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#1

Sintra Tuk-tuk Tours

Sintra

Sintra Tuk-tuk Tours

Take a tuk-tuk tour around Sintra and explore thes attractions without the hassle of navigating the town's narrow streets and steep hills. Things you might see are Pena Palace, a colorful and eclectic palace that sits atop a hill, Moorish Castle, a medieval fortress with impressive walls and towers, and panoramic views of the town and the surrounding landscape, and Quinta da Regaleira: A mystical and enchanting estate with gardens, underground tunnels, and lots of hidden symbolism.

€45.00

#2

Sintra, Pena Palace, Belém & Lisbon: Small-Group Day Trip

Sintra

Sintra, Pena Palace, Belém & Lisbon

Take a shared tour to visit Lisbon, Belém, and Sintra. Start the day with a visit to Pena Palace in Sintra. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical palace, followed by free time to explore the town. In the afternoon, return to Lisbon for a tour of Belém, where you can see Jerónimos Monastery and try the famous Pastéis de Belém. Finish the day with a walk through Lisbon's city center to see popular landmarks.

€78.00

#3

National Palace of Pena & Park: Guided Tour

Sintra

National Palace of Pena & Park

Learn about the National Palace of Pena on this guided tour. You'll find out all about its architectural structure, decorations, design choices, and the surrounding areas, including the Chalet Of The Countess of Edla and the park itself. Take your time with a specialist guide to hear about aspects often overlooked in general tours. Visit the grand spaces and private chambers, where you'll gain an understanding of the history and past events of the palace. After your guided tour, you'll have free time to explore the greater Park area on your own. Your tour will give you a better understanding of past residents and the design decisions they made that have led to this site being one of the most recognizable examples of European Romanticism.

€75.00

#4

Sintra & Quinta da Regaleira: Guided Tour + Transfer

Sintra

Sintra & Quinta da Regaleira

Start a half-day tour in Sintra and Lisbon that includes history, culture, and noteworthy places. Begin in Sintra's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through cobbled streets with colorful buildings and various shops. The area has influenced poets, artists, and royalty. Next, take a guided tour of Quinta da Regaleira, one of Sintra's well-known sites. Explore its unique architecture, tunnels, and gardens. One notable feature is the Initiation Well, a spiraling structure with significant symbolism.

€66.00

#5

Sintra: Guided Tuk-Tuk Tours

Sintra

Sintra

Welcome to the official tuk-tuk tours, a different and personal way to see Sintra. Choose from a **1-hour express tour** featuring famous landmarks and local stories, a **2-hour tour** covering well-known sites and unique neighborhoods, or a **4-hour tour** that visits palaces, forest trails, lakes, and includes a tasting of rare Ramisco wine at a local winery. The **full-day tour** lets you set the pace as you visit palaces, coastal cliffs, forests, and lesser-known spots with the help of a private guide. Every tour is private, led by knowledgeable locals using comfortable tuk-tuks that easily move through Sintra’s narrow streets.

€45.00

#6

Biester Palace

Sintra

Biester Palace

Biester Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the historic center of Sintra, Portugal, and is considered one of the most important examples of Romantic architecture in the country. It was built in 1782 by the Portuguese nobleman José Luís de Moura. The palace was built in the neoclassical style with a symmetrical plan and surrounded by a walled garden. Its most striking features include the two-story façade with a pediment, the crenellated towers and the various chimneys, which are adorned with Rococo-style sculptures. The interior of the palace is also decorated in the neoclassical style and features several rooms, including a grand staircase, an impressive library and a formal dining room. The palace was classified as a National Monument in 1910, and it is now open to the public.

€16.00

#7

Biester Palace and Park

Sintra

Biester Palace and Park

The Biester Palace was built by Portuguese architect José Luís Monteiro in the last decades of the 19th century, bringing together great historical and artistic influences. It fits perfectly into the romantic world of Sintra in which it is located, and at the same time stands out for its great modernity for the time in which it was built. Its most striking features include paintings by Luigi Manini, carving work by Leandro de Souza Braga, and stuccoes by Domingos Meira. Rooms such as the Living Room, Master Bedroom, and many more contain unique details that remain perfect despite the vast years that have passed. Its conservation allows visitors to be transported into the past and relive the decades that are so speculated. The Park, besides the countless rare species and unique charm, has attractions such as the Pena Cave, the Picnic Park, and the unique Bordallo Pinheiro Walk. Don't miss this opportunity to relive the 19th century in an emerging and captivating visit!

€16.00

#8

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Sintra

Monserrate Palace

You can't visit Lisbon without a trip to stunning Sintra. Skip the line to Monserrate Palace and explore what was once a 16th-century chapel and a private house. See the amazing decorations, walk the gardens of this unique UNESCO World Heritage site, and see special plant species from all over the world!

€12.00

#9

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra: Entry Ticket + Optional Audio Guide

Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra

Looking for the best views of Sintra? You'll get them up at this 10th-century Moorish monument. Walk the beautiful pathways, see ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Neolithic period. All the while you'll learn about the castle's history and see Sintra, the Palace of Pena, and the hills beyond from a whole new perspective.

€12.00

#10

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra

Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra, also known as the Castle of the Moors, is a top attraction in the district of Lisbon, located at the top of the hill overlooking the city. It was built in the 10th century and visitors can see the architectural remains of Moorish residences, artifacts from the Bronze and Iron Ages and more.

€10.96

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Sintra Tuk-tuk Tours

Sintra

Sintra Tuk-tuk Tours

Take a tuk-tuk tour around Sintra and explore thes attractions without the hassle of navigating the town's narrow streets and steep hills. Things you might see are Pena Palace, a colorful and eclectic palace that sits atop a hill, Moorish Castle, a medieval fortress with impressive walls and towers, and panoramic views of the town and the surrounding landscape, and Quinta da Regaleira: A mystical and enchanting estate with gardens, underground tunnels, and lots of hidden symbolism.

€45.00

Sintra, Pena Palace, Belém & Lisbon: Small-Group Day Trip

Sintra

Sintra, Pena Palace, Belém & Lisbon

Take a shared tour to visit Lisbon, Belém, and Sintra. Start the day with a visit to Pena Palace in Sintra. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical palace, followed by free time to explore the town. In the afternoon, return to Lisbon for a tour of Belém, where you can see Jerónimos Monastery and try the famous Pastéis de Belém. Finish the day with a walk through Lisbon's city center to see popular landmarks.

€78.00

National Palace of Pena & Park: Guided Tour

Sintra

National Palace of Pena & Park

Learn about the National Palace of Pena on this guided tour. You'll find out all about its architectural structure, decorations, design choices, and the surrounding areas, including the Chalet Of The Countess of Edla and the park itself. Take your time with a specialist guide to hear about aspects often overlooked in general tours. Visit the grand spaces and private chambers, where you'll gain an understanding of the history and past events of the palace. After your guided tour, you'll have free time to explore the greater Park area on your own. Your tour will give you a better understanding of past residents and the design decisions they made that have led to this site being one of the most recognizable examples of European Romanticism.

€75.00

Sintra & Quinta da Regaleira: Guided Tour + Transfer

Sintra

Sintra & Quinta da Regaleira

Start a half-day tour in Sintra and Lisbon that includes history, culture, and noteworthy places. Begin in Sintra's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through cobbled streets with colorful buildings and various shops. The area has influenced poets, artists, and royalty. Next, take a guided tour of Quinta da Regaleira, one of Sintra's well-known sites. Explore its unique architecture, tunnels, and gardens. One notable feature is the Initiation Well, a spiraling structure with significant symbolism.

€66.00

Sintra: Guided Tuk-Tuk Tours

Sintra

Sintra

Welcome to the official tuk-tuk tours, a different and personal way to see Sintra. Choose from a **1-hour express tour** featuring famous landmarks and local stories, a **2-hour tour** covering well-known sites and unique neighborhoods, or a **4-hour tour** that visits palaces, forest trails, lakes, and includes a tasting of rare Ramisco wine at a local winery. The **full-day tour** lets you set the pace as you visit palaces, coastal cliffs, forests, and lesser-known spots with the help of a private guide. Every tour is private, led by knowledgeable locals using comfortable tuk-tuks that easily move through Sintra’s narrow streets.

€45.00

Biester Palace

Sintra

Biester Palace

Biester Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the historic center of Sintra, Portugal, and is considered one of the most important examples of Romantic architecture in the country. It was built in 1782 by the Portuguese nobleman José Luís de Moura. The palace was built in the neoclassical style with a symmetrical plan and surrounded by a walled garden. Its most striking features include the two-story façade with a pediment, the crenellated towers and the various chimneys, which are adorned with Rococo-style sculptures. The interior of the palace is also decorated in the neoclassical style and features several rooms, including a grand staircase, an impressive library and a formal dining room. The palace was classified as a National Monument in 1910, and it is now open to the public.

€16.00

Biester Palace and Park

Sintra

Biester Palace and Park

The Biester Palace was built by Portuguese architect José Luís Monteiro in the last decades of the 19th century, bringing together great historical and artistic influences. It fits perfectly into the romantic world of Sintra in which it is located, and at the same time stands out for its great modernity for the time in which it was built. Its most striking features include paintings by Luigi Manini, carving work by Leandro de Souza Braga, and stuccoes by Domingos Meira. Rooms such as the Living Room, Master Bedroom, and many more contain unique details that remain perfect despite the vast years that have passed. Its conservation allows visitors to be transported into the past and relive the decades that are so speculated. The Park, besides the countless rare species and unique charm, has attractions such as the Pena Cave, the Picnic Park, and the unique Bordallo Pinheiro Walk. Don't miss this opportunity to relive the 19th century in an emerging and captivating visit!

€16.00

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Sintra

Monserrate Palace

You can't visit Lisbon without a trip to stunning Sintra. Skip the line to Monserrate Palace and explore what was once a 16th-century chapel and a private house. See the amazing decorations, walk the gardens of this unique UNESCO World Heritage site, and see special plant species from all over the world!

€12.00

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra: Entry Ticket + Optional Audio Guide

Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra

Looking for the best views of Sintra? You'll get them up at this 10th-century Moorish monument. Walk the beautiful pathways, see ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Neolithic period. All the while you'll learn about the castle's history and see Sintra, the Palace of Pena, and the hills beyond from a whole new perspective.

€12.00

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra

Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros Sintra, also known as the Castle of the Moors, is a top attraction in the district of Lisbon, located at the top of the hill overlooking the city. It was built in the 10th century and visitors can see the architectural remains of Moorish residences, artifacts from the Bronze and Iron Ages and more.

€10.96

Monserrate Palace

Sintra

Monserrate Palace

The Monserrate Palace was the traditional summer retreat for the Portuguese court. Visitors can explore this exotic palatial villa, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, located near Sintra, Portugal. It's easy to reach on the train from central Lisbon.

€10.96

National Palace of Sintra: Entrance Ticket

Sintra

National Palace of Sintra

The National Palace of Sintra in the heart of the old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Walk the stomping ground of the Portuguese monarchs and see how they lived in the middle ages. Visit the Coats of Arms room and see the most important collection of Mudéjar Azulejos (colored glazed tiles) in the world!

€13.00

Quinta da Regaleira: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Sintra

Quinta da Regaleira

Meet your friendly local guide outside Quinta da Regaleira and get ready for a cultural deep-dive into one of Sintra's iconic palaces. Your guide will first get you immersed with a brief introduction about Sintra's history, legends, and curiosities. From tales of the Templars to Freemason secrets to the international poets who were inspired by this fairy-tale location. Then, it's time to skip the line and step inside the palace and explore the impressive Quinta da Regaleira. Wander its lush gardens, lakes, grottoes, and enigmatic constructions, including the world-famous Initiation Well. You will uncover the mysteries of each place and leave enriched with amazing facts and memories.

€70.00

Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril: Day Trip from Lisbon

Sintra

Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril

Visit Pena Palace, a colorful and ornate castle perched high in Sintra. Walk through its gardens filled with diverse plants. Check out the views from Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Explore the coastal towns of Cascais and Estoril, where you can see beautiful beaches and lively promenades.

€87.00

Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre

Sintra

Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre

The Sintra Myths and Legends Interactive Centre is located in Sintra, Portugal, not far by train from Lisbon. It provides visitors with an interactive, multimedia experience focused on the romantic history of Sintra.

€4.00

Monserrate Palace: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Sintra

Monserrate Palace

See Monserrate Palace with hassle-free entrance. As you explore, listen to your guide as they share stories about the palace's history. The palace first served as a chapel in the 16th century before becoming a private residence. Walk past detailed decorations inspired by Gothic and Indian architecture and a garden that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, which includes fountains, springs, grottoes, and a lake!

€17.00

National Palace of Sintra

Sintra

National Palace of Sintra

Discover the National Palace of Sintra, a site with a thousand-year history. Originally a Moorish Palace, it became part of the Portuguese Crown after the conquest of Lisbon in 1147. You will find some of the country's most incredible architecture in Sintra, just a short train or car ride from Lisbon.

€10.96

Pena Park in Sintra: Entry Ticket

Sintra

Pena Park in Sintra

The highest mountain peaks, eye-boggling views, a labyrinth of shady trees and romantic paths await in the beautiful Parque da Pena. This fantasy forest was designed by King Fernand II in an effort to impress his guests. Come see if it makes an impression on _you_.

€12.00

National Palace of Pena & Park

Sintra

National Palace of Pena & Park

This 16th-century monastery was transformed into a royal palace by King Ferdinand II. Not known for his subtlety, Ferdinand's folly is a no-holds-barred tribute to the wealth and influence of 19th-century Portugal. A testament to the power of imagination (and money), the Pena Palace is surrounded by 500 acres of plants and maze-like pathways.

€10.96

Quinta da Regaleira

Sintra

Quinta da Regaleira

Visit the impressive Quinta da Regaleira and admire its lush gardens, lakes, grottoes, and enigmatic constructions, including the world-famous Initiation Well. You will uncover the mysteries of each place and have a great time!

€10.96