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Sintra's Spellbinding | Private Half-Day Tour

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Lisbon, Portugal
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Step into a fairy tale with our private half-day tour of Sintra. Choose to explore the vibrant Pena Palace or delve into the mystical allure of the Quinta da Regaleira, a palace entwined with mystery and lush gardens. Whichever you choose, prepare for a half-day steeped in wonder and history.

Highlights:
• Will it be the sun-kissed towers of Pena, offering scenic views, or Regaleira's secret tunnels and enigmatic wells that call to you?
• Stroll through the storybook town of Sintra and taste its famous local pastries.
• Capture the essence of Sintra's lush landscapes.

What sets our tour apart?
+ Journey through Sintra in the supreme comfort of our Mercedes vehicles.
+ Your tour is designed with you in mind, offering a personalized experience.
+ Our private chauffeurs are Sintra aficionados, eager to share the secrets of its most captivating sites.
+ We are the preferred partner for Lisbon's top-tier hotels.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Pickup and drop-off in the hotel and apartment
  • Tickets to monuments (unless option with tickets is selected)
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup will be arranged at any place (hotel, apartment, airport, port) in the Lisbon area. Please provide the hotel name or apartment address upon reservation.

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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Park and National Palace of Pena

The marvelous Pena Palace was built on one of the highest points of Sintra Mountain, offering stunning views. It represents the greatest example of 19th-century Romanticism in Portugal, with different influences from the Manueline and Moorish styles. You may wander through its lush gardens, which have more than five hundred tree species from all over the world. The famous composer Richard Strauss named this magnificent palace the "Castle of the Holy Grail".Important: Entrance to the Pena Palace is subject to availability, and it's only possible with a previously booked date and time.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Quinta da Regaleira

As an alternative to the Pena Palace, you may visit the extravagant Quinta da Regaleira, which was built in the 20th century. It's well known for its lush gardens, caves, and enigmatic constructions, which evoke alchemical symbols from Freemasonry, the Knight-Templars, and the Rose-Cross orders. It also mixes different styles, reflecting Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Manueline architecture.Important: It's highly recommended to buy the tickets online in advance.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Centro Historico de Sintra

Wander the cobbled lanes of Sintra's heart, where history is etched into the very stones and local pastries add sweetness to your exploration.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon

Drop-off at your Lisbon location.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sintra’s Spellbinding | Private Half-Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Pickup and drop-off in the hotel and apartment
  • Knowledgeable Private Chauffeur
  • First-class fleet: Mercedes vehicles - E Class, S Class, SUV, V Class, and Sprinter.
  • Tickets to monuments (unless option with tickets is selected)
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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