A Romantic-era getaway.
Sintra began as a defensive outcropping on the Atlantic during the early Middle Ages, but over the centuries evolved to become a playground for the Portuguese nobility.
In the 19th century the Portuguese royalty shaped its mountaintop vistas into a proto-Disneyland. Forested palaces peek out amidst a painterly landscape created explicitly to evoke the values of Romanticism: raw, natural beauty in a neo-medieval world.
Today, its mixture of royal mystique and medieval heritage makes Sintra one of the most-visited places in Portugal. Join us for a unique Sintra History Tour, that scratches beneath the surface of Sintra’s vivid facade.
Tour highlights.
- Our “total package” Sintra experience: see all the best sites in one day!
- Delve into the past by climbing the 10th century “Moorish Castle,” one of Portugal’s oldest remaining Andalusian fortresses.
- Sample a “queijada“—a local delicacy made in Sintra since the 1700s.
- Explore Pena Palace, Sintra’s most famous palace, which features sweeping vistas of the countryside and the story of the last days of the Portuguese royal family.
- Visit the National Palace of Sintra, founded as an Andalusian royal retreat; vastly expanded in the 16th century to house Lisbon’s elite in the highest of styles.
Includes.
- Sintra History Tour Length: 10 hours (including transportation to/from Lisbon city center).
- We will meet you at your accommodation in Lisbon.
- Travel to and from Sintra by train.
- Private fully-guided tours by a professional historian.
- Entry tickets for all attractions included in the tour.
- A day ticket on the Sintra tourist-circuit bus and the Pena Palace transfer bus.
- Lunch at Pena Palace’s traditional Portuguese restaurant.
- Afternoon refreshments of coffee with regional specialty pastries.
Price.
| People | Per Person |
| 1 | €650 / $725 |
| 2 | €390 / $438 |
| 3 | €303 / $342 |
| 4 | €260 / $294 |
| 5 | €234 / $265 |
| 6 | €217 / $246 |
| 7 | €204 / $232 |
| 8+ | Contact Us |
Accessibility.
Sintra can be challenging for people with mobility accessibility needs. We’re more than happy to tailor our tours for your needs. Click here for more information.
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