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There's no better way to discover this unique fairy-tale villa of Sintra than to wander through it with the help of a local tour guide. Get ready to be amazed by epic history, and beautiful nature during this full-day private tour of Sintra and Cascais.
About this activity
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Mobile ticketing
Duration 8 hours
Starting time 9:00 AM
Skip the ticket line
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese
Pickup included
Your hotel or any desired place in Sintra, Cascais/Estoril, Ericeira or Lisbon
Wheelchair accessible
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Experience
Highlights
Enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
Get the perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Choose between several departures throughout the day
Be led by a friendly local guide
Full description
Travel along the Marginal Avenue, a winding waterfront road with sweeping views of the Tagus River and the Atlantic Ocean. You will see beautiful views, white sandy beaches, fishing vessels, ancient fortresses and old mansions. Passing by Estoril, you'll see the largest casino in Europe. At Cascais, take your time to walk around the scenic fishing village and a former vacation destination for the Portuguese Royal family. Bask in the narrow alleys and see the traditional Portuguese white houses, the stunning beaches and relaxing shores. Get sweeping ocean views from Cabo da Roca, the most western point of Europe. This place, “where the land ends and sea begins”, mastering the turbulent waters up to 140-meters high crushing loudly against the rocks offers a beautiful view of the wild coastline. Get your camera ready because Cabo da Roca is a real-life postcard.
Sintra is a magical, mountainous villa where all monuments have a majestic architecture full of stories and unraveling mysteries, stunning Gardens, centenary trees and ancient castles await you! But first you will be taken throw the historic center where you will see the traditional Portuguese narrow streets and take pictures of the mesmerizing medieval National Sintra palace and its iconic chimneys. Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most romantic places on planet Earth. The property has 4 hectares of luxurious gardens, an impotent palace with surrounding towers, a Chapple, enigmatic grottoes and countless mysteries and secrets for you to discover. Passing through the Seteais Palace, you will see this neoclassical palace which is now a luxury hotel, restaurant and a tourist attraction included in the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Many famous personalities such as Agatha Christie, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, and Johnny Deep have stayed at this fantastic place.
Pena Palace, an extravagant palace built on top of the mountain at 500 meters of Altitude dominates the whole of the coastline and is truly an image taken from a fairy-tale. This building is a mixture of Moorish and Manueline, architecture and is definitely a most see in Sintra. At the end of your day of guaranteed adventures you'll be dropped off back at the place you initially met. But before you return, have a taste and experience the most delicious traditional wine (not available on Sundays) and finger food.
Includes
Local guide
Driver/guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Small-group tour
Transportation by private vehicle
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Wine tasting (not available on Sundays)
All insurances
What’s Not Included
Entrance fees
Food and drinks, unless specified
Tips
Prepare for the activity
Important information
What to bring
Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Umbrella
Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
Pets
Smoking
Know before you go
• Will be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A maximum of 8 people per booking
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required