PALACE TOURS IN PORTUGAL
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 palace tours in Portugal worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of an 8-hour Sintra tour from Lisbon with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Regaleira, pastries, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“tour was very nice and well organised. it truly was a wonderful experience with them. good day!”
Review of a private Sintra and Cascais day trip from Lisbon, with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Cabo da Roca, beaches, transport, and practical tips.
“Our guide was so informative! Very knowledgeable and helpful with our concerns! Took us to the best place to have lunch! Highly recommend!!”
Compare Sintra’s official 434 and 435 buses, ticket value, palace access, timing, comfort, and practical tips before you book.
“You can take the bus all day if you want. We never waited a long time to take the bus.”
Review of Lisbon’s private Sintra tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Nothing it was excellent so was Saiful Mr Fantastic 🥰”
Review of Sintra’s private Pena Palace and Moorish Castle tour, with tickets, local guide, transport, steep walks, timing, and value tips.
“The most incredible experience seeing the castle and palace!! Beautiful journey to get there, and amazing once you arrive. The properties and the views are unmatched. No better way to do this. Our guide, Jorge, was exceptional!! Very knowledgeable, warm and friendly. He genuinely cared about giving us the very best experience. We felt like we met our new best friend!!!”
Review of Sintra’s private walking tour to Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, and old town, with practical advice on hills, tickets, guides, and value.
“João was an excellent guide! He introduced us to the highlights of Sintra and provided an in-depth tour that was well paced and thoroughly enjoyable. He included visual aids, and maps that provided a better understanding of the history and a sense of place. Highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Sintra’s private palace tour, with Pena, Moorish Castle, Regaleira, Monserrate, local pastries, and practical booking advice.
“We enjoyed our tour. Neel and Nayem are very energetic. The places and food amazing!”
Review of a private Sintra day trip from Lisbon to Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais for $147.
“After changing our tour three times because of palace closures in Sintra due to storms, we finally went and our guide Kazi was great. Quinta da Regaleira and the town center were beautiful! he also took us to Cabo da Roca and Cascais which were amazing. Kazi really saved our trip. We also had the pleasure of exploring Lisbon with him! his extensive knowledge, impeccable driving and engaging personality made every moment unforgettable. It was an experience of pure delight.”
Review of a private Sintra day tour covering Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Regaleira, transport, guides, timing, and value.
“Simone was a wonderful tour guide and she made the day feel relaxing and stress free. Very well timed and not rushed through each site. Very knowledgeable and enjoyable tour.”
Review of a private Sintra tour from Lisbon covering Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais for $102.
“This was our first time to Lisbon and we wanted to hit the Moorish Castle, the Pena Palace and the Quinta da Regaliera all in one day. Mr. Fantastic lived up to his name and gave us a fantastic trip to and through Sintra, with lunch at a lovely restaurant in the middle. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the sites we were seeing, we had a great time interacting with him while seeing some of Portugal’s most treasured sites. We felt like family by the end of the day, and would love to do another tour with him next time we’re in Lisbon.”
Explore Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Peninha, Sintra, and Cascais on a relaxed Lisbon day trip for up to five people.
“Our trip was amazing! We ended up being the only ones for our tour so it was like our own personal guide. Our guide Rodrigo was great. Very friendly, knowledgeable, friendly and gave us great tips on places to eat and shop. We’d definitely do this again when we come back to Portugal.”
Explore Guimaraes Castle, the Dukes Palace, and the old city with local guide Leandro on a private three-hour tour from Braga or Guimaraes.
“Leandro is the only Guimaraes guide based in the city. He is a knowledgeable and passionate ambassador for Guimaraes. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel and was very kind and courteous. We enjoyed his company very much.”
Review of a private Sintra and Cascais day tour from Lisbon, with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Cabo da Roca, and Boca do Inferno.
“Leiðsögumaðurinn okkar Nayem var mjög góður, sagði frá mörgu merkilegu og var alltaf á athuga hvort við værum sátt og ánægð með ferðina. Dagurinn var í alla staði góður. Við stoppuðum á veitingastað sem var mjög fínn - lítill staður fjarri ferðamönnum. Mæli 100 prósent með svona ferð með einkabílstjóra á flottum bíl 😎”
Review of an 8-hour Sintra tour from Lisbon to Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Monserrate, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Boca do Inferno.
“An unforgettable day in Sintra! Stunning fairytale palaces, a fantastic guide with great driving skills, and breathtaking scenery made the entire experience truly special.”
Hike Sintra’s Moorish Castle, Pena Palace, and Quinta da Regaleira with a local guide, small group, and transport from Lisbon.
“Our guide, Alejandra, was fantastic for her friendliness and her deep knowledge. Apart from the three highlights of the activity, the landscape is very beautiful. Physically it is a demanding activity with huge slopes, six hours of walking. It is with transport from Lisbon and tickets must be purchased.”
A keep, a citadel, a palace with battlements, or a day trip to reach one.
