Sintra, Portugal
Private Sintra Tours from Lisbon
Sintra is a hill town about 30 km northwest of Lisbon, set in a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape of palaces, villas and gardens. The roads up to the main sites are steep and winding, and our driver-guides know the mountain well. Duca runs private tours there from Lisbon, from a four hour night tour or a five hour half day to a two day tour that also covers Lisbon.
- From Lisbon
- About 30 km, 40 to 60 minutes by road
- Tickets
- Pre-booked on the full day and 2 day tours
- Tour length
- From 4 hours to 2 days
- Format
- A private vehicle and your own English-speaking driver-guide
Choose your Sintra tour
Sintra Full-Day: Pena Palace, Moorish Castle & Quinta da Regaleira
About 9 hours, with pre-booked tickets for Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira, a private driver-guide and a vehicle just for your group.
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Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais Full-Day
About 9 hours built around Pena Palace, with your ticket included, then Sintra's historic center, the cliffs of Cabo da Roca and the coast to Cascais.
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Sintra & Cascais Shore Excursion
About 5 hours, suited to a cruise call or a short stopover. We drive past Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle, walk the gardens of Quinta da Regaleira, then follow the coast to Cascais.
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Lisbon & Sintra: 2-Day Private Tour
Day one in Lisbon, Belém and Alfama. Day two in Sintra, with entrance and a guided visit to one monument of your choice included.
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Sintra After Dark: Myths, Legends & Ancient Trails
A private night tour of about 4 hours off the usual Sintra route: six stops, including a hidden cave and an old aqueduct, with about 3 km on foot on uneven ground.
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Duca is a small private tours company, founded in 2004 and rooted in the Alentejo, with an office in Sintra. Every tour has its own vehicle and a driver-guide, and the day is built around your pace. Rui Catalão, our certified guide-interpreter, runs the company.
Duca is rated 5.0 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, from more than 250 reviews across our private tours in Portugal. About Duca
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sintra from Lisbon?
It is about 30 km northwest of Lisbon, roughly 40 to 60 minutes by road depending on traffic. Our private tours collect you from your hotel or address in the greater Lisbon area.
How much time should I plan for Sintra?
A full day lets you see Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the Moorish Castle without rushing between them. If you have less time, the Sintra and Cascais shore excursion takes about five hours and covers the main sights more briefly.
Are Pena Palace tickets included?
On the full day Sintra tour, tickets for Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira are included. On the Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais tour, the Pena Palace ticket is included. On the 2 day tour, entrance and a guided visit to one monument are included. Each tour page lists the details.
Is Sintra suitable if I do not like walking much?
Your vehicle leaves you close to the entrances, but Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira all involve walking and stairs. If walking is a concern, tell us when you write and we will suggest the tour that fits.
Can I visit Sintra on a cruise stop in Lisbon?
Yes. The Sintra and Cascais shore excursion takes about five hours and is built for a cruise call or a short stopover. Send us your ship’s arrival and departure times and we will plan around them.
