Private: Quinta da Regaleira & Sintra Historic Center Guided Tour
Overview
Step into the magical world of Quinta da Regaleira on a guided tour with your entry ticket already included. Avoid the hassle of waiting in line and let your expert guide uncover the secrets of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wander through gardens filled with lakes, fountains and mysterious grottoes, and descend into the iconic Initiation Well, a spiral staircase rich in Masonic and alchemical symbolism. Discover hidden tunnels and passages that add to the estate’s sense of mystery.
Admire the romantic palace itself, where Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline details merge in extraordinary harmony. Hear the fascinating story of António Carvalho Monteiro, the visionary owner whose passion for esotericism shaped every corner of the estate.
Perfect for curious travelers, families and history enthusiasts, this immersive tour reveals the myths, architecture and natural beauty that make Sintra unforgettable.
What's Included
- Travel insurance compliant with Portuguese regulations
- Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira
- Professional tour guide
- Guided tour of the palace, gardens and the Initiation Well
- Gratuities
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Q.ta da Regaleira
R. Barbosa du Bocage 9, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Quinta da Regaleira
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour may be conducted by a multilingual guide, depending on group composition.
- The itinerary is a guide and may be adjusted without prior notice if needed, for example due to weather, traffic or local conditions. Any changes are made to ensure you enjoy the best possible experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Travel insurance compliant with Portuguese regulations.
- Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira.
- Professional tour guide.
- Guided tour of the palace, gardens and the Initiation Well.
- Gratuities.
- Meals and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private: Quinta da Regaleira & Sintra Historic Center Guided Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private: Quinta da Regaleira & Sintra Historic Center Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Travel insurance compliant with Portuguese regulations
- Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira
- Professional tour guide
- Guided tour of the palace, gardens and the Initiation Well
- Gratuities
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour may be conducted by a multilingual guide, depending on group composition.
- The itinerary is a guide and may be adjusted without prior notice if needed, for example due to weather, traffic or local conditions. Any changes are made to ensure you enjoy the best possible experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
