Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal

Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private

Outty Ranking 71 5.0 · 17 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom €135
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Outty Ranking

71/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private worth booking?

Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private is a 8-hour experience in Lisbon, Portugal, from €135 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
5/5 (17)
Duration
8 hours
From
€135 per person

If you want to appreciate the beautiful village of Sintra and get to know its complete history with private guided visits inside the monuments made by professional guides, this is the tour you are looking for. - Private guided visits inside Pena Palace and Park, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira - Relax and enjoy a flexible private tour at your pace - Away from buses and crowds in total safety - Full assistance from a professional guide with a deep knowledge of Sintra and the Portuguese History - Travel on a luxury car just with your group

What you get

    About this experience

    If you want to appreciate the beautiful village of Sintra and get to know its complete history with private guided visits inside the monuments made by professional guides, this is the tour you are looking for. - Private guided visits inside Pena Palace and Park, the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira - Relax and enjoy a flexible private tour at your pace - Away from buses and crowds in total safety - Full assistance from a professional guide with a deep knowledge of Sintra and the Portuguese History - Travel on a luxury car just with your group

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • On-board WiFi
    • Bottled water
    • Private Guided Visits with a Professional Guide
    • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
    • All admission tickets included (Pena, Mouros and Regaleira)

    Not included

    • Lunch

    What you'll see and do

    1. Park and National Palace of Pena

      Guided visit to Pena Palace and Park. Know the history of this Palace by one of our professional guides that will make the private guided visit with you.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Castelo dos Mouros

      Guided visit to the Moorish Castle. An impressive construction on the top of the village that will delight you with the amazing 360 view. Walk along its walls and let yourself be enchanted by its history.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Centro Historico de Sintra

      Walking guided tour by the historical and magical village of Sintra. Here you will have free time to lunch on one of the typical restaurants in the small, characteristic and colorful streets of Sintra.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Sintra National Palace

      Walking by the National Palace of Sintra with an explanation of the monument and its history.

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Quinta da Regaleira

      Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira and its initiation wells. With our guide you will have the private visit to this beautiful monument and will walk by its hidden caves and gardens.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    pt, en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 7 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Van Go Tourism

    Know before you go

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    9 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    5 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Pace and timing

    3 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    17 verified traveler reviews for Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Ashley_R · September 2026

    So cool!

    It was so cool! The palaces were awesome! So many incredible views and things to see. Every time I went further it was something even cooler. Our time in the town was nice and even better with the local sweet treat provided. The castle was much like the palaces in how the views and everything there were just amazing! Susana was our driver and your guide and she was wonderful! She was punctual. On top of that she took care and thought of everything. She took pictures, gave us waters, pointed out the bathrooms and had so much knowledge. Susana made the experience that much better. I highly recommend this tour and Susana.

    Response from the operator: Dear Ashley, Thank you so much! You can't imagine how important it is to receive this amazing feedback of our tours. All our team work hard to provide you always the best experience ever. We are very happy with this great feedback. Thank you so much. Kind regards, Margarida

    via Viator

    Maureen_F · November 2025

    Sintra

    Had a wonderful day on our tour of Sintra. Nuno was a perfect gentleman and looked after our every need. He did his best to get us to the Pena Castle before the crowds. He was a wealth of knowledge. Worth every. Beautiful sunny day. Highly recommend.

    Response from the operator: Dear Maureen, thank you so much for your kind review. It's so good to know that you had enjoyed your tour with us. It was a pleasure for us. Hope we have the chance to see you back. Kind regards, Margarida

    via Viator

    Navigator826261 · October 2025

    Beautiful architecture for the castle and palace

    Castle was historic and tedious to climb to the top.Palace was beautifully decorated and organized. Fortunately while visiting the castle there was sunshine and when visiting the palace it started raining. Since it was inside it was alright, may have been able take better pictures outside overlooking the palace if we had sunshine.

    Response from the operator: Dear Pryia, Thank you so much for your kind review. That's so good to know that you had enjoyed your tour with us. You can't imagine how important it is to all our team to receive this amazing feedback. Hope we can see you back. Kind regards, Margarida

    via Tripadvisor

    C5474QSannar · March 2025

    Great day and tour.

    We were unable to visit the Moorish Castle due to weather damage but instead toured the National Palace. Our guide Simone was very knowledgeable of the history and background of each site. The pace of the tour was just right. I highly recommend this tour.

    Response from the operator: Dear Anna, Thank you so much for your kind review. It's so good to know that you had enjoyed our tour. Unfortunately due to the bad weather consequences we couldn't visit the Moorish Castle but we always give another solution for our traveler's :) We are very happy to know that you enjoyed it. Hope we have the chance to see you back. Kind regards, Margarida

    via Tripadvisor

    O3183KHerikr · March 2025

    A wonderful experience!

    Great guided tour. Joao was amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot of Portugal history and both past and present culture. Due to a recent storm, some of the roads were impassable but Margarida and Joao had contingency plans in place. Very professional! We had a great time.

    Response from the operator: Dear Erik, Thank you so much. You can't imagine how important it is to have this wonderful feedback of our travellers. It was a pleasure having such a nice group with us. Thank you so much for the wonderful day. Hope we can see you back soon. Kind regards, Margarida

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    €135 to €295
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    6
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Van Go Tourism, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.4.

    See everything Van Go Tourism runs

    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)94
    Review evidence (18% weight)41
    Booking momentum (14% weight)32
    Value for money (12% weight)90
    Listing quality (10% weight)79
    Local standing (8% weight)60
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lisbon.

    How much does Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private cost?

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    Prices start at €135 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lisbon usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lisbon is not rushed.

    Is Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lisbon, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private?

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    Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lisbon can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lisbon and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lisbon within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Lisbon?

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    On Outty we rank every Lisbon experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon, Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience, True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Lisbon?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Lisbon?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private?

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    Included: Private transportation; On-board WiFi; Bottled water; Private Guided Visits with a Professional Guide; and Transport by air-conditioned minivan. Not included: Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 420 listed pickup locations in and around Lisbon. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private offered in?

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    It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Sintra Tour with Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Regaleira - Private?

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    Across 17 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

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