The 6 Private Palace Tours in Lisbon We Would Buy a Ticket For

1.Private Tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with 2 Palaces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 770 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Spend eight hours with a private driver-guide from Lisbon Native Tours, choosing two Sintra palaces from Pena, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate, and the Moorish Castle. Visit Sintra’s old center, Cabo da Roca, Hellmouth, and Cascais, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, and water included. Tickets and meals cost extra.

“We had the best time of our vacation with Ricardo. He is a brilliant man with tons of knowledge. He throughly explained everything we saw and the places we went. He will forever be a friend of ours and we can never repay him enough for the day he gave us. Thank You so much for the memories with my family. WE LOVE PORTUGAL 🇵🇹”

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2.Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about eight hours with a private guide from Lisbon, visiting Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno, Cascais, and either Quinta da Regaleira or Monserrate. Guides such as Carlos, Gonçalo, Pedro, Miguel, and Sonia tailor the pace, explain Portugal’s past, and help with traffic, meals, and family needs.

“We loved this tour with our guide Miguel. He was a wealth of knowledge regarding the history of Sintra, as well as other facts of Portugal.”

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3.Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $178

Spend eight hours with a private guide exploring Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. Guides such as Sandra and Luis combine local history with practical help, while hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and palace admission keep the day simple. Bring good shoes, eat breakfast early, and arrive on time for the fixed palace entry.

“Our tour guide Sandra provided a day of exploration and a wonderful adventure. Sandra was very versed in local and historical knowledge. She actually led us and narrated the history as we toured the Pena Palace. Wonderful day and Sandra is an excellent driver through the roads and streets of Portugal.”

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4.Private Local Sintra Tour: Palaces & Coast by Classic Car or Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $76Best value

This private 4 to 6-hour Sintra tour combines palaces, mountain roads, Cabo da Roca, and Azenhas do Mar. Guides such as Diogo, Manuel, and Cátia tailor the route to your interests, using a classic car, convertible Jeep, or electric Jeep. You can focus on monuments, food, beaches, local life, or a mix of all four.

“Manual was an excellent guide and so knowledgeable! We visited all of the amazing sites, stopping to take pictures and walk around. We learned so much and had a wonderful and relaxing afternoon. We even learned some Portuguese! I highly recommend this tour!”

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5.Sintra Cascais Private Tour with Pena Palace and Mouros Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Cascais, and Boca do Inferno. Guides such as Ana, David, Pedro, and Anna are praised for history, flexible pacing, scenic lunch suggestions, and help with steep walks. Palace and castle admission, transport, water, and WiFi are included.

“Other travelers should know that Pedro was the main attraction of this tour! He was so accommodating, patient, sweet, and knowledgeable! By the time he got us home, we felt like we just made another best friend! This tour was also the only one that included tix to both the castle & the palace. Others did not include both. So we were grateful for that. We thoroughly enjoyed our day & highly recommend this tour for others, especially with Pedro!!”

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6.Full-Day Private Sintra Tour with Wine Tasting and Pena Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $253

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide from Lisbon, visiting Sintra, Pena Palace, Colares wine country, Cabo da Roca, the Moorish Castle, and Cascais. Guides such as Jose and Nuno tailor the route to your interests. Pena Palace entry, hotel pickup, wine tasting, bottled water, and hotel drop-off are included.

“Our Guide, Mr Silva was amazing. In one day he showed us many places. We got to Pena Palace in Sintra, walk a little in Sintra center,. The went to a quiet restaurant in Colares near the wine tasting. From there to Cabo Roca and to Cascais for Pictures. In one day we got a little taste of Sintra. Recommended for those with little timebut that want a incredible day.”

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