Portugal · off the beaten path

Hidden Gems in Sintra

Fairy-tale palaces, mist-laced gardens, day-trip from Lisbon with a coastline beyond. The lesser-known corners of Sintra most tourists miss — offbeat tours and local-favorite experiences, bookable on the spot.

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3h

Porto PRIVATE TOUR With Locals: Highlights & Hidden Gems

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Porto with hidden gems that only a local can show you.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $93 a person
8h to 9h

Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo Roca Coast and Cascais 8h

This comprehensive skip-the-line tour starting in central Lisbon will give you the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Portugal, Sintra and Cascais.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $35 a person
4h to 6h

Sintra Highlights: Private Tour of Palaces & Coast in Classic 4x4

Experience breathtaking panoramic views while discovering the palaces, mountains, and coastline of Sintra on a guided tour aboard a classic Portuguese 4x4.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $76 a person
8h to 10h

Private Sintra & Cascais Tour from Lisbon – Hidden Gems & Wine

Join us on a journey through Portugal rich history and breathtaking landscapes through Sintra UNESCO World Heritage Site and Cascais on our off the beaten path tour.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $185 a person
3h to 4h

Know Sintra through the eyes of a local archeologist private tour

My name is Diogo, i am an archaeologist and i live in Sintra since i can remember.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $111 a person
6h to 8h

Private Custom Sintra Tour with Local Guide

This tour its provided by a true local and pretends to create a diversity of experiences just in one day.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $151 a person
Regaleira
8h

Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon

Visit Sintra with a local guide on a full-day tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $128 a person
8h

Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Roca, Cascais, Small Group tour

Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais coast.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $58 a person
8h 30m

From Lisbon: Sintra's Historic and Natural Gems

Prepare your mind for discovery and your soul for adventure.

  • Free cancellation
  • Skip the line
From $81 a person
Palácio da Pena
4h to 5h

Private Half Day Tour to Sintra and Pena Palace from Lisbon

A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, from where you can find historical vestiges of the Bronze Age to the deviant seasons of the History of Portugal.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $111 a person
8h

Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais

We will see Monuments, Nature and Sea Small group tour with a maximum of 8 people and a tour guide who will show and explain everything about the tour. We will discover some...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $81 a person
Azenhas do Mar
4h to 5h

Private Tour to Sintra from Lisbon - Palaces, Gardens & Coast

You will meet your friendly local guide at your Hotel or at any other meeting point of your choice.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $87 a person
6h to 8h

Sintra and Cascais Private Tour with a Local

We know what it is to be a tourist and to be a local, that is why we will do our possible to give you the best experience possible.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $190 a person
2h 15m

Sintra Free Walking Tour: Fairytale Village, Palaces & Legends

Step into the heart of Sintra, Portugal – a UNESCO World Heritage site where history, nature, and mystery intertwine.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $3 a person
Pena National Palace
6h

Sintra Half-Day Private Tour: Including Pena Palace

Sintra is a magical and romantic location known to many across the globe.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $156 a person
9h

Explore Sintra Your Way: Palaces & Mystical Gardens

Discover Sintra’s enchanting palaces, lush gardens, and mysterious landmarks with a self-guided audio tour app—crafted to let you explore on your own schedule.

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  • Instant confirmation
From $5 a person
Sintra
8h to 9h

Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

Get ready for a day that will follow the steps of our monarchs in Sintra, we will visit some of their most beautiful palaces and you will have the true feeling of what was like...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $151 a person
Panoramic View of Pena Palace
5h

Lisbon: Sintra Half-Day Guided Tour with Pena Palace Tickets

Explore the best-kept secrets of this charming village with local guides who know Sintra like no one else.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $116 a person
Pena National Palace
8h

Sintra Full Day Private Tour: Including Pena Palace + Regaleira

Sintra is a magical and romantic location known to many across the globe.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $173 a person
6h to 8h

Sintra and Cascais with a Local Guide - Group tour starting from Sintra

We know what it is to be a tourist and to be a local, that is why we will do our possible to give you the best experience possible.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $97 a person
9h

Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Roca & Cascais Guided Tour from Lisbon

Explore Sintra’s wonders: visit Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais on a guided day trip from Lisbon.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $40 a person
9h

Sintra, Pena and Regaleira Tour from Lisbon with Tickets Included

Discover Sintra’s fairy-tale charm on this 8-hour small-group tour from Lisbon.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $128 a person
6h

Lisbon Small Group Shore Excursion: Pena Palace, Sintra, Cascais

Discover enchanting Sintra and the beauty of the Atlantic coast on this relaxing, small-group shore excursion, perfectly planned for your day in port.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $114 a person
Descend the mystical Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira! This spiral "inverted tower" is a Sintra masterpiece. Experience the mystery and secret tunnels on our expert-led private tour. ✨
7h to 8h

Sintra Full Day tour from Lisbon - small group tour

We are genuine Sintra locals with 11 years of experience sharing the secrets of our hometown.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $81 a person