Sintra Half Day Tour

4.7 / 5 | 3 Reviews Review This Tour

Price: $85.00

Children (Ages 4 and under) are free but must be accounted for.

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Summary

Shore Excursion Size

Standard

Shore Excursion Type Scenic

Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours

Activity Level

Moderate

Shore Excursion Leaves From

A taxi or shuttle (not included, approximately 10 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location.

Food/Beverage Provided Not Included

Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, and comfortable, sensible, closed-toe walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also suggested.

Restrictions Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, many of which are uneven and/or on an incline. Steps are required to reach the upper floor of the Palace. Many areas visited are not wheelchair accessible.

Sintra Half-Day Tour

Dotted by royal retreats, estates, castles, and buildings from the 8th to the 9th century, this charming region is the site of the royal family's summer residence.

Departing from Lisbon, you will travel to the mountainous location of Sintra, approximately 15 miles north of Lisbon. Upon arrival, you will visit the National Palace of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace is perhaps the best-preserved Royal Palace in Portugal, due to its being inhabited almost continuously from the early 15th to the late 19th century.

You will have a guided tour followed by free time to explore the handicraft stores or the famous sweets of Sintra.

Departing Sintra, you will take a different route, going west to Cabo da Roca (the most westerly point of Europe) before continuing along the coast, past the famous Guincho beach on the way to Cascais. Driving through the town, you will be able to see the Boca do Inferno wave feature and the magnificent panorama over the Bay of Cascais and the adjoining coastline. On your return to Lisbon, you'll pass by Estoril, home to the famous Casino.

4.7 / 5 | 3 ReviewsReview This Tour

Sintra Palace was unique

January 18, 2019

We took this trip just to get to the quaint hilltop village of Sintra and see the National Palace. Our guide was very good at showing us the unique points about this very different building and area. Her pace was perfect. She also adjusted the timing and stops on the way back to suit the four of us on this tour. As the weather was bad, she accomodated us very well and we returned in good time.

Reviewer: Cathy Payne

Sintra Half Day tour

December 22, 2016

The castle was so well restored and kept up. We loved the uniqueness of it. The bus operator and the tour guide were both informative and friendly. It was a wonderful experience. One of the best tours we had on this trip!

Reviewer: Martha Wilkins

Highly Recommend

December 17, 2016

The coach was comfortable & spotless, the driver very good. Our guide was very personable & knowledgeable. Beautiful town. We are glad we chose this excursion from the many other choices. Only wish is that we would have had a bit longer free time to experience the many cafes & shops in the town.

Reviewer: Kerrie Millar

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