most important symbols of the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe. An impressive manueline fortification, with over 500 years old. Served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.

Rua Augusta Arch is a memorial arch-like, historical building at Praça do Comércio, representing a door to Lisbon, and commemorating the city’s reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. This was the place of several relevant historical moments. We will stop for a quick overview and continue to our last stop.

The Lisbon Cathedral (or simply Sé de Lisboa), was built from 1147 and is the oldest church in the city. You will see an impressive example of a Roman Catholic cathedral, almost 1.000 years old. A last stop for photos, explanation and drop-off

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Good to avoid queues
• Sintra has beautiful, though old and winding roads. Please come prepared in case you suffer from motion sickness
• LGBTIQ+ friendly
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit, particularly the Pena Palace, which is 20min walk up on a hill

• Sintra & Lisbon highlights
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  Pickup included

• Guided tour at outside of monuments
• Pick-up & Drop-off at your hotel

• Entry tickets for monuments
• We will visit the exterior and gardens of Pena Palace, see architecture but not go inside

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Maximum delay on pick-up is 5 minutes

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• This Tour is Provided by Moovearound.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 10 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.